The Unscratchables

A real tail wagger

I did not think I would ever finish this book as I spent so much time laughing. Some of the best lines I have read in a long time. Loved the terminology for every day objects and how they made so much sense. Waiting for the next one by this author.

Fighting Like Dogs and Cats

This was a book club recommendation and proved to be a rather interesting read. I think the author spent a lot of time observing dogs and cats to get the essence of both. I had to laugh about some of the names given to the various characters and the place locations-Kathattan, Pugkepsie, etc, etc. The two protaganists even drove vehicles in keeping with their characters, a Rover for Crusher McNash and the classic Jag for the classy Cassius Lap. As much as I found this book interesting and a little weird, I don't know if I could have written in so much detail about dogs and cats. It's almost like Cornelius Kane (an alias) had a lot of time on his hands. I Still found the book a good read and interesting in an off-beat way and now look at my cats in a new light. Hummmm, I wonder what crimes my three may be solving in their kitty minds after the lights go out.

fun anthropomorphist mystery

The dominant sentient species on this world are felines and canine. These two groups are natural enemies and keep as far away from each other as possible. Bull Terrier police officer Crusher McNash loathes cats especially Siamese because he was once a POW and they were his torturing tormenters.
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His latest case involves the death of two rottweilers who were torn into shreds. The brass believes a feline is the killer, which brings the Feline Bureau of Investigation into the inquiry. To his chagrin Crusher partners with Siamese Cassius Lap who has some counter theories to the homicides. The two cops are at a fight in which the feline contender goes up in height and weight and easily takes down his opponent. There is a link between the fighter and the killer but anyone with information is quickly killed. The answers lie at the highest levels of power; way beyond the reach of either Crusher or Cassius, but as allies and perhaps even friends, they might be able to ferret out the traitors, if they live long enough to achieve their determined goal.
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There have been quite a few mysteries in which animals communicate with humans and other animals as well as the Planet of the Apes, but THE UNSCRATCHABLES uses the premise of no homo sapiens on Kane's world though tempered by Anthropomorphism. Instead the dominant species destroying their planet are the canines and felines. The protagonists have human traits used to lampoon the two legged beasts, but there also are clear psychological differences between the felines and canines. The investigation is cleverly devised so that the natural enemies must truly partner if they are to solve the case; even then it may prove that the higher ups are too protected (sounds familiar). Readers will enjoy the adventures of Crusher and Cassius in this satirical crime caper.
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Harriet Klausner

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