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Purranormal Activity: A Cat Cafe Mystery
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Expected 28 Jul 26304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Expected publication July 28, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Maddie's mom had a best friend growing up on the island who disappeared, along with her entire family, after her aunt vanished under mysterious circumstances. When Maddie's mom finds out her friend, Olivia, is back in Daybreak Harbor she's thrilled and can't wait to see her again. But the women will not get their happy reunion. When Maddie and Sophie go to Olivia's house they find her inside a hidden room, dead. Can Maddie figure out who killed Olivia before the killer strikes again?
OK. The cover of this book? Chef's kiss! Haunted house, ghostly cat, bats silhouetted by a full moon, jack-o'-lanterns... I knew I would love this book. It's not as Halloween-y as I thought it would be, but that didn't matter. There was so much going on! A rival has started a cat party service, the victim's daughter is clearly lying about something, there's a sweet little girl you will fall in love with, and then there's all the usual characters that I've come to love including Maddie herself, Lucas, Grandpa, and Kristen. There are so many twists and so many suspects and so many clues, I felt like I had two people pegged and it turned out to be someone else entirely!
I felt like I'd been in a bit of a cozy slump lately, not finding the perfect read and feeling like maybe I needed a break from the genre but this book pulled me right back in. I've read this series completely out of order and I actually still haven't read books 4, 5 and 6 and I think book 8. Although I do recommend reading the series in order, you're fine not doing that with this series because although the characters do grow and develop and there are some changes in relationships, I've never felt like I was lost in the story even as I skipped back and forth. But if you have the opportunity, read them in order. I think if I did that this might be my favorite series!
Thank you to Cate Conte, Minotaur Books, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.
OK. The cover of this book? Chef's kiss! Haunted house, ghostly cat, bats silhouetted by a full moon, jack-o'-lanterns... I knew I would love this book. It's not as Halloween-y as I thought it would be, but that didn't matter. There was so much going on! A rival has started a cat party service, the victim's daughter is clearly lying about something, there's a sweet little girl you will fall in love with, and then there's all the usual characters that I've come to love including Maddie herself, Lucas, Grandpa, and Kristen. There are so many twists and so many suspects and so many clues, I felt like I had two people pegged and it turned out to be someone else entirely!
I felt like I'd been in a bit of a cozy slump lately, not finding the perfect read and feeling like maybe I needed a break from the genre but this book pulled me right back in. I've read this series completely out of order and I actually still haven't read books 4, 5 and 6 and I think book 8. Although I do recommend reading the series in order, you're fine not doing that with this series because although the characters do grow and develop and there are some changes in relationships, I've never felt like I was lost in the story even as I skipped back and forth. But if you have the opportunity, read them in order. I think if I did that this might be my favorite series!
Thank you to Cate Conte, Minotaur Books, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Review of Uncorrected Digital Galley
It’s a busy summer on Daybreak Island for Maddie and JJ’s House of Purrs. They’re booked for on-site cat parties, the new mobile cat café is a big hit, and it’s beginning to look like they will be running nonstop all summer long.
A telephone call from Olivia McAllister catches Maddie by surprise . . . she wants to book a birthday party for her daughter and granddaughter . . . in three days. Maddie agrees, but when she discusses it with her mother, she learns that Olivia used to be her best friend, and that she and her family abruptly left Daybreak Island after her aunt went missing. Maddie’s mother hadn’t heard from her in years.
Does her sudden reappearance mean trouble?
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Tenth in the author’s Cat Café Mystery series, readers will find all the expected characters in place. There is sufficient backstory for readers new to this cozy series for the book to be read as a standalone.
Unexpected plot twists and the revelation of long-held secrets keep readers guessing as Maddie tries to solve the mystery surrounding her mother’s friend’s death. Readers will find themselves turning the pages as fast as possible as they try to solve the mystery along with Maddie and JJ!
Readers who enjoy cozy mysteries and cat stories will find much to appreciate in this difficult-to-set-aside tale.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this eBook from St. Martin’s Press / Minotaur Books and NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving this review.
