Brenda H. (booksinvt) - , reviewed on 9/4/2016 + 465 more book reviews

Cat with a Clue is the 5th installment in the Bookmobile Cat Mystery series. Minerva "Minnie" Hamilton is the assistant director of the Chilson District Library in northern Michigan and drives the Bookmobile throughout the county delivering books to those that can't get to the main library. Minnie is stretched thin because in addition to her regular duties she is also acting as the interim director of the library until the board finds someone to fill the position left vacant by Stephen Rangel. The last thing she needs is to stumble over a dead body between the shelves and Minnie soon finds herself caught up in the murder investigation which seems to center around a rare book about Wildflowers.

A fun, fast paced storyline full of returning characters will leave you kneading for more. Eddie, Minnie's faithful sidekick and tabby cat continues to steal the spotlight with his antics and "conversations". Ash Wolverson Sheriff's Detective, is Minnie's new love interest and when the duo isn't investigating, Ash is getting her to try new sports - her foray into waterskiing will have you laughing out loud. Minnie's best friends Kristen Jurek and Rafe Niswander have their hands full with her restaurant being featured on TV as a top destination and his house still in the midst of renovation.

This installment introduces a delightful new character, Dana. A very smart little girl whose phobias have kept her from the going out in public, I'm hoping that Minnie and Eddie will draw her out of her shell in future stories. Plus, there's an exciting new development in Aunt Francis' life that I think will open up new doors in Minnie's personal life.

Cat with a Clue does read as a stand alone as the author does a great job with background history, but I strongly suggest cozying up with the series from the beginning.

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