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Cat Who Went Up The Creek (Paperback)

by Lilian Braun (Author)
2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
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In Braun's 24th Cat Who... mystery (after 2001's The Cat Who Smelled a Rat), journalist James Mackintosh "Qwill" Qwilleran ("the richest man in the northeast central United States") and his two Siamese cats, Kao K'o Kung ("Koko") and Yum Yum, find themselves in the thick of another light and lively murder investigation in rural Moose County. When Lori Bamba, the new manager with her husband of the Nutcracker Inn in Black Creek, complains that the old place is haunted and making her feel gloomy, Qwill agrees to spend several nights with his cats at the converted Victorian mansion. Koko's noise gets them moved from the turret room, where the cats like to watch squirrels, to a cabin recently vacated because its occupant was murdered. Koko stumbles on a clue to the murder, while Qwill locates the source of the inn's haunting. In the meantime, Qwill's need for material for his newspaper column prompts him to help promote many local activities: the production of a Gilbert and Sullivan opera, a historical re-enactment of a lumberjack's rowdy evening, the opening of an antiques fair and mall, the launching of a book of photographs of scenic Moose County, the adoption of a boy orphaned by a suicide and another murder. As usual, the various mysteries and their ultimate solutions matter a lot less than the smalltown doings of the author's irresistible characters, both human and feline. This gentle, entertaining tale is proof once again that Braun reigns supreme as the queen of the cat cozies. (Jan. 14)Forecast: A consistent bestseller, Braun should once again climb the charts with her winning combination of cats and crime.

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

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Now on their 24th case, James Qwilleran and smart kitties Koko and Yum Yum find no peace at lovely Nutcracker Inn, where more than wild beasts are afoot.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A novel that pulls you along to the very end!, Feb 13 2004
By Angie (Stockbridge, MI) - See all my reviews
Lilian Jackson Braun's book, The Cat Who Went Up The Creek, is the 24th book in a 26 book series. Braun provides a mystery that is easy to follow yet entertaining to the reader. This book captures the hearts of cat lovers and mystery fans everywhere. The Cat Who Went Up The Creak involves a columnist for a small town newspaper named Jim Qwilleran. Qwill, as the locals call him, decides to spend two weeks in the historic Nutcracker Inn in order to help the Nutcracker's owner pinpoint just what is causing the "dark cloud" to hang over the Inn. During Qwill's short stay of just two weeks, he meets interesting people and is faced with some extremely suspicious happenings that will keep you guessing.
If you are planning on reading through the entire series, then buying this book may be to your advantage. With so many books in the series, it would be nice to look back and refresh your memory on certain events. I would suggest starting with the first book in the series so you understand exactly what is going on and who the characters are. I'm confident that after reading a few of these fascinating books you will choose your favorite and want to read it over and over again!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Almost no mystery at all in recent weak, Feb 3 2004
By Gerald M. Bull "Jerry Bull" (Fairview, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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Managed expectations will help regular mystery readers enjoy Braun's now 24-book "Cat Who" series more than they might. Don't expect a heavy plot or any chasing of whodunits; and we don't at all miss sex, profanity, or violence for a change. Expect leading man Jim Qwilleran, a now wealthy newspaper journalist, who writes witty and folksy little "local color" columns for the county rag mostly for his own amusement, to entertain his friends to dinner, sniff about for column ideas, and generally play the role of bon vivant. His cats Yum-Yum and Koko are featured throughout, with details of their meals and other antics; and Koko specializes in "assisting" with any ongoing mystery investigations, mostly through timely and clairvoyant yowling.

"Creek" is no exception, but if anything, downplays the mystery plot more than usual, almost to the point of oblivion. We suspect little more than 10 pages out of the 226 were devoted to the crimes (two murders) and their "solution" (we use the word loosely), most of that coming right at the end. In between, Qwill goes to see plays, hosts dinners, reads disappointing postcards from his traveling girlfriend Polly, and uses his inherited money to solve minor problems. While a few humorous events and interesting characters come to light, this novel is really little more than interconnected little tales, with Siamese cat antics and an almost non-existent plot thrown in for diversion. We don't mind a light read once in a while, but there's more meat on the cat plates than you'll find on yours! This is our third "Cat Who", but there's certainly nothing about this weak entree in the series to encourage us to continue with Braun.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Time for another visit to Moose County, Dec 30 2003
By Jeanne Tassotto (Trapped in the Midwest) - See all my reviews
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This is the 24th installment of the continuing adventures of Qwill and friends. The action again is in Moose County, this time centering for most of the book on the newly opened Nutcracker Inn out on Black Creek. The mysteries and bodies begin pile up until Koko once again points Qwill in the right direction.

As always with this series the mysteries are secondary to the characters. Qwill and his cats are like old friends to fans of the series. His on-going relationships with Polly and other friends in Moose County are what keep people looking for the next book. By now most fans could draw a map of Moose county and describe many of its residents.

This book, like the others in the series, is not meant to be a challenging puzzle to figure out but is instead and pleasant read for a quiet weekend.

There is no profanity, 'adult situations', or graphic violence.

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1.0 out of 5 stars What happened?
For 17 years, I had a beloved Siamese cat, also by the name of Koko, who was very intelligent and perceptive. Read more
Published on Dec 6 2003 by H. Male

3.0 out of 5 stars Another cozy read by Lilian Jackson Braun
THE CAT WHO WENT UP THE CREEK by Lilian Jackson Braun

THE CAT WHO WENT UP THE CREEK is the second book in the series by Lilian Jackson Braun. Read more

Published on Dec 1 2003 by Ratmammy

2.0 out of 5 stars Without a Paddle
Hardcore mystery fans may find it a bit of a stretch, but if your taste runs to expertly written and very light fiction, you can't do better than Lillian Jackson Braun's "The... Read more
Published on Jun 29 2003 by Gary F. Taylor

1.0 out of 5 stars Not the best one of the series, by any means
I have read several of "The Cat Who" series over the years. I personally liked them better before Qwill became a multi-millionaire and had money to answer every single problem... Read more
Published on April 22 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars The first ones were the best ones
I've read most of the Cat Who...mysteries, but sort of dropped out at about the Cat Who Said Cheese, because I'd gotten tired of the characters and the simple plots. Read more
Published on April 14 2003 by Atheen M. Wilson

2.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, but certainly not the best in the series
As a hooked fan of the series, I have read every one of the Cat Who books. Like most serial novels, there is a comfortable sameness to every edition that I find charming. Read more
Published on Feb 22 2003 by Dom Miliano

4.0 out of 5 stars This was a fun read
When I read all the poor ratings I wondered if I should even bother reading the book. I'm glad I did. It was a fun read and I wish it had been longer. Read more
Published on Feb 14 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't Read This Book First!
This was the first "Cat Who" book I read and I, for the life of me, couldn't figure out why people enjoyed them so much! Read more
Published on Feb 6 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars I'm still trying to figure out what the mystery was.
As so many others, I too have read & reread all of The "Cat Who" books. They have always brought me such pleasure. Read more
Published on Feb 2 2003 by N. Mortimer

1.0 out of 5 stars Another fan bids adieu to Moose County
Plainly evident from this installment of the "Cat Who" series is that the author is dead--or has been kidnapped by aliens. Read more
Published on Jan 7 2003 by tracy zayac

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