The Cat Who Went into the Closet * Lilian Jackson Braun * The Cat Who... #15

A Cold Winter Rental and Packed Storage Closets Conceal a Wealthy Family's Deadly Scandals.Journalist Jim Qwilleran decides to escape his regular winter routine in Moose County by renting a sprawling, historic mansion in the nearby town of Pickax. The home belongs to a wealthy eccentric who recently relocated to Florida, leaving behind a massive estate packed with decades of family history. Qwilleran's peace is upended when news arrives that his landlady has suddenly committed suicide under highly unusual circumstances, casting a dark shadow over the local community.Suspecting that the tragedy is actually linked to financial corruption and murder, Qwilleran begins sorting through the mansion's vast storage spaces. His efforts are guided by his clever Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum, who develop a sudden obsession with opening specific closet doors and pulling out forgotten objects. Together, the four-legged sleuths uncover old letters, hidden journals, and family secrets that pointing directly to a calculating killer. Written with the signature regional charm of author Lilian Jackson Braun, this fifteenth series installment delivers a cozy winter whodunit that keeps readers guessing until the final door is opened