Gobbelino London & a Melee of Mages

Gobbelino London, PI #4

by Kim M. Watt

“We’ll do it,” Callum said.

“Of course we will,” I said. “Why would we not stalk the scary magician who might be trying to raise his son from the dead? For free?”

Like it or not, when a sorcerer asks you to track a magician, you track a magician. It’s that or spend life as a hamster. So we did.

But, turns out, the scary magician is the least of our worries. Between raging squirrel mobs, My Little Ravenous sewer monsters, and bungalow-dwelling necromancers with a good line in attack dogs, it’s all we can do to keep ourselves the right side of dead.

And that’s before we stumble onto something far more sinister. Something that makes one dead son look like small carrots. Something that’s going to raise an ancient almost-god and bring the world to its knees.

Unless G&C London, Yorkshire’s premier magical PIs – well, only magical PIs – can stop it first.

We definitely should’ve charged for this one.

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This is the fourth book in the Gobbelino London, PI urban fantasy series, centred around the adventures of a mercenary feline PI and his human sidekick. It contains snarky cats and other gods, many bad jokes and terrible puns, plus a large serving of mythological and real creatures behaving badly. It will appeal to anyone who likes their fantasy funny, modern, and filled with friendship rather than romance - and also to those who suspect their cat may be living a great and secret life when they're not looking.

A Melee of Mages contains some violence, particularly toward those trying to steal the lives of cats, but none of it is graphic. It contains no sex and only mild language. It does, however, contain blasphemy.

Genres: Fantasy, Mystery, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, Fiction, Magic, Detective

352 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 7, 2021

About the author

Hello lovely people!

I’m Kim (as you may have guessed, given that you're on the author page for Kim). I write funny fantasies and off-beat cosy (or cozy, depending where you're from) mysteries set in a world not so dissimilar to ours - and in fact sharing many locations.

And in this not-dissimilar world you'll find mystery-solving dragons with a strong affection for barbecues and scones, and snarky feline PIs with human sidekicks. You'll run across baking-obsessed reapers running petting cafes stocked with baby ghouls, Apocalyptic riders on Vespas, and women of a certain age Getting Things Done. There may even be the odd born-again troll redefining troll-ness for the modern age about the place.

You'll find myth and reality clashing in small and spectacular ways, and discover the healing magic of tea and a really good lemon drizzle cake.

But, most of all, there will be friendship, and loyalty, and people of all species looking out for one another. Because these, above all things, are magic.

And you can find me rambling on about all this (and more) over on my website, or join me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for bad puns and many, many cat memes. Many.

Come join me!

Reviews

[✘✘ Sarah ✘✘ (former Nefarious Breeder of Murderous Crustaceans) · Rating 4 out of 5]

The floor was covered with bodies. Long dead, taxidermied ones, but still. Bodies.

This is the second book I read in a row that involves a taxidermy army and things that live behind walls. I think someone might be trying to tell me something.



My thoughts exactly.

Slightly disturbing bad omen aside, this installment is entertaining as fish. And probably the mostest hilariousest one in the series so far.

Then a squirrel crashed onto the wall next to me, screeching squirrel insults. They’re pretty inventive and often nut-based, but I wasn’t in the mood. “Oh, sod off,” I said. “I’m nowhere near your tree.”

Yes, we’ve got frenzied attack squirrels in this one. And also stuffed pygmy elephants, zombie chickens, armoured ostriches, a wonderfully enterprising overgrown garden worm, Rainbow Bears, underworld playthings, and the most scrumptiously boisterous gang of talking felines ever.



Then there are mages/magicians/enchanters/sorcerers/whatever (they're all creepy and give Gobs indigestion, just so you know), dedicated necromancer flunkies, and a dentist with a 3.4-star rating on Google. There are also hairballs on broccoli sprouts (don't ask), parsnips, and blight-rotted potatoes. (This book is suitable for vegans, in case you were wondering.)

I guess I could tell you what the story is about but that's what blurbs are for, so there. Besides, I'm feeling lazy as fish today. Also, my recap would probably end up being longer than the book itself, so count your blessings chickens and stuff.

👋 Bye now.

P.S. Gobs' rant on the superiority of cat chess (vs. the puny human version) is everything. FYI and stuff.

