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Sometimes a cat just needs to get away from it all—but humans and their murderous misbehaviour will get in the way . . .
The children of Sir William Pelham are less than pleased when their father and his new wife decide to turn the family home into a hotel and spa. So when they gather to celebrate their father's birthday, old resentments fester and tensions bubble to the surface.
Blissfully unaware of the trouble brewing at the main house, the Goodmans and their cats Aubrey and Vincent are enjoying a short break in one of the luxury apartments on the grounds. However, their jolly holiday is disturbed when a child goes missing and a body is found floating in the pool.
Determined to get to the bottom of it, Aubrey and Vincent set out to solve the mystery. But will the cat get the cream?]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:00:33 +0300 https://mystery.library.land/alison-oleary/718521-street_cat_blues.html https://mystery.library.land/alison-oleary/718521-street_cat_blues.html
"One of the best books I've read." —Amazon reviewer, five stars
A jaded tabby cat suspects everyone when an elderly neighbour gets put down in this witty mystery series debut . . .
After spending several months banged up in Sunny Banks rescue centre, life is looking good for Aubrey, a large tabby cat who has finally found his forever home with Molly and Jeremy.
However, all that changes when a killer begins to target elderly people in the neighbourhood. Aubrey wasn't particularly upset by some of the previous deaths—particularly that of Miss Jenkins, who enjoyed throwing stones at cats. But the latest victim, Mr Telling, was one of the good humans. Aubrey may be a pampered house pet now, but he still knows his way around the streets—and along with a few other local felines, he intends to pounce on this two-legged predator . . .]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2018 17:20:41 +0200 https://mystery.library.land/alison-oleary/718518-sleeping_cat_blues.html https://mystery.library.land/alison-oleary/718518-sleeping_cat_blues.html
An attack on a retired journalist brings new attention to an old case, in this clever mystery with a cat’s-eye view . . .
Jeremy Goodman has been taking a class in local history taught by Margaret, a retired journalist. She’s just dug up some intriguing new information in a forty-year-old unsolved triple homicide known as the Golf Course Murders—and now she’s been attacked and left for dead.
Jeremy is teaming up with an ex-cop classmate to look into Margaret’s assault—and their fellow students, as well. Could one of them have a connection to the cold case? There’s a lot of investigating that needs to be done—and his cats, Aubrey and Vincent, just might sniff out a key piece of evidence . . .
Praise for Alison O’Leary’s Street Cat Blues
“Vastly entertaining . . . cunningly crafted.” —Books & Bindings
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Something sinister is happening at a care home in a British seaside town—and Aubrey the cat is perfect at sniffing out trouble . . .
Aubrey had initially dreaded the move to the coast with the Goodmans, but now he loves it. All those rock pools to muck about in, caves to explore, and endless food opportunities from the beach huts means life is good. And he's especially pleased that his best friend, Vincent, has joined the household.
But the sun slips behind a cloud when a body is found near Lilac Tree Lodge, the home for the elderly in which Molly Goodman works. Not to mention that items have been going missing from the residents' rooms. Suddenly it doesn't all seem quite so jolly. But Aubrey and Vincent have been spending some time on the premises as part of a visiting-pet program, and they've seen enough to know that a game of cat and mouse is afoot . . .]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:20:38 +0200 https://mystery.library.land/alison-oleary/718520-country_cat_blues.html https://mystery.library.land/alison-oleary/718520-country_cat_blues.html
This English village may look peaceful, but a cat can smell trouble from a mile away . . .
When pet cat Aubrey moves to the picturesque village of Fallowfield with his family, he is keen to explore the delights of the English countryside. However, the idyllic peace is shattered when a gruesome murder takes place at the village fete.
Tensions run high as spectres from the past begin to emerge. Aubrey is particularly bothered when suspicion falls on Morris, who may be eccentric, but is also a good friend to the local felines.
It's time for Aubrey to step up. Can he solve the mystery before it's too late?]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:20:39 +0200 https://mystery.library.land/alison-oleary/718517-christmas_cat_blues.html https://mystery.library.land/alison-oleary/718517-christmas_cat_blues.html
Aubrey, the crime solving feline, is called to action when a guest at festive charity dinner ends up dead . . .
 
When Jeremy Goodman decides to take on filling a recently vacated trustee role at a local charity, he begins to suspect that all is not as it seems at the nonprofit’s headquarters.
 
The unexpected death of the charity’s chairman fans the flame of suspicion. Jeremy and Aubrey are in agreement: charity may not always begin at home and kindness can be a killer . . . even at Christmas . . .
 
“Lovely fireside read.” —Amazon reviewer, five stars
 
“Enjoy this purrfect winter remed . . . I definitely want more!” —Amazon reviewer, five stars
 
“Brilliant read . . . Love this series.” —Amazon reviewer, five stars]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:20:36 +0200