Claws of Death — Linda Reilly

From the author of Escape Claws, “the best kind of cozy, one with all the feels, a great twist ending (or two or three) . . . not to mention all the cats” (A Cup of Tea and a Cozy Mystery).
 
The meow of death . . .
 
Whisker Jog, New Hampshire, is a long way from Hollywood, but it's the place legendary actress Deanna Daltry wants to call home. Taking up residence in a stone mansion off Cemetery Hill, the retired, yet still glamorous, septuagenarian has adopted two kittens from Lara Caphart's High Cliff Shelter for Cats. With help from her Aunt Fran, Lara makes sure the kitties settle in safely with their new celebrity mom. 
 
But not everyone in town is a fan of the fading star. Deanna was in Whisker Jog when she was younger, earning a reputation for pussyfooting around, and someone is using that knowledge against her. After being frightened by some nasty pranks, Deanna finds herself the prime murder suspect when the body of a local teacher is found on her property. Now, it's up to Lara, Aunt Fran, and the blue-eyed Ragdoll mystery cat Lara recently encountered to collar a killer before another victim is pounced upon . . .
 
Praise for Linda Reilly's Deep Fried Mysteries
 
“I thoroughly enjoyed this puzzler of a mystery. Reilly cooks up a perfect recipe of murder and mayhem in this charming cozy.” -- Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author
 
“Smart, sassy, and a little bit scary. Everything a good cozy should be!” -- Laura Childs, New York Times bestselling author