Cat to the Dogs: A Joe Grey Mystery (Joe Grey Mysteries)

by Shirley Rousseau Murphy

Book Overview

A recent earthquake was only the beginning of the big trouble that plagues Molena Point, California. Joe Grey may be merely a cat, but he's already solved more murders than your average human... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061050970
• ISBN13: 9780061050978
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: Harper
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.9" x 6.1"

Customer Reviews

More stars for the whole series

I love this series. It is pure, enjoyable escapism. So what if you don't think cats should talk - it is a fascinating concept and a lot of fun. The characters are richly drawn and the interaction between Joe Grey and Clyde are hilarious. There are very few series I have read that can bring so many chuckles and smiles - this one definitely delivers them. I am so glad I found this series and look forward to future books by this author. The only thing though - after reading these books - I do find myself wondering what my tortie is really thinking when I catch her watching me.....

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An outstanding example of the best cat detective series

Joe Grey and his "girl friend" Dulcie are after the ghost of Hellhag Hill, who has already done several murders. Joe's human, Clyde is doing all the interfering he can, and the two feline eyes meet the Kit, who will be a character in future stories. Kit is another lovable feline character who adds a lot to this story and later ones. Joe and Dulcie are at their best in this well plotted whodunit. They actually take an active part in the detection and murder solving, unlike most of the other fictional Cat PI's, who are somewhat incidental to the real happenings. These cats are special! They are a little bit of a different breed and are able to understand, speak and read human language. They are highly intelligent, and highly capable of functioning in a human world. How they manipulate things and give clues to the human police is most interesting. This book is required reading for those who like cats and mysteries.

Feline Groovy

With this fifth entry in her well-done series, Shirley Rousseau Murphy gives us the best yet.Joe Grey and Dulcie, two talking and intelligent, cats are catapulted into a labyrinthine mystery of murder, embezzlement, shoplifting, and deceit. Joe and Dulcie are wonderful characters, imbued with such human characteristics, that you almost forget they are cats. Joe's repartee with his human, Clyde, is delightful, and the way they play the informants to hapless Det. Harper is lots of fun.The addition of the Tortoiseshell kit is a nice touch, too. As in all of these mysteries, the plot is not the main thing, but the way these cats go about solving the murders. This one has a tightly woven plot, and even though the identity of the culprits is revealed earlier than usual, the way they are captured and the resultant aftermath are delightful.A great entry in this series, can't wait for her next one!

Best Yet in Series!

Joe Grey and Dulcie strike again. Murphy has written a real page-turner--I was up until 3 a.m. finishing it. Lots of suspense with the ongoing characters (will Harper find out about the cats or won't he?) and some new animal characters that add complications and humor. Murphy manages to make these cats that investigate (and talk) utterly believable.. Great setting, and good story. Not to be missed!