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Cat lovers are thrilled to welcome an expert groomer to the picturesque town of Chadwick. But scratch below the surface, and unmasking a killer becomes a game of cat and mouse . . .Professional cat grooming isn't all fluff - when the fur starts flying, Cassie McGlone, owner of Cassie's Comfy Cats, handles her feistiest four-legged clients with a caring touch and nerves of steel. While these qualities certainly help keep her business purring, they also come in handy when she makes a house call to her best client, millionaire George DeLeuw, and discovers his murdered body next to his newly orphaned Persian, Harpo.To help the local police find the actual killer, Cassie begins her own investigation. But no one, from George's housekeeper to his vindictive ex-wife, is giving up clues. Not until Cassie is given permission to temporarily board Harpo does anyone show interest in the Persian's wellbeing. Someone is desperate to get their paws on Harpo before the feline helps untangle a felony. Are there deadly truths that a cat whisperer like Cassie can coax out? She needs to tread lightly and remember she gets one life, not nine. . . ."A delightful debut mystery. It's smart, well-plotted, and features a cast of characters - both human and feline - that I want to see more of. This book will be catnip for cat lovers." - Laurien Berenson, author of Wagging through the Snow"The purr-fect mystery to curl up with for a lovely cozy read, preferably with a cup of tea, cuddly cat optional but recommended." - Leslie Meier, author of Turkey Trot Murder
About the Author
Eileen Watkins specializes in mystery and suspense fiction. In 2017 she launched the Cat Groomer Mysteries, starting with THE PERSIAN ALWAYS MEOWS TWICE, with Kensington Publishing. THE BENGAL IDENTITY and FERAL ATTRACTION followed in 2018, and GONE, KITTY, GONE in 2019. THE PERSIAN ALWAYS MEOWS TWICE won the David G. Sasher Award for Best Mystery of 2017 at the Deadly Ink Mystery Conference, and all four novels have received Certificates of Excellence from the Cat Writers' Association, Inc. In 2020, Eileen also put out REBOOT RANCH, a novel about a horse-rescue farm, with Who Chains You Publishing. She previously published eight novels through Amber Quill Press, most of them paranormal suspense, as "E. F. Watkins." Her Quinn Matthews Haunting Mysteries have recently become available again through Crossroad Press.Eileen is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and the Cat Writers Association. She serves as publicist for Sisters in Crime Central Jersey and also for New Jersey's annual Deadly Ink Mystery Conference. Eileen comes from a journalistic background, having written on art, architecture, interior design and home improvement for daily newspapers and major magazines. Besides these topics, her interests include the paranormal and spirituality as well as animal training and rescue. She is seldom without at least one cat in the house and pays regular visits to the nearest riding stable. Visit her web site at www.efwatkins.com.
