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A Klepto Cat Mystery #5
The Colony Cat Caper
Savannah Ivey, a veterinarian out on maternity leave; her aunt Margaret, the founder of the Hammond Cat Alliance; and Colbi Stanton, a reporter for the local newspaper take on a cat colony at an old, abandoned building. Odd activity around the place makes them wonder if it actually is vacant; some believe it’s occupied by something other-worldly. When a stranger comes to town and suggests the Alliance open the old building to a fund-raiser, everyone gets involved, including Rags, Savannah’s kleptomaniac cat. He finds something that day that stirs a lot of people—both law-abiding and crooks—into action. Are the feral cats and their caretakers in serious danger? What (or who) lurks inside the old building? What secrets does it hide? And who has the key that unlocks the mystery?
284 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 3, 2014
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About the author
Patricia Fry
132 books105 followersPatricia writes two cozy mystery series. The Klepto Cat Mysteries and her newest series, The Calico Cat Mysteries featuring Olivia, a sweet and sassy calico. Patricia has been writing for publication for over 45 years, having been fortunate enough to establish a career doing what she loves. Hundreds--maybe thousands--of her articles have appeared in over 500 different publications and she has published books on a variety of topics--grandparenting, local history, youth mentoring, journaling and many aspects of publishing and book promotion. After years of writing nonfiction, in 2012, she decided to branch out and try writing fiction and the Klepto Cat Mysteries were created.
The Klepto Cat Mysteries feature Rags, an ordinary cat with a most extraordinary habit--he's a kleptomaniac. Currently, Patricia is producing anywhere from six to eight books per year in both ebook format and in print. Read the Klepto Cat Mysteries and you'll laugh, you'll sit on the edge of your chair in suspense, and you'll smile at the good-feeling you're left with when you finish each book in the series.
New in 2021, the Calico Cat Mysteries.
The Klepto Cat Mysteries feature Rags, an ordinary cat with a most extraordinary habit--he's a kleptomaniac. Currently, Patricia is producing anywhere from six to eight books per year in both ebook format and in print. Read the Klepto Cat Mysteries and you'll laugh, you'll sit on the edge of your chair in suspense, and you'll smile at the good-feeling you're left with when you finish each book in the series.
New in 2021, the Calico Cat Mysteries.
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July 21, 2014
Another great mystery awaits readers in the latest installment of the Klepto Cat Mystery series by Patricia Fry. The Hammond Cat Alliance wants to do something about the feral cat colonies in the area and decide to set up teams to "adopt' the colonies so that the cats can be fed and vetted. Margaret, Colbi and Savannah decide to volunteer to take care of a feral colony out at the old Fischer building, an abandoned warehouse that has been rumored to be haunted. Right off the bat Colbi sees something in one of the windows that she can't explain, but that doesn't stop the gang from trying to take care of the cats by catching neutering and releasing them. Thing is someone is sabotaging their work, by turning the cats loose as soon as they are caught. When they get a call from a woman who offers to help the Cat Alliance with a fundraising idea by having a flea market in the old building it sounds like a good idea, that is until Rags finds something in the building that ties to an old crime. Soon Savannah and the gang find themselves in the middle of a crime investigation, one that just might turn deadly!
Each time I pick up a new book in the Klepto Cat Mystery series I feel like I am catching up with old friends, while meeting a few new ones! I have watched as the characters have grown and changed as each story progressed. The romance that was developing between Colbi and Damon in a previous book continues to grow, and I am anxious to see where the author takes it with the next book in the series. Savannah is just weeks from giving birth and of course Rags the Klepto Cat is the star of the story. A pawsativly page turning mystery that was filled with plenty of twists and turns kept me guessing right up till the end, and I must say the twist at the end was surprising, and very well done! While I enjoyed the mystery Ms. Fry provides with each story I think the characters, family, friendships, and love of animals makes this one of my favorite series to read. Cat lovers are sure to love this entire series, but honestly anyone who enjoys a clean, well written cozy mystery that blends suspense, mystery,romance together with a page turning plot will find The Colony Cat Caper a purfect read. I have read each book in the series and highly recommend each one! My only complaint is that I have to wait for book six!
