Cat Telling Tales

By: Shirley Rousseau Murphy

Narrated by: Susan Boyce

Even the bright seaside village of Molena Point has been hit hard by the economic downturn. Sadly, former residents haven’t just left their homes; they’ve abandoned their pets, too. Luckily, Joe Grey’s human friends have joined together to care for the animals. But just as one problem is solved more arise. A suspicious fire leaves a twelve-year-old boy homeless when the body of his alcoholic elderly guardian is discovered in the smoldering ruins. Then, a woman with two children appears on the Damen doorstep, claiming to have no money and nowhere else to go. The experienced Joe Grey smells a rat, and will work his paws off to prove it. Scratching out clues, he and his P.I. posse follow a trail that lead to a scam involving a group of shady real estate agents. When a realtor goes missing, Joe suspects the mysteries are connected. And just when the Damen household is filled to capacity, another stray arrives with answers… and the possibility of true love for the adventurous tortoiseshell Kit.

©2011 Shirley Rousseau Murphy. All rights reserved. (P)2011 AudioGo

first but not the last

What made the experience of listening to Cat Telling Tales the most enjoyable?

loved the characterization of the cats. Good sweet story.

Any additional comments?

will definitely listen to the rest of this author's books.

A Favorite.

This was a favorite of the Joe Grey series. The characters are truly engaging and the mysteries keep me guessing.

Great narrator

I really liked the narrator in this book. She does a good job with different voices and it’s a smooth read. Not choppy at all.

Enjoyable

As always, these cat mysteries are a fun listen. This one left some unanswered questions, so I will need to see what the next one in series is!

Murdered Grandma, Sweet Grandson, & Homeless Pets

Wow! This series just keeps getting better! The economic downturn has hit Molena Point (based on Carmel, California, a unique and wonderful little town), and Clyde and Ryan are snapping up abandoned homes for a song . . . renovating them and turning them over for a profit. But in the meanwhile, many abandoned pets are on their own. But the residents of Molena Point are coming to their rescue. Joe Grey, Dulcie and Kit are ever on the job, sleuthing . . . when they come upon a terrible scene . . . a burned out home, with an elderly woman dead. And her young grandson, Billy, is now homeless. Police Chief, Max Harper soon finds out that Hesmerra, Billy’s grandma, didn’t die from the fire. Billy, worried about the stray cats that he and his grandmother cared for, wants nothing to do with foster care . . . nor his aunt, Debbie Kraft, who had two daughters of her own. Joe Grey, Dulcie and Kit are on the job searching for the culprit in the murder of Hesmerra, while also trying to figure out how Debbie Kraft, recently come to town fits into the picture. Great narration, excellent storyline. Like a fairytale for adults . . . with no disagreeable sex scenes and only light cursing, no f bombs or using the Lord’s name in vain. Love this series!