Hairless Harassment by Molly Fitz

Welcome!  A Shot of Murder by J.A. Kazimar and Cherry Scones & Broken Bones by Darci Hannah are out today.  The Nurses of Lark Lane by Pam Howes is available on June 13.  It is the third book in the Lark Lane series.  Then She Vanishes by Claire Douglas releases on August 8.  Wanda Brunstetter's Amish Friends Gatherings Cookbook is now out.  It contains over 200 recipes of carry-in favorites with tips for making the most of the occasion.  

Hairless Harassment by Molly Fitz is the third Pet Whisperer PI novel.  Angie Russo along with Octo-Cat are moving into the mansion where Octo-Cat resided with his previous owner.  Angie owed him a big favor for talking with the Yorkshire Terrier and this was Octo-Cat’s request.  She is startled to see police at the house next door when she arrives and learns the senator who resided there is dead.  The death is ruled an accident, but something seems fishy about the case (and it’s not the smell Octo-Cat’s wet food).  The only witnesses to the crime are the victim’s two Sphinx cats, Jacques and Jilliane.  As usual, Octo-Cat is not keen to help, and he especially dislikes this pair who speak in riddles.  Despite Octo-Cat’s vocal objections, Angie moves the felines into the mansion so she can extract information from them.  The new home is a little spooky for Angie at night, so she convinces Nan to move in early (she claimed the master suite) and gets the added bonus of freshly perked coffee in the morning (Angie still has issues with coffee makers).  But when she starts hearing odd noises and finds windows left open, Angie wonders if she has additional company in her new abode.  If Angie can solve this case, her mother suggests putting out her shingle as Pet Whisper PI.  Join Angie, Octo-Cat and Nan on their latest case in Hairless Harassment.

 

Hairless Harassment is a diverting tale. Hairless Harassment can be read alone if you have not indulged in the other two Pet Whisperer PI novels.    I like Molly Fitz’s engaging writing style which draws the reader right in.  There were a couple of slow moments (recounting what happened in the other two books), but otherwise the story proceeded at a snappy pace.  The characters are quirky and realistic.  Nan is my particular favorite and I just love Octo-Cat’s snarky dialogue. Octo-Cat’s little paybacks are hilarious and give me insight into what my cats are thinking (makes me want to hide my all my Converse sneakers for protection).   I liked the way the Sphinx cats talked in riddles which went along with their background.  The mystery is straightforward, but I thought the method of murder was clever (and diabolical).  The description of Angie's new library had me green with envy.  There is a hint of what will happen in Dog Eared Delinquent.  With Nan, Angie and Octo-Cat living in the same home, there are bound to be some entertaining adventures in their future.  Hairless Harassment is an amusing and playful story guaranteed to brighten your day.

The first two books in Pet Whisperer PI series are Kitty Confidential and Terrier Transgressions (available on Kindle Unlimited along with Hairless Harassment).  Dog Eared Delinquent will be out on June 27.  Thank you for stopping by today.  I will be reviewing Murder at Royale Court by G.P. Gardner tomorrow and there will be an excerpt from the book.  I hope you have an enchanting day.  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader

Kitty Confidential by Molly Fitz: A Pet Whisperer PI

Welcome!  The Memory House by Rachel Hauck comes out on April 2 along with Half Finished by Lauraine Snelling.  Foul Play on Words by Becky Clark releases on April 8.  It is the second A Mystery Writer's Mystery.  I am featuring Molly Fitz today is who is also known as romance writer Melissa Storm.

Kitty Confidential by Molly Fitz is the first Pet Whisperer PI Mystery.  Angie Russo is a paralegal (who dislikes lawyers) at Fulton, Thompson, and Associates in Blueberry Bay.  She rushes into the office (late) and is asked to make coffee for an important will reading.  Angie plugs in the ancient coffee maker and receives an electric shock that knocks her unconscious.  When she wakes up there is a cat on her chest whom it talking to her and Angie can understand the uppity feline.  His name is Octavius Maxwell Ricardo Edmund Frederick Fulton which Angie promptly shortens to Octo-Cat (poor thing).  Octo-Cat is at the office for the reading of Ethel Fulton’s will who was his owner.  He states that Ethel was murdered, and he needs Angie’s help in finding the killer.  Since Angie is the only person who can understand the little guy (and he is quite persistent), she decides to help him. Angie convinces Mr. & Mrs. Fulton to let her take Octo-Cat home with her with a little psychological double talk.  Octo-Cat is shocked when he arrives at Angie’s home (it is not up to his standards) and is further devastated when he is given tap water in a bowl from the local dollar store (Angie’s favorite shop).  But if Octo-Cat wants justice for Ethel, he will have to adapt.  Angie and Octo-Cat join forces to prove that Ethel was murdered and identify the guilty party.  There is one little problem.  Octo-Cat cannot tell humans apart visually.  Can Angie and Octo-Cat accomplish their mission?

 

Kitty Confidential is a quirky and humorous cozy mystery.  Angie Russo loves to learn and has earned seven degrees from the local community college. But a girl needs to work if she wants to take more classes (I know the feeling).  She loves shopping at the local dollar store and her clothing has an  80s vibe (she really does not fit in at the law office).  After being shocked by the old coffee maker, Angie can now talk to Octo-Cat.  He needs her help in proving his deceased owner was murdered.  Kitty Confidential is a story that will keep you laughing.  There is one zany incident and unique character after another.  Octo-Cat grows on you as the story progresses.  I loved the cat’s reaction when he was served tap water in a dollar bowl (he only drinks Evian in crystal or Lennox).  Octo-Cat’s snide comments had me chuckling (and looking at my cats in a new light).  I like the author’s casual writing style and the story progresses at a speedy pace.  Kitty Confidential is one of those books that you need to suspend your disbeliefs and reality.  You just need to read the story and go with the flow.  The mystery is unassuming, but there is misdirection to distract readers.  Kitty Confidential is a cute, entertaining cozy mystery that will brighten your day and tickle your funny bone.

The next book in Pet Whisperer PI is Terrier Transgressions which releases May 1.  Hairless Harassment is the third tale in the series and it will be available on May 30.  I appreciate you visiting today and I hope you have found a new book (and series) to read.  I am featuring Chutes and Ladder by Marc Jedel tomorrow. It is the second A Silicon Valley Mystery.  Please stop by then to see what I thought about this new cozy mystery.  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader