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A Cat to Kill For
Gavin Campbell runs a small and struggling classic car dealership in the historic village of Watkins Glen, New York.
When Gavin goes to look at an old Jaguar E-Type for a client he senses that there's something unusual about the car. He also senses that there's something very unusual about the client's sister, Emily, who has come along with him.
After bringing the car back to his workshop for restoration Gavin learns that the owner has died in an apparent accident, but has reason to be suspicious about the death, particularly as a mysterious stranger seems desperate to buy the car. Emily also has reason to believe that her brother was murdered, and the two join forces to investigate.
Quirky romance develops as Gavin and Emily, who is affected by Asperger syndrome, infiltrate a car club and play a dangerous game of cat and mouse amid its snobbish and potentially murderous members.
If you like captivating adventure, eccentric characters, and a healthy dose of romantic comedy you're sure to enjoy this mystery.
When Gavin goes to look at an old Jaguar E-Type for a client he senses that there's something unusual about the car. He also senses that there's something very unusual about the client's sister, Emily, who has come along with him.
After bringing the car back to his workshop for restoration Gavin learns that the owner has died in an apparent accident, but has reason to be suspicious about the death, particularly as a mysterious stranger seems desperate to buy the car. Emily also has reason to believe that her brother was murdered, and the two join forces to investigate.
Quirky romance develops as Gavin and Emily, who is affected by Asperger syndrome, infiltrate a car club and play a dangerous game of cat and mouse amid its snobbish and potentially murderous members.
If you like captivating adventure, eccentric characters, and a healthy dose of romantic comedy you're sure to enjoy this mystery.
253 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 22, 2019
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Greg Miller
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June 28, 2019
This book is a terrific read. I’m a cozy fan, and this one has everything I want in a novel: an interesting setting, likable characters, a great mystery, and a sense of humor.
This book sees our hero, Gavin, go with his friend to purchase a classic Jaguar that has been rusting in a barn somewhere. Gavin takes the car to his shop, but before he has a chance to even get a good look at it, the friend who purchased it dies in a mysterious "accident". Shortly thereafter, a stranger starts making inquiries about the car, both to Gavin and to the dead man’s sister, Emily.
Emily is our heroine, and she is a lot of fun. Gavin is a pretty low-key guy, but she pushes the limits. Maybe that's because she has Asberger's, or maybe that's just how Emily rolls. She’s unnervingly honest, saying exactly what she thinks, and doing pretty much what she wants to do, regardless of social norms. And the thing she wants to do more than anything else is to find out if her brother's death was really an accident or if something more sinister is going on. Once they team up, the story really gets moving.
One of the unique and enjoyable features of this book is its setting. Much of it takes place in or around shops, garages, car clubs, and other automobile-centered places. I’m not really a car person -- to put it mildly. But, to my surprise, I really enjoyed the “car” settings. It offered something totally new (for me) and different from the usual genre fare, in a way that was genuinely entertaining. The author gave enough detail for it to feel authentic and to help move the story along without getting me bogged down in a mire of random-car-stuff.
But I think the thing I liked most about this book was the dynamic between Emily and Gavin. It is really pleasant and sweet -- even a little quirky at times, and their involvement with the other characters, who were all really well crafted, sets this book apart from many I've read. Plus, the mystery itself is solidly constructed and kept me guessing until the end.
Overall, this is just a really fun and enjoyable read. A cozy “cozy” for sure. I sincerely hope GW Miller writes more books w/ these characters, b/c I’m looking forward to reading them!
This book sees our hero, Gavin, go with his friend to purchase a classic Jaguar that has been rusting in a barn somewhere. Gavin takes the car to his shop, but before he has a chance to even get a good look at it, the friend who purchased it dies in a mysterious "accident". Shortly thereafter, a stranger starts making inquiries about the car, both to Gavin and to the dead man’s sister, Emily.
Emily is our heroine, and she is a lot of fun. Gavin is a pretty low-key guy, but she pushes the limits. Maybe that's because she has Asberger's, or maybe that's just how Emily rolls. She’s unnervingly honest, saying exactly what she thinks, and doing pretty much what she wants to do, regardless of social norms. And the thing she wants to do more than anything else is to find out if her brother's death was really an accident or if something more sinister is going on. Once they team up, the story really gets moving.
One of the unique and enjoyable features of this book is its setting. Much of it takes place in or around shops, garages, car clubs, and other automobile-centered places. I’m not really a car person -- to put it mildly. But, to my surprise, I really enjoyed the “car” settings. It offered something totally new (for me) and different from the usual genre fare, in a way that was genuinely entertaining. The author gave enough detail for it to feel authentic and to help move the story along without getting me bogged down in a mire of random-car-stuff.
But I think the thing I liked most about this book was the dynamic between Emily and Gavin. It is really pleasant and sweet -- even a little quirky at times, and their involvement with the other characters, who were all really well crafted, sets this book apart from many I've read. Plus, the mystery itself is solidly constructed and kept me guessing until the end.
Overall, this is just a really fun and enjoyable read. A cozy “cozy” for sure. I sincerely hope GW Miller writes more books w/ these characters, b/c I’m looking forward to reading them!
August 24, 2019
A Cat To Kill For, by G W Miller, had me fascinated from the very first chapter. It is an intriguing and cliffhanger story throughout. Gavin Campbell was my favorite character and his involvement kept me guessing and changing my mind as to who the killer was. And then at the end I was completely surprised. The author must live in the area where the story took place or he did a lot of research, as I have been to Watkins Glen several times, although many years ago, so it was a wonderful reminder of my being there and I could picture just where most of the story took place. This book detailed so much interesting information about the countryside and Jaguar cars that I felt it was not just a mystery book but a travelogue and a Jaguar biography. It has adventure, romance and quirky, sometimes weird, characters; a very interesting and a 'don't put down book'. I recommend A Cat To Kill For to almost all ages.
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