Error loading page.
Try refreshing the page. If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading.
Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help.

The Cat Who Went Up the Creek

Audiobook
1 of 1 copy available
1 of 1 copy available

The game is afoot at the Nutcracker Inn in the village of Black Creek, famous for it's black walnuts and for its squirrels, which keep Koko endlessly entertained as he fences with them. Joining the usual cast of characters are gold prospectors, wildlife photographers, pirates, and oh, yes, the game: bears! This varied melange conspires to keep Qwilleran and the cats on their toes as they face their latest challenge in Braun's seductively charming style.

  • Creators

  • Series

  • Publisher

  • Release date

  • Formats

  • Languages

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      November 19, 2001
      In Braun's 24th Cat Who... mystery (after 2001's The Cat Who Smelled a Rat), journalist James Mackintosh "Qwill" Qwilleran ("the richest man in the northeast central United States") and his two Siamese cats, Kao K'o Kung ("Koko") and Yum Yum, find themselves in the thick of another light and lively murder investigation in rural Moose County. When Lori Bamba, the new manager with her husband of the Nutcracker Inn in Black Creek, complains that the old place is haunted and making her feel gloomy, Qwill agrees to spend several nights with his cats at the converted Victorian mansion. Koko's noise gets them moved from the turret room, where the cats like to watch squirrels, to a cabin recently vacated because its occupant was murdered. Koko stumbles on a clue to the murder, while Qwill locates the source of the inn's haunting. In the meantime, Qwill's need for material for his newspaper column prompts him to help promote many local activities: the production of a Gilbert and Sullivan opera, a historical re-enactment of a lumberjack's rowdy evening, the opening of an antiques fair and mall, the launching of a book of photographs of scenic Moose County, the adoption of a boy orphaned by a suicide and another murder. As usual, the various mysteries and their ultimate solutions matter a lot less than the smalltown doings of the author's irresistible characters, both human and feline. This gentle, entertaining tale is proof once again that Braun reigns supreme as the queen of the cat cozies. (Jan. 14)Forecast:A consistent bestseller, Braun should once again climb the charts with her winning combination of cats and crime.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Braun's latest mystery in the long-running Cat Who series takes James Quilleran, news journalist, and his elegant Siamese cat, Koko, and KoKo's demure feminine counterpart, Yum-Yum, to the the Nutcracker Inn to solve a mystery. George Guidall's mellow voice and excellent articulation are on the mark for both male and female characters. When depicting a yowling cat, Guidall's deliberate lack of authenticity adds to the humor of the tale. A hidden staircase and turret rooms also add charm as the story unfolds. Dramatic music accompanies story breaks and provides emphasis for significant scenes. This audio will delight cat, cozy, and mystery lovers. G.D.W. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine
    • AudioFile Magazine
      The 24th in the popular Cat Who series places journalist Quill and his curious cats in the Nutcracker Inn, a restored mansion with a tragic past. As usual, Koko, the male Siamese, intuits evil and points Quill in the right direction. All the customary Braun literary and auditory devices are present: tingling moustaches, twitching whiskers, gossipy down-home locals, descriptions of luscious treats for humans and cats, and most importantly, the familiar and ever expressive voice of George Guidall. No one can yowl like Guidall. The Cat Who crowd will lap this up faster than Koko laps cream. D.L.G. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Loading