Came a Dead Cat

by James N. Frey

San Francisco P.I. Odyssey Gallagher joins forces with her ex-lover, the tough but dumb Charley Gore, to locate the mistress of a wealthy client's husband.

234 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1991

About the author

James N. Frey is an American novelist and acclaimed writing teacher, best known for his influential guide How to Write a Damn Good Novel. He has authored both fiction and non-fiction, including thrillers and several popular books on writing craft. Frey taught at the University of California, Berkeley, where he was honored as Teacher of the Year in 1994. He continues to lecture on creative writing at various conferences and institutions. His fiction has earned critical recognition, including an Edgar Award nomination. Frey lives in Berkeley, California.

Reviews

[JoAnn Ainsworth · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had trouble with the title, but it was well written and worth the time spent.

[Jeffrey Philips · Rating 4 out of 5]

The female hero, Odyssey, is hired to find a woman's husband's mistress. As you can guess, lots of complications.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed it.