Cat in an Aqua Storm — Carole Nelson Douglas

(Previously published as PUSSYFOOT) A Book of the Month club featured selection.

“a breezy style...a nice mystery...fun to read” -- Indianapolis Star

"a dandy puzzler that is pure catnip for mystery connoisseurs.” -- Melinda Helfer, RT Book Reviews 4½ stars

The second Midnight Louie mystery, now in eBook, takes petite but feisty PR freelancer Temple Barr to a Las Vegas coed stripper competition where exotic murders stalk the contestants. You can bet Midnight Louie is there to save his Miss Temple and, his lost, platinum-blond Persian love, the Divine Yvette, a witness to one of the murders. Temple and Louie will leave no rhinestoned G-string unturned to catch a serial killer.

“Las Vegas' feline detective extraordinary returns...an excellent follow-up...The characters continue to be the fascinating, slightly wacky folks one expects...and Louie is an irresistible combination of Nathan Detroit and Sam Spade...plenty of interest here for a lengthy, fun-filled series.” -- Mostly Murder

“just about everything you might want in a mystery; among other things, glitzy Las Vegas, great bodies (male and female), real characters, suspense, a tough puzzle, and...a finicky feline. On top of it all, it has a fine sense of humor and some illuminating social commentary.” -- The Prime Suspect

“If it's murder, it must be Midnight Louie time! Carole Nelson Douglas's cool dude feline detective pulls off some fancy footwork when he matches wits with a murderer...Written with stylish zest and irresistible panache, this clever tale operates on a multiplicity of levels, cloaking provocative and uniquely feminine insights.” -- Melinda Helfer, RT Book Reviews 4½ stars