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Some stowaway mice find themselves stranded at Sheila's cottage when the boat they are on sinks. They may be forced to go into the Whiskers Protection Program once it is discovered that the boat was carrying a shipment of illegal drugs. Can Detective Whiskers keep his witnesses safe and stop a dangerous cartel from destroying life in Paradise Cove?

Sheila and her friends in the Paradise Cove Murder Society are also busy investigating a suspicious stranger who showed up in town at the same time. Is he responsible for the body discovered on the beach?

180 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 18, 2023

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Profile Image for Linda Langford.
1,621 reviews14 followers
May 11, 2024
Detective Whiskers is a cool cat sleuth! His human Dad was a detective and taught him how to put clues together and catch a criminal. His Dad has passed, and he and his human Mom live in a cottage on the beach. She and her friends are amateur sleuths, and Detective Whiskers helps them, along with all the animals he can talk to. He can’t talk to humans, though. He has a K9 dog friend, a mouse, and a blue heron. Fun cozy mystery with a great cast. Lots of humor!
Profile Image for LORI CASWELL.
2,886 reviews330 followers
September 24, 2023
Dollycas’s Thoughts

Detective Whiskers is again on the case when Jimmy, a local fisherman reels in more than he bargained for. At the same time, Roddy, the mouse, welcomes two guests from Miami. Later a boat is discovered that appears to be the original location of the dead body Jimmy caught. The boat just happened to be carrying a shipment of illegal drugs, some of which washed up on the beach. There was also a stranger who arrived in town while all these discoveries were made.

Can the Paradise Cove Murder Society assist Detective Whiskers in sorting all the clues to solve the case? Can the Miami Mice, Phillip, and Micheal provide any insight into the latest happenings on the beach? Or will Chief Anderson throw the whole bunch of them in jail until he stops the cartel and catches a killer?

The stories in this series are so much fun. I love Detective Whiskers and that the story is told from his point of view. He keeps trying to communicate with his new person Sheila, like he did with his former person, Sheila’s detective husband Fred who passed away just prior to retiring and moving to Florida. There was one time he thought she finally understood but then she gave him a treat instead. He does enjoy all the treats and belly rubs but he has so many things to tell her to help her solve the case. He is able to communicate with Rodney, a mouse, a beach cat, named Zappa, and police dog, Kojak. There is also a special blue heron on the beach and now two mice from Miami to converse with. These conversations are hilarious.

The human get-togethers are fun too. The alcohol flows, it’s always the perfect time for a margarita or 3 when the Paradise Cove Murder Society is trying to figure out whodunit and why.

Mr. Abernathy has written another well-plotted mystery with twists and misdirection. The way he writes the story flows so smoothly that the pages just keep turning. Like the previous two books in this series, I read the story straight through in one evening. Intrigue one minute, laughing out loud the next, with emotional moments too.

Miami Mice is the cleverly written third book in the Detective Whiskers Cat Cozy Mystery Series. Refreshing, heartwarming, fun, and totally entertaining. A must-read for cozy cat lovers!
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1,352 reviews264 followers
May 12, 2024
Sheila and her feline partner, Detective Whiskers, are getting used to retirement life in Paradise Cove, Florida. However, retirement has been anything but quiet. They’ve already come across a couple of dead bodies. Sheila even started the Paradise Cove Murder Society. A group of her new friends trying to solve murders in their community.

When Sheila’s neighbor finds a dead body when he’s fishing, the society is on the job. They are determined to find the killer. Meanwhile, Detective Whiskers discovers two mice from Miami who might be able to help with this case.

This is the third book in the series. It is told from the POV of Detective Whiskers. He tries very hard to get his human, Sheila, to understand him but it’s not happening. Instead, she gives him plenty of treats and belly rubs. Although frustrating to Whiskers, he does have the assistance of some of the animals in the area.

I totally love this series. I’m truly addicted. It makes me laugh while I try to figure out “whodunit”. It’s a cute cozy mystery series with fun characters. This series not only captivates me but makes me happy. I’m smiling long after the last page is swiped.

Of course I will be continuing this series. Each book is better than the last. It’s great for cat and animal lovers, but I think many others would enjoy it as well. For me, it was several hours of pure fun.
Profile Image for Linda.
5 reviews1 follower
May 12, 2024
Can’t wait for more of Detective Whiskers.
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1,125 reviews258 followers
September 1, 2023
Miami Mice: A Detective Whiskers Cat Cozy Mystery is an absolute must-read for book lovers who enjoy a good cozy mystery. The book is incredibly engaging and will have you hooked from the very first page. With an intriguing plot, well-developed characters, and plenty of twists and turns, this book is sure to keep you guessing until the very end.

