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The Cat Who Talked to Ghosts (Cat Who... #10)
When Mrs. Cobb heard unearthly noises in the antique-filled farmhouse, she called Jim Qwilleran for help. But he was too late. It looked as if his kindly ex-housekeeper had been frightened to death -- but by whom? Or what? Now Qwilleran's moved into the historic farmhouse with his two cat companions -- and Koko the Siamese is spooked. Is it a figment of the feline imaginat...more
Mass Market Paperbound, 277 pages
Published
October 1st 1996
by Jove Books
(first published January 30th 1990)
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I always enjoy these books, purely for their simplicity. We learn a lot about Qwill's everyday life, but somehow, that just makes you get to know the character more and doesn't get tiring as it does in other books. He sure eats some nice sounding food!
Koko and Yum Yum were the reason I first read these books. I love books about animals, and had never read any about animal detectives when I first read these. I was pleasantly surprised, and despite reading others like them, Lillian Jacks...more
Koko and Yum Yum were the reason I first read these books. I love books about animals, and had never read any about animal detectives when I first read these. I was pleasantly surprised, and despite reading others like them, Lillian Jacks...more
I love every one of these The Cat Who books and there are 25 in the series so far. The first book is The Cat Who Could Read Backwards, so I should have chosen that to review really. In a way they are slightly embarrassing books to admit you love. Very simple stories, nothing much happens and everything always turns out alright in the end. They are very comforting reads. The details of how Jim likes his coffee and how many cakes he eats during the day are not necessarily earth-shattering obs...more
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Author Lilian Jackson Braun's 10th installment in her enormously popular "The Cat Who..." series, featuring middle-aged newspaperman Jim Qwilleran pits him against a murderous spirit. The only question is whether or not it belongs to this world or another. When long-time friend and former land-lady Iris Cobb, the resident-curator of the local historical museum, calls Jim in the middle of the night to beg for help from knocking ghosts, the seasoned journalist rushes to her aid, only t...more
Jim Mackintosh Qwilleran is a newspaper writer for the crime column of the Moose County Something. He writes about crimes. There are lots of crimes on Pickax, 400 miles north of everywhere. Qwilleran is a very rich, kind-hearted man, and when his landlady/ housekeeper calls, saying she hears weird noises, he is determined to go check. But he is already too late. Iris Cobb lies dead on the floor, not moving a muscle, nor breathing the air. He is devastated. The police come, and they pester hi...more
Surprisingly, though I had previously read this book, I hadn't added it to my list before. Lillian Jackson Braun is no longer with us to spin another tale about Moose County--Pickax, etc. These books look quite slim, and you might figure that you could read one quite quickly, but it still takes a while to get through the adventures o James Qwilleran, and his two Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum. This time--what ghosts scared Iris Cobb into a heart attack--or was it murder? Another murser ensue...more
This book about the tragic death of Mrs.Cobb in her house one nice night around midnight. Mr.Q was a good friend of Mrs.Cobb, he was called one night from Mrs.Cobb she was saying that she was hearing noise and that she was scared. Mr.Q said that he would come get her and take her to a friends.That is when things got weird.What I liked was that they always trying to see what happen to Mrs.Cobb, that night.One thing I didn't is that it would leave you at something and go to something different t...more
Qwill's former housekeeper, Iris Cobb, is frightened to death one evening at the Goodwinter Farm Museum, where she is the curator. Qwill offers to live at the farm until a new curator can be found, and he investigates what could have happened to scare her. Polly also adopts a Siamese kitten named Bootsie and Qwill doesn't like the kitten, just like he doesn't like the neighbour's little girl, Baby. Koko displays odd behaviour and this eventually leads Qwill to the solution of the mystery. A lit...more
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Funny how rereading after many years a book you can find yourself going how could I not see this? This being how Braun just performs character assassination on Polly very early own in the series. Rereading this was painful. Not only Polly Duncan competent woman goes gaga on her kitten (we all do that at least once in our life) she just goes overboard and Qwill's reactions are so dismissive it almost made me close the book but I wanted to see who was the culprit (I didn't remember the whole Goodw...more
Qwill's former housekeeper, Iris Cobb, is frightened to death one October evening at the Goodwinter Farm Museum, where she is the curator. Qwill offers to live at the farm until a new curator can be found, and he investigates what could have happened to scare her. Polly adopts a Siamese kitten named Bootsie and Qwill doesn't like the kitten, just like he doesn't like the neighbour's little girl, Baby. Koko displays odd behaviour and eventually leads Qwill to the solution.
I enjoyed this book more than I have enjoyed any mystery in a long time. If you love cozy mysteries, cats, or both, you will adore this book. I loved all the characters so much (even the minor characters like 'Baby' and 'Bigfoot' (a.k.a. Bootsie), I wished they actually existed in real life! This book kept me guessing till the end and I was so sad when it was over -- till I remembered it is one of a series. I can't wait to read another!
