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Beach Cat Blues (Cat Noir) Kindle Edition

by Alison O’Leary (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 62 ratings
Something sinister is happening at a care home in a British seaside town—and Aubrey the cat is perfect at sniffing out trouble . . .

Aubrey had initially dreaded the move to the coast with the Goodmans, but now he loves it. All those rock pools to muck about in, caves to explore, and endless food opportunities from the beach huts means life is good. And he’s especially pleased that his best friend, Vincent, has joined the household.

But the sun slips behind a cloud when a body is found near Lilac Tree Lodge, the home for the elderly in which Molly Goodman works. Not to mention that items have been going missing from the residents’ rooms. Suddenly it doesn’t all seem quite so jolly. But Aubrey and Vincent have been spending some time on the premises as part of a visiting-pet program, and they’ve seen enough to know that a game of cat and mouse is afoot . . .
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  1. Part of series
    Cat Noir
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    269 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publisher
    Bloodhound Books
  5. Publication date
    October 3, 2022
  6. File size
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Alison O'Leary is a former reporter for the Boston Globe, a magazine editor, and a freelance writer. Her work has appeared in publications across the country.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BGNBW581
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloodhound Books (October 3, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 3, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 269 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 62 ratings

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Alison O'Leary

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I was born in London and spent my teenaged years in Hertfordshire where I spent large amounts of time reading novels, watching day time television programmes which seemed to involve middle-class women visiting each other's houses, and avoiding school. Failing to gain any qualifications in Science whatsoever, the dream of being a forensic scientist collided with reality when a careers teacher suggested that I might like to work in a department store. I don't think she meant Harrods. Later studying Law, I decided to teach rather than go into practice and spent many years working as a college lecturer teaching mainly Criminal Law to adults and young people.

One of the key protagonists in Street Cat Blues is a rescue cat called Aubrey. I was asked recently whether there was a real Aubrey and, if so, how he had come to be named. The answer is yes, there was a real Aubrey and he was given his name because my husband, John, was reading John Aubrey’s Brief Lives at the time. Aubrey always said he was grateful not to have been called Brief.

Aubrey came from a rescue centre and, just like his namesake in the book, was an inmate for longer than any of the other cats. He had been found wandering the streets and picked up by a helpful stranger, although once we got to know him we suspected that he was found before he was lost. Wherever he had been, he had certainly been well looked after. From the very first, he was affectionate and loving although it would be true to say that he never missed a food opportunity. The idea for the book came from John observing one day after watching Aubrey strolling about the garden, 'that cat always looks as though he's got a bit of admin to sort out'. Or, possibly, a crime to solve.

I live on the south coast with my husband John and cat Archie. When not writing, I enjoy crosswords, reading crime fiction, walking by the sea, and drinking wine. Not necessarily in that order.

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  • laurence e. orchard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2024
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    Fun with cats book.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars I'm enjoying this series very much!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2023
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    Lots of exciting twists and turns! Lots of surprising scenarios! Great characters! Especially Audrey and Vincent. Loved the storyline! This is a delightful series and I definitely will be keeping up with it. I hope there will be more to come after the next 2 books!!!!!!
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  • Kindle Customer C📲📱🔖📚📖
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cat called Aubrey
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2022
    This story comes out October 3, 2022. The paperback is available. This is a story, and a character is Aubrey the cat, is with husband and wife, Molly and Jeremy Goodman's. And his best friend is Vincent, has come into the household. Aubrey and Vincent, love Jeremy carry cat treats in his pocket for them. Jeremy and Molly work at new jobs at Lilac Tree Lodge, she worked at a legal office. Molly starts take Aubrey and Vincent something happens to Vincent owners that was tragically. Carlos whom mother died is along with Molly and Jeremy, after Carlos's mother died name Maria. his home is with them. When Aubrey and Vinent went to work with Molly it becomes the best with residents give the treats, and more. Jeremy notice Molly was worried and upset, she told her husband Jeremy some of the residents' items are going missing, like rings, watches, phones, purses, carriage clocks, and not to particularly valuable object. Mr. Randall she the owner of the Lodge she a wealthy widow with numerous businesses. The Lilac Lodge is one of them. You will meet another character that has four paws and not a cat, puppy. Then a body was found on the wasteland part of the property of the Lodge. You have to read to find out the murder and why, and there more to come inside this novel. Then it upset the residents when the police showed up. This is a great story, a real page turner, I love the fascinating characters, with suspense this book delivers entertainment.
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  • Faye Ridpath
    5.0 out of 5 stars All About Cats
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2022
    I received this book for free from Bloodhound Books.

    This is another great installment in this series told mainly from the point of view of cats.

    I am enjoying this series a lot and hope there will be many more books in this series.
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  • Bobbi Jo Wagner
    4.0 out of 5 stars great story
    Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2022
    This is a cute mystery that I enjoyed reading. This is my first book by this author which I look forward to seeing more from. This is a well written story about a game of cat and mouse. What happens in this book you dont want to miss. The characters are connectable and pull you into their story. They are engaging and strong characters that made the story easy and entertaining to read. This made a great afternoon story. I highly recommend this book.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 23, 2024
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    A story of cats, pets, people, both young and old.
    Of deceit, manipulation and despair.
    Of love, support and empathy.
    Of vindictive characters and genuine, good folk.
    Of a coastal setting and of the determination of greedy people.
    Fun, often light hearted but with a serious and worrying message.
    Love the cats and that lovely new friend, Buster.
    Great relationships with Molly and her family. Which does tend to grow!!:)
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  • SMT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another lovely book in the series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2022
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    Fabulous - so enjoyable, I can’t wait for the next one.
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  • David Corbridge
    5.0 out of 5 stars Better and better
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2021
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    The series if books gets better and better. Aubrey is now a firm favourite.
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