Cat Laughing Last
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Famous novelist Elliot Traynor is temporarily living in Molena Point. He and his wife don't have much to do with the villagers, which is fine with them since no one particularly likes Vivi. But their arrival has coincided with some peculiar happenings in the town, culminating with a botched burglary in the home of 60-something Susan Brittain. Susan is a friend to feline detectives Joe Grey and Dulcie and they aren't going to let this crime go unpunished. With whiskers twitching they investigate the crime and soon find themselves on the scent of a killer.
"As always, Murphy successfully walks the fine line between maintaining the cathood of her felines and endowing them with sentiency. Round up the usual readers; they will be delighted." —Booklist
"The series premise remains delicious, executed with wry pungency and affection for life's small pleasures." —Kirkus Reviews
"Fun fare for cat fans." —Library Journal
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Shirley Rousseau Murphy. (2009). Cat Laughing Last. HarperCollins.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Shirley Rousseau Murphy. 2009. Cat Laughing Last. HarperCollins.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Shirley Rousseau Murphy, Cat Laughing Last. HarperCollins, 2009.
MLA Citation (style guide)Shirley Rousseau Murphy. Cat Laughing Last. HarperCollins, 2009.
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"As always, Murphy successfully walks the fine line between maintaining the cathood of her felines and endowing them with sentiency. Round up the usual readers; they will be delighted." —Booklist
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"As always, Murphy successfully walks the fine line between maintaining the cathood of her felines and endowing them with sentiency. Round up the usual readers; they will be delighted." —Booklist
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