The First of Nine: The Case of the Clementhorpe Killer - Softcover
Book 1 of 3: A York Cat Crime Mystery
Synopsis
The First of Nine is a murder mystery with a feline twist. Theodore is (probably) the first cat detective to walk the back alleys of York. He is on the trail of the 'Clementhorpe Killer', who has bumped off one of his neighbours, pigeon fancier Peter Morris. Not only does he have to track down the killer before he strikes again, but also find out what's happening to the missing pigeons...It's a must read for anyone who has ever wondered what their cat gets up to while they re out...
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About the Author
James (Jim) Barrie was born in Beverley, East Yorkshire, and has lived in York since 1999. Theodore was a real cat that inspired the book. Sadly he used up his nine lives too fast.
Review
"Brilliant! Compulsive reading! A murder on one's back doorstep! Theodore the cat, whose musings are very human and observant, engenders much empathy. Not all the humans in this novel are quite so endearing! A story with a moral or two. Full of humour." Claire I. "I enjoyed reading this. I love York and cats, and mysteries. The device of having a cat leading the reader through the story worked really well, love the humour as well." Mrs H. "The First of Nine is more than a shaggy cat story. It's pre-Brexit Britain in a nutshell, or a back alley in York to be more accurate - and seen through the eyes of a cat... I'm never going to look at my own cat in the same light again." Mr. W Wolfe. "The idea of cat as detective is not new: Lilian Jackson Braun and Shirley Rousseau Murphy are two who spring to mind. Theodore has several hard acts to follow, and, to be fair, he does quite well. He certainly behaves like a cat... he gets full marks for grit, determination, and intelligence - it's a pity several of his two-legged (unfeathered) neighbours aren't up to his standards..." Annie W. "I was expecting a cute fluffy cat story. Instead I was presented with a tale of murder, sex and drugs, all seen through the eyes of an intelligent feline sleuth. Did not disappoint. Highly recommended." Ms Milne.
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