Review
GONE, KITTY, GONE by Eileen Watkins
The Fourth Cat Groomer Mystery
The North Jersey Cat Expo is coming and Cassie McGlone is prepared to
volunteer at the nearby event. A smooth talking promoter convinces her
to become even more active, offering grooming demonstrations and
showcasing her new mobile grooming van. The promoter is going all out by
adding a pop star and her equally famous cat to the lineup. With
Cassie's veterinarian boyfriend also coming to the event, what could go
wrong?
A lot actually. Instead of murder being the prime mystery, the crime to be solved in the fourth Cat Groomer Mystery is kidnapping, or rather, catnapping. Sure enough the beloved Scottish Fold, Gordie, companion to the pop star, Jacki, goes missing during a disruption at the show. While the police are more concerned with a security guard found dead, Cassie is encouraged by the young singer to help find Gordie.
I like the fact that a purloined animal is the focus of the investigation. Was he taken by a fan, a stalker, animal protester, or someone else with an entirely different motive? I also appreciate that Cassie is an intelligent woman who keeps the police apprised of her actions, and what she finds. Of course, that doesn't always help keep her out of sticky situations, but she doesn't blindly rush in.
There are lots of red herrings, suspicious people, and lots of cats making the book even more enjoyable. I enjoy seeing relationships develop and an honest concern for animals depicted here.
GONE, KITTY, GONE is a catcentric mystery that should appeal to all. Intelligent writing, deft plotting, and likable characters make this book a best in show!
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