The Bones on the Trail

A Razzy Cat Cozy Mystery #15

by Courtney McFarlin

When the snow melt reveals a human skeleton on a popular hiking trail in Golden Hills, Ben Walsh lands his first job as a private detective. The case is as twisted as the trails where the body was found, but luckily, he’s got Hannah Murphy and their crew of special cats to help.

When the man who discovered the body reports strange things happening in his house at night, their cold case heats up.

Join Razzy, Gus, and Rudy as they get their paws on one of their most intriguing mysteries yet.

162 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 5, 2024

About the author

Courtney McFarlin currently lives in the Black Hills of South Dakota with her fiance and their two cats.

Reviews

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I adore Razzy, Gus, and Rudy! I read these books solely for the characters! The premise that Hannah and Ben can talk to the cats is my favorite thing in a cozy mystery series! The plot and pacing could use work and there is some editing that needs to be done, but I hate to be negative about a book with characters that I just love so much!

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 15 in this delightful cosy mystery series set in Golden Hills with Hannah, a Journalist on a local paper, Ben, an ex Detective turned Private Investigator and their 3 adorable cats Razzy, Gus and Rudy. Hannah has a special power in that she can understand her cats speak and can converse with them, Ben has been given an amulet, which allows him to do the same. Between them, they make an effective crime fighting team.

Ben has recently left the local police force after becoming disillusioned with hierarchy changes and is waiting for his first private investigator job. Hannah is given a story to report on some human remains found on a local hiking trail. The person who found the remains starts to notice strange things happening in his house and is convinced it's linked to the remains, the local force doesn't take him seriously so he hires Ben to find out more. What follows is a fast-paced story that kept me reading.

Each book is a different mystery, and they are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and wider storyline.

I can't wait to read book 16! There is a spin-off series following on from one of the cats' previous 'cases' which I can't wait to read, and a new series about to start, also featuring a cat.

If you like cosy mysteries and cats, then this is the series for you.

[Dorothy J. Barkell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Light mystery but fun

3 cats, a retired police detective, and a curious reporter solve a case which starts with the discovery of a corpse in the woods. Through a trail that leads from the woods to a pair of miscreants, to a recovering addict, and ends at the jail, our intrepid group keeps going until they solve the case. The cats are cute, the humans interesting, and the story keeps you interested.

[Lady Galaxy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't like the change in Ben's status. The focus is more on him than on Hannah. She's just along for the ride. I want to see more of her as a reporter. I guess it's too much to hope that he'll go back to being a police detective. As always, the cats are the stars of the book, but again, the male cats seem to be crowding Razzy out. At least she came up with the plan to help bring down the bad guys.

[Cheri Schaefer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm so happy Razzy cat mysteries are continuing!

This Razzy cat mystery was awesome! Razzy, Gus, and Rudy are incredible! I absolutely love this series! I enjoyed the storyline and the characters in this mystery. It had me on the edge of my seat that I had to read it in one sitting! Love this series!

[vicki conner · Rating 5 out of 5]

awesome series

I read all 15 books in a week. Absolutely loved how Courtney made the cat/human interaction perfect. I am going to start on her next series. Always glad to find a great author. One thing though, can’t start reading at night. I was up till 3am one night. Makes the next day a little rough.

[LE Eastman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three cheers for Razzy, Hannah and the crew!!!

I love these books! The cats help Hanna and Ben solve mysteries. They are the best help anyone could ask for! I wish there were more already written! Thos adventure has it all! Justice and mystery and danger and cats! Love this!

[Anne Brooker-grogan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well-crafted tale featuring cats, police officers, and others.

Recommend this book for those interested in crime fiction, as well as police tales. And definitely recommend this book for cat lovers and crime-fighters!

[Martha Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cats save the day

Love Razzy and the interaction between all. A very good mystery.Hope there are many to come. I recommend this series to anyone who loves cats and good mystery.

[JANE VAN HORN · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

This is another great book in the Razzy Cat series by Courtney McFarlin. I can't wait for the next book.

[Carolee DeWitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story, looking forward to the next one!

[Debbi S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast paced!

This was wonderfully written! The story was so captivating and well paced. Very entertaining too. May want your proofreaders to look a little closer.

[Claudia Wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read

Can not wait for the next edition. Still some typos and mixed up names, but it is hard to put the book down.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun, light weight read that continues to entertain and satisfy.

[Melissa Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Taking on a cartel

A simple case of breakins at a professor's house, after the man found skeletal remains, turns into a bigger case. The cats are felightful.

[Penny Perse · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Bones On The Trail

Whew what a close call. I think
Ben is going to be a great private detective. The cats double the chances