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  • Published: 21 January 2020
  • ISBN: 9780451491152
  • Imprint: Berkley
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $59.99

Careless Whiskers




When Charlie's daughter is falsely accused of the murder of an angsty actor, he and Diesel must put their best paws forward to crack the case in this all-new installment in the New York Times bestselling series.

When librarian Charlie Harris' daughter is falsely accused of murder, he and his faithful feline Diesel must leap forward to crack the case in this all-new installment in the New York Times bestselling series.  

Charlie Harris has sworn off investigating murder and mayhem after a recent close call. Instead, he's delighted to cheer on his daughter, Laura, who's starring in a production of Careless Whispers. The theater department at Athena College is debuting the play written by a fledgling playwright with local connections and Charlie's son-in-law, Frank Salisbury, will be calling the directorial shots.  

Laura is upset to learn that Luke Lombardi, an overbearing actor she knew from her time in Hollywood will also be taking part in the production as a guest artist. Lombardi arrives with an entourage in tow and promptly proceeds to annoy everyone involved with the production. When he collapses and dies on stage, after drinking from a glass Laura handed him, she becomes the chief suspect in his murder.  

Charlie knows his daughter is innocent, and  he’s not going to let anyone railroad his little girl. So,  despite his intentions to put his amateur sleuthing days behind him, Charlie has to take center stage, and with Diesel’s help, shine a  spotlight on the real killer.

  • Published: 21 January 2020
  • ISBN: 9780451491152
  • Imprint: Berkley
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $59.99

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Praise for Careless Whiskers

Praise for the New York Times bestselling Cat in the Stacks Mysteries

"Combines a kindhearted librarian hero, family secrets in a sleepy Southern town, and a gentle giant of a cat that will steal your heart."--Lorna Barrett, New York Times bestselling author of the Booktown Mysteries

"James should soon be on everyone's list of favorite authors."--Leann Sweeney, New York Times bestselling author of the Cats in Trouble Mysteries

"Every single time I turned out my light for the night, I found myself thinking about the story, flipping the light switch again and reading just 'one more chapter,' until I reached the satisfying conclusion. Run, don't walk, to get your copy today!!"--Myshelf.com

"Ideal for Christie fans who enjoy a good puzzle."--Library Journal

"Humor and plenty of Southern charm....Cozy fans will hope James will keep Charlie and Diesel in action for years to come."--Publishers Weekly