{"product_id":"the-cat-who-talked-to-ghosts-lilian-jackson-braun-the-cat-who-10-x","title":"The Cat Who Talked to Ghosts * Lilian Jackson Braun * The Cat Who... #10 x","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen the eccentric curator of a historic museum house dies of apparent fright after complaining of loud, late-night paranormal activity, a wealthy small-town journalist and his two extraordinarily intuitive Siamese cats move into the drafty, rumored-to-be-haunted farmhouse to uncover the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Story: Written by prominent cozy mystery pioneer Lilian Jackson Braun, this globally celebrated 1990 classic delivers a charming, fast-paced puzzle that stands as a definitive peak of traditional lighthearted crime fiction. The narrative steps cleanly away from the dark, graphic violence and gritty police procedures found in standard suspense novels. Instead, Braun establishes a comfortable, community-first storyline that pairs an intriguing historical mystery with gentle small-town humor, regional eccentricities, and a playful look at feline intuition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plot follows Jim Qwilleran, an affluent, mustache-twirling former crime reporter who has settled into a peaceful routine in Pickax, the main hub of Moose County, \"400 miles north of everywhere.\" His quiet life takes a sharp turn when Iris Cobb, the curator of the local Goodwinter Farmhouse Museum and a close friend, calls him in a state of absolute terror, claiming that heavy thumping noises and spectral voices are torturing her in the night. Before Qwilleran can investigate, Iris is discovered dead in her bed, seemingly scared to death, turning the historic estate into an immediate hub for local rumors and superstitious panic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than letting the town write the tragedy off as a supernatural event, Qwilleran rents the historic house and moves in alongside his brilliant Siamese companions, Koko and Yum Yum. It does not take long for Koko's unusual behavioral quirks, such as scratching at ancient floorboards, staring intently at blank walls, and knocking specific historical books off shelves, to point toward far more material dangers. Sifting through old logging-era family histories, local property deeds, and hidden tunnel networks, Qwilleran discovers that real-world greed, modern real estate schemes, and historical scandals are the true culprits behind the haunting. Published as an essential mass-market paperback by Jove Books, this beloved chart-topper keeps readers thoroughly entertained from the opening page to the final reveal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For: Devotees of traditional, lighthearted cozy mysteries, animal-themed whodunits, and gentle amateur sleuth stories; fans of sharp, observant pets and close-knit small-town settings like the works of Rita Mae Brown, Diane Mott Davidson, or Susan Wittig Albert; and mystery lovers seeking a comforting, fast-reading escape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Published 1990. This Edition 2018 by Jove Books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiction \/ Mystery \u0026amp; Thriller \/ Cozy Mysteries \/ Feline Whodunits \/ Small-Town Crime Fiction \/ Amateur Sleuth Handbooks \/ Lighthearted Ghost Stories\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shopper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50477060358387,"sku":"202607125289ABB","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5722\/7507\/files\/1000018273.jpg?v=1791755064","url":"https:\/\/purpleslothmedia.com\/products\/the-cat-who-talked-to-ghosts-lilian-jackson-braun-the-cat-who-10-x","provider":"Purple Sloth Media","version":"1.0","type":"link"}