Murder Most Feline: Cunning Tales of Cats and Crime - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1581822154 ISBN 13: 9781581822151

Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing, 2001

Synopsis

When Law Meets Paw . . .

The result is this delightful anthology of seventeen courtroom tales by top-notch mystery writers. Cats and mysteries go hand-in-hand, no doubt. After all, what other animal is as mysterious as the common -- yet never ordinary -- house cat? What lurks behind that smug expression? What hidden secrets belie that indifferent stare?

Always dignified, cats are quick to deal out their own justice with a claw or bite, and so it is only natural we find them in a variety of roles in these feline mysteries. Cats take the stand in their own defense to pounce on criminals, provide evidence, and turn the legal system on its collective ear -- all in the name of justice. From a private eye who goes to bat for a cat's inheritance to a common mouser who turns out to be quite a bit more during a high-profile murder trial, these tales of crime are as crafty and cunning as kitties themselves -- and just as entertaining!

The jury has returned, the bailiff is calling the court to order, and the judge is staring at the jury. Sit back and get ready to watch law meet paw in these mostly original stories.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

A clever and purr-fectly villainous anthology, Murder Most Feline brings you tales of the kind of cunning and charm that only a cat can muster. Stories such as "For the Benefit of Bootsy," "Justice Knows No Paws," and "Mr. Biggles For the Defense" will have you one moment on the edge of your seat, waiting to see what will happen when cats hold court, and the next moment howling with delight at who's landing on their feet. Whether you are a friend or foe--never an innocent bystander--when it comes to the fabulous feline, you will find something to entertain and intrigue you in this fun collection.

About the Author:

Ed Gorman is a veteran writer who Kirkus called "one of the most original crime writers around." His most recent novel is Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? He lives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Martin H. Greenberg, often called the king of anthologists, has compiled more than one thousand anthologies. He lives in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Larry Segriff is the author of three novels and numerous short stories.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1581822154
• ISBN 13: 9781581822151
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 248
• Editor: Gorman Edward, Greenberg Martin Harry, Segriff Larry