Gone with the Whisker

Written by Laurie Cass

Narrated by Erin Bennett

A friendly feline and a feisty librarian merrily roll along in the newest Bookmobile Cat mystery . . . until murder stops them in their tracks!

It's the summer season in Chilson, Michigan, and the town is packed with tourists ready for a fabulous Fourth of July fireworks show. Minnie Hamilton and her rescue cat, Eddie, have spent a busy day on the bookmobile, delivering good cheer and great reads to even the library's most far-flung patrons. But Minnie is still up for the nighttime festivities, eager to show off her little town to her visiting niece, Katrina.

But then, during the grand finale of the fireworks display, Katrina discovers a body. Minnie recognizes the victim as one of the bookmobile's most loyal patrons. And she knows she-and Eddie-will have to get to the bottom of this purr-fect crime.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: Mar 31, 2020
• ISBN: 9781977337870

Reviews for Gone with the Whisker

[thegenreminx · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Do you love the Fourth of July or are your eager for the lazy months of summer? If so, Gone with the Whisker is a cozy mystery that will meet those desires and more! Minnie is back and the bookmobile is just as awesome as ever but there have been a few changes this time around. The biggest being that Minnie’s niece, Katrina, has come to live with Minnie for the summer and Katrina has brought all the teenage angst that one could expect. This attitude has left Minnie questioning if she is Aunt enough to make it through the summer. Luckily, she has Rafe to keep her sane as well as her friends.I am never one to enjoy teenagers in all their angsty glory, so, I can’t say that I completely loved having Katrina as part of the story but I did come to appreciate her by the end of it. The mystery was a great one for a cozy and although you could untangle the clues before the end it was still fun to sleuth out. I loved Eddie in this story and his involvement in the mystery had me laughing more than once. The ending was also very adorable and left me with a big smile on my face. Overall, Gone with the Whisker was a nice little whodunit that would be a welcomed addition to any reader’s cozy collection.This review is based on a complimentary book I received from Berkley Prime Crime. It is an honest and voluntary review. The complimentary receipt of it in no way affected my review or rating.

[bgknighton · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Minnie is playing host to her niece Kate. The summer starts off with Kate stumbling over a corpse during the fireworks display. Cozy and fun.

[fernemysteryreader · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I have loved this series from the opening pages of the first novel in the series! Minnie is a wonderful librarian and assistant director of a public library in Chilson, Michigan who cherishes every patron that she can assist particularly via the bookmobile.Minnie met her handsome cat during one of Minnie's walks to a local cemetery and they've been inseparable ever since. [Minnie explained why she visits cemeteries and how the cat came to be named Eddie in the 1st novel in the series, "Lending a Paw."] It was no surprise to many cat lovers and reader fans that Eddie decided he was going to accompany Minnie on the bookmobile's maiden voyage in that same 1st novel in the series. However, Minnie was rather shocked but she had never had a pet growing up as her father was allergic to pet dander. As this is now Book 8 in the series, Minnie has learned a lot about living with an extraordinary cat. Eddie's communications never fail to delight.Minnie and Eddie are sharing the houseboat with Minnie's 17-year old niece Katrina visiting for the summer from Florida. Minnie's birthday is on the 4th of July so she's ready to invite her niece to spend the day celebrating her birthday and the holiday in her favorite ways. No one could've imagined the surprises the day would hold for them both.If you enjoyed this novel, you might also like to discover the Lighthouse Library Mystery Series by Eva Gates or Library Lover's Mystery Series by Jenn McKinlay. A trio of wonderful authors with exquisite series that should not be missed by readers loving stories about libraries, librarians, and cats. Purr-fect reading selections. :)

[maydacat_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Minnie’s teenage niece, “call me Kate, not Katrina,” is spending the summer with her, and Minnie is in over her head. The action starts early, when Kate literally stumbles over a body at the Fourth of July fireworks. It’s a rocky start to her vacation, and it only gets worse. Of course, Minnie gets involved in the murder, and puts herself and her niece in jeopardy. Thank goodness for Eddie, her cat! This series just keeps getting better and better. The characters’ lives change and develop. The mysteries are well thought out. And Eddie is the best of all. As cat cozies go, this is one of the best.

[sable677 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Gone with the Whisker is another excellent installment in Cass's Bookmobile Cat cozy mystery series. This series is still one of my favorites, and this latest installment definitely did not disappoint. Minnie finds herself having a house guest for the summer when her niece, Katrina, comes to stay with her. Things are a little rough as Minnie has to become more of a parent to her niece rather than the fun aunt, but Minnie is sure that she can handle it. She was a teenager once too. Things go wrong though when her niece discovers a body, and Minnie is determined to solve this case to make her niece feel safer.Cass does a great job at setting up the personal conflict between Minnie and her niece. This family conflict makes this mystery even more important for Minnie to solve. It also shows readers a different side of Minnie as she tries to work through this new type of relationship with her niece. The book's mystery is also well done keeping the reader guessing until the end. There are enough twists and turns to keep the reader turning the pages to see what would happen next. Overall Gone with the Whisker proved to be an entertaining read that I would most definitely recommend. I look forward to reading Minnie's next adventure.Received a copy of Gone with the Whisker through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

[kris_anderson-1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Gone with the Whisker by Laurie Cass is the 8th A Bookmobile Cat Mystery. It can be read as a standalone if you have not read the prior books in the series or skipped a book or two. Gone with the Whisker contains good writing with friendly characters in a charming small town. Minnie Hamilton is happy to have her niece, Katrina—aka Kate—visiting for the summer. She did not count on the teenage attitude nor Kate’s addiction to her phone. Minnie is busy driving her bookmobile providing books and other materials to those who cannot make it to the library in town. After enjoying a day celebrating the Fourth of July and her birthday, Minnie and her family are heading home. Kate suddenly trips and then lets out a screech. She stumbled upon bookmobile patron, Rex Stuhler who dead from a gunshot. Minnie and her sidekick, Eddie begin delving into the case and providing helpful information to Detectives Wolverson and Inwood. When a second bookmobile patron ends up dead, Minnie believes the cases are connected. She needs to prove it and then find the killer so her niece will stop having nightmares. Minnie comes up with several suspects and a variety of theories with the help of her niece, Kate. I thought the mystery suited the town and relates to an ongoing problem in our country. The whodunit can be solved before the tense conclusion (earlier if you are an avid reader of the genre). I loved Eddie’s part in aiding Minnie. It is cute how Minnie talks to Eddie and he responds with his adorable “mrr”. Anyone who has cats can relate. It is a good thing Eddie is around when Minnie needs him. There are enjoyable cozy moments in the story as Minnie spends time with her family and friends. The ending of Gone with the Whisker is special and will leave you smiling. I am curious when Rafe will finish the house and who will end up winning the pool. I believe everyone in town has placed a bet on the finish date. Gone with the Whisker is a lighthearted cozy mystery with a fun feline, bundles of books, fabulous fireworks, tasty treats, a bustling bookmobile, and continuous construction.

[thornton37814 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I love Eddie the Bookmobile Cat! Minnie's niece Katie comes north to spend the summer, taking on three jobs. Rafe, Katie's boyfriend, works on the home he's preparing for them. In the meantime, Minnie lives on the houseboat. After Katie stumbles over the corpse of a bookmobile patron, Minnie promises to help catch the man's murderer. Eddie helps locate a second corpse later. He plays additional roles later. It's a fun read for mystery lovers who are cat lovers. I caught a couple of typos in the advance review copy that I hope an editor corrects in the final version. I received the advance review copy through NetGalley with the expectation of an honest review.