The Cat, the Mill and the Murder

A Cats in Trouble Mystery, Book 5

By: Leann Sweeney

Narrated by: Vanessa Johansson

When cat lover and quilter Jillian Hart volunteers to help a local animal shelter relocate a colony of feral cats living in an abandoned textile mill, she never expects to find a woman living there too. Jeannie went missing from Mercy, South Carolina, a decade ago, after her own daughter’s disappearance. Jeannie refuses to leave the mill or abandon Boots, her cat who died years ago. After all, she and Boots feel the need to protect the premises from “creepers” who come in the night.

After Jeannie is hurt in an accident and is taken away, those who've come to town to help repurpose the mill uncover a terrible discovery.... As the wheels start turning in Jillian’s mind, a mysterious new feline friend aids in her quest to unearth a long-kept and dark secret.

©2013 Leann Sweeny (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

Loved Boots!

I loved the addition of Boots. The ghost cat story line was fun and charming. It really made the book for me. I promptly went back and listened to it again. I wish he could make a surprise appearance in the future!

Noticeable

I like this series of gentle mysteries with cats. However, It bugged me how much the story was constantly interrupted by how redundant the "she said" "he said" words were used. There are other ways to describe conversations. This was really annoying...plus there were often pauses around these words making them even more obvious. I hope the next one is better.

Great cozy!

What made the experience of listening to The Cat, the Mill and the Murder the most enjoyable?

I love these books, they are true cozies, no foul language, etc.

What other book might you compare The Cat, the Mill and the Murder to and why?

The entire series is great, just start at the beginning. : )

What aspect of Vanessa Johansson’s performance would you have changed?

It really brakes the flow of the audio to hear "I said", "he said", "she said" so often.

The Cat, the Mill, the Murder: Best of five

I don't know if this will be the last book in the series, but if so, Ms. Sweeney saved the best for last. The mystery was good, the characters especially good, and the mysterious mill cat was an unexpectedly sweet pooka.

SURPRISED AT THE GREAT STORY LINE.

THIS IS A KEEPER IN COZY MYSTERIES. I LOVE THE CHARACTERS AND THE GROWTH AS WE MOVE THROUGH THE SERIES. PLEAS LEANN, KEEP THIS SERIES GOING. I AM ALMOST AFRAID TO TRY YOUR OTHER BOOKS AS I MAY NOT LIKE THE CHARACTERS. HURRY AND WRITE ANOTHER CAT AND WHATEVER MYSTERY. I WILL SNATCH IT UP AS SOON AS IT COMES OUT. THANK YOU BOTH FOR A WONDERFUL DAY AND NIGHT IN LISTENING TO THIS EDUCATIONAL AS WELL AS WONDERFUL COZY STORY. GREAT GROWTH IN THE CHARACTERS, CLEAN LANGUAGE, AND WONDERFUL WRITING. GOOD JOB, KUDOS'S TO YOU AND VANESSA JOHANSSON.