The Cats are Back in The Murdered Maven Mystery by Doris Hay

Ginger here, and I am excited beyond belief to announce that Doris and I and Butterball and KitKat and Zorro are back for more amateur sleuthing in The Murdered Maven Mystery, Book 2 of the Mystery Cats on the Case series. And There's more to come, so stay tuned.

But for now let me tell you a bit about our second book:

The Murdered Maven Mystery
Series: Mystery Cats on the Case
Book: 2
Author: Doris Hay
Publisher: Rainbow Crush
Word Count: 28,000
Ebook ISBN: 9798235775572

House-sitting should have been simple.

Instead, four cats must prove that Hetty Blaine’s death was no accident.

When Ginger, KitKat, Zorro, and Butterball accompany Doris on what should be a simple house-sitting job, they find themselves tangled up with a suspicious death in a neighbourhood full of secrets where a determined real estate agent and a developer are eager to buy up the entire block.

Everyone says Hetty Blaine’s death was a tragic accident.

The cats aren’t convinced.

Told from Ginger’s charming perspective, The Murdered Maven Mystery is a cozy whodunit full of feline investigation, buried secrets, and neighbourhood intrigue.

Buy your copy today, or ask your local library to acquire one. Or do both of those things! We are greedy for eyes on our latest mystery!

There are lots of places to find it, including:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZ1BTK6L
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=2VT9EQAAQBAJ
and this Universal Book Link will give you a whole bunch more: https://books2read.com/u/mdg5zl

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Ginger Reviews Murder, She Wrote: Aloha Betrayed by Jessica Fletcher and Donald Bain

Hello, everyone! It's been a while, bit I'm happy to be back with another cozy mystery review. If you love armchair travel as much as you love mysteries, this one might be just the ticket.

In Murder, She Wrote: Aloha Betrayed, Jessica Fletcher leaves Cabot Cove behind for the beautiful island of Maui, where she's been invited to teach a course on community involvement in police investigations. Her co-instructor is retired detective Mike Kane. Before long Jessica finds herself investigating the death of a well-liked college professor whose fatal fall from a cliff doesn't seem accidental at all. The victim had been passionately involved in a local environmental controversy, so there are plenty of suspects and motives to sort through.

One of my favourite things about this book was the setting. Author Donald Bain (and co-author Mrs. Fletcher, of course) clearly wanted readers to feel as though they were taking a Hawaiian vacation alongside Jessica. There are descriptions of the scenery, local traditions, Hawaiian customs, and enough tropical atmosphere that I could almost feel the sunshine warming my whiskers. If you enjoy mysteries that double as travel adventures, this one delivers.

Jessica is kind, observant, endlessly curious, and somehow manages to make everyone around her feel comfortable enough to reveal just a little more than they intended. I also enjoyed her partnership with Mike Kane. He makes an excellent investigative companion without ever overshadowing Jessica.

The mystery itself unfolds at a relaxed pace. Rather than racing from one dramatic scene to another, the story takes its time introducing the suspects, the local politics, and the relationships surrounding the victim. That's exactly what I want from a cozy mystery. It gives you plenty of opportunities to play detective from your favourite reading chair—or your favourite sunny windowsill, if you're a kitten like me.

I will admit there was one odd subplot involving an obnoxious secondary character that felt out of place compared to the rest of the novel. I think you'll understand what I'm referring to when you read this book for yourself. It didn't seem to fit with the overall story, which made it stand out even more. Fortunately, it's only a small part of the book, and it didn't stop me from enjoying the mystery as a whole.

Overall, Aloha Betrayed is a lovely blend of tropical vacation and classic Jessica Fletcher sleuthing. If you're looking for a cozy mystery filled with beautiful scenery and a puzzle that's enjoyable to unravel, I'd happily recommend packing Murder, She Wrote: Aloha Betrayed in your beach bag.

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