Each time I pick up a new book in the Klepto Cat Mystery series I feel like I am catching up with old friends, while meeting a few new ones! I have watched as the characters have grown and changed as each story progressed. The romance that was developing between Colbi and Damon in a previous book continues to grow, and I am anxious to see where the author takes it with the next book in the series. Savannah is just weeks from giving birth and of course Rags the Klepto Cat is the star of the story. A pawsativly page turning mystery that was filled with plenty of twists and turns kept me guessing right up till the end, and I must say the twist at the end was surprising, and very well done! While I enjoyed the mystery Ms. Fry provides with each story I think the characters, family, friendships, and love of animals makes this one of my favorite series to read. Cat lovers are sure to love this entire series, but honestly anyone who enjoys a clean, well written cozy mystery that blends suspense, mystery,romance together with a page turning plot will find The Colony Cat Caper a purfect read. I have read each book in the series and highly recommend each one! My only complaint is that I have to wait for book six!
July 7, 2017
Pretty good although not the usual type of mystery. Relies heavily on set-in-future first scene to grab the reader, but that scene is quite far in. Would read more--hopefully rest of series is more interesting without that kind of trick.
January 26, 2019
FUN, EXCITING, and FULL of GOOD READING
Just like the previous books in this series, this book made me laugh out loud. When I finished, I immediately did this review followed by starting the next book.
Just like the previous books in this series, this book made me laugh out loud. When I finished, I immediately did this review followed by starting the next book.
May 7, 2023
Very cute fast read
This is about Rags the cat who helps solve mysteries. It's a cute fast fun read. Good for an afternoon read. It's number 5 in the series which I didn't know till I was already into reading it, you can read it any time. I like series like this.
This is about Rags the cat who helps solve mysteries. It's a cute fast fun read. Good for an afternoon read. It's number 5 in the series which I didn't know till I was already into reading it, you can read it any time. I like series like this.
August 15, 2017
very cute cozy mystery series
January 29, 2019
Simple reading and I enjoy the exploits of the "main" character, Rags.
July 27, 2021
I am hooked
These books are great. There is drama, mystery, fun and a little romance. And of course some great and talented cats 😻😻😻😻
These books are great. There is drama, mystery, fun and a little romance. And of course some great and talented cats 😻😻😻😻
August 25, 2023
The Colony Caper
I just love ready about Rags and all his antics as he helps solve another mystery. What a wonderful cat.
I just love ready about Rags and all his antics as he helps solve another mystery. What a wonderful cat.
February 12, 2015
The Colony Cat Caper (Klepto Cat Mystery #5)
by Patricia Fry
This was a quick and easy read. It was the first of the series that I've read, so as it's #5, there was some back story that I've missed out on. However, I enjoyed the book, and it reads fine as a stand alone. That, coupled with the fact that the editing and proofreading was very well done, garnered it the 4th star.
This episode revolves around the main characters forming the Hammond Cat Alliance, a rescue group formed to help those caring for feral cat clowders. (Note, I did find it disappointing that, in a book written about caring for clowders, that word, or the lesser known word kindle -- ironic, eh? -- is never used, just colony. Hmm.) Our particular characters are caring for a group of cats living on the grounds of an abandoned business, the owner having suffered an injury which left him without the mental or physical ability to care for himself. Rags, the main cat character, does what cats do -- acts mysterious and finds (and steals) interesting objects. In his case, these objects often are clues in mysteries.
As our characters go about the feeding, trapping and providing medical care and socialization for the feral cats, mysterious things begin to happen. Who or what is it that they see in the windows of the abandoned building when they are there, especially at night? Who or what is springing the traps set to trap the feral cats? Who are all these strange people who keep approaching them to try and shoo them off the property, even after they obtain permission to enter from the owner's attorney? And why do they want the to leave? What mysteries does the history of this property and its owner hold?
Do danger and intrigue lurk on these abandoned grounds? Or is it just a spooky place around which urban legends have grown? You'll have to read it to find out!
I really liked this book. The characters were well fleshed out. As I said earlier, even though I jumped in to the series in the middle, I easily was able to see relationships, pick up on things that had happened earlier in the series, and get to know and care about the characters involved. Will I read more of the series? I don't know. I read several cat-related series as it is and I have a Kindle full to the brim of books to read. Maybe -- it seems to me to be a series worth checking out.
by Patricia Fry
This was a quick and easy read. It was the first of the series that I've read, so as it's #5, there was some back story that I've missed out on. However, I enjoyed the book, and it reads fine as a stand alone. That, coupled with the fact that the editing and proofreading was very well done, garnered it the 4th star.
