Shirley Rousseau Murphy war eine produktive Autorin, deren umfangreiches Werk über 40 Bücher für Erwachsene, junge Erwachsene und Kinder umfasst. Sie ist bekannt für ihre fesselnde Krimireihe mit Katzenhelden, die große Anerkennung fand. Murphys Schreiben zeichnet sich durch einen unverwechselbaren Stil und packende Handlungen aus, die ein breites Leserspektrum ansprechen. Ihre Erzählungen besitzen eine Tiefe und Originalität, die sie zu einer unvergesslichen Stimme in der Literatur machen.
Lee Fontana believes he has triumphed over the Devil, aided by Misto the ghost cat, after a long family struggle. However, he soon discovers that Satan's sense of fairness is nonexistent, suggesting that the battle is far from over. As Lee navigates the consequences of his victory, he must confront the lingering darkness that threatens his family once again.
The narrative explores the devil's amusement in manipulating flawed humans, likening it to a cat playing with a mouse. Lee Fontana finds himself ensnared in a dangerous wager, facing the consequences of the devil's games. If the devil loses, he exacts revenge by haunting the person's lineage, creating a tense atmosphere as Fontana grapples with the implications of his predicament. The story delves into themes of fate, legacy, and the dark consequences of temptation.
Feline PI Joe Grey and his friends pounce on several investigations that may connect to one large mystery -including a case that is very personal... Joe Grey and his tabby lady, Dulcie, are frantic when Courtney, their teen kitten, goes missing.
The stakes are higher and more personal than ever for feline investigator Joe Grey when death comes to his beloved coastal California town in this twentieth installment of the enchanting cat mystery series. While new father Joe Grey is overjoyed to teach his three young kittens about the world, he misses his cop work — secretly helping solve crimes alongside his human friends at Molena Point P. D. But when beautician Barbara Conley and one of her customers are found dead in the salon, Joe makes an exception, he heads for the crime scene. He has no idea that the kittens are following him, or how they will complicate the investigation. But this is not the only danger to the kittens. A stranger is lurking around the home of Joe’s tabby lady, Dulcie, where the kittens were born. Both parents’ backs are up and their claws out, ready to protect their babies and to protect Wilma Getz, Dulcie’s human housemate. As the death of the beautician becomes entangled with a gang of thieves working the village, Joe, Dulcie, Kit and Pan are all into the investigation; and they are led to unexpected connections, to the building of the new cat shelter and to a neighbor who becomes suddenly an unexpected part of the tangle. Joe Grey fans will relish this latest installment following their favorite feline detective and his growing group of friends.
From award-winning author Shirley Rousseau Murphy comes the next charming mysteryin the critically acclaimed Joe Grey series .
Following a harrowing car crash, tortoiseshell Kit and her elderly companions, Lucinda and Pedric Greenlaw, find themselves in a perilous situation. As the Greenlaws are rushed to the hospital, their stolen car, containing hidden jewels and gold, becomes the target of two criminals. Meanwhile, Kit, frightened and alone, must evade lurking coyotes while hoping for rescue from her human friends and Joe. This gripping tale combines adventure, danger, and the bond between humans and their animal companions.
The narrative revolves around a mysterious incident that is revealed to be intentional rather than coincidental. As the characters delve deeper into the implications of this revelation, they uncover hidden motives and secrets that challenge their understanding of trust and betrayal. The story intricately weaves themes of fate and choice, compelling the reader to question the nature of accidents in life and the underlying forces that shape our destinies.
In the seaside village of Molena Point, economic struggles lead to a rise in abandoned pets. Amidst this turmoil, feline private investigator Joe Grey and his human companions work to care for the starving cats. The situation escalates when a fire devastates a home, leaving a twelve-year-old boy homeless and revealing the tragic fate of his alcoholic guardian. The story intertwines themes of community, loss, and the resilience of both pets and people in the face of adversity.
The feline PI and his friends thwart a clever killer who is seeking to destroy the lives of their human companions.
Murphy finds Joe Grey, Feline PI, and his friends Dulcie and Kit on a mission to stop a crime spree that endangers love on Valentine's Day.