Eileen Watkins
Autor(a) de The Persian always meows twice
About the Author
Séries
Obras de Eileen Watkins
Gane, Kitty, Gone - Book 4 1 exemplar(es)
Etiquetado
Conhecimento Comum
- Outros nomes
- Watkins, E. F.
Watkins, Eileen F. - Sexo
- female
- Nacionalidade
- USA
- Locais de residência
- New Jersey, USA
- Ocupação
- journalist
writer
publicist - Organizações
- Mystery Writers of America
Liberty States Fiction Writers
Sisters in Crime
Sisters in Crime Central Jersey (publicist)
Deadly Ink Mystery Conference (New Jersey, annual, publicist) - Agente
- Evan Marshall
- Pequena biografia
- Eileen Watkins specializes in mystery and suspense fiction. In 2017 she launched the Cat Groomer Mysteries. Eileen previously published eight novels through Amber Quill Press, most of them paranormal suspense, as “E. F. Watkins.” Her Quinn Matthews Haunting Mysteries have recently become available again through Crossroad Press.
For most of her career, has worked for daily newspapers, writing and editing stories on fine art, architecture, interior design, and home improvement. Besides these topics, her interests include the paranormal and spirituality as well as animal training and rescue. A confirmed "Jersey Girl," she prefers older homes and has always shared her home with at least one cat, and makes frequent visits to the nearest riding stable.
[adapted from website, and Gone, Kitty, Gone]
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Gone, Kitty, Gone (A Cat Groomer Mystery) de Eileen Watkins
The cover of this mystery with the sad faced Scottish fold may have enticed you to pick up this novel, but the well-written and intriguing mystery will keep you reading it. Cassie, cat groomer, is asked to be part of a cat expo, demonstrating her grooming techniques. The highlight of show is a pop diva who volunteered to do a concert to help raise money for shelter cats. When her own cat, a Scottish fold who is usually by her side is cat-napped through a series of weird events, the distraught singer seeks help, and Cassie jumps into the investigation, with the blessing of the owner as well as the police detective in charge of the case. There’s a suspicious death, and more unexplained goings-on, and Cassie is likely to find danger lurking around the corner instead of the missing cat. It’s another great tale from this author, with likable and well-developed characters in an entertaining and exciting story.… (mais)
Cassie McGlone runs a cat boarding and grooming service in Chadwick, NJ. Just as rumors are circulating about a wild cat roaming the nearby hills attacking dogs and children, a man drops off a cat to board at her shop. The cat's fur has a strange texture and appears dirty, so she gives the animal a bath. Brown dye cascades down the drain, revealing that the kitty is an expensive purebred Bengal. The man never comes back to get the cat, so Cassie starts investigating whether the feline might be stolen. When the stranger who dropped the cat off is killed in a hit and run accident and someone attempts to break into Cassie's business, it appears the case is much more than just a case of possible cat-napping.
The Bengal Identity is the second book in the Cat Groomer Mystery series. The covers are always eye-catching and inviting. The bright orange background and lovely Bengal kitty on this latest cover definitely got my attention! The characters are likable and the background theme of a cat groomer and boarding business is fun and interesting. Cassie is an intelligent main character, and the supporting cast, such as Cassie's veternarian boyfriend and her employees, really add to the story. In this newest addition to the series, the mystery moved along at a nice pace with plenty of twists and clues. I thought I had things figured out....I was close, but the plot held some surprises back until the very end.
I like this series. The mix of humor, cat facts and mystery really appeal to me. I'm definitely going to keep reading! The next installment in the series, Feral Attraction, comes out in September 2018.
**I voluntarily read an advance readers copy of this book from Kensington Books via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.**… (mais)
The Bengal Identity is the second book in the Cat Groomer Mystery series. The covers are always eye-catching and inviting. The bright orange background and lovely Bengal kitty on this latest cover definitely got my attention! The characters are likable and the background theme of a cat groomer and boarding business is fun and interesting. Cassie is an intelligent main character, and the supporting cast, such as Cassie's veternarian boyfriend and her employees, really add to the story. In this newest addition to the series, the mystery moved along at a nice pace with plenty of twists and clues. I thought I had things figured out....I was close, but the plot held some surprises back until the very end.
I like this series. The mix of humor, cat facts and mystery really appeal to me. I'm definitely going to keep reading! The next installment in the series, Feral Attraction, comes out in September 2018.
