Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?D=braun%2C%20lilian%20jackson&Nty=1&Ntx=mode+matchall&Ntk=Author&R=627448&N=0&Dx=mode+matchall&Ntt=braun%2C%20lilian%20jackson http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1539837 14 short stories about felines using their ... intuitive ability to solve mysteries. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708426 Its up to the philanthropic master sleuth and his clue-finding Siamese cats to unravel a mystery begining when the art center is broken into and an elderly woman dies in a suspicious fire. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1540066 While sifting through closets of junk in the mansion they have rented, Qwilleran and his feline companions, Koko and Yum Yum, uncover a mystery involving the suicide of the former owner and the murder of a potato farmer. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1540306 With his cats Koko and Yum Yum, newspaperman Jim Qwilleran decides to take a vacation and becomes involved with murder. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708427 Pickaxs favorite columnist, James Qwilleran, is enjoying a brief vacation with his two Siamese cats at the Nutcracker Inn, in the nearby town of Black Creek. But the tranquillity of the place is interrupted by the discovery of a body floating down the creek -- the body of a man who had been a guest at the inn. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1540371 After moving into an old mansion whose previous owner committed suicide, prize-winning reporter Qwilleran and his two Siamese cats are disturbed by strange occurrences and start to investigate when Qwillerans old girlfriend disappears. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1539924 Qwilleran decides to spend the summer in Mooseville and becomes intrigued by the high mortality rate among its carpenters. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708428 Fictional columnist James Qwilleran has finally finished his book showcasing the colorful stories related to him by residents of Moose County. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709060 Pickax is preparing for its sesquicentennial celebration, and in the midst of all the family reunions, the Siamese super-sleuth Koko smells trouble. One evening Koko pounces down on the head of the wealthy Ledfields obnoxious nephew, and when the Ledfields fall ill, Jim Qwilleran begins to think that Kokos behavior is more forewarning than feline frolicking. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1540332 Jim Qwilleran is not exactly thrilled by his new assignment for the Daily Fluxion--a weekly magazine on interior design. But Qwilleran finds himself on familiar territory when a murder is committed, and he and Koko, the brilliant Siamese, take the case. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709056 After a long drought, the citizans of Pickax are worried about wildfires. Their fears are soon realized. With a case of arson, the shooting of a volunteer fire-watcher and the murder of the president of the curling club, James Qwilleran and Co. are called in to sniff out the rat responsible. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1540054 Persuaded to join a tour of Scotland, Jim Qwilleran finds his enjoyment of the trip threatened when a jewel thief swipes a suitcase, the bus driver vanishes, a fellow tourist is found dead, and Polly is tailed by the Pickax Prowler. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708425 The residents of Pickax are delighted that the old bombed-out Pickax Hotel is reopening with a whole new look. Everyone is thrown into a topspin when one of the hotels first guests winds up a victim of murder. Qwilleran and his brilliant Siamese put their whisker-twitching, crime-solving talents to work to find a killer. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1539755 The team of Koko, the brilliant Siamese cat, and Qwilleran, the reporter with the perceptive mustache, is back in action--with an adorable female Siamese, Yum Yum, added to the household. When Qwilleran decides to do a feature story on Junktown, he gets more than he bargained for. Not the dope den he anticipated, Junktown is a haven for antique dealers and collectors--as strange a lot as the crafty reporter has ever encountered. When a mysterious fall ends the career--and the life--of one of Junktowns leading citizens, Qwilleran is convinced it was no accident. But, as usual, it takes Koko to prove hes right. Qwilleran and Koko, the beautiful Siamese cat, are back on the mystery beat. When a mysterious fall ends the life of one of Junktowns leading citizens, Qwilleran is convinced it was no accident. And Koko is about to prove him right. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709059 Braun gives readers a glimpse into the personal lives of Koko and Yum Yum, the endearing feline stars of the series. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709055 Qwilleran and his feline colleagues go to Moose Lake for a little R & R. The trio quickly find themselves looking into the disappearance of a backpacker and other unusual goings on. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709061 With his companion Polly in Paris, Qwill keeps himself occupied by writing an absurdist play called The Cat Who Got Elected Dog Catcher. Meanwhile, things are spicing up in Pickax. Huge inheritances from old families are suddenly and mysteriously pouring in to town, but nobody is quite sure why. Except Koko, that is--and shes not telling. Then things get really interesting when one resident drops dead from an apparent bee sting. Can Qwill and his cats get to the bottom of things? