Cat under Fire, Shirley Rousseau Murphy
Cat under Fire, Shirley Rousseau Murphy
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Cat under Fire

Author: Shirley Rousseau Murphy

Narrator: Susan Boyce

Unabridged: 8 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2013

Synopsis

A big, powerful gray feline, Joe Grey is perfectly content with his remarkable ability to understand and communicate with humans—especially now that he has company. A mysterious accident similar to the one that enabled him to speak and read has transformed his friend Dulcie as well. The trouble is, the cute tabby female not only hears human words, she believes them. Now she's convinced the man who was jailed for murdering a famous local artist and burning down her studio is innocent—simply because he says so—and she's willing to do whatever it takes to dig up the evidence that will exonerate the accused. Joe would much prefer just lazing around the house doing kitty things, but the lady cat is determined. And Joe must admit that he is curious … though everyone knows what that can lead to!

About Shirley Rousseau Murphy

Shirley Rousseau Murphy is a noted children’s book author who has received several Dixie Council of Authors and Journalists Awards. She is also the author of the popular Joe Grey mystery series for adults, for which she has received nearly a dozen national Cat Writers’ Association Muse Medallions. She and her husband live in Carmel, California, where they serve as full-time household help for two demanding feline ladies.

About Susan Boyce

Susan Boyce is the award-winning narrator of over 140 audiobooks. She performs in variety theater, is one half of the song-and-dance team of Jones & Boyce, and holds a degree in theater and biology. She can be heard in phone trees, in computer games, and as the voice of the pink “Care Bear.” She lives in St. Augustine, Florida, and summers in Greenville, Maine.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Louie the Mustache on May 15, 2023

Cat lovers take note. I received this book as part of a huge lot of mystery novels from eBay. I do not find this whimsical type of story very entertaining myself, but the Beard, my brother from another mother is a cat guy. He (and others of his ilk) would love this book. In this book you have actual......more

Goodreads review by Betty on March 31, 2018

In this delightful story by Shirley Rousseau Murphy, Dulcie is watching the trial of Rob Lake for the murder of artist Janet Jeannots. She feel he is innocent and she talks Joe into helping her investigate the crime. In order to locate new evidence Dulcie stays for a few day with a neighbour of Jane......more

Goodreads review by Ronna on November 05, 2014

I'm not usually good with fantasy and suspension of belief, but this book drew me in right away with it's talking cats that can open refrigerator doors to get their food, can make telephone calls, and can think and investigate with the best of the local police force. Joe and Dulcie are special cats......more

Goodreads review by April on January 25, 2010

Cat Under Fire Shirley Rousseau Murphy Avon Books 1996 Book 2 in the Joe Grey Mystery series. Another of my Christmas gifts, this was a reread. In this book, a new character is introduced,Wilma's niece Charlie. Joe and Dulcie, the talking cats, will need to stay on their toes to not arouse Charlie's curi......more

Goodreads review by Emily on February 27, 2016

Dulcie the cat is convinced that the man in jail for killing a famous local artist is innocent and she and tomcat Joe Gray investigate. This is a really fun mystery series and is very special because the cats can talk. I only gave this particular book three stars because the mystery didn't grab me a......more

Quotes

“Murphy displays the same sense of magical whimsy and deft writing that made the first book of this series, Cat on the Edge, such a welcomed addition to the plethora of fictional kitty crimebusters…Whether you begin with this new book or pick up Cat on the Edge, you won’t be disappointed.” Cats magazine

“Clever dialogue, fast-paced action, humor…Good fun for cat lovers and fans of offbeat fantasy.” Booklist

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