I decided to try another book by Lilian Jackson Braun and I was pleasantly surprised. The Cat Who Talked to Ghosts was entertaining. Again you are introduced to Jim Qwilleran. He is just a local guy who writes for the local paper and has two Siamese cats, named Ko Ko and Yum Yum. Ko Ko and Yum Yum seem seem to have an uncanny knack for sensing trouble and solving crimes.
Qwilleran receives a phone call from his old landlady, Mrs. Cobb. She is in a panic about noises she is hearing in th...more
Qwilleran receives a phone call from his old landlady, Mrs. Cobb. She is in a panic about noises she is hearing in th...more
I've read all of "The cat who..." books, and I've even read them over again. They're excellent books for light reading, and I'm always interested in trying to find out where Braun has situated the protagonist, James Qwilleran. It seems Braun has mixed northern Minnesota and Michigan's upper peninsula.
If you want a mystery that is light reading, easy to put down and pick back up, these books might be for you.
If you want a mystery that is light reading, easy to put down and pick back up, these books might be for you.
Took me a while, but this book has worked it's way to the top of mount to be read. I read these books when I don't want to be taxed, but I enjoy a little mystery.
This book had a few twists and turns, and Koko as usual was spot on the money but Qwill took a while to get the hint! Poor Iris Cobb was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Moose County is turning into Midsummer, although none UK readers might not understand my comment!
This book had a few twists and turns, and Koko as usual was spot on the money but Qwill took a while to get the hint! Poor Iris Cobb was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Moose County is turning into Midsummer, although none UK readers might not understand my comment!
Qwill receives a frantic phone call from Mrs. Cobb about strange noises that are scaring her. When he arrives, he finds her dead.
Although I enjoyed this book and had a hard time putting it down, I didn't think this book was as good as previous novels by Braun. I thought Qwill was rather judgmental by not liking the neighbor because of his voice.
I will continue to read the Cat Who series.
Although I enjoyed this book and had a hard time putting it down, I didn't think this book was as good as previous novels by Braun. I thought Qwill was rather judgmental by not liking the neighbor because of his voice.
I will continue to read the Cat Who series.
"The Cat Who" series is a current favorite. I'd love to have a cat like Koko! He's such an intelligent feline. He's a great help to his person, Qwilleran. Once, again, they find themselves solving murders and mysteries...trying to clear innocent suspects and other suspicious thoughts fueled by the local rumor mill.
OK, yes, I admit it, I read this book and I liked it. And no, I don't attend weekly knitting circles, nor do I have more than a single cat at my house. I think I was around 13 when I read this, and I remember thinking at the time that these books are good in doses. You don't want to get to carried away.
A lady hears usuaual noises in an antique filled farm and Qwill goes to investigate but the lay is dead. But, what has happened. Qwill and the cats move into the farmhouse and teh cats have to find the clues to murder and the mystery.
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'"
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'"
These are charming and fun mysteries. I went through a binge of everything in the series when I was younger, but haven't touched them since. I remember really enjoying them, though, and both liking the main character and the twists to the stories.
Another good Lilian Braun. I'm trying to cathc up to the point in this series where I can listen to them on CD while I drive, so I'm quickly reading the next few. I really do like the characters and the stories. They are an easy read, but interesting enough. Good book to relax with after work.
It is October in Pickax and Qwill and his Siamese cats Koko and Yum Yum are involved in yet another Moose County mutliple adventure. A close friend dies of an apparent heart attack after placing a frightened late night call to Qwill from the home that she is turning into a museum. She has been seeing/hearing ghosts in the house. Qwill begins to think that there is more going on there than it appears with an annoying man and his cowering wife and young daughter living in the museum guest cotta...more
though not the 1st in the series, it was my 1st. i plan to go back and read them in order. i think i own them all/ about time i read one. i have to be in the mood for a cute cozy, and this did the trick. i'd give it a 3 1/2. i had to get past all the funny cute names that everyone and everything had, but other than that, i liked it. the cats were enjoyable.
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I found this a very easy going book to reag, it was given to me by a friend and not my usual read but i did enjoy it.
It starts of slowly but eventually gets there , interesting to read .
It starts of slowly but eventually gets there , interesting to read .
I enjoyed listening to this particular "The Cat Who..." installment several times during my commute to work at the time. This was one of my favorites!
I really love this series and can't believe I've only read one this year. I think it's a series that you either love or hate and there is no in between.
British mystery. Characters don't feel real. No genuine suspense. Parts unbelievable. Reads like a poor episode of Murder She Wrote tv series.
Like I've said before these books are a cotton candy read but great fun. I always get sucked into the story and transported to the place.
Once again, I have loved Lilian Jackson Braun's cat books! I love her style of writing and how the ghost keeps you guessing.
I really like her books and it helps to have a four legged friend in the house and she thinks she is QUEEN BEE!
As always, Koko & Yum Yum are brillant! I wish; however, I had read the series in order of publication.
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Lilian Jackson Braun was an American writer. She is well-known for her light-hearted series of The Cat Who... mystery novels. The Cat Who books center around the life of former newspaper reporter James Qwilleran, and his two Siamese cats, KoKo and Yum Yum in the fictitious small town of Pickax located in Moose County, "400 miles north of everywhere." Although never formally stated in the...more
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