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I also like the way the author quickly brings the reader up to speed on the human and feline characters while sticking to the present story line. Another winning story in the Joe Grey series. I have every one of these books and for the reader new to Joe Grey, start with Cat on the Edge so you can understand how it all began. Once again, Joe, Dulcie and Kit are able to help their human friends solve another crime without their secret being discovered. It was nice to see Clyde and Ryan get married without the usual Molina Point drama even though there was drama that was unfolding. I also liked how some favorite characters from the past (Willow) were brought back in a believable fashion while introducing another new secondary feline character.
She insight into human motives ia amazing. Shirley Murphy has done it again. An entertaining, compelling mystery involving cats secretly helping the police.
These books are so fantastic I have read some twice and others 3 times - The Catswold Portal too.BUY THEM - you will NEVER be sorry. I have NEVER read such wonderful books. Not only do all the characters care deeply about each other and help each other, but you have Celtic tales running though them and murder mysteries and the wonderment of the police as they try to figure out how the heck do these unknown snitches do it.Each time you read one you will say, the author cannot possibly do it again but then you find she can.
The imagination of the author is phenomenal. Keep them coming. This is a great series of books. Cat playing Cupid was another great episode of Joe, Dulcie and Kit.
Kit the tortoishell is growing up fast and falls in love with another talking cat. The interaction between Joe Grey and his tabby lady Dulcie is still as sharp as ever. Yes, it does.
For the later books in this series, it's probably better to have read one or two of the earlier books to get a feel for the talking felines. I can't wait to read the next book because I have got to know the characters so well. I am addicted to the Joe Grey mysteries - so much so that I couldn't wait for the paperback edition and had to get the hardback version - all the way from Australia.
Does this book live up to expectations. I am not going to give the plot away, but fans of this series won't be disappointed. What I love about these books is the good read along with the humour and the totally believeable concept of talking cats.
Murphy has developed a cast of characters (feline and human)about whom the reader gets to care about.
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