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1540019 All the worlds a stage--and now Jim Qwillerans apple orchard has become the stage--for a real-life murder scene. The much-disliked director of the Pickax Theatre Clubs Shakespeare production, Hilary van Brook, is found dead after the closing-night cast party...and with the help of his super-smart Siamese, Qwill must cast a suspicious eye on all the players--especially the ones pussyfooting around behind the scenes.Description based on print record. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709058 The people of Pickax are in a state of eager anticipation. The Pirates Chest, the long-awaited new bookstore, is finally set to open, and the Theatre Club is preparing to perform Oscar Wildes The Importance of Being Earnest. However, the play is brought to an abrupt halt as a cast member is killed in a car accident. But was it really an accident? As suspicions rise, Qwill and his sleuthing Siamese cats have their work cut out for them. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709054 Thelma Thackeray, a native of Moose County, has achieved fame and fortune in Hollywood. Now 82, she has returned to Pickax to have some fun before she dies. Purchasing the old opera house, Thelma reopens it as a film club. But when the premier event, the Kit Kat Revue, sets the stage for murder, Jim Qwilleran and his perceptive Siamese cats are ready to spring into action. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709057 What Pickax, the town 400 miles north of everywhere, needs is a new bookstore. But just as Pickax prepares to celebrate the ground breaking for a new one, a body is discovered in a nearby wooded arie. Turning their attention from books to clues, Qwill, Koko, and Yum Yum set off on a hunt that will entertain. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1539717 Jim Qwilleran and his feline companions, Koko and Yum Yum, investigate the murder of Dianne Bessinger, the founder of an organization out to save an old apartment house, the Casablanca, from the real-estate developers who plan to tear it down. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1212893 While Moose County is in an uproar over a string of lucrative inheritances, Polly departs for Paris, Koko the irrepressible Siamese meets a piano tuner, Qwill writes a play, and a mysterious bee sting-related death occurs. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=693243 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=663596 Times are changing in Pickax, and it all makes for some newsworthy notes for the Qwill Pen. A new senior center is in the works, and a frisky production of Cats is set to delight Moose County residents, human and feline alike. Polly Duncan is off to Paris, momentarily leaving Qwill without a companion for his apple-barn concerts, and The Librarians Who Lunch are getting ready to put on a show of their spectacular Art Hats to help unite Pickax with their Lockmaster County neighbors. Not to mention the conversion of the late Nathan Ledfields mansion into a charitable museum. Mr. Ledfields treasures are being sold off to benefit needy children, and the town is abuzz with excitement - that is, until a mysterious death from a bee sting leaves everyone but Cool Koko in a state of confusion.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=699137 With his companion Polly in Paris, Qwill keeps himself occupied by writing an absurdist play called The Cat Who Got Elected Dog Catcher. Meanwhile, things are spicing up in Pickax. Huge inheritances from old families are suddenly and mysteriously pouring in to town, but nobody is quite sure why. Except Koko, that is--and shes not telling. Then things get really interesting when one resident drops dead from an apparent bee sting. Can Qwill and his cats get to the bottom of things? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1283926 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=716687 After five years of legal formalities, Jim Qwilleran ha officially inherited freedom and a fortune, which leaves him with a serious dilemma. What should he do now? Seeking a place of peace and isolation to make up his mind, he heads to the Potato Mountains for the summer. But Qwill lands in the middle of controversy, not solitude. The mountains are haven to the independent roughneck descendants of Prohibition-era moonshiners. The valley is home to developers eager to turn the pristine Potatoes into a giant tourist trap. To make matters more complicated, a Tater, as the mountain folk are called, has been convicted of the murder of millionaire developer J.J. Hawkinfield. Some people swear the wrong man was convicted, and Qwill is inclined to agree when he hears what transpired before the trial. But if Forest Beechum didnt do the dirty deed, who did? With Qwill, Koko and Yum Yum on the case, the killer wont get away with murder. