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The Cat Who Came to Breakfast (Cat Who... #16)
by Lilian Jackson BraunQwilleran and the cats are visiting an island known by many names. Qwill has always called it Breakfast Island, but to the taciturn natives, it's Providence Island. To the rich summer residents it's Grand Island--and to the developers and tourists who are turning this once-peaceful place upside down, it's Pear Island. But when some odd "accidents" occur, including a fatal boat explosion, Qwill suspects sabotage and sets out to investigate--because murder by any other name is just as deadly. . . .
The Cat Who Came to Breakfast: An enchanting feline whodunit for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #16)
by Lilian Jackson BraunWhere does the key to the deaths on Breakfast Island lie? Siamese cats Koko and Yum Yum, with a little help from Jim Qwilleran, are on the case in Lilian Jackson Braun's delightful mystery The Cat Who Came to Breakfast. Perfect for cat lovers and cosy crime fans.'It's a Wonderful Life meets The Aristocats in this daft but endearing whodunnit' - Liverpool Daily Post When Jim Qwilleran's friend Polly decides to spend two weeks on vacation with an old girlfriend in Oregon, he finds himself at a loose end. But not for long - a visit from Nick Bamba brings news of a hotbed of mystery. Nick and his wife, Lori, fear that their new venture, the Domino Inn on recently developed Breakfast Island, won't see out one summer season let alone a lifetime. And a series of fatal accidents is beginning to deter further visitors... What readers are saying about The Cat Who Came to Breakfast: 'Feline [mysteries full of] fun and joviality. The cats are so perfect yet so comical in their antics you cannot help but laugh''Koko at his best''Five stars'
The Cat Who Could Read Backwards (Cat Who #1)
by Lilian Jackson BraunThe world of modern art is a mystery to many. But for Jim Qwilleran, it turns into a mystery of another sort when his assignment to the art beat for The Daily Fluxion leads down the path to murder. A stabbing in an art gallery, vandalized paintings, a fatal fall from a scaffolding--this is not at all what Qwilleran expects when he turns his reportorial talents to art. But Qwilleran and his newly found partner, Koko the brilliant Siamese, are back in their element--sniffing out clues and confounding criminals intent on mayhem and murder.
The Cat Who Could Read Backwards: A cosy whodunit for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #1)
by Lilian Jackson BraunTo puzzle out the mystery, he'll need the help of his feline assistant... The Cat Who Could Read Backwards begins Lilian Jackson Braun's captivating mystery series featuring a most extraordinary detective team. Perfect for cat lovers and crime fans.'The fastidious plotting is designed to appeal to more than just the cat lover' - The TimesThe world of modern art is a mystery to many. But for Jim Qwilleran it turns into a mystery of another sort when his assignment to cover the art beat for the Daily Fluxion leads down the path to murder. A stabbing in an art gallery, vandalised paintings, a fatal fall from a scaffolding - this is not at all what Qwilleran expects when he turns his reporting talents to art. But now Qwilleran and his newly found partner, Koko the brilliant Siamese, are in their element - sniffing out clues and confounding criminals intent on mayhem and murder.What readers are saying about The Cat Who Could Read Backwards: 'This book is a good old classic whodunit and I enjoyed every minute''Really liked the character's in this super little book' 'Witty, easy to read and difficult to put down'
The Cat Who Dropped A Bombshell: A delightfully cosy feline whodunit for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #28)
by Lilian Jackson BraunKoko's strange behaviour is not the only sign of trouble in Pickax... Qwill and his feline companions must unravel a puzzling tangle of mystery in The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell, an enchanting crime novel from acclaimed author Lilian Jackson Braun. Perfect for cat lovers and fans of cosy crime.'The tale is as cosy as an hour spent with your favourite cat' - Publishers WeeklyWhile the town of Pickax is swept up in its sesquicentennial celebrations, Koko has developed a strange new hobby: he drops himself from balconies, occasionally landing in the oddest of places. When a young man comes to visit his wealthy relatives, Koko plummets straight on to his head! Meanwhile, a hurricane is brewing, and the visitor's family members soon fall deathly ill. Qwill has his work cut out for him because Pickax - as foreshadowed by Koko - is about to be hit by a bombshell... What readers are saying about The Cat Who... series: 'These [books] make lovely, light-hearted reading with a good mix of humour and adventure''The entire 'Cat Who...' series are a delight for cat and mystery lovers''A purrfect read'
The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell
by Lilian Jackson BraunThe residents of Pickax are about to celebrate the 150th anniversary of its founding. But in the midst of all the preparations, Qwill has to take time out to deal with Koko's strange new habit of dropping from balconies and landing in the oddest of places-and a couple that has mysteriously gone missing.
