"Charlie and Diesel have another mystery to solve in this new instalment in the New York Times bestselling Cat in the Stacks Mysteries, which features a cat who likes walks and a librarian who knows how to search for clues"--
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In this latest Cats in the Stacks Mystery Charlie gets a big surprise. He inherits the family farmhouse outside of town. He had always thought his grandfather had sold the property but instead he gave the tenant Martin Hale, a lifelong lease. When Mr. Hale passed away the property reverted back to the Harris family, Charlie. His son Sean, a lawyer, is helping him wade through all the paperwork and necessary actions. Not having been in the house in years Charlie is anxious to take a tour of the place with Diesel by his side. The place will need a little work but is in better shape than he expected. While checking out the attic, Diesel makes a scary discovery . . . a human skeleton in an old wardrobe. This puts any plans for the place on hold.
Charlie reports Diesel's find to the sheriff's office who calls in a specialist to try to identify the skeleton. Charlie realizes he doesn't know or remember much about his family history so he takes the opportunity to investigate his family tree. He may even be able to identify the remains before the sheriff.
A huge storm moves through the area leaving downed trees at the family homestead and a body is found under a downed limb. It is quickly identified to be Hale's grandson who thought he would be inheriting the property. When the limb is removed evidence shows the man was killed before the storm and it wasn't any accident. The investigation into the skeleton turns into a current murder investigation and Charlie uncovers many reasons for the death and many other secrets as well.
I loved this story. Charlie's deep dive into his family's history drew my interest. I have a niece that has been researching our family history, something I have wanted to do for years but haven't been able to do. I realized too late that I should have sat down with my mother who had vast knowledge of our family on both her and my father's sides and his was very complicated. She would always know how everyone fit together and had wonderful stories that I should have listened to more carefully. When she passed away much of that knowledge passed away with her, knowledge I would have loved to pass on to my children and grandchildren. So you see, I was very excited to see Charlie take on this project. Keeping track of a family's history is so important.
The mysteries Charlie was entangled in, the murder, and the skeleton were just a jumping-off point. There was another case the Athena Sheriff's Office had been trying to solve that was really unknown to Charlie that he was able to solve as part of a terrifying incident at the end of the story. It was totally off his radar as he struggled with decisions about his family homestead and the deaths that had occurred.
I really enjoyed the author's description of the Harris Family Homestead. I know the layout of Charlie's current home, Helen Louise's Bistro, (she is on a girls getaway with her friends during this story), the college, his office, and the layout of the small town of Athena quite well after the 13 previous books in this series. She gives good concise details of this new to us property and I was able to follow along through each room and even into the neighboring woods.
Ms. James plotted such an excellent story with intrigue, secrets, drama, and action while allowing us to catch up on the regular daily news with Charlie, his family, his tenants, Melba, Kanesha, Azalea, plus Ramses and Diesel too. All of these characters are charming in their own ways and while I know there is going to be a stellar mystery or two in each book it is those characters that bring me back for each new installment of this wonderful series.
What the Cat Dragged In is now my favorite book in this series. It has everything I look for in a cozy mystery and more.
You will find What the Cat Dragged In on my Best Reads of 2021 list because in my opinion it deserves more than 5 stars and receives my Paradise Rating.
Kristina
Aug 31, 2021
An engaging tale!
Charlie Harris and Dieselâ�"Ramses tooâ�"are back and they have quite a conundrum. Charlie learns that he has inherited his paternal grandfatherâ��s farmhouse and land. He is inspecting the attic with Diesel when he hears a thud and sees a skull. Diesel has discovered a skeleton in a wardrobe with dirt clinging to it. Charlie can imagine what Kanesha Berry will say. While the deputies do their work, a storm hits the area downing trees. Deputies find Martin Haleâ��s grandson, the man who had leased the farmhouse, dead under one of those trees. Unfortunately, the tree is not what killed the man. Charlie has his work cut out for him with this curious case. What the Cat Dragged In by Miranda James is the 14th A Cat in the Stacks Mystery. It can be read as a standalone if you are new to the series. Personally, I have loved reading this charming series from the beginning. What the Cat Dragged In is well-written with developed characters. Charlie Harris is a great character. He is friendly, smart, caring, and a good family man. He is rarely seen without his sidekick, Diesel (a Maine Coon cat). I just love Diesel who acts like a person. He has a darling personality and I love his chirps. Ramses, of course, is a busy kitten. He is getting bigger and more rambunctious. All of the other characters that we love are back as well such as Sean, Laura, Azalea, Stewart, Haskell, Miss Anâ��gel, and, of course, Little Charlie. The mystery was complex and unique. I like that there is a cold case and a current case. There investigation into the skeleton is more interesting than the present day one. Charlie must delve into the past to unravel this one. We get to learn more about the Harris family. The modern murder I found a cinch to solve. There were some fun aspects to this case, and I just loved the reveal. I enjoy every visit with Charlie and Diesel, and this was no exception. Great characters, a fun whodunit, Southern charm, and humor in one engaging cozy mystery. I am eager to read Hiss Me Deadly next spring. What the Cat Dragged In is an engaging tale with a chirping cat, a surprising skeleton, an unanticipated inheritance, a thundering storm, a mystery murder, and historical revelations.
