Why oh why does my library only have three out of this whole series? These books are great, but I'm reading them all out of order and I'd love to start at the beginning! The plot is fast paced and fresh, although I'm a little confused by the characters names (Charlie and Ryan are female lol, I was a little confused) But the cats are the real drawcards. The burly, break the rules tomcat Joe, sweet, worrier Dulcie, inquisitive and slightly mistrustful Kit. They are what I read for, the reason I've returned to this series. They are the reason I'm begging my inlaws in the next town over to get a library card so I can hire this series from their library for free (It's a five dollar fee to get a book from their library to mine, or a 45 minute drive. Guess which method I'll be choosing!)That being said, you have to get used to the cats talking. The idea that they are talking cats takes some getting used to, and not just talking cats, but feeling, smart and almost human cats.I'll be returning to this series whenever I can, once the library arrangements are secured. Until then, I bid this series farewell, and grumble about my annoying library for not owning more of them!
Cat Pay the Devil is a charming, yet dark, mystery—darker than the usual cutesy cat “tale.” ;-)Ms. Murphy has assembled a great cast of characters, both feline and human. Being a cat lover, I got a kick out of the “law enforcement” cats who hang around police stations and crime scenes, eavesdropping and “sniffing around.” Ms. Murphy weaves a theme of domestic violence into the story. The main mystery was solved in a satisfactory manner, but the subplots didn’t quite pull together at the end. Frankly, I’m still trying to figure out how one of the victims was killed.All in all, Cat Pay the Devil is an enjoyable story. I discovered it in the ship’s library during my recent Alaskan cruise. I got half way through but had to return it when I disembarked. As soon as I got home, I ordered a copy from my library.
What do You think about Cat Pay The Devil (2007)?
I was unable to get past the premise of the series, that three cats have learned the human language and can actually speak it. So they and a few select individuals literally talk to each other and of course, solve crimes.However, beyond that, I was not enjoying the story as it was set up or the way the cats talked to each other. I tried skipping ahead to see if it got better, but finally gave up and returned it to the library. Maybe if I start with the first book in the series, I'd be able to get into it. Until then, I'll stick to Lillian Jackson Braun's Cat Who series (a pair of mysterious siamese who might or might not be helping the main character solve mysteries...he's never quite sure) and Rita Mae Brown's Mrs. Murphy series (a cat and a corgi can communicate with each other, though humans only hear traditional animal noises, and they help the main character solve mysteries.)
—Melissa
