Thursday, February 15, 2024

Review: Meows & Murder by Elle Wren Burke




About the Book


Genre
Cozy Mystery, Paranormal

Format
E-ARC

Release Date
February 14, 2024

Synopsis from Goodreads:

Brighton the talking cat loves to spend his days sunbathing and begging for snacks in the local community garden, so when the garden director is found standing over a dead body with a shovel, he’ll do anything he can to dig out the killer and clear her name.

My Review

It's back to Prickly Pear, Arizona for another visit with Lord Brighton and his friends.  One of Brighton’s close friends is planning a fundraiser in the town’s garden.  Wanda is getting resistance from her unpleasant neighbor, but she’s determined to go through with it and make it successful. However, things take a nasty turn.  Brighton is horrified when he finds Wanda standing over her mean neighbor holding a bloody shovel and he's very much dead. 

Brighton knows Wanda is innocent of any wrongdoing and he intends to prove it.  Did I mention that Brighton is a cat?  Did I mention that some people can hear Brighton talk? Did I mention that he talks snarky to all who can and will listen?  Oh, and he prefers to be addressed as Lord Brighton.

Brighton lives with his psychic cousin.  Together, they investigate to prove Wanda isn’t a killer.  Although the neighbor was really awful, they are stumped as to who would do such a thing.  

This is the second book in the Chatty Cat Mystery series.  I so love this series.  Brighton is just so funny.  It’s a quick read with so many twists and turns your head will spin.  The author gives us brilliant, witty dialogue.  

This has quickly become one of my favorite series and Brighton is one of my favorite literary kitties.  I have been thinking about this book ever since I finished it. When a book stays with you after you finish it, it's a really special treat. It’s pure fun and a true delight to spend the day with Brighton and his friends.  

Bring on book #3!


For reading challenges:
The Purrfect Reading Challenge 2024
What An Animal Reading Challenge 2024
Literary Escapes Reading Challenge 2024
Cruisin’ thru the Cozies Reading Challenge 2024


FTC Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed a free Advance Reader Copy of this book from the author. I was not required to write a positive review.  All opinions expressed are my own.


2 comments:

  1. This sounds excellent, my cats "talk" snarky to me all the time, especially The Charismatic Enigma SissyCat.

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