Sandie Herron is usually my go-to reviewer for audio books. This time, Shirley Rousseau Murphy’s Cat Chase the Moon has just been released, so you might not have heard anything yet about this new book. Thanks, Sandie, for reviewing it.
Joe Grey Mystery, Book 21
Written by Shirley Rousseau
Murphy
Murphy
Publisher: William
Morrow (April 23, 2019)
Morrow (April 23, 2019)
1st edition hardcover
ISBN-10: 0062838040
ISBN-13: 978-0062838049
The small town of Molena Point, California is having a big
problem. Bank couriers and business
people alike are being mugged as they make big cash deposits. These may be tied to a man the MPPD is
informally watching; a scruffy looking man who is attending Saturday morning
story hour at the library where children listen to stories as closely as four
cats. Dulcie, the official library cat,
insists that her mate Joe Grey attend, and is glad when her daughter Courtney joins
along with friend Kit and her mate Pan.
Joe Grey and his gang are all sentient cats who can read and speak, a
secret kept from everyone but their housemates.
problem. Bank couriers and business
people alike are being mugged as they make big cash deposits. These may be tied to a man the MPPD is
informally watching; a scruffy looking man who is attending Saturday morning
story hour at the library where children listen to stories as closely as four
cats. Dulcie, the official library cat,
insists that her mate Joe Grey attend, and is glad when her daughter Courtney joins
along with friend Kit and her mate Pan.
Joe Grey and his gang are all sentient cats who can read and speak, a
secret kept from everyone but their housemates.
Police only know Joe Grey as the unofficial cat of the
police station. Joe frequents Chief Max
Harper’s desk often, reading reports and notes so that he can do his own detecting
work. While the police don’t know it,
Joe is the phantom snitch, a voice that calls in tips to the police that always
reveal clues or information they might otherwise never have. This time Joe Grey has foiled a man burying a
woman in the sandy beach, and he calls in so a rescue can be made. No one knows who she is.
police station. Joe frequents Chief Max
Harper’s desk often, reading reports and notes so that he can do his own detecting
work. While the police don’t know it,
Joe is the phantom snitch, a voice that calls in tips to the police that always
reveal clues or information they might otherwise never have. This time Joe Grey has foiled a man burying a
woman in the sandy beach, and he calls in so a rescue can be made. No one knows who she is.
The police are perplexed when they receive another
anonymous tip from someone who sounds very different but whose message is
urgent. A businessman has been mugged and gravely injured. The caller is recently widowed Zebulon Luther
whose sons, daughter-in-law and granddaughter have moved to town from his farm
and left him alone. A chance delivery of
his son’s bank statement reveals he has an enormous sum of money stashed away,
so Zeb follows his son Nevin and watches him murder the restaurant owner headed
for the bank.
anonymous tip from someone who sounds very different but whose message is
urgent. A businessman has been mugged and gravely injured. The caller is recently widowed Zebulon Luther
whose sons, daughter-in-law and granddaughter have moved to town from his farm
and left him alone. A chance delivery of
his son’s bank statement reveals he has an enormous sum of money stashed away,
so Zeb follows his son Nevin and watches him murder the restaurant owner headed
for the bank.
While the cats are searching the town for clues, the
scruffy man kidnaps Courtney! He has
focused on her striking appearance, which has been featured in artwork and
tapestries from as long ago as medieval times.
He takes her to his antique shop and apartment above it, revealing his
disguise. He has grand plans to put
Courtney on display and travel the world when her feline markings link her to
the classic artwork featuring her likeness.
He promises a life of luxury and stardom. Stars fill Courtney’s dreams, but she knows
she won’t be happy even in a three-story cage studded with gems.
scruffy man kidnaps Courtney! He has
focused on her striking appearance, which has been featured in artwork and
tapestries from as long ago as medieval times.
He takes her to his antique shop and apartment above it, revealing his
disguise. He has grand plans to put
Courtney on display and travel the world when her feline markings link her to
the classic artwork featuring her likeness.
He promises a life of luxury and stardom. Stars fill Courtney’s dreams, but she knows
she won’t be happy even in a three-story cage studded with gems.
Courtney is watching the store owner, for he is dealing
with Zeb’s son Nevin too. How are they
connected, and where is all this cash going?
Will Courtney escape? Will Zeb
survive if his son Nevin discovers he is being watched? Will Joe Grey and friends save the day? Tangled
storylines finally bring the answer to how all is interconnected.
with Zeb’s son Nevin too. How are they
connected, and where is all this cash going?
Will Courtney escape? Will Zeb
survive if his son Nevin discovers he is being watched? Will Joe Grey and friends save the day? Tangled
storylines finally bring the answer to how all is interconnected.
This 21st entry in the Joe Grey series is just
as charming and compelling as the entire series. Having read all the entries up to this one
brings a rich and full understanding of all the characters, human and
feline. However, this book can stand
alone as the enthralling story it is.
Brief explanations bring the newcomer into the story without boring the
long-time reader. I enjoyed it
immensely.
as charming and compelling as the entire series. Having read all the entries up to this one
brings a rich and full understanding of all the characters, human and
feline. However, this book can stand
alone as the enthralling story it is.
Brief explanations bring the newcomer into the story without boring the
long-time reader. I enjoyed it
immensely.
