The Cat, the Quilt, and the Corpse Review

The Cat, the Quilt, and the Corpse by Leann Sweeney

Genre: Adult Fiction Mystery

Publisher: Penguin

Source: Library


Book Description:

Jillian Hart is content making and selling cat quilts and living quietly in Mercy, S.C., with her three cats, Syrah, Chablis and Merlot. When Syrah is catnapped, Jillian finds not only the thief-thanks to a state-of-the-art alarm system installed by charming PI Tom Stewart-but also a murder mystery to solve. The cats are entertaining four-legged assistants, with traits like Chablis's human allergy and Merlot's ninja-style defensive tactics. Jillian's quirky neighbors also liven up the thin plot, particularly Tom, whose knack with alarms and computers comes in handy, and flamboyant deputy coroner Lydia Monk. Kitty-lovers will enjoy the feline trivia, but readers looking for a complex mystery will chafe at the slow pace and last-minute revelations.


Review:

This was a fun and cozy mystery. I’m a cat lover and a quilter, so this book was doubly fun to read. The author does a good job of researching cat behaviors and makes the cats lovable. She also captures what life is like in most small towns, where no secret stays secret for long. Jillian is adjusting to life in a small town and starts to discover things about herself and the people who live in Mercy with her.

If you want a quick beach read then this book is right up your alley. Even if you’re not a cat lover you will fall in love with Jillian’s cats.


Happy Reading!

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