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Berkley (2002), 304 pages
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Koko, Yum Yum, and James Qwilleran embark on their latest mystery when gold prospectors, wildlife photographers, and pirates arrive at the Nutcracker Inn to take part in a game.
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Original publication date
2002
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LibraryThing member Jennie_103
These get pretty repetitive after a while but no less compelling! Qwill is a great character and they're a nice cosy mystery with the addition of some beautiful cats.
LibraryThing member MeriJenBen
Qwill spends time at the newly refurbished Nutcracker Inn, sees the Pirates of Penzance, meets a nature photographer and a pediatrician and discovers foul play in the Black Forrest.
I really don't expect too much from the "Cat Who..." books, and mostly, they struggle to meet my low expectations.
I really don't expect too much from the "Cat Who..." books, and mostly, they struggle to meet my low expectations.
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This one is no exception. Tree Pirates? Really? Two dead bodies and the most you can come up with is Tree Pirates? Oh, and the hilarity of a mustache cup collectors club? It put me to sleep, which is what I wanted it to do, but most of the time, that's not the goal of a mystery novel. That, and the more I read them, the more I realize how unflattering the potrayal of women are in Braun's books. Young, unmarried women are all flirty golddiggers, young married women are prone to dehabilitating personality quirks, and older unmarried women are as fickle as teenagers. Blech. Show Less
LibraryThing member owleye01
This was a fast read. It was my first in the many "Cat who..." books by this author, and it was mildly entertaining. It wasn't very well written, but for a rainy day read, it'll do.
LibraryThing member dele2451
The cats and Q are as cute as ever, but I think I wouldn't have enjoyed this one as much if I didn't already "know" the background of most of the characters from reading earlier books included in this series. I'll always enjoy reading Braun's whimsical smalltown mysteries filled with colorful
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characters but, if you are new to her "Cat Who" works, I wouldn't recommend starting with this one. Show Less
LibraryThing member FiberBabble
I didn't make it much farther than page 50 on this one. I need to remind myself to NOT read a Cat Who book more frequently than once every six months or so; they all start to sound alike.
This one seemed to suffer from left-hand-right-hand editing. In the first 50 pages I lost count of the non
Either way, occasionally and in small doses I really enjoy these books. This one was particularly jarring, and I didn't even stick around to find out whodunit or whom it was dun to.
This one seemed to suffer from left-hand-right-hand editing. In the first 50 pages I lost count of the non
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sequiturs. Or maybe I just wasn't reading enough into the written situations to make the leap?Either way, occasionally and in small doses I really enjoy these books. This one was particularly jarring, and I didn't even stick around to find out whodunit or whom it was dun to.
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LibraryThing member dukefan86
I enjoyed this one for it's setting near a nature conservancy and references to Gilbert and Sullivan. Pretty interesting cast of characters, as well. Easy listening in the car!
LibraryThing member Greymowser
I can't help it. I love these books. They are so calm and laid back. Love the Q mustache. Great characters that you think you know personally.
LibraryThing member ChazziFrazz
Qwill is asked to come stay at the Nutcracker Inn. His cover story is he is researching material for his column. The true story is he is trying to find out what it is that is making Lori Bamba, one of the owners, feel so uneasy.
Once Qwill, Koko and Yum Yum (his two feline co-horts) were settled, it
The next mystery involved a body found floating in the creek. A much more serious matter! Seems he is a guest at the inn and also has golden nuggets hidden in his shoes.
Koko once again lets his curiosity go in high gear as he 'helps' Qwill solve this murder.
Oh, and the thing that was making Lori feel uneasy? That is solved too!
"The Cat Who" is a series I've enjoyed for quick reads over the years.
Once Qwill, Koko and Yum Yum (his two feline co-horts) were settled, it
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was time to start investigating. The first mystery solved was what was locked behind the door to the turret in Qwill's room. Antique furniture belonging to the original family who built the building in the late 1800s!The next mystery involved a body found floating in the creek. A much more serious matter! Seems he is a guest at the inn and also has golden nuggets hidden in his shoes.
Koko once again lets his curiosity go in high gear as he 'helps' Qwill solve this murder.
Oh, and the thing that was making Lori feel uneasy? That is solved too!
"The Cat Who" is a series I've enjoyed for quick reads over the years.
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Pages
304