**I voluntarily read an advance readers copy of this book from Kensington Books via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.**… (mais)
Cassie McGlone is a cat groomer, and runs her own business, Cassie's Comfy Cats. She deals with finicky felines all day and loves her job. Her job gets a lot more serious when she makes a house call to groom a client's pampered persian, only to discover the dead body of George DeLeuw. Reeling from the shock of finding her best client murdered, Cassie receives permission to board his cat, Harpo, until the will is probated. That's where the real trouble begins. Suddenly, everyone seems to want the cat for reasons that have nothing to do with the fact that Harpo is a gorgeous persian. Who killed George DeLeuw? And where does his orphaned kitty figure into it? Cassie knows for both George and Harpo's sake she needs to discover the killer's identity.
This is a great start to a new cozy series -- The Cat Groomer Mystery series! I enjoyed this book from beginning to end. The mystery is very well written with some real surprises. Cassie is an intelligent and fun main character. The background theme of cats and cat grooming added to the plot, and made the book more interesting. I do not envy people who choose a career that involves bathing cats on a daily basis -- so Cassie is not only smart, but BRAVE. :) There were a couple side plots that helped with character development, but not in such a way as to overwhelm the mystery elements of the story.
I did have to laugh at one point though...Cassie is thoroughly against cats being allowed to sleep in her bedroom at night. BUT....she is ok with them being on the table when she eats. I think I would much rather have a warm kitty cuddled with me at night than have them on the table near my food while I'm eating. :)
All in all, a great cozy mystery that I very much enjoyed. The cover is awesome. Who can resist a sweet persian punim! :)
A second book in the Cat Groomer Mystery series, The Bengal Identity, will be released in March 2018! :)
**I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy from Kensington via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are entirely my own**… (mais)
This is a great start to a new cozy series -- The Cat Groomer Mystery series! I enjoyed this book from beginning to end. The mystery is very well written with some real surprises. Cassie is an intelligent and fun main character. The background theme of cats and cat grooming added to the plot, and made the book more interesting. I do not envy people who choose a career that involves bathing cats on a daily basis -- so Cassie is not only smart, but BRAVE. :) There were a couple side plots that helped with character development, but not in such a way as to overwhelm the mystery elements of the story.
I did have to laugh at one point though...Cassie is thoroughly against cats being allowed to sleep in her bedroom at night. BUT....she is ok with them being on the table when she eats. I think I would much rather have a warm kitty cuddled with me at night than have them on the table near my food while I'm eating. :)
All in all, a great cozy mystery that I very much enjoyed. The cover is awesome. Who can resist a sweet persian punim! :)
A second book in the Cat Groomer Mystery series, The Bengal Identity, will be released in March 2018! :)
**I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy from Kensington via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are entirely my own**… (mais)
Cats and murder - couldn’t be better, right? I’ve been in the mood for cozy mysteries recently because I enjoy the short and sweet action. Also, I do love trying to spotting the killer!
The Persian Always Meows Twice by Eileen Watkins is a classic, with Cassie the heroine running away from a bad relationship and into new romance and business - until her best customer is found dead in his mansion, with his Persian standing there all worried.
I loved the way the author clearly spent some time researching the grooming and cattery business because all the details were perfect. I also enjoyed the solid plot line - and I did the spot the murderer but only at the very last moment, which was deliciously satisfying.
Cassie was a little bit too prissy for me but cosy romance readers do tend to favour that kind of girl so I think it will be a smash hit. Definitely recommended!
I received this book from the publishers through Net Galley and am reviewing voluntarily.… (mais)
The Persian Always Meows Twice by Eileen Watkins is a classic, with Cassie the heroine running away from a bad relationship and into new romance and business - until her best customer is found dead in his mansion, with his Persian standing there all worried.
I loved the way the author clearly spent some time researching the grooming and cattery business because all the details were perfect. I also enjoyed the solid plot line - and I did the spot the murderer but only at the very last moment, which was deliciously satisfying.
Cassie was a little bit too prissy for me but cosy romance readers do tend to favour that kind of girl so I think it will be a smash hit. Definitely recommended!
I received this book from the publishers through Net Galley and am reviewing voluntarily.… (mais)
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- Obras
- 13
- Membros
- 119
- Popularidade
- #166,388
- Avaliação
- 3.7
- Resenhas
- 8
- ISBNs
- 48