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=716688 Pickax loves a big occasion. The Great Food Expo is about to begin, introducing new restaurants, country inns, food specialty shops and a new food page in the Moose County Something. Lurking in the background is a killer determined to make this an event Pickac City will never forget. The Expo begins with a literal bang: a bomb wrecks the hotel, killing a housekeeper and causing extensive damage. Luckily for pIckax, Qwill is on the scene, his moustace twitching with suspicions that this bomb was intended as something stronger than a warning to someone. His evidence: Koko and Yum Yums new interest in cheese, especially Gruyere, Brie and Feta. Qwill and the Siamese are on the case that will demand all their feline inutition and mustachioed insight! http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=716689 Theres been a rash of petty thievery in Pickax ever since banker Willard Carmichael and his flashy young wife Danielle moved to town. But now Willards been killed in a mugging Down Below ... or so it seems. Qwill has his suspicions, especially when Willards house restoration project fall into the hands of Danielles cousin - whose rich new wife then dies on her honeymoon! The clues are as elusive as a cat burglar in the night. But with Kokos help, Qwill plans to catch a thief-and a killer. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1294127 The residents of Pickax eagerly await the start of Pickax Now, a festival celebrating the 150th anniversary of the towns founding. In the midst of preparations for parades and performances, newspaper columnist James Qwilleran must make time to entertain Harvey Ledfield, an aspiring architect visiting from out of town. Qwill welcomes Harvey into his home to sketch, but strange occurrences seem to follow Harvey around. Why, for example, did the extraordinary Siamese Koko leap from the balcony onto Harveys head while he was drawing Qwills barn? And why have Harveys aunt and uncle - residents of nearby Purple Point - not been seen in public since Harveys arrival? Soon, Kokos strange behavior is not the only sign of trouble in Pickax. A knitter with psychic powers predicts murder, and a woman makes a weekend trip to Pickax from California to leave a message for Qwill. Its up to Koko to help Qwill piece the clues together.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=716614 Qwill, Koko and Yum Yum return for another adventure 400 miles north of everywhere in the extraordinarily popular Cat who ... series. Back in Pickax, Jim Qwilleran expects to resume a quiet life, but the people and animals of Pickax have other ideas. A noisy cardinal wakes him every morning. Nosy neighbors drop by uninvited and the Siamese misbehave, even sneezing on guests. As if that werent bad enough, Qwills longtime companion acts as though she is in love-with another man. But worst of all, Qwill finds a body in his apple orchard. When Qwills friend becomes the chief suspect, he embarks on a crusade to clear Dennis Houghs name and win back Polly Ducans heart. Even Koko sniffs out a few clues. But will their efforts be too little too late? Not even knows for sure in this quirky, engaging romp through Moose County. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=716690 When Qwill rents Euphonia Gages mansion in Moose County, he and Koko soon discover fifteen closets jammed with several generations of junk. But what starts out as junk soon turns into something more. The mansions former occupant is enjoying a new life in warm, sunny Florida. But word soon comes that Euphonia is dead, an apparent suicide victim. Why would someone as happy and full of life as Euphonia Kill herself? And what is the connection between the Gage family and dead potato farmer Gil Inchpot (Who is found buried in snow with a bullet in his head)? Can Qwill and the cats uncover a family secret before the winter yields another dead body? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=716686 The development of a major resort complex at the southern end of Breakfast Island is causing a ruckus. Local residents, summer people and mainland fishermen are all hopping mad that the peace of their island retreat is being shattered. Them a cabin cruiser explodes in the marina causing general alarm. But when a series of deadly accidents follows on the heels of the mysterious explosion, Qwilleran begins to wonder if sabotage is involved. In search of a good story for his newspaper column, Qwill and the cats set off for Breakfast Island. Why are people suddenly being killed? And what do the deaths have to do with the rapid transformation of this island? of course, Qwill, Koko and Yum Yum are on the case. Which can only mean lots of excitement for Cat Who ... mystery fans. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1272184 Kokos strange new hobby of dropping himself from balconies has landed him in the oddest of places--on the head of a young visitor whose wealthy relatives soon fall deathly ill, leaving Qwill with his work cut out for him. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1212896 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=716685 When an affluent railcar owner disappears with millions of dollars belonging to Moose County investors, the international police launch an intense investigation to find the fugitive. But journalist detective Jim Qwilleran and his feline crime-busters find a mystery to unravel that is closer to home. Who blew the whistle on the embezzler? And, why did they do it? Qwill goes full ahead to solve the puzzle before tragedy occurs, but the case is complicated by a train wreck on the main line and a murder in a railroad tavern. Only Qwill and the cats can find the answer to the questions who? and why?. