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