· Book 1: Gobbelino London & a Scourge of Pleasantries ★★★★
· Book 2: Gobbelino London & a Contagion of Zombies ★★★★
· Book 3: Gobbelino London & a Complication of Unicorns ★★★★
· Book 5: Gobbelino London & a Worry of Weres ★★★★



[Pre-review nonsense]

A melee of mages? Make that a melee of hilariously talkative and delightfully belligerent felines.



Oh, and resourceful, too. Very resourceful indeed.

➽ Review to come and stuff.

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

More of a Melee of cats. Scrappy cats at that. Another fun, whimsical tale by Watt. Always something to read between the lines. London and his human sidekick off on a hunt for a missing sorcerer, which ends up a hunt for cats. The cats talk to humans, you know.

If a cat winks, be sure to wink back.

[Donna Cronin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly entertaining as usual.I love the way the author makes the supporting characters just as important as Callem and Gobs.I love the addition of so many new characters and look forward to seeing more of Ms. Smith because she is my favorite crazy sorcerer. Even though I love these books, the dragons still own my heart.

[Carro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really up to standard for this series. First person point of view from Gobbelino London - a grumbling, mouthy cat who is a private investigator - but does love his human partner, for all the vegetable insults he uses on him and will canter to his rescue.
Someone in the area is stealing cats and their friend Pru is one of the ones who has disappeared, so of course they go looking.
Another fine round of bizarre fight scenes involving people and cats who aren't muscled ninjas - well one new cat is a muscled battering ram - and a gripping plot that keeps rushing from one crisis to the next. Good ending. Especially liked all the new cats and hope they will be back. Green snake has developed into an interesting character and I like the freebie short story you get when you reach the end, of how Green Snake is going to get a proper name.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding. The best so far of the adventures of the snarky Gobbelino, P.I., and his kind but poor human sidekick, Callum. I don't want to disclose the plot but suffice it to say there are catnapping, necromancers, a magician, a sorcerer and the wonderful Green Snake. Green Snake has truly found his place as a member of the team and will, no doubt, be of much use in assisting Gobbbelino and Callum to resolve future problems in their dealings with the other world, Folk, and the Watch. I have to say I was really impressed by the description of magic which was positively visceral and colourful - I felt it.

Once again, Kim has given us a superior page turner and I can get some sleep now I've finished it. In short: exciting and funny.

[Raj · Rating 4 out of 5]

Following on from the adventure with the unicorns, Callum and Gobbelino now find themselves engaged by a magician, but when they arrive, they find the house empty and an angry sorcerer in the walls. Worryingly, Claudia, Gobs' contact in the Watch, has gone missing and it's possible the necromancers who were involved in the plague of zombies from a few books back may be involved. G&C London to investigate!

While the mages may be in the title, it's cats that take centre stage here, as Gobbelino and Callum poke around. Nine cats are needed for something occult, and there are nine here, including our favourite feline PI. Pru, the hairless cat from previous books reappears as do several others, including a cat who thinks he's in the military because his humans are veterans, a pair of brothers who talk like they're California surfer dudes and a silent she-cat big enough to scare a Cerberus. It's a lot of new characters to get your head around (and that's not to mention the new human characters too). The story feels a bit more cluttered as you try to keep on top of the different layers of plotting, but Watt manages to keep a through line for the important stuff, amongst the pensioners of the apocalypse, maybe-dead sons, and the continuous undertone of corruption in the Watch.

As always, the snarky cat voice and the clear love between Callum and Gobbelino are a joy to read. The author has recently put the whole series on Kindle Unlimited, so I'll be binging the rest of it in quick succession, I think.

[Asia · Rating 5 out of 5]

The necromancers are back, and causing more trouble than reanimating dead chickens, if you can believe it. This time they have real power, and cats are going missing.
Lewis is determined to resurrect his son Ifan, and nothing will get in his way.
Ms Jones has gone missing, and Malcolm is determined to help find her, even if he is more of a hindrance than a help.

This series quickly became one of my favorites; side characters are fleshed out even if they're only in one book, the world is believable, Callum and Gobs are the best duo, and Watt just got Gobs so right! The perfect sarky, mouthy, secretly loves Callum but will never admit it, cat. This book is no exception to that.