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=716615 Persuaded by his beloved companion to join her in a group tour of Scotland, Qwill expects to revel in his Scottish heritage while keeping Polly Duncan safe from the Pickax Prowler. Instead, his trip is cut short when a jewel swipes a suitcase, the bus driver disappears and a fellow tourist is found dead -- all in the same day. Although the town of Pickax is in a tizzy over the recent events, Qwill has other, more puzzling worries on his mind. Who is the fellow still following Polly? Why is Koko licking Qwills photographs of Scotland and tackling him on the apple barn stairs? Upon investigating the secret life of the deceased and the bizarre behavior of one of the tours members, Qwills sensitive moustache tells him one thing: more trouble is on the way. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=634781 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1542169 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1658499 The good people of Moose Country are in a fever of excitement. Its almost time for the gala ground breaking of the Pickax bookstore--and the town of Brrr is preparing for its bicentennial celebration. All the festivities, however, are spoiled by the dicovery of a mans body on James Qwillerans property. Could it be the work of a killer who used the same MO in northern Michigan? To solve the case, Qwill and his feline pals, Koko and Yum Yum, will have to prick up their ears and determin who committed this fowl deed... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1543033 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1543197 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=558804 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=607327 While the residents of Pickax eagerly await a festival celebrating the 150th anniversary of the towns founding, newspaper columnist James Qwilleran must entertain Harvey Ledfield, an aspiring architect. Strange occurrences seem to follow Harvey around. Koko, the Siamese cat, leaps on his head, a knitter predicts murder, and a woman comes from California to leave a message for Qwill. Its up to Koko to help Qwill piece the clues together. -- from container http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=514351 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1542409 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=478374 When the body of a well-dressed man is found shot execution-style in a wooded area on his property, Jim Quilleran and his feline companions, Koko and Yum Yum, investigate. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=497710 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1542535 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1294088 James Qwilleran and his talented team of feline sleuths, Koko and YumYum, investigate the supposedly accidental death of a cast member in a car crash on the eve of the Theatre Clubs performance of Oscar Wildes The Importance of Being Earnest. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=460920 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=474497 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1669237 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=447341 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=491177 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=434680 The denizens of Pickax are starstruck: Thelma Thackeray, a native of Moose County, has returned to spend her declining years 400 miles north of everywhere, after a nearly six-decade-long career in Hollywood! And she doesnt intend to spend them idly, either - with the acquisition of the old opera house, her plans for a film club are already becoming a reality. But Thelmas celebrated arrival on Pleasant Street is marred by the birdnapping of her fabulous Amazon parrots, and the circumstances of her twin brothers recent death appear increasingly suspicious to columnist James Qwilleran. Will Qwills Siamese, Koko, deign to take the time from his stage debut in the Kit Kat Revue to help his master find the person or persons responsible for these dastardly deeds?--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=460999 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=483560 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=388877 Pickaxs favorite columnist, James Qwilleran, is enjoying a brief vacation at the Nutcracker Inn, in the nearby town of Black Creek - though his two Siamese, who prefer the spaciousness of their home, beg to differ. At least the many squirrels that have free rein on the grounds of the inn provide some measure of comfort for Koko and Yum Yum, while Qwill unearths lots of material for his book-in-progress, Tall and Short Tales. But the tranquillity of the place is interrupted by the discovery of a body floating down the creek - the body of a man who had been a guest at the inn. And a possible motive for his murder is suggested when several gold nuggets are found in his possession. Might he have been illegally prospecting for gold in the Black Forest Conservancy, or perhaps beneath the creek? Seems someone else wanted that gold more than he did.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=509092 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=463052 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=422562 Fictional columnist James Qwilleran has finally completed his book showcasing the stories related to him by residents of Moose County, that famous region four hundred miles north of everywhere. Lilian Jackson Braun introduces readers to James Mackintosh Qwilleran and recounts how he collected the stories. Qwill provides a preface for each, describing the teller and the circumstances. And the tales themselves entertain, and reveal the offbeat history of Moose County.