Jim Qwilleran—along with his lovable Siamese cats Koko and Yum Yum—follows a trail of clues as elusive as a cat burglar in the night in this mystery in the New York Times bestselling series.There’s been a rash of petty thievery in Pickax—ever since banker Willard Carmichael and his flashy young wife, Danielle, moved in. But now Willard’s been killed in a mugging Down Below…or so it seems. Qwill’s … Below…or so it seems. Qwill’s suspicious, especially when Willard’s house-restoration project in Pickax falls into the hands of Danielle’s cousin—whose rich new wife then dies on her honeymoon! The clues are confounding. But with Koko’s help, Qwill intends to catch a thief—and a killer…
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Another fun time with Qwill and the cats. The mystery isn’t terribly tough to figure out, but there’s a feel to this installment of the series that makes you feel like you’ve come home and are hanging out with friends…which maybe is exactly what we could all use right now.
Another terrific Cat Who tale (tail?)! This edition has Qwill moving out of his apple barn abode and into a condo in Indian Village for the winter months. Newcomers in Pickax, banker Willard Carmichael and his annoying younger wife, Danielle, are all the talk of local gossips … at least she is. Danielle dresses too suggestively, has a most annoying manner of speaking, and is far too interested in getting friendly with Qwilleran. While he likes her husband, Qwill has no desire to get to know his wife. Winter storms are blowing in, an ice festival is in the offing, and Danielle’s cousin, Carter Lee Jones, comes to town. CLJ is an expert at historic property restoration and has his sites set on restoring Pleasant Street … all he asks is 20K from each homeowner, their unfettered access to their homes and contents, and the hand in marriage of one of Pleasant Street’s finest citizens. Will the weather hold out for the ice festival, will Qwill and the kitties enjoy their new digs in Indian Village, will the home restoration project go off without a hitch? It’s time to sit down and pick up The Car Who Tailed A Thief and find out for yourself! A terrific visit with Qwill, Koko, Yum Yum, Polly, Amanda, Arch, Mildred, Celia, Bushy, Lenny, Brodie, Fran, and all the regulars in Pickax and surrounding Moose County.
I have read the entire series of the Cat Who by Lillian Braun. Enjoyed them all. Characters are built upon throughout the series, and become friends.
I read and loved every book in this series. I was sad to read the last one knowing it was the last one!
Such a wonderful series with Quilleran and the cats. I miss this author so much
I have treasured this series for years. The characters.and the story lines are delightful. The people and the, often hilarious, situations make these stories unique. This book is simply a real pleasure to enjoy by the fire or on the beach!
I love all of her books!
Just lots of fun
I love Jim Q and his beloved Siamese. Buy the whole series, you will not be disappointed!
4 out of 5 stars to The Cat Who Tailed a Thief, the 19th book in the “Cat Who” cozy mystery series, written in 1997 by Lilian Jackson Braun. In this gem, the author takes on the classic mystery tale of a wealthy man who dies under murky circumstances, leaving behind a larger inheritance and a very young wife. Was it a burglary gone wrong, or did someone think they were getting that money? Could it be the wife? Children? Other family or a ruthless foundation? Qwill knows something is wrong, and that cat won’t stop acting strange. Another good story in this series. I enjoyed the ending in this one and was happy with the mystery as a whole. We’re getting towards the end of this series… only a few more reviews to write up this week. For fans of the series, you’ll like this book.