The Cat Who Had 14 Tales
by Lilian Jackson BraunThe Cat Who Had 14 Tales A courageous Siamese bags a cunning cat burglar...a country kitty proves a stumbling block in a violent murder...and an intuitive feline's premonition helps solve the case of the missing antiques dealer.
The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers (Cat Who... #29)
by Lilian Jackson BraunAfter dropping a bombshell that was a bestseller, Lilian Jackson Braun brings back James Qwilleran and his famous felines, Koko and Yum Yum, for the twenty-ninth installment of the beloved, bestselling Cat Who... series. <P><P> Moose County, 400 miles north of everywhere, is in an uproar (good and bad) following vast inheritances from wealthy old families. Only "Cool Koko" knows what's happening ... and he's not telling. Jim Qwilleran thinks it's because he has more whiskers than ordinary cats, but who's counting? Meanwhile, Koko meets a piano tuner, Polly goes to Paris, Qwill writes a play, and there's a mysterious death from a bee sting.
The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers: A charming feline mystery for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #29)
by Lilian Jackson BraunIs Koko's genius for sleuthing really the result of having more whiskers than other cats? Who's counting when there's a mysterious death to solve... Qwill, Koko and Yum Yum return for another Pickax adventure in The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers, the delightfully cosy whodunit from acclaimed author Lilian Jackson Braun. Perfect for fans of Simon Brett and Sofie Kelly.'Most detectives do their legwork on two legs. A few, however, do it on four...' - Associated PressTimes are changing in Pickax: a new senior centre is in the works and a production of CATS is set to delight Moose County residents; Polly Duncan is off to Paris, leaving Qwill without a companion for his apple barn concerts; and 'The Librarians Who Lunch' are showing their 'Art Hats' to help unite Pickax with their Lockmaster County neighbours.Not to mention the conversion of the late Nathan Ledfield's mansion into a charitable museum! With Mr Ledfield's treasures being sold off to benefit needy children, the town is abuzz with excitement - until a mysterious death from a bee sting leaves everyone but Cool Koko in a state of confusion... What readers are saying about The Cat Who... series: 'These [books] make lovely, light-hearted reading with a good mix of humour and adventure''The entire 'Cat Who...' series are a delight for cat and mystery lovers''A purrfect read'
The Cat Who Knew Shakespeare (Cat Who... #7)
by Lilian Jackson BraunThere's something rotten in the small town of Pickax--at least to the sensitive noses of newspaperman Jim Qwilleran and his Siamese cats Koko and Yum Yum. An accident has claimed the life of the local paper's eccentric publisher, but to Qwilleran and his feline friends it smells like murder. They soon sniff out a shocking secret, but Koko's snooping into an unusual edition of Shakespeare may prove CATastrophic...because somewhere in Pickax a lady loves not wisely but too well, a widow is scandalously merry, and a stranger has a lean and hungry look. The stage is set for Qwilleran, Koko, Yum Yum, and the second act of murder most meow...
The Cat Who Knew Shakespeare: A captivating feline mystery purr-fect for cat lovers (The Cat Who... Mysteries #7)
by Lilian Jackson BraunMurder most meow... Lilian Jackson Braun brings us another delightful tale of crime and cats in The Cat Who Knew Shakespeare, in which her unlikely detective team hunt out a murderer. Perfect for fans of cosy crime and clever cats.'Entertaining and absorbing mysteries which, in the tradition of all good whodunits, keep you guessing right to the end' - Dumfries and Galloway Standard In the small town of Pickax an accident has claimed the life of the local paper's eccentric publisher, but to Jim Qwilleran and his Siamese cats Koko and Yum Yum it smells like murder. They soon sniff out a shocking secret - but Koko's snooping into an unusual edition of Shakespeare may prove catastrophic. Because somewhere in Pickax a lady loves not wisely but too well, a widow is scandalously merry, and a stranger has a lean and hungry look. The stage is set for Qwilleran, Koko, Yum Yum and the second act of murder most meow... What readers are saying about The Cat Who Knew Shakespeare: 'These [books] make lovely, light-hearted reading with a good mix of humour and adventure''Well written and engaging' 'Five stars'
The Cat Who Knew a Cardinal
by Lilian Jackson BraunAll the world's a stage--and now Jim Qwilleran's apple orchard has become the stage--for a real-life murder scene. The much-disliked director of the Pickax Theatre Club's Shakespeare production, Hilary van Brook, is found dead after the closing-night cast party...and with the help of his super-smart siamese, Qwill must cast a suspicious eye on all the players--especially the ones pussyfooting around behind the scenes...
