Meow Mayhem by Lisa J. Lickel

4.0 out of 5 stars Who Killed The Mayor?

Description

After being left at the altar, Ivy Amanda McTeague Preston uproots herself and her cat, an Egyptian Mau named Memnet, from her boring and lonely life to start over at the urging of Mayor Conklin, a fellow pedigreed Mau owner. 

Truesdale Thompson is ready to move in a fresh direction with his life. A private man whose physical wounds are the only outward sign of a tragic accident in his past, True and his cat, Isis, open a branch of his trendy little bookstore and coffee shop in Apple Grove. 

When Ivy takes a mysterious message while the mayor is away on business, only Ivy's criminology professor mom and True believe there's something rotten in Apple Grove. Can Ivy carry on her romance with True while saving the town from further Mayhem? 

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Biography

Lisa Lickel is a Wisconsin writer who lives with her husband in a hundred and sixty-year-old house built by a Great Lakes ship captain. Surrounded by books and dragons, she writes inspiring fiction. Her novels include mystery and romance, all with a twist of grace. She has penned short stories and radio theater, is an avid book reviewer and reader, writing mentor, freelance editor, and blogger. She loves to encourage new authors and is the editor of Creative Wisconsin magazine. Find her at:  

http://www.lisalickel.com/

https://www.facebook.com/authorlisalickel

My Review ~

Mayor Donald Conklin has been in the "business" of recruiting friends who own exotic Egyptian Mau cats to his small town of Apple Grove. Two of his friends have complied. Both Ivy and True are in the process of establishing their small businesses when Ivy discovers that Donald is dead! Who would kill Mayor Conklin? Ivy, formerly left at the altar by her long-time boyfriend, is happily beginning to like Apple Grove. She and True, new owner of a bookstore/coffee shop, pair up hoping to discover what dirty deeds led to the mayor's death. Donald's cat is also mysteriously missing. The search for the mayor's cat leads to more concerns, and suspicious activities begin to take place at Ivy's house! True is at the rescue, and Ivy sees him in a different light as he shows a protective side to his otherwise mysterious facade. The residents of Apple Grove don't accept change easily, much in the tradition of many small towns, and Ivy and True are looked upon with suspicion. Everyone is beginning to look like a suspect except for the cats! Told in the first person by Ivy, this story is infused with humor and wit, and effectively creates an atmosphere of intrigue and mystery.

Lisa J. Lickel has penned a cozy mystery/romance novel about cat fanciers of exotic types, and the activities that lead them on a chase to find a killer. Lisa writes with a unique and witty form, producing a very enjoyable story for readers of all types, not only those of us who are crazy cat humans. Lisa creates colorful characters of every shape and size, and there's a new adventure at the turn of nearly every page. I really enjoyed this cozy mystery, unique in style and unpredictability. I'll be watching for more of Lisa's quirky, cozy mysteries! Pick up a copy for a uniquely enjoyable evening by the fire!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this review.