Claws of Death is the second installment in the Cat Lady Mysteries series set in the small town of Whisker Jog, New Hampshire and featuring cat shelter owners Lara Caphart and her Aunt Fran. The High Cliff Shelter for Cats is up and running and they are delighted when actress Deanna Daltry returns to her home town and adopts the two adorable kittens, Doodle and Noodle.
Someone isn't happy that Deanna is back in town and it's not long before the actress finds herself the victim of a few nasty pranks including worms in her handbag and lipstick messages scrawled on her windshield. Panicked that she is being stalked, Deanna invites Lara over to the mansion to see the kitties in their new environment and a quick glance out the window to admire the view reveals a dead body in the garden.
Lara wants to be sure that the kitties are in a safe house, so she sets out to track down a killer and find Deanna's tormentor. With the help of her beautiful ragdoll, Blue (who nobody else can see) Lara not only solves a crime but places several cats in the perfect new homes.
A likable cast of characters and cats, a touch of romance and a well plotted mystery make this addition to the series a hit. The recipe for Blueberry Buckle mouthwatering delicious.
Someone isn't happy that Deanna is back in town and it's not long before the actress finds herself the victim of a few nasty pranks including worms in her handbag and lipstick messages scrawled on her windshield. Panicked that she is being stalked, Deanna invites Lara over to the mansion to see the kitties in their new environment and a quick glance out the window to admire the view reveals a dead body in the garden.
Lara wants to be sure that the kitties are in a safe house, so she sets out to track down a killer and find Deanna's tormentor. With the help of her beautiful ragdoll, Blue (who nobody else can see) Lara not only solves a crime but places several cats in the perfect new homes.
A likable cast of characters and cats, a touch of romance and a well plotted mystery make this addition to the series a hit. The recipe for Blueberry Buckle mouthwatering delicious.
Claws of Death by Linda Reilly is the second A Cat Lady Mystery. Deanna Daltry, the actress, is coming to Whisker Jog, New Hampshire and she wishes to adopt a cat to keep her company in her newly renovated mansion. When Deanna shows up for her appointment at Lara Caphart's High Cliff Shelter for Cats she falls in love with two adorable kittens. The next day at the Ladies Association Welcome Tea and Reception for Deanna, someone puts worms in Deanna's purse and then leaves a threatening message on her car. It seems Deanna's antics from her youth are coming back to haunt her. When Lara and Aunt Fran drop off the kittens at Deanna's home, Lara, thanks to Blue, spots a person slumped against a tombstone in the graveyard. They rush to the graveyard, but it is too late to save Donald Waitt. Deanna dated Don in high school and had not spoken to him until the day before at the tea. Deanna requests that Lara use her sleuthing skills to find Don's murderer. With the help of Aunt Fran and the mysterious Blue, Lara sets out to trap a killer.
Claws of Death is a cute cozy mystery. I found the book to be nicely written, have a good flow, just the right length and had steady pacing. Claws of Death is set in animal friendly small town with caring residents (for the most part). While Claws of Death is the second book in A Cat Lady Mystery series, it can be read alone. I liked Blue, the Ragdoll ghost cat. It added a mystical element that enhanced the story. There are many delightful moments with cats. As Lana and her newest employee take care of the animals at the shelter, adoption days, and the sweet little girl that comes to read to them. There are lovely, relatable characters in A Cat Lady Mystery series. Lara and Aunt Fran who have turned their home into an animal shelter, Gideon who is Lara's boyfriend and lawyer, Kayla Ramirez who is the newest employee of the shelter, and Chief Jerry Whitley who enforces the law for the town and is dating Fran. Claws of Death is predominantly more cozy than mystery. The murder is investigated but the animals and the personal relationships take precedence. I thought the whodunit was simple, and I accurately identified the guilty party before Don was found in the graveyard. The why and how are discovered later in the book. I am giving Claws of Death 3 out of 5 stars. Travel to Whisker Jog in Claws of Death to meet the friendly townspeople, the adorable felines, find out who is playing pranks on Deanna and discover who did away with Don.
Claws of Death is a cute cozy mystery. I found the book to be nicely written, have a good flow, just the right length and had steady pacing. Claws of Death is set in animal friendly small town with caring residents (for the most part). While Claws of Death is the second book in A Cat Lady Mystery series, it can be read alone. I liked Blue, the Ragdoll ghost cat. It added a mystical element that enhanced the story. There are many delightful moments with cats. As Lana and her newest employee take care of the animals at the shelter, adoption days, and the sweet little girl that comes to read to them. There are lovely, relatable characters in A Cat Lady Mystery series. Lara and Aunt Fran who have turned their home into an animal shelter, Gideon who is Lara's boyfriend and lawyer, Kayla Ramirez who is the newest employee of the shelter, and Chief Jerry Whitley who enforces the law for the town and is dating Fran. Claws of Death is predominantly more cozy than mystery. The murder is investigated but the animals and the personal relationships take precedence. I thought the whodunit was simple, and I accurately identified the guilty party before Don was found in the graveyard. The why and how are discovered later in the book. I am giving Claws of Death 3 out of 5 stars. Travel to Whisker Jog in Claws of Death to meet the friendly townspeople, the adorable felines, find out who is playing pranks on Deanna and discover who did away with Don.
