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Murder of the Cat's Meow: A Scumble River Mystery [Mass Market Paperback]

Denise Swanson
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

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Book Description

September 4, 2012 Scumble River Mystery (Book 15)
New York Times Bestselling Scumble River Series

When ex–Vegas showgirl and local business owner Bunny Reid starts an online dating service called Cupid’s Cat’s Meow, out-of-town visitors flock to her bowling alley for the speed dating and cat show events that she hosts to bring in extra cash. Bunny’s scheme sounds harmless enough, but school psychologist Skye Denison knows all too well that an influx of strangers in Scumble River always spells trouble….

Meanwhile, Skye is convinced that her house is haunted and is afraid her fiancé, police chief Wally Boyd, won’t move in until the ghost moves out. But ghost-hunting takes a back seat when Skye is called to the bowling alley, where a riled up contestant is choking a cat show judge for insulting his feline. Skye breaks up the scuffle, but the next morning the judge’s dead body is found, strangled with a cat toy. Now Skye must solve this purrplexing mystery—and show a devious killer that her sleuthing skills are the cat’s meow.

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Editorial Reviews

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“I enjoy every minute of every book of this series.” —#1 New York Times Bestselling Author Charlaine Harris

“Endearing…quirky…a delight.”—Chicago Tribune

“A trip to Scumble River is like visiting with old friends.”—The Mystery Reader

“Swanson is a born storyteller.”—CrimeSpree Magazine

About the Author

Denise Swanson is the author of the Devereaux’s Dime Store mystery series, which launched in March 2012 with Little Shop of Homicide, and the New York Times bestselling Scumble River mystery series. She lives in Illinois with her husband, classical composer David Stybr, and their cool black cat, Boomerang

Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Signet; Original edition (September 4, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0451237811
  • ISBN-13: 978-0451237811
  • Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,827 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.4 out of 5 stars
The Scumble River series is always a fun read. Gabbimom  |  14 reviewers made a similar statement
The book I read is a paperback with 250 pages. Isabelle Jolly  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Murder of the Cat's Meow September 25, 2012
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
(This book is a new Scumble River series story. Although several characters go from book to book, each book stands alone. I have all of them and have enjoyed all of them. If you've not read any, you'd never know that this was not a first book.)

Ex-show girl Bunny Reid has decided to have a pet cat show and a speed-dating meeting at her bowling alley while her son is out of town. It has caused an influx of people and an attack on one of the judges who has insulted one of the owner's cat! The judge is extremely nasty and sarcastic to everyone, but this owner, a not normal person who has conversations with God, acts! Skye Denison, school psychologist, is called to come do something! She stops the attack.

The person checking the speed-dating preferences succumbs to bribery, and gives partners for a date to someone they hadn't wanted. To add insult to injury, the DJ is terrible.

The next morning the judge's body is discovered. The man who had attacked her confesses, but he says he stabbed her. Actually, she was strangled!

Skye has been renovating an old house she loves, but it seems to be haunted by the previous owner. Whenever she and her fiance get amorous, something crashes or otherwise disturbs them.

The story is intriguing, fun to read, and entertaining.

The book I read is a paperback with 250 pages. I highly recommend it.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Murder of a Cat's Meow was very good September 18, 2012
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Once I started this book I had a hard time putting it down. It had many twists and turns and everyime one thought they knew who the murder could be, it wasn't. It was interesting and fun to read and I would recommend this book to anyone who would enjoys being involved in the lives of people in Scumble River. I had so much fun reading this book.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another must read by Denise Swanson September 18, 2012
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Denise does it again. Another mystery with our favorite accidental detective Skye.
Murder of the Cat's Meow is an excellent continuation of the series set in Scumble River with its hilarious cast of characters. The series has such realistic characters it transports you to a place where your sure you feel right at home.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Not quite purrfect but still a fun read
School Psychologist Skye Dennison has enough on her hands with her job, engagement to police chief Wally Boyd, and the ghost she is convinced haunts her house. Read more
Published 17 days ago by drebbles
4.0 out of 5 stars Love this series.
Would give 4.5 stars. I love this series, but this book wasn't as exciting and filled with silliness as the others. Look forward to the next Scumble River book!
Published 1 month ago by m
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED IT
I CAN HARDLY WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK TO COME OUT. THIS IS A EXCELLENT SERIES. IT HAS JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF MYSTERY AND ROMANCE.
Published 1 month ago by Judith W. Bohall
5.0 out of 5 stars Cat's Meow Wow!
As with the other books in the Scumble River series, this latest edition was top-notch! Clever red herrings, ghostly interference and romance add up to a well structured mystery. Read more
Published 1 month ago by R Boltin
3.0 out of 5 stars An OK choice for a light read
This is not one of those page-turners that causes you to stay up all night in order to finish it but it's a nice little read. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kathryn C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Fantastic offering
I always look to Denise to offer me an escape from every day life through her story telling and she delivered. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Stephanie Feldman
4.0 out of 5 stars Happy To Be Back For The Most Part
First, I hope Denise Swanson keeps writing this series. It is definitely a favorite of mine and even if there are a few things I do not like, I would hate to see it go. Read more
Published 3 months ago by EnRoute To Life
5.0 out of 5 stars As Good As Ever
I have read all of the Scumble River mysteries and Murder of the Cat's Meow did not disappoint. It also doesn't hurt that I am a cat lover!
Published 5 months ago by MARY ZIMMERMANN
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series
I've read al the Scumble River books and love them. Lots of humor, easy read, aways ready to get the next one.
Published 5 months ago by SAL shopper
4.0 out of 5 stars it is very interesting to read it
I like it because the story in it is very interesting & it has a lot of pages to it
Published 5 months ago by Mark Kettmann
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