The Cat's Paw Murder

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When the rock concert Christy and Quinn are enjoying ends in a murder, the sleuthing couple are pulled into the case.

Hot on the trail of a primary suspect, they discover the band's manager has also been found dead. Are the two murders connected, or are there two killers?

Unfortunately, the only eye-witness--Stormy the Cat--is holding his tongue.

THE 9 LIVES COZY MYSTERY SERIES, in order

The Cat Came Back
The Cat's Paw
Cat Got Your Tongue
Let Sleeping Cats

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