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Street Cat Blues by Alison O’Leary

After spending several months banged up in Sunny Banks rescue centre, Aubrey, a large tabby cat, has finally found his forever home with Molly and Jeremy Goodman and life is looking good.

However, all that changes when a serial killer begins to target elderly victims in the neighbourhood. Aubrey wasn’t particularly upset by the death of some of the previous victims, including Miss Jenkins whom Aubrey recalls as a vinegar-lipped bitch of an old woman who enjoyed throwing stones at cats, but Mr Telling was different. Mr Telling was a mate…

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About the Author

I was born in London and spent my teenaged years in Hertfordshire where I spent large amounts of time reading Agatha Christie novels and avoiding school. Failing to gain any qualifications in Science whatsoever, the dream of being a forensic scientist crashed and burned when a careers teacher suggested that I might like to work in a shop. Later studying Law, I decided to teach rather than go into practice and have spent many years working as a college lecturer teaching mainly Criminal Law to adults and young people.

I live on the south coast with my husband John and cat Archie. When not writing I enjoy crosswords, walking by the sea and drinking wine. Not necessarily in that order.

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My Review

5 Stars

Aubrey is a tough old cat that has spent a while in the Sunny Banks rescue centers. He is not what most people think of adopting but Molly and Jeremy Goodman choose him. He is now the king of his forever home but also keeps tabs on the neighborhood. But then someone starts killing a couple of the older people in the neighborhood. Aubrey is not particularly upset since some of the people were not particularly nice to him and other kitties.

But then someone Aubrey cares about is killed and he is determined to stop the killer. At the same time Jeremy sees how the killings have affected some of his students and he steps up to stop the killer and help one little kid in particular.

I am a HUGE Crazy Cat Lady and naturally jump on almost anything that relates to cats. I just had to see how Aubrey would be portrayed. He is well written and comes across as snarky, weathered, and a special kitty. Of course the mystery had me guessing and agreeing with Aubrey when talking about Miss Jenkins. But I love how the story comes across as a great mystery without being cartoony and phony.

This is a great story and amazing start to a series and first book for Alison O’Leary. I can’t wait to see what trouble Aubrey finds himself in next. This is one book that any mystery lover will want to get their paws on.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.

I would like to thank Rachel’s Random Resources for the opportunity to read and share this book.

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