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=724234 Middle-aged journalist Qwill has just inherited an enormous fortune and is embarking on a getaway to the Big Potato Mountains. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1543149 Koko, Yum Yum, and James Qwilleran embark on their latest mystery when gold prospectors, wildlife photographers, and pirates arrive at the Nutcracker Inn to take part in a game. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=413981 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=422500 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1542888 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=333341 The Big One is on its way, and none too soon for the residents of an unusually arid Moose County, who are becoming increasingly anxious about wild fires as they await the first snowstorm of the season. A Citizens Fire Watch is formed, and volunteers go out on shifts to patrol areas of concern, particularly the old minesites, which have been rumored to contain subterranean fires deep within. When a volunteer is murdered near the Big B minesite, which had been set ablaze, the people of Pickax realize they are dealing with both an arsonist and a killer. And Koko, Siamese cat extraordinaire and owner of journalist James Qwilleran, knows even more than that, as evidenced by his suspicious scrutiny of an antique pitcher, a batik of robins, and an old-fashioned glove box. The string of catastrophes continues as a local builder dies in an apparent accident, and its up to Qwilleran & Co. to trap the rat whos behind it all.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=398984 After a long drought, the citizans of Pickax are worried about wildfires. Their fears are soon realized. With a case of arson, the shooting of a volunteer fire-watcher and the murder of the president of the curling club, Jim Qwilleran and Co. are called in to sniff out the rat responsible. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1542730 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=367232 The Basic Series brings blockbuster bestsellers and new releases from bestselling authors to Large Print readers as close as possible to the regular print publication date. Monthly lists are selected to provide a diverse mix of genres, making this the ideal series to buy if youre only buying one. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=326398 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=398208 This 21st addition to the bestselling The Cat Who . . . mystery series finds Quill and his fabulous felines on the trail of some very unusual visitors after rumors circulate that extraterrestrial beings are responsible for the disappearance of a stray backpacker. A selection of the Literary and Mystery Guilds. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1542653 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=290962 Qwilleran and his snooping Siamese are willing to go to any length to find the killer and set the town at ease. But first theyll have to contend with a highjacked bookmobile, an attempted bank robbery ... and a few of the cats preoccupations. Koko has a newfound fondness for pennies and KoKo and Yum Yum both are obsessed with chewing on gum wrappers -- but for entirely different reasons, of course. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=509091 Journalist Jim Qwilleran and his Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum, investigate the disappearance of a backpacker near Lake Superior. By the author of The Cat Who Sang for the Birds. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=287435 Its September in Pickax, four hundred miles north of everywhere, and the citizens of Moose County are all agog: the Highland Games, celebrating Pickaxs Scottish heritage with such revelry as bagpipe skirling and tossing the caber, are expected to yield aggressive county-partisan competition; the town hotel is reopening in grand style; and the mysterious Mr. Delacamp, a renowned estate jewelry dealer from Chicago, is honoring the town with a visit. The excitement rises to a fever pitch when Delacamp is found murdered in his room at the new hotel - and his assistant is inexplicably missing. Then the winner of the caber-tossing contest disappears as well, and its up to journalist/philanthropist Jim Qwilleran and his suspiciously sagacious Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum, to get to the bottom of it all. Could Kokos newfound interest in photographs, pennies, and paper towels help lead Qwilleran to the murderer?--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=240763 It all began when someone spray-painted WITCH on the side of Widow Coggins barn on Trevelyan Road. Then someone stole some sketches of nudes from Pickaxs new Art Center across the way. A few scattered drops of blood on the floor near the cage of a resident parrot - a parrot who happens to have a penchant for talking dirty - indicate that the thief did not escape without a mark. When a fire erupts on the Coggin farm, taking the life of Widow Coggin, Qwilleran is determined to discover who, of all those who might have liked to see the eccentric old woman removed from the land, could be responsible. Throw in the disappearance of a young artist, evidence that some of the leading families of Pickax are descended from bootleggers, and an anti-computer uprising at the town library, and springtime in Pickax turns out to be anything but peaceful.