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Joanne

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Colorado police procedural with a K-9 Officer

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 03-12-23

Engaging characters kick off this first in a series (Timber Creek K-9 mysteries) set in a small mountain town. Storylines include the local veterinarian and his family, as well as the police officers, with K-9 Officer Mattie Cobb and her K-9, Robo, front and center.

No millionaires, billionaires, or famous CEOs mar the story, which is a believable tale of everyday life. Then a corpse is discovered and the secrets start to appear; apparently this small town is not immune to worldly vices.

I listened to this on Audible, rather than reading. I liked the narrator's voice and was able to distinguish the characters.

This is a well crafted mystery and I've already downloaded the second book in the series.

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Police procedural set in Hawaii

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 12-02-21

The second book in what I hope will be an ongoing series.
Hawaii is the main character, described not as the Disney paradise tourist brochures advertise but, as the complicated location where cultures met, clashed, and moved on. The point of view is that of a female police detective, so homicide fuels the plot.
Well written and very well narrated.

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Criminals don't take a holiday for Christmas

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 10-18-21

There are a lot of holiday celebrations planned but, unknown to Molena Point residents, there are multiple criminals gearing up to take advantage of everyone's Christmas spirit.

Initially the police are called to a murder only to find there is no corpse, although there is a young child smeared with blood. Later there is a home invasion and unsettling photographs are found. Joe, Dulcie, and Kit are in the thick of everything, trying to sort out their observations and assist the police with insider information.

I found this a very satisfactory mystery, number 13 in the series. There are a number of new characters but nearly all the primary characters are home for the holidays.

Susan Boyce is once again the narrator, which pleased me immensely.

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Three murders and two kidnappings this time out.

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 10-14-21

More suspense in this twelfth volume of the Joe Grey series but, this time, it's the humans who need help. In addition to Molena Point's detecting cats, some of the feral cats return to throw their paws into the mix, and Rock gets be a hero. Arriving unannounced, Mavity's disreputable brother offends nearly everyone with whom he comes into contact while harboring his own secrets.

This is one of my favorite storylines of the series. This is the second volume narrated by William Dufris, rather than Susan Boyce.

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Multiple problems arise and become complicated.

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 10-12-21

Finding a cat trapped and starving in a humane cage and a dead body is a real downer after a pleasant week of camping but, it's just the start to one of the problems that will plague the residents of Molena Point.
An ex-girlfriend of Clyde shows up, followed by a previous male admirer of Ryan, and Joe Grey, Dulce, and Kit start wondering what is really causing all the turmoil that's brewing.
Before long, the three cats are facing dangers they never expected.

While the change in narrator was jarring after 10 books, William Dufris (1958-2020), was an award winning voice actor and I enjoyed his performance except for his "Joe Grey" interpretation.

I'm a fan of this series and am always surprised how S.R. Murphy ties all the parts together at the end. I believe publication of this series began in the 1990s. Some listeners may note attitudes or comments by characters that are now dated.





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Murder, romance, and financial malfeasance.

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5 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 09-19-21

Highly enjoyable addition to the Joe Grey Mystery series. Has Clyde found his true love? Will Dulcie be banned from the library? Will Joe remain the top tomcat around town? New characters arrive to interact with the local residents of Molena Point but, who is honest and trustworthy?
All is eventually sorted out with the police, unknowingly, getting assistance from the town's investigating feline duo.

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Sentient cats help solve a murder and theft.

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 09-16-21

Second in a series, this is a well written double mystery with the focus on Joe Grey and Dulcie, the investigating cats. Set in an imaginary coastal town south of San Francisco and inhabited with average middle class characters, much seems familiar and plausible, making it a satisfying story. The narrator, Susan Boyle, has excellent diction and pacing. It is a pleasure to listen to her.

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More crimes for the 3 cats to investigate.

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 08-30-21

New characters, more backstory, plenty of tension. An excellent continuation of the series which is best read in order.

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Cats help solve murders, fraud, and a bombing.

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 08-26-21

Joe Gray, Dulcie, and Kit are back in the thick of things while the humans are sorting out their problems and seeking truth and as much justice as possible.

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Three cats, four people who know their secret.

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 08-16-21

Murder, a missing child, a prison break, betrayal. The suspense grows.
Best if series read in order.

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