
A Twist in the Tail: An Absolutely Purrfect Cozy Mystery
The Oyster Cove Guesthouse, Book 1
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Liz Brand
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Leighann Dobbs
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From the award-winning author of the USA TODAY best-selling Mystic Notch series...
"Talk about inconvenient. Not only did I have a dilapidated mansion and no money to repair it with, two cats I had no idea how to care for, and a room full of cranky guests waiting for their breakfast, I also had a dead body on my hands."
Josie Waters has to admit she may have acted a bit hastily when she agreed to purchase the Oyster Cove Guesthouse - a charmingly gabled Victorian mansion on the breathtaking Maine coast - from elderly family friend Millie Sullivan. But Josie was desperate to flee Ohio and in particular her ex-husband, a chef who loved his job so much he left her for it. And anyway, how hard can running a guesthouse be?
The truth is, Oyster Cove Guesthouse is a moldering money pit with falling-in roof and a cohort of regular guests who are as mischievous as a litter of kittens. And Millie keeps dropping by to dispense unasked-for advice. And Josie might have made a mistake in promising to adopt Oyster Cove’s two resident cats Nero and Marlowe, and treat them in the manner to which they’ve become accustomed. Josie has never had a cat before...let alone two feisty felines who think they own the place.
Okay, it’s not going well. At least it can’t get any worse, Josie thinks. Until her first guest ends up dead.
A joy to listen to, with a twist you’ll never guess! A new mystery series from a best-selling author, purrfect for murder mystery fans, cat lovers, and everyone in between.
Listeners can’t get enough of Leighann Dobbs!
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- Penny
- 10-07-19
Disappointed
I read everything she writes but this time I bought the book in Audible form. The story seemed to drag and the Audible reader was extremely boring. There was no enthusiasm or personality to the reading, it creates a scene that was boring and mundane. Leigh Ann Dobbs is a great writer and her story deserved more than this.
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- Watching and Reading
- 08-25-21
Pleasant enough time water
Not a bad read but, at times, the main protagonist comes across as a bit dim. Also, it’s hard to understand why a middle aged woman would behave like a teen girl around a guy she had a crush on in high school. Surely the vast majority of middle aged people would mature over twenty years.
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- Connie Dunn
- 07-26-20
A Twist in the Tail
This is a delightful read. Cat lovers will love this story. You'll love all the twists and turns this cozy mystery will take you on.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-17-23
Liked the story's premise,
I liked the main concept, but I wished the main character sleuthed rather than others do it for her.
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- Kindle Customer
- 09-22-19
Purrrfect
Nice tidy mystery with just the right amount of "catdom". Not totally predictable..and therefore refreshing.
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- Nancy and Missy
- 11-30-19
Good start!
This is a nice little cozy with well written characters and some really cool, long-suffering cats! I can't wait to read the next one!
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-18-19
Not up to Ms Dobbs standards
Too many words takes too long to do anything. Get rid of Mike. Why is everyone around her nasty and snarky
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- Nancy
- 09-27-19
Love The Cats!!!
Loved to concept and ALL THE CATS. Story to long and the people often boring . Most memorable moment was when ALL the Cats got together and made their plan. Liz Brand is an amazing full spectrum narrator...one of The Best I've ever heard. I have loved all of Ms. Dobbs stories. Am hopping the next one in this new series is back up to her quality of writing.
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- Leanne Pazik
- 06-22-19
Fun if you like cats!!!
Silly but fun!!! A little mystery, a little love story!!! Cute and easy to put down and pick up when time is available!!! I think I might need to listen to another!!
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- Dawn
- 08-15-19
Another cute series
Leighann Dobbs has created another cute series with enjoyable characters that include two adorable felines. I’ve already downloaded the next installment.
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