In short, if you’re looking for a fun and heart-warming read that will keep you engaged, Miami Mice: A Detective Whiskers Cat Cozy Mystery is the book for you. Don’t miss out on this fun read!
160 reviews
September 12, 2023
A cat detective

This book is so very unique and cute. Whiskers, the cat, tells the story. That in itself is worth a look. He is a detective, even having a badge on his collar. The story is filled with animals, as well as humans. Whiskers does the sleuthing, with help from Kojack the K9 and even some mice, as well as a very groovy cat who lives on the beach. Drug smuggling, death and more fill the pages with some interesting facts. Well worth the read!
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729 reviews9 followers
November 13, 2023
Another Fun Adventure With Detective Whiskers

Book three of the series is just as much fun as the first two. I enjoyed reading most of story, I'm not a fan of withholding food from your cat because there's a mouse on the loose. But Detective Whiskers knows how to handle Sheila. I saw where this plot was going, but it was still fun reading as the events unfolded. An exciting conclusion.
Profile Image for ♏ Gina☽.
906 reviews171 followers
November 17, 2023
Very cozy mystery and a very enjoyable read. "Detective Whiskers" caught my attention to begin with as a dedicated cat lover and this book has a lot of things going for it - mystery, coziness (as mentioned already), a very enjoyable story line...and lots and lots of cats.

Knowing about a shipment of illegal drugs means finding yourself in the Whiskers Protection Program. See what I mean?

A nice, light read and one that will make you smile.
136 reviews1 follower
September 23, 2023
Miami Mice book 3. Written by Chris Abernathy. That was an interesting read. That had some interesting pets in there that help Jason. I like pets in cozy books they make it interesting to read. I would recommend this book to anyone young or older it’s a feel good book with the twist & turns. It’s a 5 star book in my opinion. I will have to get more of these books.



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1,206 reviews4 followers
August 9, 2025
Detective Whiskers

This case involves mice and several other animals. Detective Whiskers and the ladies of the Paradise Cove Murder Society investigate when the local fisherman Jimmy catches a body. The case is very well plotted and as always Whiskers solves the case. I love the writing style of this series.
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961 reviews49 followers
September 15, 2023
MIAMI MICE by Christ Abernathy
The Third Detective Whiskers Cat Cozy Mystery

Detective Whiskers is on the case when Jimmy catches a dead body instead of a fish off a Paradise Cove pier. An unidentified dead body. Illegal drugs washed up on shore. Could there be a murderer in Paradise Cove? Sheila and her friends soon insinuate themselves in the investigation much to the Chief of Police's chagrin and Detective Whisker's concern. A suspicious stranger, mice who have swum for their lives, and a bevy of margaritas will have you quickly turning the pages.

I really enjoy the Detective Whiskers Cat Cozy Mystery series. All of the books are funny, charming, and have a solid mystery at their core. MIAMI MICE has all these ingredients in spades. The overindulgence of alcohol by Sheila and her friends leads to hangovers, but also very funny scenes. Philip and Michael, the two mice who fell overboard are wonderful. I love how they try to protect each other and Roddy, showing bravery and providing several heartwarming moments.

There's a lot of mystery in the third Detective Whiskers Cat Cozy Mystery. Just who washed up on shore? Is a drug cartel about to invade Paradise Cove? Just who is the bad guy? I love how nothing is certain and appearances can be deceiving.

A quick read, MIAMI MICE is laugh out loud funny at times, yet still has moments that tug at your heart strings.
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6 reviews
December 11, 2023
Detective Whiskers Does it Again!

This is a very enjoyable series. I’m on No.3 and plan to stick around for more adventures of humans and animals alike. If you are into cozies, prefer good stories and interesting characters, try The Detective Whiskers Mysteries!
589 reviews
March 13, 2024
A fantastic addition to the series.

The characters are wonderful and evolving. The plot is twisty and interesting. The world building is great. I'm looking forward to reading the next book.
10 reviews
June 3, 2024
Each cat mystery is better than the last. I am ready to purchase the next one and move on.

The best plot part is the problems whiskers has communicating with people. I love that he can talk to any animal.
139 reviews
September 12, 2023
Good cozy mystery

I enjoy the characters , human and animals.
Will read another, since I have read 2 already
Happy you put the margarita recipe in 😀
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837 reviews9 followers
April 20, 2024
Another cute read!!! Who wouldn’t want Detective Whiskers on the case !!! Happy Reading:)
6 reviews
June 19, 2024
Fun read

Love the interaction between all the critters. Deputy Whiskers is so cute and extremely smart. I love the hippo cat Zippo. Keep up the fun stories
Profile Image for Madeleine Booth-Smits.
874 reviews15 followers
December 7, 2024
So fun

Such an intriguing book! I just love Detective Whiskers and friends! Such a fun story. On to the next book!
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2,250 reviews7 followers
March 1, 2025
Awesome cover, awesome story! I LOVE this series!
194 reviews2 followers
April 24, 2025
Book 3 with Detective Whisker’s , a great mystery and lots of fun. With a murder or two.
19 reviews
May 9, 2025
Great read

I love this series told by a cat detective. You can just picture each of the characters antics and interactions. Can't wait to start book 4!
Profile Image for Katherine Thornton.
317 reviews5 followers
May 23, 2025
These Detective Whisker books are so fun. The mysteries are good and the animals communicating to each other is so unique. Each one gets better. Highly recommend for a joyous read!
44 reviews7 followers
June 15, 2025
Love Whispers way of solving a murder. Mice can be a a cat’s good friend and colleague.
Profile Image for Elizabeth.
1,208 reviews
August 10, 2024
My review for Miami Mice

I absolutely loved it! Another excellent Whiskers book! I love all the characters! This is a must read series! I can’t wait for the next book!
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