{"product_id":"the-black-cat-detectives-isbn-9798892425520","title":"The Black Cat Detectives","description":"\u003cb\u003eA charming cozy mystery with a delightful twist: The detectives are three kittens with magical powers, determined to solve a most purr-plexing case.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrecocious kittens Bippity, Boppity, and Boop are exceedingly loyal to their human, the twenty-eight-year-old up-and-coming magician Mila. She saved them from starving to death in a dingy Corvin’s Crossing alleyway and has been nothing but loving ever since, even though her own life is in shambles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo when Mila’s sketchy boyfriend and business manager turns up dead at the end of her big magic show—she’s the prime suspect. With evidence mounting, there’s nothing stopping the sheriff from hauling away Mila to the human pound. Unless the kittens can solve the crime and clear her name. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe kittens will have to use their dubious control over the laws of physics and every whisker of know-how they’ve got to catch the real killer if they want to save their happy home with Mila. This is one meow-stery more tangled than any ball of yarn they’ve encountered yet.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Black Cat Detectives\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Mix one neophyte magician, one underhanded boyfriend, an intriguing cast of supporting characters, and three magically mischievous kittens and you have a recipe for an appealing new cozy series.Even the most devoted dog lover is going to be charmed by these tiny furballs. \u003ci\u003eThe Black Cat Detectives\u003c\/i\u003e is a magical new mystery that’s lots of fun!”\u003cbr\u003e—Sofie Kelly, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Ms. Gray’s delightful kitten-filled romp is a treat for cozy lovers!”\u003cbr\u003e—Laurie Cass, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of the Bookmobile Cat Mystery Series\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eKit Gray\u003c\/b\u003e draws inspiration from their lived experiences of  queerness, disability, neurodivergence, fat positivity, and petting  three cats with two hands. Their life has been an adventure, from  facilitating equine therapy for trauma survivors to counseling at-risk  youth with the aid of an inordinately large subwoofer and beyond. They  earned their BA from Mount Holyoke and their MS from Capella University.  Kit is a full-time writer\/mom and is honored to be represented by  Marisa Corvisiero and Ciara Smith at Corvisiero Literary Agency. Kit is a  third-place winner of the Not Quite Write Prize and a Best of the Net  2025 nominee. Their work has appeared or is forthcoming in \u003ci\u003eThe Advocate\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChoices: An Anthology of Reproductive Horror\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Not Quite Write Anthology 2025\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe B'K\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFive Minutes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHigh Shelf\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHerStry\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKnee Brace\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAll Existing\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eQuibble\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. Find out what they’re working on now at http:\/\/elise-scott.com.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233629679845,"sku":"NP9798892425520","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9798892425520.jpg?v=1767738395","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-black-cat-detectives-isbn-9798892425520","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}