Quincy has been
put on a diet by his new veterinarian Doctor Ramos. This causes
the resourceful cat to find extra food in other places. Charity
(Chase) Oliver and her septuagenarian partner Anna run the
dessert bar shop, Bar None, near the local university in the
Dinky town area of Minneapolis. Chase will be feeding Quincy
diet kibble until his weight is under control. This furry
Houdini has figured out how to get out of the shop and sniff
out yummy edibles. When Quincy goes further than the alley,
Chase and the rest of the staff go looking for him. While
searching, Chase spots a front door that is not completely
shut. Chase enters the building and smells a detectable meatloaf.
Quincy is on the counter devouring the feast. Then Chase spots
a man on the floor. It is Gabe Naughtly the man she had an
argument with earlier in the day. Chase turns him over and
spies the knife in his chest. Gabe will not be eating the
meatloaf or anything else. Looks like the police have their
prime suspect. Chase had better be careful finding the real
murderer or she could end up behind bars – and not the
tasty kind.
Things to ponder: Why does Gabe want Bar None
shut down? Who put the rats in Bar None? Will the counter
help ever stop bickering? Where is the missing money? Will
Quincy ever become a lean sleek tabby?
This
mystery pulled me in from the first page. I loved the Quincy
parts of the story. It gives you insight into what this brainy
cat is thinking. This is a well-paced story that will keep
you guessing whodunit. I enjoy finding a new cozy mystery
series because reading about a new protagonist is a special
treat. I am already waiting for the next in this charming
series. Cozy mystery readers with be purring with delight
while reading this enjoyable mystery. The author has provided
recipes for people and cats. So if you like a mystery that
includes furry friends, then you should be reading Fat
Cat At Large.
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