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It’s a busy summer on Daybreak Island for Maddie and JJ’s House of Purrs. They’re booked for on-site cat parties, the new mobile cat café is a big hit, and it’s beginning to look like they will be running nonstop all summer long.
A telephone call from Olivia McAllister catches Maddie by surprise . . . she wants to book a birthday party for her daughter and granddaughter . . . in three days. Maddie agrees, but when she discusses it with her mother, she learns that Olivia used to be her best friend, and that she and her family abruptly left Daybreak Island after her aunt went missing. Maddie’s mother hadn’t heard from her in years.
Does her sudden reappearance mean trouble?
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Tenth in the author’s Cat Café Mystery series, readers will find all the expected characters in place. There is sufficient backstory for readers new to this cozy series for the book to be read as a standalone.
Unexpected plot twists and the revelation of long-held secrets keep readers guessing as Maddie tries to solve the mystery surrounding her mother’s friend’s death. Readers will find themselves turning the pages as fast as possible as they try to solve the mystery along with Maddie and JJ!
Readers who enjoy cozy mysteries and cat stories will find much to appreciate in this difficult-to-set-aside tale.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this eBook from St. Martin’s Press / Minotaur Books and NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving this review.
#PurranormalActivity #NetGalley
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is number 10 in the Cat Cafe Mystery series. Cate Conte is a new author to me, so this is a new series to me. I will definitely be going back to read the others in this series since it was so enjoyable! I received an advanced copy of the book, but my review is honest and voluntary. Thanks to Netgalley, St. Martin's Press and the author. It's set to be released July 28th. This features Cat Cafe owner Maddie and her cat JJ. A former friend of Maddie's mother wants to book a birthday party. Maddie learns that her mother hasn't been in contact with this friend for a while, but she's excited to see her. When the friend is murdered, Maddie is drawn into sleuthing.
The story line flows smoothly and the characters are delightful. The setting is charming and the book is filled with nonstop mystery and mischief. Don't miss it!
The story line flows smoothly and the characters are delightful. The setting is charming and the book is filled with nonstop mystery and mischief. Don't miss it!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
#PurranormalActivity #NetGalley is the tenth book in this series and it was such a good story.
Maddy is busy with the cat cafe and the mobile cat cafe, bringing cat parties to anyone who wants one.
When a call comes in, asking for a party in three days, Maddy agrees, even though it will be a busy day.
The caller turns out to be a childhood friend if her mothers, and she can't be more excited to reunite with her.
Unfortunately, nothing goes as planned and Maddy finds herself involved in another murder investigation.
This story has so many things going on, it was hard to put down.
This is one of my favorite series by one of my favorite authors.
JJ is such a comical character, I can always picture his face when he's getting into mischief.
Maddy is busy with the cat cafe and the mobile cat cafe, bringing cat parties to anyone who wants one.
When a call comes in, asking for a party in three days, Maddy agrees, even though it will be a busy day.
The caller turns out to be a childhood friend if her mothers, and she can't be more excited to reunite with her.
Unfortunately, nothing goes as planned and Maddy finds herself involved in another murder investigation.
This story has so many things going on, it was hard to put down.
This is one of my favorite series by one of my favorite authors.
JJ is such a comical character, I can always picture his face when he's getting into mischief.
April 22, 2026
3.75 stars rounded up
E-arc provided by Net Galley!
This was a fun cozy mystery. I definitely didnt guess who the killer was. I enjoyed the start and end to this but felt the middle was a bit slow but it may just be me as i don’t normally read cozy books
E-arc provided by Net Galley!
This was a fun cozy mystery. I definitely didnt guess who the killer was. I enjoyed the start and end to this but felt the middle was a bit slow but it may just be me as i don’t normally read cozy books
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Disclaimer: i have not read the other 9 books before this. But when I got offered to read this is sounded to cute to pass up.
Such a cute little cozy mystery.
I want to go back and visit this cat cafe from the start
Such a cute little cozy mystery.
I want to go back and visit this cat cafe from the start
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