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Felicity Philips Investigates #4.5
The Clown, the Witch, and the Cat: Pets Investigate
When pets investigate, you can be sure the fur will fly.
When two kids go missing on Hallowe’en, the task of finding them provokes a Buster versus Amber challenge. The dog can follow the scent, but the cat will use her brains.
Who will find the children first? And where are they anyway?
But Felicity’s pets aren’t the only ones trying to solve this case. Her niece, Mindy, is out in the dark too. There’s a mob forming outside a suspiciously derelict and overgrown house, but is the lady inside really a witch?
In the ultimate test of feline against canine and pets against humans, who will emerge victorious?
One thing you can be sure of – the answer is never what you expect.
Watch out for the surprise ending!
‘Steve Higgs never fails to amaze. His books have such pace they make my heart race, and the storylines always deliver that unexpected line that makes you suddenly burst out laughing.’
When two kids go missing on Hallowe’en, the task of finding them provokes a Buster versus Amber challenge. The dog can follow the scent, but the cat will use her brains.
Who will find the children first? And where are they anyway?
But Felicity’s pets aren’t the only ones trying to solve this case. Her niece, Mindy, is out in the dark too. There’s a mob forming outside a suspiciously derelict and overgrown house, but is the lady inside really a witch?
In the ultimate test of feline against canine and pets against humans, who will emerge victorious?
One thing you can be sure of – the answer is never what you expect.
Watch out for the surprise ending!
‘Steve Higgs never fails to amaze. His books have such pace they make my heart race, and the storylines always deliver that unexpected line that makes you suddenly burst out laughing.’
62 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 18, 2022
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Steve Higgs
540 books791 followersLet's start this off with an invitation to get some FREE books. No, you didn't read that wrong, we are talking about multiple free books. I love giving away free books because once people delve into the fast-paced mystery thrills I write, they go on to buy lots more.
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When I wrote my first novel, Paranormal Nonsense, I was a Captain in the British Army. I would love to pretend that I had one of those careers that has to be redacted and in general denied by the government and that I have had to change my name and continually move about because I am still on the watch list in several countries. In truth though, I started out as a mechanic. Not like Jason Statham, sneaking about as a contract killer, more like one of those greasy gits that charge you a fortune and keep your car for a week when all you went in for was a squeaky door hinge.
At school, I was mostly disinterested in every subject except creative writing, for which, at age ten, I won my first award. However, calling it my first award suggests that there have been more, which there have not. Accolades may come but, in the meantime, I am having a ball writing mystery stories and crime thrillers and will claim to have more than a hundred books forming an unruly queue in my head as they clamor to get out.
Now retired from the military, I live in the south-east corner of England with a pair of lazy sausage dogs. Surrounded by rolling hills, brooding castles, and vineyards, I doubt I will ever leave, the beer is just too good.
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All I need from you is an email address to send them to. Here's the link you need - https://mailchi.mp/fd47a6eb4ae5/patri...
When I wrote my first novel, Paranormal Nonsense, I was a Captain in the British Army. I would love to pretend that I had one of those careers that has to be redacted and in general denied by the government and that I have had to change my name and continually move about because I am still on the watch list in several countries. In truth though, I started out as a mechanic. Not like Jason Statham, sneaking about as a contract killer, more like one of those greasy gits that charge you a fortune and keep your car for a week when all you went in for was a squeaky door hinge.
At school, I was mostly disinterested in every subject except creative writing, for which, at age ten, I won my first award. However, calling it my first award suggests that there have been more, which there have not. Accolades may come but, in the meantime, I am having a ball writing mystery stories and crime thrillers and will claim to have more than a hundred books forming an unruly queue in my head as they clamor to get out.
Now retired from the military, I live in the south-east corner of England with a pair of lazy sausage dogs. Surrounded by rolling hills, brooding castles, and vineyards, I doubt I will ever leave, the beer is just too good.
Links:
Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Steve-Higgs/...
