Meow if it's Murder is the first in the Nick and Nora mysteries by T.C. LoTempio. I picked this book to satisfy a prompt to read something by an author who shares my initials. I came across this book on my TBR list and decided it was a perfect choice. I ended up really enjoying the book more than I expected to. It is kind of a cross between a cozy and an old-school PI detective book in some ways. There's a bit of an implied supernatural element at play here as well. So that is great for readers who enjoy those types of cozy mysteries too. If you are a cat lover you will definitely enjoy the book and the interactions between Nora and Nick as he wins her over to the feline fans' side of the aisle. The mystery has lots of twists; it isn't always obvious who is the bad guy, and there are twists and turns until the end. I did suspect a chunk of the story but didn't get it all correct by any means. If you are looking for a new series you might want to give this one a go.
Meow If It's Murder by T.C. LoTempio
My rating: 0 of 5 stars
An enjoyable start to a series featuring a cat and a female detective. This series felt like a bit of a cross between a cozy mystery and a old fashioned PI detective story. There were plenty of twists to keep the reader guessing. The variety of themes from cats, supernatural, culinary and a bit of quirkiness ensures lots of interest by a wide group of readers.
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