This episode revolves around the main characters forming the Hammond Cat Alliance, a rescue group formed to help those caring for feral cat clowders. (Note, I did find it disappointing that, in a book written about caring for clowders, that word, or the lesser known word kindle -- ironic, eh? -- is never used, just colony. Hmm.) Our particular characters are caring for a group of cats living on the grounds of an abandoned business, the owner having suffered an injury which left him without the mental or physical ability to care for himself. Rags, the main cat character, does what cats do -- acts mysterious and finds (and steals) interesting objects. In his case, these objects often are clues in mysteries.
As our characters go about the feeding, trapping and providing medical care and socialization for the feral cats, mysterious things begin to happen. Who or what is it that they see in the windows of the abandoned building when they are there, especially at night? Who or what is springing the traps set to trap the feral cats? Who are all these strange people who keep approaching them to try and shoo them off the property, even after they obtain permission to enter from the owner's attorney? And why do they want the to leave? What mysteries does the history of this property and its owner hold?
Do danger and intrigue lurk on these abandoned grounds? Or is it just a spooky place around which urban legends have grown? You'll have to read it to find out!
I really liked this book. The characters were well fleshed out. As I said earlier, even though I jumped in to the series in the middle, I easily was able to see relationships, pick up on things that had happened earlier in the series, and get to know and care about the characters involved. Will I read more of the series? I don't know. I read several cat-related series as it is and I have a Kindle full to the brim of books to read. Maybe -- it seems to me to be a series worth checking out.
September 25, 2014
4 STARS
The Colony Cat is the fifth book in the series. Now I have read all 5 and have enjoyed reading them. I enjoy the characters both the human and pets. They are fun to see what they are up too. The mysteries are good and keep you guessing. They are a clean read. There is plenty of drama, danger and mystery in The Colony Cat.
In The Colony Cat taught a lot about wild cats. I have lived with some wild cats before it is interesting about them. Also about the different cat breeds.
The Colony Cat is filled with characters both human and animals that we have met before in other Klepto Cat Mysteries books. There is also a lot of new characters introduced.
Savannah and her friends are trying to help manage wild cat colonies. Savannah, Maggie and Colbi are going to take care of a cat colony at a old wear house. First they plan to observe them and then trap them for medical help and feed them. While they are out there they keep having strangers come and try and run them off. There are rumors it is even haunted.
Of course Rags is still stealing and finding clues about what is going on around Savannah. This time he turns up diamonds.
Savannah is married to Micheal Ivey. They are both vets. Savannah is taken off because she is almost ready to have her baby.
Rags is one of Savannah's cat. He has a talent for helping to solve crimes and for stealing stuff out of purses and pockets of those he comes in contact with.
Maggie is Savannah's aunt. She is into helping cats in a big way. She belongs to a group that is willing to help cats. Her new husband Max owns a cat sanctuary.
Colbi is a newspaper writer and loves cats too. She also writes a cat blog. She belongs to the same group as Savannah and Maggie that helps cats.
If you love cats, cozy mysteries this series you will enjoy. I am more a dog person myself but am enjoying all these cat characters and there personalities. Also learning little things at the same time.
I was given this ebook to read and asked to give honest review of it when I had finished reading by the author.
The Colony Cat is the fifth book in the series. Now I have read all 5 and have enjoyed reading them. I enjoy the characters both the human and pets. They are fun to see what they are up too. The mysteries are good and keep you guessing. They are a clean read. There is plenty of drama, danger and mystery in The Colony Cat.
In The Colony Cat taught a lot about wild cats. I have lived with some wild cats before it is interesting about them. Also about the different cat breeds.
The Colony Cat is filled with characters both human and animals that we have met before in other Klepto Cat Mysteries books. There is also a lot of new characters introduced.
Savannah and her friends are trying to help manage wild cat colonies. Savannah, Maggie and Colbi are going to take care of a cat colony at a old wear house. First they plan to observe them and then trap them for medical help and feed them. While they are out there they keep having strangers come and try and run them off. There are rumors it is even haunted.
Of course Rags is still stealing and finding clues about what is going on around Savannah. This time he turns up diamonds.
Savannah is married to Micheal Ivey. They are both vets. Savannah is taken off because she is almost ready to have her baby.
Rags is one of Savannah's cat. He has a talent for helping to solve crimes and for stealing stuff out of purses and pockets of those he comes in contact with.
Maggie is Savannah's aunt. She is into helping cats in a big way. She belongs to a group that is willing to help cats. Her new husband Max owns a cat sanctuary.
