A Cat on the Case: A Witch Cats of Cambridge Mystery

by Clea Simon

Overview

When a panicked stranger shows up at Charm and Cherish, Becca Colwin feels compelled to help. But when that stranger then disappears, leaving behind her heirloom violin the aspiring witch detective is drawn further into a web of deceit and intrigue complicated by a history that only Becca’s three magical cats truly understand.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781951709266
Publisher:	Polis Books
Publication date:	03/02/2021
Series:	Witch Cats of Cambridge , #3
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.60(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Before turning to a life of crime (fiction), Clea Simon was a journalist. Starting as a rock critic, she ended up writing about books and other arts. A native of New York, she came to Massachusetts to attend Harvard University, from which she graduated with high honors, and never left. The author of three nonfiction books and seven mysteries, she lives with her husband, the writer Jon S. Garelick, and their cat, Musetta. She is the author of two previous Witch Cats of Cambridge mysteries: A Spell of Murder and An Incantation of Cats.

Editorial Reviews

Spellbinding Praise for An Incantation of Cats! "Entertaining... Fans of talking cat cozies will have fun." ―Publishers Weekly "Cat-lovers, even if not fans of the paranormal, will be enchanted by the feline trio." ―Booklist "Simon expertly casts suspicion on one member of her tiny human cast after another...for readers who want all cats, all the time." ―Kirkus Reviews "An otherworldly fun trip...I couldn’t figure out which group provided the most fun: the clueless humans or the ever-so-sly cats." ―Mystery Scene "The second installment of the Witch Cats Of Cambridge Series builds on the first to deepen its mythology as well as expand on Becca’s life in contemporary Massachusetts. A sweet fantasy of magical cats helping to find out whodunnit that’s perfect for a few hours of cozy escapism." ―Criminal Element Praise for A Spell of Murder, the first Witch Cats of Cambridge Mystery “(A) delightful series launch...You don’t have to be a cat lover to appreciate this paranormal cozy’s witty observations, entertaining dialogue, and astute characterizations.” ―Publishers Weekly “Cats and magic–two of my favorite things! A Spell of Murder is a charming series debut.” ―Diane A.S. Stuckart, author of the Tarot Cats Mysteries “A delightful modern-day mystery―Simon has conjured up a magical tale for our reading pleasure.” ―Marty Wingate, USA Today bestselling author "Mystery, mayhem and magic, plus a triple dose of feline intuition, make an exciting start to this new series. These engaging felines will captivate and enchant you.” ―Mary Kennedy, author of The Talk Radio Mysteries "In this endearing first Witch Cats of Cambridge mystery, Clea Simon reveals what we’ve always suspected: cats really do have supernatural powers! While felines Clara, Harriet, and Laurel are focused on pillows and extra treats, it’s the readers who are treated to an absorbing plot as the cats use their secret abilities to help their human Becca find romance, a new career―and a murderer!” ―Leigh Perry, author of the Family Skeleton Mysteries

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