This tale is full of action and unlikely heroes (I'm looking at you, Green Snake). Despite trying to hide it, you can feel how much Gobs cares for everyone, as well as the myriad of other emotions he experiences while being chased, kidnapped (catnapped?), escaping, and just generally stopping the world from ending.
And that ending! I didn't want to put the book down, it was so fast paced and action packed. It also hinted at so much that not even Gobs can comprehend it all. I have so many questions I want answered!

I also love how each book has its own individual story, there are no cliffhangers that make you wait till the next book to find out what happened. But there's still an overarching plot; one that isn't obvious until later when you can look back and go "wait, this all connects..."

[Saar The Book owl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beware of Care Bears, My Little Pony's and Trolls, especially when they've got little, sharp spears and motorized vehicles, while living in a drain. Gobs could tell you all about it about Toy Story going wrong.
This 4th part in the series is great, as expected, and building up to maybe a catastrophy, a bomb of chaos...who knows. What you know at the end, though, is that Gobs needs to be very careful where he puts his paws next. What is the Whatch up to? Where is Claudia and what about the Old One? Will everything be reveiled soon or not? In this story there's something that isn't what it seems to be and it takes an army of cats (I love Gordie!) and veterans (don't underestimate them!) to tackle together with Gobs and Callum the evil that is trying to be summoned.
Kudos to Green Snake! His role in this one was more prominent and Gobs and him become actually friends. Now he needs a real name, though.
Be careful when you tread a room full of stuffed animals. They might look very different or even move and squirrels are nuts and love nuts.

Onward to the next part!

[Lj · Rating 5 out of 5]

Feline PI Gobbelino London and his human partner Callum, desperate for a job that pays actual money, agree to take a case from a wealthy magician who considers the PIs to be less than crud on his boots and desperately wants to bring his son back from the dead. What could possibly go wrong?

The duo encounter (or don't encounter?) a missing magician, a hoard of carnivorous toys, a clowder of missing cats, a trapped sorceress (later also missing), a scurry of nutty squirrels, some geriatric veterans, a dentist with delusions of magical grandeur and more general insanity than you can shake a walking frame at.

Despite the almost constant drizzling rain, the book feels wonderfully warm and truly cosy with lots of snark and humour and deep ties of friendship. It's an immensely enjoyable, comfortable read filled with cats, magic and a small green snake who proves remarkably useful in a tight spot.

I was gifted a free ARC and in return offer an honest review.

[Mary (Biblophile) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was the first in this series I have read and although I enjoyed it, it was different from my usual reads.

Gobbelino and his partner Callum, down on their luck and money, accept a summons from a magician that has them stumbling along trying to find missing cats, necromancers, the magician, and a dead friend. Along the way trouble abounds; however, Green Snake comes to the rescue on more than one occasion.

The story moved along at a nice pace, the plot got convoluted, and the characters were nicely drawn.

All-in-all, a nice little trip to fantasyland.


Disclaimer: I received a free copy from the author but clearly that did not impact my review.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best in the series so far, this one was fun, exciting, and brought in some interesting new secondary characters. Callum and Gobs are a charming and solid team.

[Narilka · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gobbelino and Callum are in for a lot more than they've bargained for when they accept a job to track down a magician who might be trying to raise his son from the dead. Or something. If only it was a paying job but you know how it is when a sorcerer wants something done. So starts Gobbelino London and a Melee of Mages the fourth book in the Gobbelino London, PI series by Kim M. Watt.

This series continues to be a joy to read. I love Gobbelino, Callum and their companion Green Snake. Green Snake really gets a chance to shine as he participates on this adventure. While mages may be in the title, it's all the cats that steal the show. The deeper mystery about things not being quite right in the world of the folk continues and feels like this series is building up to something fairly big. With only 3 more books to go, I'm looking forward to finding out.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even more loveable characters!

The adventures just keep piling up for Gobbelino and Callum. Another strong book in the series, leaving us wanting the next story.

[Tammie Painter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious with a capital "Gobbelino"!

This is the fourth in the Gobbelino London series that features a PI who's barely scraping by and his snarky cat Gobbelino London (whose point of view the stories are told). In this book, well, it's adventure galore as the two sort out what's happened to a missing magician and soon get tangled up in a search for several missing cats from the neighborhood...and end up getting chased by creepy toys, crazy dogs, and ne'er do well necromancers.