The Cat Who Knew a Cardinal: A charming feline whodunnit for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #12)
by Lilian Jackson BraunWhat do you do when everyone has a motive for murder? A case of murder twitches the whiskers of Qwilleran and his trusty sidekicks, Koko and Yum Yum, in Lilian Jackson Braun's delightful mystery The Cat Who Knew a Cardinal. Perfect for fans of cosy crime and clever cats.'Braun writes with charm and sureness' - Cleveland Plain Dealer Back home in sleepy Pickax, Jim Qwilleran and his Siamese companions, Koko and Yum Yum, are looking forward to country peace and quiet. But their newly converted apple barn home turns out to be not quite the refuge they were hoping for when a corpse turns up in the orchard outside...No one in Pickax is sorry to learn that the local headmaster is dead. Though reputedly brilliant, Hilary Van Brook was also arrogant and manipulative; an outsider who managed to offend teachers, pupils and parents alike - just about everybody in town has a motive for murder. Only when a good friend becomes a chief suspect does Qwilleran's instinct for mystery overtake his desire for privacy - and Koko's obsession with a set of antique printing blocks is the first clue to a mystery which takes Qwill and his Siamese sleuths on a day out to the races... What readers are saying about The Cat Who... series: 'These [books] make lovely, light-hearted reading with a good mix of humour and adventure''The entire 'Cat Who...' series are a delight for cat and mystery lovers''Quirky - lovely for anyone who owns or has owned an intelligent cat'
The Cat Who Lived High (Cat Who... #11)
by Lilian Jackson BraunThe colorful Casablance apartment building is in danger of demolition--but not if Jim Qwilleran can help it. He's determined to restore the building to its original grandeur. <P><P>So he moves in with Koko and Yum Yum--and discovers that the Casablanca is steeped in history...and mystery. In Qwill's very apartment, a glamorous art dealer met an untimely fate, and the veteran journalist and his crime-solving cats are about to reach new heights in detection as the evidence builds up...and the Casablanca threatens to crumble down around them!
The Cat Who Lived High: A cosy feline mystery for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #11)
by Lilian Jackson BraunA trip to the city brings not only rosy memories of good times, but also a whole heap of trouble... Lilian Jackson Braun writes a delightful feline mystery in The Cat Who Lived High, the eleventh instalment in her charming series. Perfect for fans of Simon Brett and Sofie Kelly.'An offbeat series with a good deal of charm' - Baltimore Sun A plea for help from SOCK, a tenants' organisation determined to save the decaying art deco glory of the Casablanca apartment building from the philistine attentions of the developers, is no strain on the trio's talents. But macabre bloodstains beneath Qwill's penthouse rug prove to be a telling message from SOCK's former leading light. It appears that Dianne Bessinger was stabbed to death in a lovers' tiff, but the combined twitching of Qwill's and Koko's curious whiskers proves that all is not what it seems. Only when Qwill begins to investigate the suicide of Dianne's killer do the strands of the mystery unravel... but will Koko sniff out the truth in time to return the Casablanca to its original glory? What readers are saying about The Cat Who... series: 'Relaxing escapism with gentle twists and turns''One of my favourite mysteries of all time!''This book is a page turner; I got so caught up in it I found it hard to put down'
The Cat Who Moved a Mountain
by Lilian Jackson BraunQwill's on top of the world when he rents a house on Big Potato Mountain. The owner, J.J. Hawkinfield, brought real estate development to the once-peaceful Potatoes. But Hawkinfield paid a steep price for his enterprise: He was pushed off a cliff by an angry mountain dweller. Qwilleran, however, suspects the man is innocent--and Koko's antics have him convinced something's wrong. He may be making a mountain out of a molehill...but he's determined to find the truth. Even if it means jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire!
