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Summary: Very Cute
Review: As always, I loved this Cat Who book. Lilian Jackson Braun is one of my favorite authors and she has written Qwill, Koko and Yum Yum right into my heart! This book is cute with Koko and Yum Yum dragging clues and stuff (stale cigars and old shoelaces)out of everywhere.("This is the only closet in the house that's locked, and it drives him bughouse. All the closets are filled with junk, and Koko spends his spare time digging for buried treasure.") What a great place for cats to play! I love when Koko says "Yow!" I also have a very smart and curious (beyond belief) cat and Koko reminds me of him! Lilian Jackson Braun captures the complete essence of cats... such as when Qwill tells the cats to get out ... "They left the room but not immediately. First, they thought about it, then scratched an ear and licked a paw, then thought about it some more, then sauntered out."
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Summary: and found some skeletons there
Review: Jim Qwilleran, wealthy bachelor and newspaper columnist, has again changed residence, this time into the Gage mansion which just happens to be located next to his lady friend's carriage house. Living in a small town like Pickax (pop. 3000) in remote Moose County (400 miles north of everywhere) it pays to be discrete. Soon after settling in though Qwill's Siamese cats begin to unearth 'treasures' left behind by the former occupant, the eccentric 88 year-old Euphonia Gage who has recently moved to Florida. Qwill's enjoyment of his new quarters is disrupted by news of her suicide. Something about it seems wrong to Qwill but he has trouble focusing on the problem due to other concerns, a worried daughter seeking her missing father, a one-man stage show, and an upcoming wedding not to mention the usual Moose County activities. In the end though Qwill and the cats sort out all the mysteries, even unearthing yet another deep-dark Goodwinter family secret. This is another Moose County mystery complete with many of the familiar characters and marking the first appearance of Celia Robinson. This is a must for those who are fans of the series and would be enjoyable by anyone who likes the 'cozy' genre of mystery. For anyone who is seeking a more traditional mystery it would be one of the more acceptable of this series.
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Summary: MORE GREAT MYSTERY FROM LILIAN JACKSON BRAUN
Review: This is the 15th book in the series. I've read them in order and they get better every time. In this one, Qwilleran (and his cats) are looking into two deaths, one of which took place far away in Florida. Of course by the end everything is solved. With some mysteries you can figure out what happened early on but this keeps you guessing and you're solving it right along with Qwill. (Sometimes I pay more attention to Koko's clues than he does, though!) Good light mystery reading for those of us who DON'T like thrills and chills.
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