From Publishers Weekly
Murphy's 11th Joe Grey cat cozy (after Cat Cross Their Graves) offers the usual winning blend of suspense and whimsy. A feral cat, a mauled and very dead motorcyclist in a ravine and a series of boutique robberies bode ill for Joe's human companion, Clyde Damen; Clyde's feisty new building contractor girlfriend, Ryan Flannery; and the other residents of scenic Molena Point, Calif. It's largely up to those incorrigible feline snoops and snitchesβJoe and buddies Dulcie and Kit, who cavort over the rooftops at night and eat the best of restaurant foodβto thwart a gang of thieves from Los Angeles hiding out in the nearby hills. A complex, well-crafted plot and lively, credible characters will leave fans purring with pleasure. (Dec.)
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From Booklist
A roaring fire set at the high school distracts the police while three people break into a jewelry store. Joe Grey, Dulcie, and Kit, intrepid felines all, are once again heavily involved in investigating the latest crime spree in Molena Point, California. It all starts when an L.A. gang comes to town with big plans for multiple burglaries. Then there's the flirty blond who has moved in next door to Joe and who seems to be casing the town stores. Add a murder, another mysterious death, and caged feral cats to the action-filled plot. As usual, the three cats are true to both their feline and sentient natures. This eleventh entry in the Joe Grey Mystery series, following Cat Cross Their Graves(2005), continues to enhance characterizations, both feline and human, all the while providing an intriguing whodunit for series fans. Sally Estes
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