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=288579 When the newly opened art center is broken into, and an elderly woman dies in a suspicious fire, the town of Pickax is suddenly anything but peaceful... Once again its up to Moose Countys philanthropic master sleuth and his clue-finding Siamese cats to unravel the mysteries...--Back of container. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=152441 Qwilleran, Koko, and Yum Yum are hoping for a peaceful month of July spent sitting on the porch of their cabin by a lake in Mooseville. Its not so far from home - but far enough away from the bustle and bustle of Pickax that Qwill figures he might actually find some peace and quiet. When rumors begin to circulate that UFOs are responsible for the disappearance of a stray backpacker, whose body is later discovered on the lakeshore, Qwill finds it difficult to maintain vacation mode. Then, of course, theres the knitting craze, which is attracting some very unlikely members of the community, and some highly innovative plans for this years Fourth of July parade, and a dog-cart race. Yet all of this is just par for the course in slightly out-of-whack Moose County.... Things become downright eerie when Koko begins to pass hours on the porch in the dark, watching the sky for stars - or something. And as the inexplicable goings-on get stranger and stranger, Qwill starts to wonder who or what is in fact responsible, if not extraterrestrial visitors.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=315748 In The Cat Who Moved A Mountain, Qwills on top of the world when he rents a house on Big Potato Mountain. The owner, J. J. Hawkinfield, brought real estate development to the once peaceful Potatoes. But Hawkinfield paid a steep price for his enterprise: he was pushed off a cliff, apparently by an angry mountain dweller. Qwilleran, however, suspects the man is innocent - and Kokos antics have him convinced somethings wrong. Qwill may be making a mountain out a molehill...but hes determined to find the truth. In The Cat Who Blew The Whistle, Moose County residents are excited about the opening of a new attraction: a restored steam locomotive. However, the excitement screeches to a halt when the trains owner disappears - along with millions of investor dollars. Puzzled and suspicious, Qwill tries to make a connection between the missing millionaire and a recent murder at a railroad tavern. Now, with the help of Koko and Yum Yum, hes about to prove that the police are on the wrong track... In The Cat Who Said Cheese, the approach of the Great Food Explo stirs up plenty of delicious activity in Moose County. Theres nothing as tasty as a morsel of gossip, so when a mysterious woman moves into the New Pickax Hotel, the locals indulge in heaps of speculation. And after a bomb explodes in her room, and kills the hotel housekeeper, Qwilleran, Koko, and Yum Yum have to put aside the treats and figure out who cooked up this murderous recipe.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=398212 Jim Qwilleran and his cats investigate a hotel bombing that killed a housekeeper and the disappearance of a mysterious woman after the blast. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=212015 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=20953 When small items disappear throughout the town, the residents are up in arms! Pickax has seldom fallen victim to big city crimes, particularly during the holiday season. But after the bridge clubs money is stolen, the townspeople decide that there is more to this mystery. The rash of petty thievery started when banker Willard Carmichael and his much younger (and flashier) wife, Danielle, moved to Pickax from Down Below. Along with their big-city lifestyle, Willard brought plans to restore the Victorian houses on Gingerbread Alley (fondly known as Pleasant Street). Unfortunately, Willard is murdered in an apparent mugging Down Below. When a local man is accused of the thievery, newspaper columnist Jim Qwilleran has serious questions about the recent crimes plaguing Pickax. For one thing, Danielles cousin Carter Lee seems too eager to pick up where Willard left off in the restoration project. When he begins to romance wealthy widow Lynette Duncan, things really go awry. Its up to Qwill, Koko and Yum Yum to set the town right and bring the guilty party to justice before both the Duncan family fortune and Pickax are destroyed by greed.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1388457 Jim Qwilleran and his cats investigate a hotel bombing that killed a housekeeper and the disappearance of a mysterious woman after the blast. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1388456 The village of Pickax experiences a rash of petty thefts and the murder of a flashy newcomer, sending Qwilleran off on his own investigation into the crime wave, with feline sleuths Koko and Yum Yum sniffing for leads. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=155276 More than thirty years ago, Lilian Jackson Braun wrote The Cat Who Could Read Backwards and launched the phenomenally successful Cat Who... mystery series. In it we are introduced to the extraordinary detective team of prize-winning reporter Jim Qwilleran and Koko, the brilliant Siamese cat. Jim Qwilleran is somewhat disgruntled when his assignment for the Daily Fluxion is to cover the art beat. For a hard-nosed crime reporter its like being put out to pasture. Little does he suspect that this fluff assignment will lead down the path to murder. A stabbing in an art gallery, vandalized paintings, a fatal fall from a scaffold are not at all what Qwilleran expects. Even less, he could not possibly predict that the solution to these crimes wouldnt come from his newfound partner, Koko the Siamese with exceptional abilities for sniffing out clues.