“[A] promising new cozy series. ”
—Lorna Barrett,
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“Readers who have come to love Charlie and Diesel and the small-town ambience of Athena will find
“Bringing local color to life, this second entry in the series…is a gentle, closed-room drama set in Mississippi. Ideal for Christie fans who enjoy a good puzzle. ”
“Readers will enjoy this entertaining regional whodunit as the librarian and the cat work the case. ”
“A hit with bibliophiles and animal lovers, not to mention anyone who likes a well-plotted mystery. The characters are unique and often eccentric. Having a male amateur sleuth with a subplot that explores his relationship with his adult son brings a fresh twist to the genre. ”
“Combines a kindhearted librarian hero, family secrets in a sleepy Southern town, and a gentle giant of a cat that will steal your heart. A great beginning to a promising new cozy series. ”
—Lorna Barrett,
“Courtly librarian Charlie Harris and his Maine coon cat, Diesel, are an endearing detective duo. Warm, charming, and Southern as the tastiest grits. ”
—Carolyn Hart, author of the Bailey Ruth Mysteries
“Brings cozy lovers an intriguing mystery, a wonderful cat, and a librarian hero who will warm your heart. Filled with Southern charm, the first in the Cat in the Stacks Mysteries will keep readers guessing until the end. Miranda James should soon be on everyone’s list of favorite authors.
”—Leann Sweeney, author of the Cats in Trouble Mysteries
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“Miranda James begins the Cat in the Stacks Mysteries with a bang…[An] absolute breath of fresh air. ”
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