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Operation Tomcat #3
Operation Badger
Detective Senior Constable Ben Jackson is handsome, kind, diligent, dedicated and a total mensch. He's also as thick as two planks.
His girlfriend, Tammy, is clever as anything, but sillier than a wet hen.
And then there is Tom. Tom is a cat.
Follow this unlikely crime-busting trio as they bucket from one disaster to another.
His girlfriend, Tammy, is clever as anything, but sillier than a wet hen.
And then there is Tom. Tom is a cat.
Follow this unlikely crime-busting trio as they bucket from one disaster to another.
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May 15, 2017
It didn't take long before Ormiston-Smith became one of my favourite authors. She is witty, and her ability to turn the ordinary into something outstanding is becoming legendary.
I love the way you creates heroes from ordinary, dumb and boring people. The way she creates her non-human characters tells of her innate knowledge that animals are far more superior than us - a fact, I believe, many of us are just coming around to.
If you want to read a really well written book, then you can't go past Operation Badger. You'll find it rewarding and none-to-shabby.
I love the way you creates heroes from ordinary, dumb and boring people. The way she creates her non-human characters tells of her innate knowledge that animals are far more superior than us - a fact, I believe, many of us are just coming around to.
If you want to read a really well written book, then you can't go past Operation Badger. You'll find it rewarding and none-to-shabby.
August 20, 2017
I am in love with Tabitha Ormiston's Smith's books, particularity the "Operation Tomcat" series. They are just too good! The relationship between Tammy and Ben is frickin' adorable. It will make you believe in love again. Tom is a sweetheart, but this time, he's in trouble. Tammy and Ben lose custody of Tom and Ben gets demoted. In order to get custody of Tom back, and to get the promotion Ben needs to be comfortable at his job, Tammy and Ben will need to go on a wild adventure in the Bush!
This is a fast-paced read with a lot of humor and heart. I really enjoyed the Nature Woman part. This book was quite entertaining. Five paws up!
This is a fast-paced read with a lot of humor and heart. I really enjoyed the Nature Woman part. This book was quite entertaining. Five paws up!
June 6, 2017
I loved how quintessentially Australian this book was! The latest in the "Operation Tomcat" novels was as quirky and off-the-wall as I was hoping for. It wasn't quite as funny or utterly over-the-top outrageous as the previous one, but it was still highly entertaining. Short, sweet, and a humorous read overall—just what I was expecting from the book.
I received it in exchange for an honest review, and I always smile when reading Tabitha's books.
I received it in exchange for an honest review, and I always smile when reading Tabitha's books.
May 30, 2017
This is a beautifully written, warm and wonderful story in which Tabitha Ormiston-Smith has put the absurdness of life, the need for love and the wonder of the human soul all next to each other on a single slide under the microscope.
There are three main characters, Ben (the policeman), Tammy (hard working writer) and Tom (the cat). The plot is bonkers: it has to be the most madly conceived police operation of all time! You simply can’t take your girlfriend on a police undercover operation, riding through the bush on a horse-drawn caravan … bonkers but utterly brilliant! I suspect that is how she must see life in general.
I won’t say more about the plot (sorry if the above was a tiny bit of a spoiler). I will say that the author has created characters I believed in and absolutely felt for. She really had me yelling “No!” out loud at one point, desperately fearing for the very life of one of her main trio.
I am so glad I picked this book up. It isn’t what I normally read, and it won’t be for everyone I guess (what book is?), but it is an absolute peach of a story and an example of how to make life’s moments seem ten times as bright.
Tabitha must own a strange and magic lens to view the world through. Not having her particular prescription to hand, I will gladly settle for her description of what she sees through it: a peculiar place that is better than the real one.
A delightful little tale. Full marks!
There are three main characters, Ben (the policeman), Tammy (hard working writer) and Tom (the cat). The plot is bonkers: it has to be the most madly conceived police operation of all time! You simply can’t take your girlfriend on a police undercover operation, riding through the bush on a horse-drawn caravan … bonkers but utterly brilliant! I suspect that is how she must see life in general.
I won’t say more about the plot (sorry if the above was a tiny bit of a spoiler). I will say that the author has created characters I believed in and absolutely felt for. She really had me yelling “No!” out loud at one point, desperately fearing for the very life of one of her main trio.
I am so glad I picked this book up. It isn’t what I normally read, and it won’t be for everyone I guess (what book is?), but it is an absolute peach of a story and an example of how to make life’s moments seem ten times as bright.
Tabitha must own a strange and magic lens to view the world through. Not having her particular prescription to hand, I will gladly settle for her description of what she sees through it: a peculiar place that is better than the real one.
A delightful little tale. Full marks!
May 30, 2017
An unlikely but amusing little tale of a hapless cop, his feisty girlfriend, a much loved cat, and a drug bust.
