About the Book
Synopsis from Goodreads:
Gertrude can be a bit cranky!
She shoots from the hip, is unburdened by tact, and likes things done her way. Yet, the people who know her adore her.
It's a mystery.
Speaking of mysteries, Gertrude never set out to be a sleuth. But when one of her many cats is missing, Gertrude goes out searching and learns that one of her neighbors has also disappeared. And when she starts poking around, Gertrude finds out she's got quite a knack for snooping.Join her as she gets herself into ridiculous situations and then laugh out loud as she bumbles her way out of them. Just don't expect her to mind her Ps and Qs."Gertrude’s inept doggedness will entertain readers who don’t take their mysteries too seriously." -Publishers WeeklyFor readers who enjoy humorous, clean mysteries such as those by Ellen Jacobson, Leena Clover, and Ruth Hartzler.The Gertrude, Gumshoe Books in Book 1: Introducing Gertrude, GumshoeBook 2: Gertrude, Murder at the Thrift StoreBook 3: Gertrude, Gumshoe and the VardSale VillainBook 4: Gertrude, Slam Is MurderBook 5: Gertrude, Gunslinger CityBook 6: Gertrude, Gumshoe and the Clearwater CurseGertrude in South Dakota Book 1: Gertrude, S'more MurderGertrude in South Dakota Book 2: Gertrude, Haunted HotelGertrude in South Dakota Book 3: Gertrude, Cowboy ShootGertrude also makes an appearance in The Prima Donna.
My Review
Gertrude is a cat lady. She discovers one of her cats is missing so she goes searching. She discovers her kitty with two children who are all alone. She learns that their mother hasn’t come home yet, so Gertrude goes looking for her. It’s not long before she realizes she has a murder on her hands.
Gertrude is no youngster and her walker doesn’t let her move around too quickly, but she is determined to help these children. With an assist from another neighbor, Gertrude is on the case of the missing mother.
To say Gertrude is a curmudgeon would be an understatement. She annoys everyone, but she never gives up her fight. She is LOL material to say the least. It takes some time to warm up to her, but her antics made me laugh from start to finish.
It’s a quick read and I’m glad to see there are more books for me to read. A senior sleuth and a house full of cats? The perfect series for me.
For reading challenges:
The Purrfect Reading Challenge 2025
What An Animal Reading Challenge 2025
Cruisin’ thru the Cozies Reading Challenge 2025
I borrowed this one from the Kobo Plus library . I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
While technically a female can't be a curmudgeon (or so I've been told), she sounds feisty and fun and a force to be reckoned with.
ReplyDeleteThat looks fun. I love the cover. XO
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