It's all a ton of fun and full of action and plenty of quips that kept me laughing right along with the mayhem. The human characters are great, and Watt's ability to bring unique personalities to nine different cats in such short space was simply a work of masterful writing.

And the chess scene at the beginning....honestly, it's probably the best chess scene I've ever read (and by best, I mean funniest). The Queen's Gambit has nothing on cat chess.

My only complaint was a couple scenes in the early part of the book felt a little repetitive. Like I was seeing the same events just in different locations, but the rest of the book was more than clever enough for me to quickly look past this.

I will admit I have only read the first book in this series, and this installment does refer to some stuff that happened in the previous three books. I did feel like I was missing out on a bit of character relations, but never once felt lost in this book. In fact, it only made me more eager to read the two books I skipped over (I got impatient to read my Review Copy).

All in all, if you like funny,action-filled paranormal mysteries with a whole lotta of snark and a wonderful "cats" of characters, get going on the Gobbelino series!

[Daydreamer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given an Arc of this book in exchange for a review

Synopsis:
The magician calls Callum and wants to meet with him, saying he has a job. But as it turns out, that might not have been entirely the truth and so, together with Ms Jones the Sorcerer, the group tries to figure out what his plan might be and how missing cats tie into it.

My thoughts:
I’d really have to search for something I disliked in this book! It was entertaining and full of suspense. I needed to know how it all ended and so I read the majority of the book in one day.

The characters are the heart of this book, drawing you in and really making you hope everything turns out okay, because you really don’t want to lose them! Except for crazy magicians, perhaps…There are more cats in this book and they all have their own voice, and Gobbelino stays true to himself throughout the book. Sometimes I wish I had his confidence, really.
Ms Jones is back again, which I loved, and a certain Green Snake plays a bigger role, which is awesome, because I love him!

The world is as crazy as always. Not quite dead taxidermied animals aren’t even the strangest thing in the novel. Seeing legends come to live was also quite interesting…

Gobbelino narrates this book in his wonderfully snarky and arrogant way. The heartache and joy and tension really come through, as if you’re standing right next to it all and watching them save the world.
In short, this book is narrated by a snarky cat how he and his human partner once again have to save the world, this time also accompanied by Green Snake. Its funny and scary and full of heartache and friendship, the best kind of magic.

[Sam Rob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Given the difficulties of the Covid pandemic and lock-down, Kim Watt has really knocked it out of the park and halfway down the street with A Melee of Mages. The G & C London series just gets better and better.

The action zooms along at breakneck speed, with just enough time for Gobbelino’s trademark snark to keep the reader grinning, the plot twists and turns enough to keep you guessing to the last, with links to past books delivered with a light touch for increased comprehension and enjoyment. Our intrepid duo is joined by some familiar characters in once again battling the local necromancer chapter, including Ms Jones and her dentist boyfriend, and Pru, local coffee-shop cat, but most notably Green Snake, who may or may not find himself with a name, at long last. There are several new feline characters adding to the witty commentary, a Boudicca-like female among them, and help comes from unusual quarters.

All in all, the fourth book in the series is a brilliant adventure in its own right, which adds depth once again to its recurring characters and the world they inhabit. There is an endearing sense of justice and loyalty, where no man - or cat- is left behind. It’s the kind of book you read all in one go, because you just HAVE TO KNOW what’s coming next, you’re so engaged in the story and characters. I loved it, and heartily recommend it, and the rest of the series.

[Trisket · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a devoted fan of Gobs and Callum, and I have to say, this might be my favorite volume yet! To get a minor quibble out of the way first, there was one spot where a fence was referred to as "waist height". Considering that the books are narrated by a cat, that would be a low fence indeed. lol Now for the good stuff: Wow! I'm used to these books making me laugh. Don't get me wrong, they aren't shallow. They deal with some weighty issues - but they do so in a way that I admire, with wry humor. A Melee of Mages also made me laugh; the cats are such cats! But - without revealing any spoilers - this one made me cry. You'll know the part when you get to it.

