The Barnes & Noble ReviewShirley Rousseau Murphy'spopular mystery series featuresquick-witted cats who are alsoexpert investigators. Thisinstallment finds the quiet town of Molena Point, California,devastated by the murder oflocal celebrity Patty Rose: Aformer actress famed for herWWII-era Hollywood musicals,Patty was beloved for her many acts of kindness and generosityin the town she'd called homesince her retirement. First onthe scene after her famousfriend is killed, theextraordinary young tortoiseshell Kit takes the leadin this investigation. Trained byone of the finest felinedetectives in town, the largegray tomcat named Joe Grey, Kitputs her every instinct to work, following the perpetrator andgathering at great risk all theevidence humans will need tosee justice done. Sentient felinesJoe Grey, Dulcie, and Kit soondiscover that this brutal crime has far-reaching ties and ismore complex than anyone --human or animal -- suspects.