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In the fictitious Texas town of Pecan Springs, China Bayles, a devoted cat enthusiast and amateur sleuth, discovers the body of an animal researcher hanging from a tree. As she delves deeper, she learns that the victim had many enemies, including the local Cat Lady. China’s investigation brings her into the world of animal‑rights activism, reveals a web of conspiracies, and forces her to confront a romantic decision involving her friend Mike McQuaid as danger looms.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Susan Wittig Albert
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