Black Cat White Paws

Cozy Mystery with some Feline Help

I really enjoy cozy mysteries that incorporate some four legged helpers. I’m a cat lover so I specially enjoyed how helpful her neighbor’s cat was to solving this murder. There were some twists and turns that kept me guessing who could have done it and why.

Narration was good and brought the story to life.

I did think Maggie acted crazy at times! Most people would have been cautious when they think someone is a killer! Not her! She was diving head into the investigation and going after the killer alone!

The story was interesting and kept me interested and guessing all the way to the conclusion. I enjoyed how the story wrapped up nicely and we figured out how the disappearance was connected to the newest murder. People are not always what they seem!

"I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review."

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Riveting!

All the twists and turns hold your attention to the end! Well-written!

Holly Palance did an excellent job narrating!

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A rainy afternoon book

Why is it during a murder mystery book so many main character's do incredibly stupid things? Why is it they can never seem to just let the police do their job? I guess it wouldn't be much of a murder mystery book without this but still...

The circumstances in this book contain so much pain with each layer of the story a new tragedy a new hurt is revealed. It was impossible not to want a resolution to the story, to not want the characters closure around their circumstances.

I found myself both exasperated by the characters being truly stupid in investigating the crimes themselves and caught up in the investigation and the clues that are being revealed. The story is skillfully told it shows evidence of lots of planning to make everything come out correctly at the end.

The book is creative, well written, and has a engaging cast of characters including a rather lovely cat who has a surprisingly large role in the story.

The narration is well done I enjoyed the character voices they are clear easy to recognize and gender appropriate. The delivery is smooth well-paced and matches the style of the writing.

I received a free copy of this book from the author and/or narrator and/or publisher and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great first in new series

I love mysteries but cats are not really my fav. But this book sounded good and I thought I would give it a try. I am so happy I did. I really enjoyed this mystery and will be reading more in this series and by this author. This is the first in this new series Maggie Dahl Mysteries. Maggie is a really engaging character. Someone who you would like to meet. Holly Palance is the narrator and she is wonderful. I hope she will continue with the rest of the series. I was gifted this book with the understanding that I would leave an honest review.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

fun story, great detail, and a cat!

set in rural New Jersey, it includes an elderly woman with 7 cats (all healthy), a new neighbor, a Jam store, and lots more. fun, emotional, a long lost child, small town life. and murder.

Gutsy Lady

I have to admit I enjoyed listening to this mystery the first one by author. Maggie is one gutsy lady finding a murder that has stumped the police and helps solve missing person, I love she accepts Checks. Recommend if you enjoy a cozy mystery. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. Thank you

Maggie Gets A Familiar

Before their dream of opening a jam store could come true her husband woke up dead. But efforts had been solidly under way and Maggie thought pushing through was the best tribute she could pay to her years of love and marriage. She's on her way to work when she finds her next door neighbor, borderline "Crazy Cat Lady," wandering around Maggie's living room in search of one of her cats. Twelve hours later Maggie finds the cat but discovers his owner dead. Murdered. In traditional cozy style she sets about tracking clues, becoming involved in the tragedies of yesteryear, annoying the police, and putting herself in harm's way. Topping it all off with catnip? narration by Holly Palance, who voices Maggie exactly as I would expect her to sound.

Not a bad mystery

Maggie and her late husband moved from the big city to a small town to open up a jam and jellies factory and store. Six months after her husband suddenly died Maggie is on her own and determined to make their plans work. Her eccentric cat lady neighbor turns up dead and now Maggie is stuck with the woman’s cat Chex, her sister moving in after divorce #3, and a mystery on her hands which she is determined to solve. There are a few twists and turns and they kept me guessing. The narrator did a nice job reading however sometimes the sentences seemed clumped together and it was hard a few time to pick out who was speaking; overall though it didn’t distract too much. I received a free review copy of this book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Don't miss this one!

cozy-mystery, family-dynamics, murder

Ten years ago a twelve year old disappeared and no one who lived in the town then or since is unaffected. Nine months ago the Dahls moved into town and began to restore the historic home they bought while getting everything together to open a brand new business venture. Six months ago the husband abruptly died during the night. Now Maggie is still working toward that opening when her thrice divorced sister announces that she is moving in with her. The next thing she knows, she tries to return the cat to the odd cat lady next door but finds her body on the kitchen floor and a bloody hammer next to it. The publisher's blurb gives hints and there is no need for spoilers, but that is just the beginning of this suspenseful mystery with some very interesting characters.
Holly Palance is perfect as narrator and really adds to reading enjoyment!
Enjoy!

A classic who-done-it with a side of cat

I found myself sitting in the car in order to finish a chapter - classic definition of an engaging audiobook. The story has a variety of colorful characters (bonus cat character), emotional depth, and good dialogue. Kept me guessing until the end.

The performance provides a really delightful depth making the book particularly entertaining. I've listened to a lot of audiobooks and this performance is one of my favorites.