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Set in Molena Point, California, the novel follows famous novelist Elliot Traynor—temporarily residing with his wife—and the town’s indifference toward the nearby village. When a burglary at Susan Brittian’s home becomes a scramble for justice, Joe Grey and Dulcie, two cat detectives, take the case. With their keen senses and unwavering determination, they track clues and follow leads that ultimately lead them to a killer. Fans of Lillian Jackson Braun and Rita Mae Brown, as well as cat lovers, will enjoy this mystery that blends small‑town intrigue with feline sleuthing.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Shirley Rousseau Murphy
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