The Cat Who Moved a Mountain: An enchanting feline crime novel for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #13)
by Lilian Jackson BraunKoko and Yum Yum must sniff out the culprit before it's too late... The most delightful team in detective fiction return in another purr-fectly entertaining mystery in Lilian Jackson Braun's The Cat Who Moved a Mountain. Perfect for fans of cosy crime and cunning cats.'The ideal bedtime tales for grown-ups' - Los Angeles TimesAfter five years of legal formalities in gossip-ridden Pickax, Jim Qwilleran has officially inherited the Klingenschoen fortune. In search of a summer's peace, Qwill and his two Siamese cats head for the Potato Mountains. But Qwill finds controversy - one side of the valley is a haven for the descendants of Prohibition Moonshiners, the other home to developers eager to turn the Potatoes into a giant tourist trap. One of the Taters, as the locals are nicknamed, has been imprisoned for the murder of a millionaire developer, but Qwill is convinced the wrong man is in jail. Koko, Yum Yum and Qwill sniff out treachery amidst the pines... What readers are saying about The Cat Who... series: 'These [books] make lovely, light-hearted reading with a good mix of humour and adventure''The entire 'Cat Who...' series are a delight for cat and mystery lovers''Quirky - lovely for anyone who owns or has owned an intelligent cat'
The Cat Who Played Brahms
by Lilian Jackson BraunIs it just a case of summertime blues or a full-blown career crisis? Newspaper reporter Jim Qwilleran isn't sure, but he's hoping a few days in the country will help him sort out his life.With cats Koko and Yum Yum for company, Qwilleran heads for a cabin owned by a longtime family friend, "Aunt Fanny." But from the moment he arrives, things turn strange. Eerie footsteps cross the roof at midnight, Local townsfolk become oddly secretive. And then, while fishing, Qwilleran hooks on to a murder mystery. Soon Qwilleran enters into a game of cat and mouse with the killer, while Koko develops a sudden and uncanny fondness for classical music...
The Cat Who Played Brahms: A charming feline whodunit for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #5)
by Lilian Jackson BraunTwo cunning cats are on the case... The Cat Who Played Brahms is a terrific adventure for the most unlikely, most unusual, most delightful team in detective fiction from acclaimed author Lilian Jackson Braun. Perfect for fans of Simon Brett and Sofie Kelly.'Mrs Braun has a breezy style; the cats are really smart' - New York Times Book ReviewIs it just a case of summertime blues or a full-blown career crisis? Newspaper reporter Jim Qwilleran isn't sure, but he's hoping a few days in the country will help him sort out his life. With cats Koko and Yum Yum for company, Qwill heads for a cabin owned by a family friend. But from the moment he arrives, things turn strange. Eerie footsteps cross the roof at midnight. Local townsfolk become oddly secretive. And then, while fishing, Qwill hooks on to a murder mystery while Koko develops a sudden and uncanny fondness for classical music... What readers are saying about The Cat Who Played Brahms: 'A highly enjoyable read, the perfect book to curl up with on a sunny or rainy afternoon''Suspenseful, thrilling and guaranteed to put a smile on your face''Five stars'
The Cat Who Played Post Office
by Lilian Jackson BraunInheriting unexpected millions has left reporter Jim Qwilleran looking like the cat who swallowed the canary. While his two Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum, adjust to being fat cats in an enormous mansion, Qwilleran samples the lifestyles of the rich and famous by hiring a staff of eccentric servants. A missing housemaid and a shocking murder show Qwilleran the unsavory side of the upper crust. But soon it's Koko's purr-fect propensity for clues amid the caviar and champagne that gives Qwilleran pause to evaluate the most unlikely suspects...before his taste for the good life turns into his last meal.