As usual, the book was well edited (typos drive me crazy). I loved the way characters from the other books reappeared, and the way new mysteries were woven in while the main mystery of the book was resolved without a cliffhanger. I also loved the character depictions. I could "hear" the exhaustion in Callum's voice. And even though a character was introduced during the very last part of the book, by the time things were resolved I had a clear picture of what this character was like. They all seem so real - especially the cats!

If you like your mysteries fuzzy with a healthy dose of emotional reality, do yourself a favor and start from book one!

[Geraldine · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect novel for cat-lovers

This series - about the only magical PI firm in Yorkshire - goes from strength to strength. In `A Melee of Mages' Callum and his feline partner, Gobbelino, reluctantly agree to take on a case for a magician whose dead son was once Callum's best friend. When they visit the magician, he isn't there but his house attacks them in bizarre ways. Callum and Gobbelino are soon on the trail of a missing sorceress, a series of kidnapped cats and an elusive group of Necromancers.

The story is entertainingly narrated by Gobbelino but there is less humour and more peril and emotional intensity than in the previous three volumes. Gobbelino manages to be unusually heroic during a world-threatening crisis, assisted by a surprisingly resourceful small green snake. The character of Callum continues to develop and there are more hints about his repressed powers. For me the chief delights of `A Melee of Mages' were meeting a whole new group of cats with diverse personalities and an old friend from another of Watt's Fantasy series. This is a book I shall enjoying giving to cat-loving friends.

[l · Rating 3 out of 5]

I suppose I should be able to pinpoint exactly what makes a good magical cat in literature, having read so much cat lit and having such specific opinions on cats, but I'm not sure I have it down. I think there are two aspects: 1) behavioral, 2) intelligence. The cat behaviour we see in real life should be exactly replicated - the purring, the love of comfort, the deamdningness the stretching, the aloofness, the wounded dignity... my recent favourite is when my kitten readies herself to pounce at my cat, but my cat Looks at her when she's in the middle of it, and reproached, she yawns and veers away, as though she was never plotting crime at all. As to the intelligence, obviously, a magical cat will have to have a touch of human intelligence and thought patterns, but it cannot replicate human thought/speech patterns exactly or it will read as false and I think that's where book falters. The cat says things like "you suck." It doesn't read as cat. Cat intelligence is very specific and you can add a touch of human understanding, but they must remain at the end of the day, distinct creatures with their own worlds, or not seem like cats.

But, I thought it was pretty decent, cat issues aside. I don't think I've read much self-published work. I don't know if I would read more of this series, but the idea is cozy mystery and it fits the bill.

[Judy Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I've read in this series and it didn't make any difference. No spoilers in my review, here's what you need to know: I jumped right in and enjoyed if from the first to the last word. Great plot with a PI cat and his human partner, they are investigating stolen cats in the area! Gobbelino, P.I is the cat with attitude and snark in this twisty story that has the added bonus of some new (and hopefully recurring) characters! Callum and Gobbelino need a paying job, and they find one, although, it is worth it? Interesting characters dominate the plot told from Gobbelino's point of view and throughout the book, we are taken on a thrill ride filled with suspense, laugh-out-loud moments, and overall a book that you just won't want to put down because it's so good! Completely engaging! Thank you to the author for an ARC of this book, I'm looking forward to the next and have already gone back and read two of the others. You will NOT be disappointed.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 4

Poor Gobbelino and Callum are flat broke. There hasn't been any paying business. The magical creatures can't pay money for services, and the moonlight in a bottle doesn't pay the rent. Consequently, there's no money for rent, no custard for Gobs and no smokes for Callum. So when Lewis the jerk-of-a-magician calls with work, they accept despite reservations.

My gosh this was an absolute riot!! One particular part struck me so funny that my eyes started streaming tears. Callum and Gobs are hilarious to begin with, but throwing in all of those other cats into the mix just added to the comedy. And Green Snake! I'm so glad that Green Snake's getting some screen time. I never thought of myself as a snake person, but I've really taken a shine to that little guy.

I don't think I've ever come across a series this fun before. I can't recommend it highly enough!

[Jingizu · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The fourth installment is another delightful read and full of action, investigations and, as always, genuine friendship and lots of great one-liners and quips.

This new adventure of Gobbelino and Callum, takes the P.I. duo into direct conflict with necromancers while in between they have to find and rescue kidnapped cats, fight off insane squirrels and get tangled with animated toys and taxidermy animals, to name just a few!

