Cats, Crooks, and Cobblers

Tabitha Clive Amateur Sleuth #1

by Sharon Michaels

When Tabitha Clive is on the case, nothing stays hidden for long.

Question: What do a rusty old tin box, peach cobbler and a dead ex-boyfriend all have in common?
Answer: Tabitha Clive!

When the citizens of her hometown of Kornville, Nebraska, are shocked by a murder, amateur sleuth and part time reporter Tabitha Clive takes it upon herself to investigate.

Tabitha’s case proves more complicated than she anticipated. She must deal with a strange cast of characters, from a suspicious new farmhand to a rude baker with a shady past.

With each new twist and turn, the mystery deepens, and the stakes become higher. But, armed with her razor-sharp wit and keen powers of observation, Tabitha unravels the clues to reveal the true culprit.

Cats, Crooks, and Cobblers is a fun short read cozy mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Join young Tabitha Clive as she unravels the mysterious murder that has the small town of Kornville on edge and her family’s good name in jeopardy.

Cats, Crooks, and Cobblers is Book 1 in the Tabitha Clive amateur sleuth short read series.

Genres: Cozy Mystery, Mystery

68 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 30, 2023

About the author

* Short, Sweet Cozy Mysteries
* Keeps You Guessing Stories
* Smart, Mature, Believable Characters

Bestselling author Sharon Michaels writes sweet, clean, and fun cozy mystery short reads about mature, smart women who know how to enjoy life. Small towns, close friends, a hint of romance, and a fur-baby or two makes solving mysteries fun and exciting.

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Reviews

[Tari · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a sweet little mystery set in 1950. I loved how Tabby was smart and strong (for that era, at least we don't hear about a lot of it unless it's in mysteries) and wasn't putting up with anything once she found out what some people were scheming to do. It was great how any baddie got their comeuppance, and I really enjoyed the epilogue telling how everything wrapped up and what people were doing about a year later. I'll definitely keep my eyes open for more in this series to borrow when they're out! I love the short cozies I've read so far by this author. She doesn't disappoint!

[Sharon Michaels]

Excited for the first book in a new cozy mystery series to release March 30, 2023.

Tabitha Clive was introduced in a earlier series as a feisty 93 year old woman who likes to solve mysteries, write romance and lives life to the fullest.

Well...
In this new series, we meet her as a young woman in 1950 who finds herself unraveling a mysterious murder that has the small town of Kornville on edge and her family’s good name in jeopardy.

A fun cozy mystery.

[April Willis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful Opener to the Series

This story introduces Tabatha Clive. A young woman at the start of her journey through life. She uncovers a group of ne'er-do-wells that have untoward plans for her lovable 1950's hometown and cracks open their schemes. Nick and Nora the family cats are invaluable in foiling the crooks. I look forward to meeting Tabatha in her next adventure. Highly Recommended.

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked reading this book. The story introduced you to Tabitha Clive as a young lady. It’s very entertaining as meet meet the two cats, the bakery that makes the cobblers and other people in the story.
I highly recommend this book!

[Virginia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cobbled Murder

Tabitha Clive, baker, journalist, and amateur sleuth, loves rural Kornfield, Nebraska, just the way it is, but does the dead body cover a con? Promising beginning to a new series.

[Vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great short story. Loved the characters and setting. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun read with great characters. I can't wait to read more adventures.

[Karin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who killed George Weston and why??? Power of Attorney??? I enjoyed this story and recommended the book.

[Kelly Methey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this fun, quick read. I will be the rest of the series.

[Linnette Parris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick Fun

A most enjoyable read. The people are interesting, the town cozy and the mystery twisty. I enjoyed how all the elements came together so well.

[Vicki robles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great start

Rotten people are prominent but it is easy to lose yourself in this story. I am looking forward to book 2.

[Lisa Blankenship · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it

[amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

short story of a small town reporter

The first in a series of a small town writer . Where the mystery has more of mystery to solve . Set in the 1950’s