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=159863 Bestselling author Lilian Jackson Braun is at her best in her eighteenth Cat Who adventure. Something smells in Pickax! As the Great Food Expo is set to begin, there is a killer determined to make it an event Pickax City will never forget. Of course, Qwill, Koko, and Yum Yum are on the case and the killer wont escape Qwills intuition or the cats insight. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=178390 A brand-new Cat Who . . . mystery by the author of The Cat Who Blew the Whistle and The Cat Who Came to Breakfast. Something smells in Pickax! As the Great Food Explo is set to begin, there is a killer determined to make it an event Pickax City will never forget. Enter Qwill, Koko, and Yum Yum, with suspicions that a bomb meant to explode at the opening ceremonies is meant as something stronger than a warning. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=398210 Floyd Trevelyans historic steam locomotive, newly restored, is the newest attraction in Moose County. But the excitement is eclipsed by shock when Trevelyan disappears--along with millions of investors dollars. Now, Qwill--with the help of his cats, Koko and Yum Yum--is trying to make a connection between the missing man and a recent murder at the railroad tavern. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=11847 The Great Food Explo is scheduled to open with a bang, introducing new restaurants, country inns, food specialty shops, and a new food page in the Moose County Something. Unfortunately, before the Explo can get off the ground... a bomb blasts the hotel, killing a housekeeper and causing extensive damage. Enter Qwill, Koko, and Yum Yum with suspicions that the bomb was meant as something stronger than a warning. They set out to investigate a mysterious woman guest at the hotel who disappeared after the bomb exploded and find out why the hotel owner, Gustav Limburger, was suddenly hospitalized. Qwill has moustache-twitching suspicions about the whole affair yet no evidence other than Koko and Yum Yums new interest in cheese, especially Gruyere, Brie and feta. Of course, Qwill, Koko, and Yum Yum are on the case, and the killer (or killers?) wont escape Qwills intuition or the cats detection skills.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=21489 Isolated Breakfast Island has become a hot vacation spot thanks to the development of a major resort complex. That fact alone is enough to upset the locals. But when an explosion sets off a series of bizarre accidents, Qwill, with his feline companions, Koko and Yum Yum, must investigate. LG and Mystery Guild Selections. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=96948 Can Qwill and the cats find the rich embezzler who has cheated Moose County out of millions of dollars? When the affluent owner of a historic steam locomotive and private railcar absconds with millions of dollars belonging to Moose County investors, police are called in to search for the fugitive. In Pickax, journalist Jim Qwilleran and his feline sleuths probe another mystery, however: Who blew the whistle on the embezzler, and why? With the help of Koko and Yum Yum, Qwill proves that the police are on the wrong track. The mystery is just beginning to heat up, and no easy solutions are at hand. Disturbing questions are left unanswered: What caused a train wreck on the main line? Is there a connection between the wreck and the missing millionaire? When a dead body turns up in a railroad tavern, its obvious someone has a secret he is willing to kill to keep. Can Qwill and the cats find out who blew the whistle, before they are silenced permanently?--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=18386 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=222902 Peaceful Pear Island is perfect for fishing, relaxing, boating - and committing murder. Jim Qwilleran, Koko, and Yum Yum get more than they bargained for when they begin to investigate several accidents. The development of a major resort complex at the southern end of Pear Island, affectionately known as Breakfast Island, is turning the town upside down. Local residents, summer people, and mainland fishermen are all hopping mad that the peace of their retreat is being shattered. But who is angry enough to murder? When a cabin cruiser explosion in the marina sets off a series of accidents, Qwilleran begins to wonder if sabotage is involved. But he has his work cut out for him. There are plenty of suspects, plenty of motives, and plenty more accidents occurring. Can Qwill and the cats uncover the murderers identity before they become the victims of one of the many mishaps plaguing Breakfast Island? With Koko and Yum Yum on the scene, you can bet that the mysterious events on Breakfast Island will be exposed. But will it happen before someone else is killed?--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=240047 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=607019 Everyone is stymied when two of Pickaxs most prominent citizens are found murdered in their home. But even more puzzling to Qwill is Kokos sudden and unaccountable attraction to rubber cement. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=143057 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=238955