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The Misadventures of a Cat Detective
Claws and Conundrums
Claws, Conundrums, and a Curious Cat... Unleashing Cryptic Puzzles!
Little did I know that a mischievous tabby cat would become my ticket to freedom, using his uncanny ability to grant me visions and help me solve a perplexing murder where I’m the prime suspect!
As a discouraged New York City bookstore owner, I receive a mysterious letter claiming that Mr. Livingstone is leaving his sinister mansion in Picklesquare to me.
Greeted by the estate lawyer and neighborhood scapegoat when I arrive, I have to spend the night to clear things up with Mr. Livingstone.
Chaos erupts when I stumble upon the lifeless body of Anna, the estate's lawyer, the next morning. Faced with suspicion by the cute Detective Grey, the stoic cat leads me to the clues that will clear my name.
Danger looms as the cat and I form an undeniable bond and Detective Grey turns into an unlikely partner.
With each vision, we get closer to unmasking the truth and exposing the malevolent forces behind the pain hidden in the mansion walls. Together, we delve into a web of intrigue, avoiding the watchful eyes of the real killer.
But meddling with the supernatural has consequences and we may not get out of this one unscathed…Get your copy today!
Little did I know that a mischievous tabby cat would become my ticket to freedom, using his uncanny ability to grant me visions and help me solve a perplexing murder where I’m the prime suspect!
As a discouraged New York City bookstore owner, I receive a mysterious letter claiming that Mr. Livingstone is leaving his sinister mansion in Picklesquare to me.
Greeted by the estate lawyer and neighborhood scapegoat when I arrive, I have to spend the night to clear things up with Mr. Livingstone.
Chaos erupts when I stumble upon the lifeless body of Anna, the estate's lawyer, the next morning. Faced with suspicion by the cute Detective Grey, the stoic cat leads me to the clues that will clear my name.
Danger looms as the cat and I form an undeniable bond and Detective Grey turns into an unlikely partner.
With each vision, we get closer to unmasking the truth and exposing the malevolent forces behind the pain hidden in the mansion walls. Together, we delve into a web of intrigue, avoiding the watchful eyes of the real killer.
But meddling with the supernatural has consequences and we may not get out of this one unscathed…Get your copy today!
80 pages, Paperback
Published January 12, 2024
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Alice Stone
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Displaying 1 - 28 of 28 reviews
February 28, 2025
Okayish murder mystery, mainly because of the cat (which turns out to be magical, which is not unexpected...
September 4, 2023
Exciting
First person, present tense. A hard one to pull off, but I believe that it worked. The story is fairly short, which means a fast pace (sometimes too fast) and some things/characters could have been developed more. But I liked it, it had a good vibe. I even loved parts of it, it was exciting, and if it had just slowed down at times I could have given 5 stars. What I mean is that some parts went so fast they got a bit confusing, and with a slower pace instead of racing through it, that could have been clearer and better-developed. This author had so many good ideas, but it was just a bit much for a novella, too many ideas muddied the waters; elaborate on that, put in a bit more structure, and you’ve got gold. In the end, I was thinking that I’d’ve liked to get to know Charlotte a bit better, and that it was a bit weird for wanting someone to die because they stole a family heirloom, who would get THAT upset over that? Not the whole town like in this book, I can tell you that! In the 1950s I don’t think that was even possible. But all in all, even though there’s room for improvement, I enjoyed it very much!
First person, present tense. A hard one to pull off, but I believe that it worked. The story is fairly short, which means a fast pace (sometimes too fast) and some things/characters could have been developed more. But I liked it, it had a good vibe. I even loved parts of it, it was exciting, and if it had just slowed down at times I could have given 5 stars. What I mean is that some parts went so fast they got a bit confusing, and with a slower pace instead of racing through it, that could have been clearer and better-developed. This author had so many good ideas, but it was just a bit much for a novella, too many ideas muddied the waters; elaborate on that, put in a bit more structure, and you’ve got gold. In the end, I was thinking that I’d’ve liked to get to know Charlotte a bit better, and that it was a bit weird for wanting someone to die because they stole a family heirloom, who would get THAT upset over that? Not the whole town like in this book, I can tell you that! In the 1950s I don’t think that was even possible. But all in all, even though there’s room for improvement, I enjoyed it very much!
August 14, 2023
Would you be skeptical if you inherited a mansion from someone you didn’t know and weren’t related to in any way? Charlotte Miller arrives to explore the possibilities and to meet with the estate lawyer, Anna Butler. When she finds Anna dead the following morning, she contacts the police. Handsome Detective Grey arrives to investigate and together the pair set out to discover the mansions secrets with the unexpected help of a tabby cat and a little girl with riddles in the Room of Many Doors. I enjoyed this fun paranormal mystery. It can easily be read in one sitting and is perfect for a weekend read for anyone who likes a clever tale set in an old mansion with many secrets. This is my honest review of an ARC I received from the author.
