Purr-fect Crime

by Carol-Lynn Rossel Waugh

First published 1989

This collection brings together crime stories centered on feline companions and their human counterparts. The anthology features tales from established mystery writers including John D MacDonald and Dorothy L Sayers, each exploring how cats become entangled in criminal schemes and investigations. The stories range from cozy mysteries where observant house cats help solve neighborhood crimes to darker tales where felines witness murders their owners must unravel. Each story examines the unique bond between cats and their humans when danger strikes close to home. The collection captures both the independent nature of cats and their unexpected loyalty when their families face threats.

Genres: anthologies, mystery, crime, cats, cozy-mystery

Vibes: cozy, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: found-family, mystery

Period: 20th-century

271 pages · Paperback · Lynx Books

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