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When the Cat's Away
2016
First Published
3.89
Average Rating
186
Number of Pages

Part of Series

Mystery writer Caro Layton-Browning has a bad case of writer's block and boredom—a very dangerous combination. Looking for something to distract her, she pays a visit to her newest neighbor, Meredith Holmes, the proprietor of a kitschy bookstore called Murder by the Book. When Meredith confides in Caro concerning an on-going battle with the president of the Seneca Meadows Chamber of Commerce, Caro jumps at the chance to liven things up a bit. Vowing to give "the dragon lady," Lucia Scarantelli, a piece of her mind, Caro takes Meredith downtown to confront the issue head-on. Apparently someone else had the same idea. When Caro literally stumbles over the body of a very dead Lucia, she becomes determined to find out who did it—before hubby, Gregory, returns from a business trip to England. Teaming up with Meredith, Caro starts an investigation that uncovers a stolen goods ring which stretches from New York City to Seneca Meadows. With just enough information to make her a threat to the bad guys, Caro begins to worry that this could be her last case...and possibly the end of her life. Proverbial Crime Mysteries: A Bird in the Hand – book #1 The Pen is Mightier – short story in the "Killer Beach Reads" collection When the Cat's Away – book #2 What people are saying about Dane McCaslin's books: "A BIRD IN THE HAND has delightful characters, a cozy setting, and a clever plot...what more could you want from a mystery?" ~ Gemma Halliday, New York Times bestselling mystery author "For those of you who enjoy cozy mysteries, this one is a winner." "This is a great mystery with unexpected twists, turns and surprises." "So good I absolutely couldn't put it down." "This is a delightful book to snuggle up with on a weekend! The characters come to life with plot twists, humor, and suspense. It totally captured me and left me wanting more!"

Avg Rating
3.89
Number of Ratings
27
5 STARS
33%
4 STARS
44%
3 STARS
7%
2 STARS
7%
1 STARS
7%
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Author

Dane McCaslin
Dane McCaslin
Author · 7 books

When my friends were reading the Nancy Drew books, I was already hooked on the Grand Dame of Mysteries! Agatha Christie's books enthralled me, and following Hercule Poirot or Jane Marple as they solved mystery after mystery was my cup of tea. It's no wonder that I write cozy mysteries myself now, and being retired from a two decades plus career as a high school and junior college English teacher gives me time to create more murder and mayhem...on paper, of course.

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