Cat Breaking Free

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The fur starts flying when a gang from L.A. comes up to tranquil Molena Point, California, and begins breaking into the village's quaint shops. The fur of Joe Grey, Feline P.I., that is. After all, Molena Point has been his home since he was a kitten eating scraps from the garbage behind the local delicatessen, and he doesn't take well to marauding strangers. Joe even wonders whether the blonde who's moved into next to his human companion Clyde could be a part of the gangshe's been acting pretty suspicious lately. But when the strangers start trapping and caging feral catsspeaking cats like Joe and his girlfriend Dulcieit proves too much for the intrepid fourfooted detective. And when one of the gang is murdered, and a second mysterious death comes to light, he has no choice but to try to stop the crimes. Joe, Dulcie, and their tattercoat friend Kit, who used to be a stray herself, are deep into the investigation when they are able to release the three trapped cats. But as Kit leads them away to freedom, will she herself return to that wild life

Reviews

"A complex, well-crafted plot and lively, credible characters will leave fans purring with pleasure." -- Publishers Weekly

"Murphy has created a series of supense yarns that not only capture the feline "attitude" but offer a satisfying read." -- The Californian (Salinas, CA)

Author Bio

In addition to her popular Joe Grey mystery series for adults, for which she has received eight national Cat Writers Association Awards for best novel of the year, Murphy is a noted childrens book author who has received five Council of Authors and Journalists Awards. She and her husband live in Carmel, California, where they serve as full-time household help to two demanding feline ladies.