Mimi Lee Gets A Clue

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Mimi Lee is in over her head. There's her new Los Angeles pet grooming shop to run, her matchmaking mother to thwart, her talking cat Marshmallow to tend to-oh, and the murder of a local breeder to solve...now if only Mimi hadn't landed herself on top of the suspect list. Mimi Lee hoped to give Los Angeles animal lovers something to talk about with her pet grooming shop, Hollywoof. She never imagined that the first cat she said hello to would talk back or be quite so, well, catty-especially about those disastrous dates Mimi's mother keeps setting up. When Marshmallow exposes local breeder Russ Nolan for mistreating Chihuahuas, Mimi steals some of her cat's attitude to tell Russ off. The next day the police show up at Hollywoof. Russ has been found dead, and Mimi's shouting match with him has secured her top billing as the main suspect. Hoping to clear her name and save the pups Russ left behind, Mimi enlists help from her dreamy lawyer neighbor Josh. But even with Josh on board, it'll take Mimi and Marshmallow a lot of sleuthing and more than a little sass to get back to the pet-grooming life-and off the murder scene.

Reviews

"Mix an intrepid dog groomer with a sarcastic cat, add a generous dose of Southern California, sprinkle with murder, and you get a cozy mystery that's bound to please."Laurie Cass, author of the Bookmobile Cat Mysteries

A fun, charming, and totally unique mystery featuring lots of adorable pets (and one particularly snarky cat). Mimi Lee is a winning heroine with a hilarious family, especially her meddling, marriage-obsessed mother.Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks

I laughed out loud more than once reading Mimi Lee Gets a Clue, the first book in the new Sassy Cat mystery series, Mimi Lee is feisty, determined, and lots of funand I love Ma, her match-making mother. The story features an intriguing mystery and Marshmallow, a talking cat that only Mimi, as his owner, can hear...Sharp writing, a main character Id happily be friends with, and a talking cat. What more could a reader wantSofie Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of the Magical Cats Mysteries

"Chows charming debut is an adorable mystery perfect for pet lovers. Mimis authentic family grounds the story amidst the glitzy and glamorous backdrop of LA. I devoured it in one sitting."Roselle Lim, author of Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune

"Chow smoothly mixes intrigue, romance, and humor. Cozy fans will have fun."Publishers Weekly

"A frothy, fun series debut."Kirkus Reviews

"Pet lovers will be delighted by this fun and yet suspenseful mystery...The balance between suspense and humor is perfect and makes this read a page-turner."Book Review Crew

"A frothy read for any pet-lover who enjoys a little mystery and romance."Criminal Element

"Mimi is more Nancy Drew than Jessica Fletcher, meaning she doesnt have the sage experience needed the help solve complex mysteries, but her youth brings a real freshness to the cozy mystery genre."Escape with Dollycas

This fluffy entertainment could prove irresistible.Booklist

"In addition to the whodunnit mystery, Chow brings readers into the world of humans and the animals they love."NW Asian Weekly

"Mimi Lee Gets A Clue is a delightful book. Full of humor, memorable characters, and lovable animals, this fast-paced story kept me entertained from beginning to end. Add in a mystery that keeps you wondering, and Chow's new series becomes the perfect pick for cozy fans."Buzzfeed

Author Bio

Jennifer J. Chow grew up reading Garfield comics and adores creating sassy kit lit. She also writes the Winston Wong mysteries, which feature a regular meowing cat. Her other Asian American novels include Dragonfly Dreams (a Teen Vogue pick) and The 228 Legacy. She's involved in Crime Writers of Color, Mystery Writers of America, and Sisters in Crime. Visit her online at jenniferjchow.com.