The magician father of Callum's old friend Ifan, wants their help, while Ms Jones the sorceress warns the duo of disturbing magic taking place. Will they be in time to once again save the world? We also learn a bit more about Callum, Ifan and Gobbelino, and there are strong indications that things are definitely not well within the Watch.

The world of the Folk are expanded upon and the new addition to the team of Green Snake is fantastic! :D

Absolutely loved it and again, 100% recommended!

[Rosalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gobs and Callum are back and even worse off that before as far as cases, and income, are concerned. The case they do get is from a magician who's the father of Callum's best friend from childhood, the late Ifan. When they show up at the house to learn more, they're greeted by no magician but an army of taxidermied animals who aren't happy they're there. And then it degenerates into the usual mess of a trapped sorcerer, attack toys, headless chickens (past), missing cats and necromancers that we'd expect from Our Heroes. This series is a wonderful combination of humor and suspense that won't let you stop until you've finished the book. Fair warning, don't plan on doing anything else until you're done, since you'll have to figure out how they get out of every new mess they get into.

[Marie Cordalis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing ride on the roller coaster that is the life of Gobbelino and Callum London, PI.
And another good reminder that you can’t judge books by their covers. That scrawny, threadbare man talking to that snarky, scrappy little cat could very well be heroes in disguise.
No spoilers in this review. But new characters, human, non human and cat who I hope we get to see more of in future adventures.
Can’t wait for the next book in either/both series!
The author kindly gifted me with an ARC which impacted my review in no way.
If you like life with a little magic in it and you haven’t read Kim Watts wonderful books, you are seriously missing out.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC and this is my voluntary and glowing review! This series just keeps getting better, the main characters of Gobs and Callum are entertaining (I particularly enjoy Gobs mangling of the english language) but the extras added to the cast really take it up to a new level.... action packed mis-adventures abound ... the story goes from one catastrophe to the next and you're never sure who'll make it out alive... this book comes pretty close to being a horror story! if it were a movie I'd be watching it from under the covers! The ending wraps up this story but hints at more trouble to come.
Highly recommend anything by this author.

[Jon · Rating 4 out of 5]

More mayhem on the magical streets of, um, Leeds, as feline PI Gobbelino and his scruffy sidekick Callum confront catnappers, magicians, and necromancers and attempt once more to save the world. In this fun and fast-moving episode we meet many cats, all of strong opinions (even if only about dinner) and some decidedly devious adversaries. No spoilers, but there are glimpses of a story arc developing, and we learn that green snakes are more than just ornamental.

(ARC provided in exchange for an honest review)

[Chantelle Atkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love, love, love these books so I was super excited when book 4 came out and I am super excited that more are planned|! This fourth book certainly put some new and intriguing storylines in place! The characters are just superb - every interaction between them is so real, so authentic and so enjoyable. I adore the relationship between loner Callum and talking feline PI Gobbelino. What a duo! This book was just as funny, sad, scary and action packed as the others so I am very pleased indeed and cannot wait for more!

[kelly r engler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Action galore

I enjoyed this book in the series the most. Callum and his very good partner Gobbelino are so good together, complaining and grumbling but always managing to help their friends out, but rarely getting paid. The human and cat get into such crazy situations and this book was pure action. I was crying at one point and laughing out loud a minute later. These books are a light snarky sweet read. Facing the fact that one was lost, dead, was heartbreaking, but there's more to read and the two always pull through. This book deserves a five star rating.

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the snarky Gobellino and the usually calm Callum. They are constantly getting into predicaments with their little sidekick, Green snake. While searching for missing cats, Gobs gets caught in the trap and Green snake with Callum comes to the rescue. Unfortunately, only half the cats escape and they have to come up with another escape plan. I greatly enjoyed this book.
I was given this as an ARC and this is my opinion of this book.

[Gail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Catnapping Cats!

Callum and Gobs start off with a possible job, but like usual things quickly go awry.

They realise that cats have been disappearing and not just one or two.

Also their friend Pru has gone missing too........

Things go more pear shaped than usual!

I love these books, I can see my old cat doing things like this when he was alive.

Come on, jump on it, these books are fab.