October 9, 2023
A Very Strange Mansion
A lawyer informs a woman, apparently unconnected to the family, that she is to sign the papers accepting ownership of the hated mansion. The towns people throw rotten fruit at lawyer as she drives the new owner to her place. The cook is rude and hides things like caterpillars in the food and the next morning the lawyer is dead. Now a detective gets interested and they work together to solve the crime.
It is an eerie tale with a hidden door with many doors inside that hide the secrets of the past, but you have to solve puzzles to get in them. There is just a strangeness to the story that makes me want more to the ending.
A lawyer informs a woman, apparently unconnected to the family, that she is to sign the papers accepting ownership of the hated mansion. The towns people throw rotten fruit at lawyer as she drives the new owner to her place. The cook is rude and hides things like caterpillars in the food and the next morning the lawyer is dead. Now a detective gets interested and they work together to solve the crime.
It is an eerie tale with a hidden door with many doors inside that hide the secrets of the past, but you have to solve puzzles to get in them. There is just a strangeness to the story that makes me want more to the ending.
August 18, 2023
Claws and Conundrums is book #1 in the The Misadventures of a Cat Detective series by Alice Stone.
Charlotte is offered a mansion by a man she didn’t know. When she goes to fit, things don’t go as planned, especially when there is a murder.
This was a cute, quick read. There was enough going on in this story that it could have been a full length novel. It is a good introduction to the characters and the mysteries of the mansion.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Charlotte is offered a mansion by a man she didn’t know. When she goes to fit, things don’t go as planned, especially when there is a murder.
This was a cute, quick read. There was enough going on in this story that it could have been a full length novel. It is a good introduction to the characters and the mysteries of the mansion.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 1, 2024
This is the first book in the Misadventures of a Cat Detective series and it's off to a great start. It's a short novella and can be read in one sitting.
It has a mansion, a mystery-solving cat, and characters that make this story come to life. It starts with Charlotte inheriting a mansion from a man she never met, then the real estate lawyer is murdered and it's up to Charlotte to figure out who did it. I enjoyed trying to put this puzzle together along with Charlotte.
I'm looking forward to reading more in this series.
It has a mansion, a mystery-solving cat, and characters that make this story come to life. It starts with Charlotte inheriting a mansion from a man she never met, then the real estate lawyer is murdered and it's up to Charlotte to figure out who did it. I enjoyed trying to put this puzzle together along with Charlotte.
I'm looking forward to reading more in this series.
August 19, 2023
Anna Butler is sent documents saying that she is the new owner of the Livingstone Manor and must come to the estate to take possession. She arrives and is certain that everything is a mistake as she doesn't even know the people. The lawyer that meets her is found murdered and Det. Gray from the town comes to solve the mystery and gets tangled into Anna's life. She starts having dreams and a tabby cat starts showing up and directing her. Interesting story and the first of the series.
September 8, 2023
This was an extremely intriguing mystery!
Enjoyed this book very much! Had a lot of drama, mystery and some romance. Being a quick read I was able to read it in one sitting. The storyline was very interesting and I liked each character. Especially the cat! Would like to see more of this in a series!
Enjoyed this book very much! Had a lot of drama, mystery and some romance. Being a quick read I was able to read it in one sitting. The storyline was very interesting and I liked each character. Especially the cat! Would like to see more of this in a series!
October 7, 2023
An Inheritance,A Magic Orb,A Room,Murder
Mysterious circumstances surround the mansion for many years, evil doings &
Magic. Two lovers who could not be together in human form, And a room of many doors which will not open till a puzzle has been solved. But Charlotte & Grey will preserve to get the answers.
Mysterious circumstances surround the mansion for many years, evil doings &
Magic. Two lovers who could not be together in human form, And a room of many doors which will not open till a puzzle has been solved. But Charlotte & Grey will preserve to get the answers.
January 4, 2024
really enjoyed this book. It wasn't overly long, but a lot was fit into this short book!
Detective Grey and Charlotte have a mystery to solve in a VERY mysterious mansion and the two of them must work together to suss out it's secrets.
I liked the two MCs, they were well written and so was the scenery in the story. I am going to read the second book in the series now!
Detective Grey and Charlotte have a mystery to solve in a VERY mysterious mansion and the two of them must work together to suss out it's secrets.
