What do the America’s
Cup Regatta, knitting needles, lemony perfume and fried chicken
have in common? Normally, I would say nothing – unless
it has been written by, Rebecca M. Hale, the marvelous author
of the Cats and Curios mystery series. Read on --- all will
soon become apparent……
Oscar and his niece are searching for the Knitting Needle
Ninja – a serial killer with a penchant for doing away
with San Francisco’s City Hall interns. Oscar feels
responsible since he sold her the first set of dagger-fitted
needles. Who knew that Mabel, the sixtyish assistant to the
Mayor, had a hobby killing off the interns? Mabel skipped
town – or did she? Her favorite scent is still lingering
around City Hall. Will Oscar and his niece be able to track
Mabel down before she strikes again? Maybe with the help of
Rupert and Isabella, two very special cats, they can finally
put her away.
Things to ponder: Who is spying on the passengers of the
San Carlos? Is more than one person being stalked? Will Rupert
ever get a fried chicken donut? Will Alberta survive the intern
jinx?
The author continues her love affair with San Francisco.
You feel as if you are there on the latest rollicking escapade
with Oscar, his niece and the rest of the screwball characters
in this book. I love the all-knowing Isabella and how she
advises her people. Rupert lives to eat – but recognizes
Mabel in disguise. This book seamlessly weaves together the
past and present with two stories. The story is well-plotted
and a very fast read. I just had to know what happened next.
Cozy mystery lovers will enjoy this delightful book. So, if
you love cats, a good mystery and some historical facts, then
you should be reading How To Catch A Cat.
Reviews of other titles in this series
How
to Moon a Cat #3
How
to Tail a Cat #4
How
to Paint a Cat #5
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