Colbi is a newspaper writer and loves cats too. She also writes a cat blog. She belongs to the same group as Savannah and Maggie that helps cats.
If you love cats, cozy mysteries this series you will enjoy. I am more a dog person myself but am enjoying all these cat characters and there personalities. Also learning little things at the same time.
I was given this ebook to read and asked to give honest review of it when I had finished reading by the author.
February 16, 2017
Fine. Written in same style and experience of previous ones in the series. Hoping for more in the future. Keep it up.
Fine. Written in the same style and experience of previous ones in the series. Hoping for more in the future.
Fine. Written in the same style and experience of previous ones in the series. Hoping for more in the future.
April 9, 2016
Book Readers Review
Another excellent book in the Klepto Cat Mysteries Series. The author Patricia Fry has the knack of drawing the reader right into the circle of family, friends, and animals who star in the stories. All books in the series are stand alone adventures allowing the reader to pick up a book at any time, in any order. I love to read and meet old and new friends and see how they progress in their lives and adventures. Characters and their lives do have a developmental line that grows throughout the series and new ones are introduced. It is always interesting to read an early book and learn more about the people and animals and their beginnings.
The Colony Cat Caper is a fast paced, suspenseful adventure, with lots of mystery and romance. If you love a challenge and solving mysteries then do not miss this book in Patricia’s series. You will fall in love with Rags the Klepto cat, the star who likes to acquire interesting objects and stash them away. But Rags picks up on many clues helping his humans solve the crime. Once hooked, you will want to read every single book. I do! Highly recommended for any age.
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Another excellent book in the Klepto Cat Mysteries Series. The author Patricia Fry has the knack of drawing the reader right into the circle of family, friends, and animals who star in the stories. All books in the series are stand alone adventures allowing the reader to pick up a book at any time, in any order. I love to read and meet old and new friends and see how they progress in their lives and adventures. Characters and their lives do have a developmental line that grows throughout the series and new ones are introduced. It is always interesting to read an early book and learn more about the people and animals and their beginnings.
The Colony Cat Caper is a fast paced, suspenseful adventure, with lots of mystery and romance. If you love a challenge and solving mysteries then do not miss this book in Patricia’s series. You will fall in love with Rags the Klepto cat, the star who likes to acquire interesting objects and stash them away. But Rags picks up on many clues helping his humans solve the crime. Once hooked, you will want to read every single book. I do! Highly recommended for any age.
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August 26, 2014
This cozy Klepto cat mystery has improved since I last read one of the series. The characters had more depth. The covers cat colonies how they are form and goes into ways to help the cats. People have been seeing ghost and strange creatures near the abandoned building for a number of years. The Hammond Cat Alliance takes on the job of feeding the cats around the village. Rags is brought to site and find a white bag of stolen gems. Savannah is pregnant and on maternity leave. I will read this series again.
February 9, 2015
A special cat
This is a charming story. As the Hamilton county cat alliance start working with a new colony of feral cats mysterious things begin to happen around the old building the cats live under.
This is a charming story. As the Hamilton county cat alliance start working with a new colony of feral cats mysterious things begin to happen around the old building the cats live under.
March 4, 2015
Klepto Cats
Anyone who loves cats and a little light mystery will love The Klepto Cats series. Lovable cats and lovable humans work together to create this series. Very enjoyable read.
Anyone who loves cats and a little light mystery will love The Klepto Cats series. Lovable cats and lovable humans work together to create this series. Very enjoyable read.
May 20, 2015
I love cats and mysteries so it was hard not to enjoy this book especially since it was a cat that helped solve the mystery! A mixture of a group trying to capture feral cats and getting involved with murder and jewel thieves made for an interesting story.
February 16, 2015
Pleasant enough cozy mystery once I got into it.
February 19, 2015
Cozy
Great book for cat lovers little sappy in places but overall a good happy ending for all in the book
Great book for cat lovers little sappy in places but overall a good happy ending for all in the book
August 18, 2015
Pleasant little read
Not a lot of depth as far as the "mystery" but lots of cat information and family interaction, making it a slow occasionally
Not a lot of depth as far as the "mystery" but lots of cat information and family interaction, making it a slow occasionally
January 5, 2016
Love the book;
Read
August 9, 2016I have read the whole series that have been out. I am waiting for next one
I loved them all
I loved them all
March 2, 2017
Good book, very predictable.
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