Theodore closed his eyes. Yes, I might just stay home and nap today, he thought.
York, November 2016 – November 2019
A Note on the Author
The author lives in York and drinks exclusively Yorkshire Gold (If anyone from Taylors of Harrogate reads this little book, donations of tea in return for the shameless product placement in this book can be sent to the author, care of the publisher).
This book is a work of fiction and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. People within the public realm who are featured are used fictitiously, in the name of satire
This edition is published by Severus House
Cover illustration, frontispiece and end piece by the author
Graphic design by Burak Bakircioglu
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Copyright © 2019 by James Barrie
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This book is dedicated to
Randolph and Stobart,
Who are both now napping in
Also by James Barrie and published by Severus House
THE FIRST OF NINE
The Case of the Clementhorpe Killer
When Theodore discovers his neighbour Peter Morris with his head bashed in, he sets out on the trail of the Clementhorpe Killer.
Set among the back alleys of York, The First of Nine is a murder mystery with a feline twist. It is Theodore’s first foray into crime detection. It is the first of his nine lives…
Amazon review: “There’s enough plot twists & turns to keep us guessing who the murderer is with a finale that, in true detective novel style, has us rooting for our hero cat to save the day. Purrfect!”
REAR GARDEN
The Cat Who Knew Too Much
Rear Garden: The Cat Who Knew Too Much is the second novel to feature York's finest feline sleuth, Theodore.
With many references to classic Hitchcock films, Rear Garden is a darkly comic romp through the leafy suburbs, leaving many a bloody footprint (and paw print) on the well-trimmed lawns. This is cosy crime with claws…
Amazon review: “The plot swings from the observations of Theo the cat to those of the humans sharing his new suburban neighborhood. It was a fun and easy to read.”