Website: https://stevehiggsbooks.wordpress.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stevehiggsau...
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February 18, 2022
After reading The Clown, the Witch, and the Cat, I have to say I loved it. It was one of the cutest things I've read in a long while. It felt like I inhaled the story. It really was hard to put down. I loved the antics of the dogs versus the cats and the crossover at the end was superb.
As serious as the Anastasia Aaronson books are and as funny as the Felicity books are, I'm eager to see the author put them together in something else. I definitely see this as the headline story in an anthology. Great job!
As serious as the Anastasia Aaronson books are and as funny as the Felicity books are, I'm eager to see the author put them together in something else. I definitely see this as the headline story in an anthology. Great job!
March 14, 2022
Cats and dogs to the rescue
They started out to beat the other to the rescue of two missing children. After each side recruited most of the village's respective pets, they found the two and the older boys responsible. One boy made the mistake of trying to manhandle a cat, and it was pretty much over. The cats and dogs joined forces to take care of business. Fortunately the author can translate dog and cat, leading to a delightfully humorous story.
They started out to beat the other to the rescue of two missing children. After each side recruited most of the village's respective pets, they found the two and the older boys responsible. One boy made the mistake of trying to manhandle a cat, and it was pretty much over. The cats and dogs joined forces to take care of business. Fortunately the author can translate dog and cat, leading to a delightfully humorous story.
February 17, 2022
Another cute critter story from Higgs. Along with Buster, Amber, and their cohorts, this also involves Mindy, Felicity's niece. She turns out to be stronger and more level headed than her aunt thinks she is. I enjoyed this fun, short story immensely.
February 18, 2022
Another intriguing story starring our favorite characters - Buster, Brutus and Amber. A puzzling mystery of stolen candy and missing children. It's Steve Higgs so you know it's a winner.
Highly Recommended.
Highly Recommended.
February 21, 2022
read books in order so you will have the skinny on who is who!
LOL! that was a really funny adventure for Buster and Amber.
The Cats vs Dogs was a really funny twist.
They also solved the Mystery of The Candy Thief’s and
The missing children as well as uncovered some real thieves!
LOL! that was a really funny adventure for Buster and Amber.
The Cats vs Dogs was a really funny twist.
They also solved the Mystery of The Candy Thief’s and
The missing children as well as uncovered some real thieves!
February 26, 2022
Talking animals and a mystery. What more you could want. Throw in some laughs and you've got a jolly good read. Just a small part of a great series.
April 6, 2022
Cuteness Overload
Steve Highs never fails to write amusing tails about speaking animals. I would recommend anyone with an open mind to read this book.
Steve Highs never fails to write amusing tails about speaking animals. I would recommend anyone with an open mind to read this book.
April 16, 2022
I’ve read quite a few of the author’s books, but this book just wasn’t as good.
April 23, 2022
Cats v Dogs
Love the story about and how the cats and dogs both wanted to find the missing children first and how they did it
Love the story about and how the cats and dogs both wanted to find the missing children first and how they did it
February 23, 2023
Love the pet detectives
I love these books, they are well portrayed and their dialog is believable. Their antics are described very well. Steve Higgs is a great author.
I love these books, they are well portrayed and their dialog is believable. Their antics are described very well. Steve Higgs is a great author.
April 15, 2023
Hero time, again
Two missing children on Halloween! A mysterious new neighbor blamed. It's hero time ! Devil Dog and He'll Pup, " the night fears them"!
Two missing children on Halloween! A mysterious new neighbor blamed. It's hero time ! Devil Dog and He'll Pup, " the night fears them"!
December 18, 2025
A cute short story featuring Felicity Phillips’s pets Amber and Buster.
May 11, 2022
Pets to the rescue. As usual, Steve presents a fun interplay between cats, dogs, and a human or two for good measure. Well worth reading.
May 13, 2022
Cute short story. Love these characters. Nice filler between books.
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