Cat Coming Home: A Joe Grey Mystery

“One of the most entrancing (and effective) detectives in modern cozy mysteries.”
—Booklist

A celebration for cat lovers and mystery aficionados alike, Cat Coming Home—the 16th appearance of feline detective Joe Gray—is a holiday gift from acclaimed author Shirley Rousseau Murphy. Join tomcat Joe and his furry friends, Dulcie and Kit, as they set out to solve a deadly Christmas mystery in Molena Point with the aid of a lonely prison cat. Superior detective fiction with a purr-fectly delightful twist, Cat Coming Home is a dazzling blend of charm and suspense from nine-time Cat Writers’ Association Award winner Murphy. Fans of Lilian Jackson Braun, Rita Mae Brown, and Carole Nelson Douglas, take note!

Escaping Los Angeles and the ugly memories of her son's recent murder, Maudie Toola returns to her childhood home of Molena Point, bringing her orphaned grandson, whom she must now raise.

But she's unaware that the killer has followed her, nor does she know that the small seaside village is dealing with a series of brutal assaults.

Meanwhile, a new tomcat appears on the scene, a wise and elderly wanderer who bears an important message from a state prisoner, for the chief of police. But this cat has a personal agenda too—just as does Maudie, who harbors her own secret about her son's killer. As the lonely prison cat provides the link between the mysteries, Joe Grey and his pals, in turn, help him find a surprising new home, a safe retreat in time for the holidays.

“Joe continues to be one of the most entrancing (and effective) detectives in modern cozy mysteries.” - Booklist

“Magical.” - Publishers Weekly

“Murphy’s series is top-notch . . . a reat treat.” - Cats magazine

“[W]ith an uncanny understanding of a cat’s behavior and personality quirks, Murphy has created a series of supense yarns that not only capture the feline ‘attitude’ but offer a satisfying read.” - Californian

“The heartwrenching stories of an orphaned child and a stray cat at Christmas will tug on more than a few heartstrings.” - Romantic Times on Cat Coming Home

“A heartwarming and satisfying tale.” - Booklist on Cat Coming Home

“[A] marvelous holiday gift of a tale.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Cat Coming Home

“This is delightful entertainment. It would be a true cat-tastrophe if you let it pass you by.” - Todd David Schwartz, CBS Radio, Four Stars (Highest Rating) on Cat Coming Home