I hovered between three and four stars for this book. In the end I went for four stars, despite the fact that it waffled a bit in places, and contained rather too much domestic detail for my liking.
Four stars for the flashes of humour, for the cops and the poo, for the bit where Tammy gets lost naked in the bush, for the drugs, for the idyllic caravan scenes and the odd poetic phrase, but most of all for the stuff about the cat. And the bit with the horse and his velvety nose.
Because Ormiston-Smith writes about animals really well.
Tenderly, even.
I did enjoy the book. I cared about the characters and what happened to them. There were times when I was reading when I was bored, and times when I was excited.
I just wanted a little more from the drug story, I guess. More grit. And a few more poetic phrases.
Ormiston-Smith can do better, but 'Operation Badger' is still worth a few hours of anyone's time.
I look forward to reading the next one.
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I hovered between three and four stars for this book. In the end I went for four stars, despite the fact that it waffled a bit in places, and contained rather too much domestic detail for my liking.
Four stars for the flashes of humour, for the cops and the poo, for the bit where Tammy gets lost naked in the bush, for the drugs, for the idyllic caravan scenes and the odd poetic phrase, but most of all for the stuff about the cat. And the bit with the horse and his velvety nose.
Because Ormiston-Smith writes about animals really well.
Tenderly, even.
I did enjoy the book. I cared about the characters and what happened to them. There were times when I was reading when I was bored, and times when I was excited.
I just wanted a little more from the drug story, I guess. More grit. And a few more poetic phrases.
Ormiston-Smith can do better, but 'Operation Badger' is still worth a few hours of anyone's time.
I look forward to reading the next one.
.
July 12, 2017
Ben, Tammy, and your favorite detective cat, Tom, are back in Operation Badger. Although we first met them in Operation Tomcat, it is not necessary to have read the earlier books to understand this one.
Ben gets in trouble for losing his keys and failing to stop a robbery in a hilarious opening scene. As punishment, he is literally sent to work on analyzing poop from sewers for traces of illegal narcotics. His annoying bosses at the police station also insist on bringing Tom the cat out of retirement and making him go back to work on the case. Tammy misses Tom and agrees to go on a caravan trip to the woods to look for shroom peddlers just to spend time with the cat.
The characters are funny and endearing, and the author puts them in a lot of funny situations. This is a great mystery, especially if you like cats.
Ben gets in trouble for losing his keys and failing to stop a robbery in a hilarious opening scene. As punishment, he is literally sent to work on analyzing poop from sewers for traces of illegal narcotics. His annoying bosses at the police station also insist on bringing Tom the cat out of retirement and making him go back to work on the case. Tammy misses Tom and agrees to go on a caravan trip to the woods to look for shroom peddlers just to spend time with the cat.
The characters are funny and endearing, and the author puts them in a lot of funny situations. This is a great mystery, especially if you like cats.
June 15, 2017
This was my favourite of the series so far. The innate humour shines through again with its regular laugh-out-loud moments. This time round we see Ben in a more proactive role, charged with another original crime to solve. Tom is also put back to work by Ben's superior and while he guides Ben to the criminals in his own inimitable style, his dilemma is key to strengthening Tammy & Ben's relationship.
Innovative plots, great humour and believable characters make this series quite addictive. I hope there are many more to come with this delightful trio.
Innovative plots, great humour and believable characters make this series quite addictive. I hope there are many more to come with this delightful trio.
May 1, 2018
A fast and entertaining read.
This is the third book in the Tomcat series. It's a humorously written story that links to the police force. If you are in need of a short uplifting story then this is for you. The author writes with a quirky style that makes it impossible to keep the smile off your face. The book is written well with exceptionally good dialogue and was a pleasure to read.
This is the third book in the Tomcat series. It's a humorously written story that links to the police force. If you are in need of a short uplifting story then this is for you. The author writes with a quirky style that makes it impossible to keep the smile off your face. The book is written well with exceptionally good dialogue and was a pleasure to read.
June 27, 2017
Operation Badger is a well written, simple tale of an ordinary couple dealing with the frustrations of life under extraordinary circumstances. I particularly liked the idea of Ben proposing a 'romantic' holiday in an old gypsy caravan, while trying to please his over-bearing boss in an under-cover operation. A light-hearted, enjoyable week-end read.
May 10, 2017
I love this series. Tabitha Ormiston-Smith really seems to enjoy writing it too which really shows in her work. The characters are and storyline was enjoyably amusing and we'll written.
May 14, 2017
I am a fan of this entire series. It was so great to reacquaint myself with Tammy, Ben, Tom and the T.W.A.T. (haha! best name ever) team.
Great story, funny and heartwarming. Excellent stuff.
Great story, funny and heartwarming. Excellent stuff.
May 31, 2017
I thought it would be more of a mystery, it was more of a relationship study with a couple and a cat. Funny and interesting but could have been better developed.
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