The Cat Who Played Post Office: A cosy feline crime novel for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #6)
by Lilian Jackson BraunDespite having landed on their paws, Koko and Yum Yum find trouble is brewing just around the corner... Lilian Jackson Braun brings us another witty and wonderful tale about her talented and usual detectives in The Cat Who Played Post Office. Perfect for fans of cosy crime and cunning cats. 'Great fun!' - Lawrence BlockInheriting unexpected millions has left reporter Jim Qwilleran looking like the cat who swallowed the canary. While his two Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum, adjust to being fat cats in an enormous mansion, Qwilleran samples the life-styles of the rich and famous by hiring a staff of eccentric servants. A missing housemaid and a shocking murder soon show him the unsavoury side of the upper crust. But it's Koko's purr-fect propensity for clues amid the caviar and champagne that gives Qwilleran pause to evaluate the most unlikely suspects... before his taste for the good life turns into his last meal. What readers are saying about The Cat Who Played Post Office: 'A beautifully written mystery, but with some gentle, funny bits as well''As usual clever [and] amusing... Brilliant story''Mystery, humour and a great tale'
The Cat Who Robbed a Bank
by Lilian Jackson BraunIn this new installment in the bestselling Cat Who... mystery series Qwilleran and his brilliant Siamese put their whisker-twitching crime solving talents to task to find a killer.The residents of Pickax are delighted that the old bombed-out Pickax Hotel is reopening with a whole new look. With new furnishings, a new chef, and even a new name, what could be more thrilling? Everyone is thrown into a topspin when one of the hotel's first guests, a jeweler who has come to town to buy heirloom jewelry from some of Pickax's oldest families, winds up the victim of murder. Who could have committed such a horrible crime? Could it be the hotel clerk, a recent winner of a gold medal for the caber toss at Highland Games?Qwilleran and his snooping Siamese are willing to go to any length to find the killer and set the town at ease. But first they'll have to contend with a highjacked bookmobile, an attempted bank robbery... and a few of the cat's preoccupations. Koko has a newfound fondness for pennies and Koko and Yum Yum both are obsessed with chewing on gum wrappers - but for entirely different reasons, of course.Sit back, relax and unwind with another fabulous feline mystery by Lilian Jackson Braun!
The Cat Who Robbed a Bank: A cosy feline crime novel for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #22)
by Lilian Jackson BraunKoko's feline insights into a murder set Qwilleran's moustache twitching... Lilian Jackson Braun's quirky sleuthing trio face fresh mayhem in charming mystery The Cat Who Robbed a Bank. Perfect for fans of cosy crime and clever cats.'Light-hearted originals... The mix of crime and cats [is] catnip to readers who like both' - Chicago Sun-TimesPickax City is not only about to celebrate its first Mark Twain Festival, but is also hosting the tri-country Scottish Gathering and Highland Games. And most exciting of all, the distinguished celebrity Mr Delacamp is coming to visit, setting female hearts aflutter.Delacamp is a charming and gallant gentleman: a dealer in estate jewellery, he makes periodic visits with his young, blonde niece to remote and affluent areas. So when, following a tea party with the wealthiest womenfolk of Pickax, Delacamp is murdered, everyone is devastated... What readers are saying about The Cat Robbed a Bank: 'Reading The Cat who Robbed a Bank is like enjoying a few hours in the company of an old and trusted friend''Couldn't put it down''Safe, cosy, undemanding and pleasant'
The Cat Who Said Cheese (Cat Who... #18)
by Lilian Jackson BraunEverything smells in Pickax when a killer invades the Great Food Expo. Luckily, Qwill is on the scene, his mustache twitching with suspicions. In her 18th Cat Who... mystery, best selling author Lilian Jackson Braun sends Qwill and the cats on a trail that will demand all their feline intuition and mustachioed insight.
The Cat Who Said Cheese: A charming feline crime novel for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #18)
by Lilian Jackson BraunCould feline interest in gruyere, brie and feta help to solve this strange case...? Lilian Jackson Braun's delightfully quirky mystery series continues in The Cat Who Said Cheese, the eighteenth novel to feature amateur sleuth Qwill and his feline companions Koko and Yum Yum. Perfect for fans of Simon Brett and Shirley Rousseau Murphy.'The entanglement is better than a Christie and the cat descriptions are terrific' - Liverpool Daily PostThe Great Food Explo is scheduled to open in Pickax with a bang, introducing new restaurants, country inns and food speciality shops. Unfortunately the 'bang' takes the form of a bomb which wrecks a hotel, killing the housekeeper and causing extensive damage. Enter Qwill and his Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum, whose instincts tell them that to someone, the murderous bomb was meant as something stronger than a warning... What readers are saying about The Cat Who... series: 'These [books] make lovely, light-hearted reading with a good mix of humour and adventure''The entire 'Cat Who...' series are a delight for cat and mystery lovers''Quirky - lovely for anyone who owns or has owned an intelligent cat'