I liked the two MCs, they were well written and so was the scenery in the story. I am going to read the second book in the series now!
August 14, 2023
Poorly plotted
I get where the author was trying to take the story, but it needs a lot more development. Where does someone accused of stealing get punished with death by an executioner? Stupid storyline, many holes.
I get where the author was trying to take the story, but it needs a lot more development. Where does someone accused of stealing get punished with death by an executioner? Stupid storyline, many holes.
August 16, 2023
Quite interesting!
Curses, mystery, and a little romance. This story will keep you reading until the end. It’s a quick read but one you can’t put down. Can’t wait for another story by Alice Stone.
Curses, mystery, and a little romance. This story will keep you reading until the end. It’s a quick read but one you can’t put down. Can’t wait for another story by Alice Stone.
August 23, 2023
This is a fun read with mystery, murder, treasure, puzzles to solve, and defined main characters. I loved the cat.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 1, 2023
This was okay. I liked it two thirds through and then it just finished. I liked the two main characters. Some of the others were a bit finicky. You may like it. It was just the ending I wasn't sure about.
September 3, 2023
This was an interesting paranormal cozy mystery with some interesting characters. The story starts off as Charlotte inherits a mansion and then gets caught up in a murder investigation! I received a free copy of the book and this is my voluntary and honest review.
October 25, 2023
I really enjoyed the start to this new series being written by Alice Stone. I loved how the mystery unfolded and of course I loved the cat who was a mystery within the mystery. It had an interesting plotline that I hope the author delves deeper into in future series.
November 13, 2023
A fun paranormal cozy that i enjoyed reading. The storyline is easy to read and is different from any other, I like the characters and look forward to more of this series to see the characters progress.
I received this arc for free and I wanted to leave an honest review.
I received this arc for free and I wanted to leave an honest review.
November 22, 2023
Fast, fun read
I really enjoyed this book. I don’t understand why it was listed as the second book on Amazon. This is definitely the beginning of the story. This was a totally twisted cozy, with so many hidden secrets. I can’t wait to read the real second book now!
I really enjoyed this book. I don’t understand why it was listed as the second book on Amazon. This is definitely the beginning of the story. This was a totally twisted cozy, with so many hidden secrets. I can’t wait to read the real second book now!
August 13, 2023
Claws and Conundrums
I received this book as an Arc from the author and I’m writing a review because I want to. A woman gets a bun
I received this book as an Arc from the author and I’m writing a review because I want to. A woman gets a bun
August 16, 2023
Very Interesting
This is a very interesting story. Full of strange twists and turns. I found it fun to read but I don’t think I will keep it to read again.
This is a very interesting story. Full of strange twists and turns. I found it fun to read but I don’t think I will keep it to read again.
August 20, 2023
cat Detective
The puzzles were fun, and the story line was a good lead in to future adventures. Love the cat character.
The puzzles were fun, and the story line was a good lead in to future adventures. Love the cat character.
August 23, 2023
I enjoyed the story and the characters, but it needed more.
August 27, 2023
This was a very exciting and entertaining story. I didn't expect all the secrets etc. It was a complex story that kept me reading and guessing. The ending was a shocker. I highly recommend this book.
September 26, 2023
Sweet Who-Done-It
Great story, likeable main characters, and a helpful cat who's more than she seems. I would've liked a little more, like what happened to the mansion?
Great story, likeable main characters, and a helpful cat who's more than she seems. I would've liked a little more, like what happened to the mansion?
August 19, 2023
Fun facts with a treasure hunt
I really enjoyed this book and can't wait till the next installment. Highly recommend. You won't be disappointed, I promise.
I really enjoyed this book and can't wait till the next installment. Highly recommend. You won't be disappointed, I promise.
September 25, 2023
He really isn't a cripple, is he??? Charlotte and Detective Gray will figure things out though, won't they??? I enjoyed the story and recommended the book.
December 19, 2023
A mysterious mansion, an unexpected inheritance, a strange tabby, along with a handsome detective is awaiting Charlotte when she arrives in Picklesquare. She meets the handsome Detective Grey when she discovers the estate lawyer's dead body the morning after her arrival and first night stay in the mansion.
This novella starts a promising new series with likeable characters in an intriguing setting with some magical adventures. It was a fun quick read. Enjoy!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
This novella starts a promising new series with likeable characters in an intriguing setting with some magical adventures. It was a fun quick read. Enjoy!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
March 23, 2024
Brilliant short Mystery that has the reader gripped and compelled to read . Full of intrigue and suspense and a nice romance blossoming too. Cosy Mystery that is very well written and good plot scenario.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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