{"product_id":"the-cat-the-devil-and-lee-fontana-a-novel-isbn-9780062268822","title":"The Cat, the Devil, and Lee Fontana: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eShirley Rousseau Murphy, the acclaimed author of the award-winning Joe Grey mystery series, teams up with her husband, Pat J. J. Murphy, to conjure a charming supernatural adventure involving the devil, a thief, a bet, and a spirited phantom cat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo the devil, the span of a human life is as brief as spit on the wind. But the challenge of playing with flawed humans, like a cat toying with a mouse, is endlessly amusing. If the Devil loses a wager though, he will harass a person’s descendants until he eventually gets his due. Which is why he is tormenting Lee Fontana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe night before Lee is paroled, Satan terrifies and tempts the thief with the promise of one more successful robbery. But Lee has a secret ally looking out for him. The prison cat, a ghost, will tail the ex-con on his dangerous mission—an adventure that will leave a long legacy for everyone’s favorite talking tomcat, Joe Grey, and his pals in the charming California coastal town of Molina Point.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eMisto—from the Joe Grey mystery \u003cem\u003eCat Bearing Gifts\u003c\/em\u003e—returns as a ghost facing off the devil in this magical tale that illuminates the lives of Murphy's speaking cats\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDespite the fierce little ghost cat, will the devil get his due? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo Satan, human life is as brief as spit on the wind—and the challenge of playing with flawed humans, as a cat toys with mice, is endlessly amusing. But when the devil loses a wager, he will harass the victor's descendants until he obliterates them—thus he torments Lee Fontana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe night before Lee's parole, Satan tempts the thief with a promise that is hard to refuse . . . one that will destroy Lee. Only the ghost cat stands between them, a small hissing entity defending Lee. On this dark and dangerous mission, Misto leaves a complicated legacy for Joe Grey and his pals in sunny Molena Point.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“This is excellent reading, whether you believe or not. Not to be missed!’ - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eArmchair Detective\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Murphy’s series is top-notch...a reat treat.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCats magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCalifornian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is a must read for those who enjoy the feline side of sleuthing.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRomantic Times BOOKclub, praise for CAT LAUGHING LAST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Feline fans will enjoy reading “The Cat, the Devil, and Lee Fontana” and will await the next incarnation of this heavenly cat.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIronMountain Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Fun fare for cat fans.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Joe continues to be one of the most entrancing (and effective) detectives in modern cozy mysteries.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Like Charles de Lint and Tanya Huff, Murphy demonstrates a rare feel for crossworld fantasy, bringing modern and mystical landscapes and people into an illuminating juxtaposition. . . . Highly recommended.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Lyrical....The interweaving between real and fantasy worlds is well done.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888717918437,"sku":"NP9780062268822","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062268822.jpg?v=1730229691","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-cat-the-devil-and-lee-fontana-a-novel-isbn-9780062268822","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}