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Raining Cats and Murder
Raining Cats and Murder
Raining Cats and Murder
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️ Prepare for a Downpour of Suspense in "Raining Cats and Murder" ️

MJ thought Arizona's desert was a land of endless sun, but when the monsoon season strikes, it pours secrets, danger, and murder in "Raining Cats and Murder."

An Unexpected Visitor Unleashes a Storm of Secrets

MJ finds herself alone at the Rescue, overseeing the animals during a relentless storm. As rain pelts the earth, a mysterious man emerges from the tempest. He carries with him a dark secret about MJ's late uncle, the very benefactor who funded her beloved animal Rescue. Threatening to expose this hidden truth to the world's media giants, he demands a hefty ransom.

But MJ is no pushover. She refuses to yield to blackmail, defending her uncle's legacy and the good he accomplished. Unfazed, the man vanishes into the night, leaving ominous echoes in his wake.

⚡ A Murder Shrouded in Mystery Strikes the Desert Town ⚡

When the storm finally subsides, MJ ventures out to Main Street for a coffee chat with her cousin Cassandra, only to stumble upon a gruesome murder scene. An unidentified man has been brutally killed during the night, his lifeless body discovered at dawn by the trash collector. As MJ sees a photograph of the victim, she inadvertently reveals his identity – the same man who attempted to blackmail her.

Now, she's thrust into the heart of a murder investigation, her honesty placing her squarely on the list of suspects. Her least favorite police officer, ever-eager to pin crimes on her, is back in action.

In the Shadows of Firewood, Secrets Lurk

With no witnesses to the crime, MJ takes matters into her own hands. She interviews Firewood's nocturnal denizens, from the quirky saloon owner to the night shift security guard at Firewood First Bank. Yet, no one provides the crucial clue she needs—until she encounters the night clerk at the Firewood Motel.

The mysterious victim had inquired about two addresses: the Rising Sun Animal Rescue and a local fortune teller. MJ's pursuit of the truth leads her to the enigmatic fortune teller, where her inquiries are met with hostility.

The Past Unravels, and Family Secrets Emerge

As MJ dives into the Firewood newspaper archives, a chilling connection surfaces—the fortune teller is her uncle's biological daughter. Or so it seems. When MJ confronts the fortune teller's parents, she unwittingly steps into a deadly trap.

The mother reveals herself as the killer, desperate to protect her husband from the shocking revelation of their daughter's true parentage. In a harrowing showdown, MJ narrowly escapes death, but the truth remains buried beneath layers of deceit.

A Tale of Redemption and Feline Reunion

With the evidence secured, MJ attempts to reconcile with her newfound cousin by offering her a share of the inheritance. However, their bond strengthens when MJ reunites the fortune teller with her long-lost feline companion, one of the Rescue's rescued cats.

In the wake of danger and deception, "Raining Cats and Murder" is a gripping mystery that will leave you on the edge of your seat, unraveling a web of secrets, uncovering family ties, and revealing the enduring power of feline friendship. Don't miss this riveting journey through the stormy desert where the truth is the ultimate prize.
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Release dateSep 28, 2023
ISBN9781094467832
Raining Cats and Murder
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Riley Smith

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