Prizewinning reporter Jim Qwilleran and his Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum, must solve a complicated caper while on vacation in this charming cozy mystery in the New York Times bestselling Cat Who series.Jim Qwilleran is enjoying his stay at the Nutcracker Inn in Black Creek. His two Siamese, Koko and Yum Yum, don’t seem quite as pleased with the accommodations…though Koko does enjoy keeping a … Koko does enjoy keeping a keen eye on the squirrels and other local wildlife. Then, while Koko’s eagerly watching some jumping trout, he spots something else: a body floating downstream. When it’s revealed that the victim was a guest at the inn—and had nuggets of gold hidden in his shoes—Qwill dives into the case. And if he and the cats don’t solve it soon, they’re going to be up the creek without a paddle…
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The Entire Series is Great!
Very disappointed. I had to push myself to continue reading to the end, hoping it would improve. It didn’t. Inconsequential rambling and an ending so weak that I kicked myself for sticking with it. A total waste of my money and time.
3 out of 5 stars for The Cat Who Went Up the Creek, the 24th book in the “Cat Who” cozy mystery series, written in 2002 by Lilian Jackson Braun. It seems every mystery series always needs to have that book where there is a treasure hunt, and they often involve searching for gold. And when you’re in the mountains of Michigan, in a cozy little town, there’s bound to be some old tale about where it’s hidden. And that’s exactly what Qwill gets himself into this time around. Unfortunately, it’s while he’s supposed to be on vacation. But his time off has always been about solving murders, so when a dead body shows up, as one expects it to in a situation like this, he must investigate. Cute story. Fun antics with the cats. Interesting new people as he’s in a town a few doors down from Pickax. Connections to people he knows. It’s a decent cozy, nothing stand-out, nothing awful. I like the series so it appeals to me. Sometimes simple and fun is good, as in this case.
Lillian Jackson Braun is always entertaining. Fun and quick read!
As a lover of Cat Who books I knew I would like the book but this one is set in an interesting place, mystery was good . Lolo and Yum yum were as great as ever.
Always enjoy the “cat who” books. Thought I had read all of them but may have missed this one earlier. Best to read the series in order, to get to know the characters both originally in Chicago and then in Moose County “500 miles north of everywhere”.
loved—love all these books
Fun mystery with an enjoyable main character and cats who always help solve the mystery.
Moved too slowly.
Predictable
This book is a good read because of the characters winthin the pages!! Koko the cat helps solve mysteries. Qwill is a very unique person and a great writer of his own newspaper column.
The Cat who… books are great to read individually and as a set. The characters and stories are entertaining and interesting. I would recommend them to everyone!
I love the cat who books!
Love these smart cat mysteries.
I’ve read several “the Cat Who . . .” and enjoyed every one of them. Its fun. I hope you all enjoy them too.
Love the series, even when some are pretty far out.
I loved the characters, very enchanting and humorous.
If you love cats, you’ll love Lilian Jackson Braun. Koko and YumYum are irresistible kitties.
Koko and YumYum help Mr. Q solve another mystery and keep thins hopping. Great fun to read.
I loved this book. Great read with twists and turns to the end.