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The Cat Who Wasn't There

Lilian Jackson Braun (1992)

SubgenreCozy Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesThe Cat Who... #14
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.96

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

MurderDeath

Synopsis

Qwill's on his way to Scotland--and on his way to solving another purr-plexing mystery. But this time Kokds nowhere near the scene of the crime. He and Yum Yum are back in Pickax being coddled by a catsitter...but Koko wont sit still once Qwill's traveling party returnsminus one member. He's behaving oddly, and Qwill knows what that means: Koko may have been miles away from the murder scene-but he's just a whisker away from cracking the case! Qwilleran--a prizewinning reporter with a nose for crime. Koko--a Siamese cat with extraordinary talents and a flair for mystery Yum Yum--a lovable Siamese adored by her two male companions. The most unlikely most unusual, most delightful team in detective fiction!

Is The Cat Who Wasn't There appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This cozy mystery features a reporter and his intelligent Siamese cats solving a murder case. Violence is entirely off-page with no graphic content; suitable for readers who enjoy gentle mysteries.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include murder and death.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Readers who love clever cats and puzzle-solving will enjoy following Koko's mysterious behavior as he helps crack a case from miles away.

Tags

Cozy MysteryAnimal CompanionTravel Mystery