From her Brooklyn bookstore, Darla Pettistone not only sells mysteries, but solves them, aided by her big-boned black cat, Hamlet—who has suddenly pounced into the spotlight after unleashing his fists of furry
After a video of Darla and Hamlet performing at a martial arts tournament goes viral, the Florida chapter of the Feline Society of America invites the “Karate Kitty” to be the guest of honor at their championship cat show in Fort Lauderdale.
Upon arrival, Darla discovers that not everyone in the Sunshine State has a sunny disposition. Animal rights activists are on the march, and a cat show contestant stages his own angry protest when his special breed Minx—half Sphynx, half Manx—doesn’t win. Then Hamlet disappears—only to be found next a dead man’s body. Now it’s up to Darla and Hamlet to take best in show and collar the killer .
About the Author:
Ali Brandon is the national bestselling author of DOUBLE BOOKED FOR DEATH, the first in her new Black Cat Bookshop Mystery series from Berkley Prime Crime. The second in that series, A NOVEL WAY TO DIE, hit the shelves November 2012 and reached the NYT Extended List for mass market bestsellers.
Writing under her real name, Diane A.S. Stuckart, she’s also the author of the popular Leonardo da Vinci historical mystery series, which has received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Library Journal, as well as a Florida Book Award Silver medal.
A native Texan with a degree in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma, Diane a/k/a Ali now lives in South Florida. She’s a member of Mystery Writers of America and MWA-Florida Chapter. Visit her at www.dianestuckart.com or www.alibrandon.com
Jennifer’s Review of Literally Murder
Review (4 Stars): I love “little” Hamlet and I think that he is the most adorable kitty around. In Literally Murder, Hamlet has become an internet sensation with his “Karate Kitty” video and has been invited to be the guest of honor at the Feline Society of America cat show in Florida. Darla jumps at the chance for some fun in the sun while renovations are taking place back home in her bookstore. Upon arriving in Florida, Darla realizes that this cat show may have been more than she bargained for and one of contestant’s owner is found dead with Hamlet right by his side. The charming duo must now find a murderer before their dream vacation turns into a nightmare.
This is such a great mystery series and I love spending time with Darla and Hamlet. Literally Murder was an entertaining thrill-ride that will charm even the grumpiest of cats. The mystery was fun, exciting and definitely full of plot twists and turns. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series and see what kind of mischief Hamlet gets into next.
Giveaway
I’m excited to give away a copy of Literally Murder. This giveaway is for US Residents only. To be entered in the drawing by October 25th, leave a comment below:
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I have the other three books, in this series, and w/b adding this one, too!
Love this series and look forward to reading Literally Murder.
Interesting bio
A cozy mystery, cats, and Florida—this book was made for me; thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!
Looks like this should be a great installment in this series. Though truthfully, can you really go wrong when there is a cat involved? Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂
Sounds like a great storyline, with Darcy and Hamlet on the road! Thanks for the info and chance to win!
It sounds like a cute mystery that I would enjoy reading. I love the “Karate Kitty”.