Crystals, Belladonna, and Murder cover art

Crystals, Belladonna, and Murder

Silver Circle Cat Rescue Mysteries, Book 1

 Preview

Get 30 days of Premium Plus free

£8.99/month after 30-day free trial. Cancel monthly.
Try for £0.00
More purchase options
Buy Now for £14.99

Buy Now for £14.99

About this listen

A cantankerous former mayor

A dead man with a secret.

A midlife magic gift with a murder mystery that keeps you guessing.

When 49-year-old Eleanor Rockwell was laid off from her soul-crushing corporate job, she moved a few miles north of Austin with her daughter, Evie, and opened Silver Circle Cat Rescue in the small town of Tablerock, Texas.

Five years later, SCCR is Wildebridge County's largest shelter for lost kitties, so it's no surprise when Deputy Markham brings Belladonna—former mayor Fiona Blackwell's cat—to the shelter after she's arrested for murdering her husband, Beau. But why, Eleanor wonders, did the Deputy bring a silver drink tray with the sullen cat—and why is Belladonna talking when she walks on it?

Something strange is going on in Tablerock, and Eleanor is determined to get to the bottom of it. Can she unravel the mystery before it's too late, or will she fall victim to the town's sinister spell?

Join Ellie, Evie, and all the cats at Silver Circle Cat Rescue in this new cozy paranormal midlife mystery series!

©2023 Leanne Leeds (P)2023 Badchen Publishing Cosy Detective Fiction Mystery Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Cats
All stars
Most relevant

Listener received this title free

I did enjoy this book but the story was so focused on the main character and the inheritance she received, I wondered if the mystery would ever get solved. I am not sure I would call it a mystery as no what I call investigating went on like asking question of suspects ect instead the murder just unfolded with no help. I liked the plot line, of owning a cat rescue centre with a talking cat but the cat was only a bit character and I think I was expecting more. Although it is set up for the next book. The characters were unusual with the situations they faced, which was interesting but it's getting the balance right and I am not sure the author did.
Eleanor is surprised when Deputy Markham rings to ask if he can drop of a cat, usually he just turns up but this cat is special. First her owner has just been arrested for murdering her ex husband and second the cat comes with a silver tray. While touching the tray the cat can talk and she claims her owner is innocent. Before Eleanor can ask Fiona about the strange tray and her cat, she too is murdered. Leaving Eleanor and the cat shelter a whole lot of money and headaches. Will Eleanor as now the cats owner be the next victim or is deaths nothing to do with the cat?
I liked the narrator. She had a pleasant voice which she used well.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Fun idea

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

Listener received this title free

Story well written and great narration.

I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received free from the author.

Story well written and great narration

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

Listener received this title free

This is my first book written by Leanne Leeds, I enjoyed her writing style, the characters and storylines she created are interesting and original. It did not have as much lighthearted charm or humor as I expect in a cozy mystery, but its uniqueness and paranormal twist made up for that. Eleanor “Ellie” Rockwell was laid off from her job, instead of looking for another desk job in the city she took her severance pay, moved to a small town and opened up a cat rescue with her special needs daughter, Evie. She is getting by and making ends meet, but everything changes after the town’s former mayor, Fiona Blackwell, is arrested for murdering her husband Beau and the town’s Deputy takes Fiona’s cat, Belladonna, into Ellie’s rescue to be cared for. Belladonna is no ordinary cat, she has supernatural powers, and it seems others are interested in her. Then Fiona is killed and there are some surprises at the reading of her will and not all are happy with Fiona’s last wishes. With help from an unexpected source, Ellie tries to figure out who murdered Fiona and Beau and why. There is never a dull moment in this cleverly plotted mystery, it keeps you thinking and on your toes all the way to the end. Leanne Leeds, thank you for this great story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 And for the fabulous narration,  Meghan Kelly does an amazing job bringing these characters to life and does so with a complete understanding of who they are, giving each their own voice, one that suits their persona to a tee. She covers the voices for all the characters, does a wonderful job performing the roles for both the male and female characters and is believable in every role she plays. She sets the perfect tone for the story, captures all the character’s emotions which are heard in her performance. Kelly is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another amazing listen.

Enjoyable Murder Mystery! Fabulous Narration🎧

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

Listener received this title free

Eleanor and her daughter Evie run Silver Circle Cat Rescue. When Balladonna arrives things take a turn for the strange. They hear her talking and think they are losing it. When her owner turns up dead they decide to investigate.
I love this story the characters back story is well thought out and the plot held my interest. from start to finish.

Brilliant adaptation

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

Listener received this title free

This book was a breath of fresh air. With light hearted fun characters and a gripping storyline it was very entertaining. Meghan gave these characters likeable personalities with her perfect performance.

Light and fun

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
See more reviews