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The Cat Who Moved a Mountain (Audio CD)

by Lilian Jackson Braun (Author), George Guidall (Narrator)
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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From Publishers Weekly

This droll and engaging mystery, 13th in The Cat Who . . . series, firmly grips the reader even though the murder in question is a year old and the killer is apparently behind bars. Jim Qwilleran, an affable former big-city crime reporter who has just inherited a considerable fortune, heads for a vacation in the rustic Potato Mountains to ponder the future course of his life. Accompanied by his two omniscient felines, Koko and Yum Yum, he takes up residence in the former home of the town's leading citizen, J.J. Hawkinfield, murdered one year ago. The sheriff tells Qwilleran that the deceased, a believer in unfettered development of the area, was killed by one of the more militant mountain people, who oppose land sales and want to protect their rural environment. Under the pretext of researching Hawkinfield's biography, Qwilleran pries into everyone's business, aided by the garrulous residents, who raise gossip to a new art form. With the help of his unique cats, he uncovers new evidence and brings to a satisfying conclusion a lively, witty tale bolstered by sharply etched characters. Mystery Guild main selection, Literary Guild and Doubleday Book Club alternates.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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Jim Qwilleran and cats take their turn with greedy land developers in the fictitious Potato Mountains.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Cat Who Moved A Mountain, May 11 2004
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I just finished with a book called the Cat Who Moved a Mountain and it just swept me off my feet. It involves the lovable Yum Yum, the Siamese cat who lives to be loved and loves exreporter Jim Qwilleren. Qwilleren is an exreporter who used to work in the crime department of a newspaper and hasn't lost his love for crime. He has the right head for it, or shall I say moustache, That's right, I said moustache. When ever Qwill is on the right trail, he gets a tingling sensation in his moustache, but he wouldn't get his clues if it weren't for the brilliant acts of Ko Ko, an odd Siamese cat that always tracks down the clues and leaves Qwill to add them up.

I've already read 5 or 6 of Lillian Jackson Braun's other "Cat Who", books before, and have a taste and craving for them that can't be put out, because Lillian writes with such a colorful array of words, that once you get done you can't tell if you read a book or watched a movie due to all the wonderful, beautiful, and vivid pictures she paints with words. Just like the others she's written she hasn't failed to stump me with her false leads and clue's. Luckily for the characters of the book, Qwill isn't fooled as easily as I was by all the misleading clues Lillian leaves for us, because if he was, then a man would have been locked up for life for a crime he didn't commit. I also liked it because of the plot. It was wonderfully and quite attracting to anyone with an eye for murder, false clues, and a set up to frame someone else and that's just what I like. Another thing that attracts me to book after book written by Lillian is that it leaves you wanting more, Once the book ends, I wished it hadn't ended, luckily for me it's a series with 20 or more books so I still have a lot to read. Over all on a scale of 1 to 20 Id have to give it a 100 because its just that good and Id recommend it to anyone who likes murder, mystery, and misleads, but beware readers, once you read one you might find yourself, like me, addicted.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Qwill and the cats take a mountain vacation, Jan 15 2004
By Jeanne Tassotto (Trapped in the Midwest) - See all my reviews
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Jim Qwilleran, former crime reporter, has just inherited the vast Klingenschoen fortune. He had been required to live in Moose County for 5 years to satisfy the stipulations of the will and now he was ready for an adventure. Lately he had been having a strange yearning to see mountains so he loaded up his Siamese cats to set out for the Potato Mountains intending to spend the summer. Soon after his arrival Qwill found himself involved in local politics, an old murder and family scandals. After a series of adventures and mishaps Qwill and the cats reveal the true culprits and realize just where they really want to be.

For fans of this long running series the lack of Moose County action can be a bit frustrating but it is more than off set by the whole new community of the Potato Mountains. The scenes of Qwill traveling with cats is hilarious and all too familiar to anyone who has tried to travel with pets. As always with this series the depictions of small town life are totally realistic.
The bits of Moose County life we do get are significant and hint of action to come in later books.

This is one of the best of the series, it will appeal to any fan of the 'cozy' mystery genre not just to fans of this particular series.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd best of the series, May 6 2002
I've read all the Cat Who books, and next to the Cat Who went Underground, this is the best. The book is full of humor..as incident after incident happens to Qwill when he goes on "vacation" from Pickaxe.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Good Gravy In The Potato Mountains!
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 Cat... Read more
Published on April 30 2002 by Gary F. Taylor

5.0 out of 5 stars Best "Cat Who" Book that I've Ever Read
The Cat Who Moved a Mountain is a terrific book - it's the best Lilian Jackson Braun book that I've ever read. It's full of suspense, and it's very well written. Read more
Published on Sep 1 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Exiting and Good!
The book was an exiting book. It keeps me on the edge of my seat!The one of the best book I have ever read in my life!I reccomend the author and this book!
Published on Oct 7 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars FEUDING IN THE MOUNTAINS
This is the 13th CAT WHO mystery. It is the one that introduced me to the series, when I purchased the audio version. Read more
Published on Jun 22 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars The Cat Who... books always leave you wanting more!
A lady on my paper route got me started reading The Cat Who... books. I've read almost all of them and I love Qwill, Koko, and Yum Yum!
Published on April 16 1999 by rover_53@hotmail.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Realistic!
The Cat Who Moved a Mountain was a great book. It's realistic as well because I live in the mountains and it's a lot like that. Read more
Published on Feb 12 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A great place to start!
The Cat Who Moved a Mountain was my first meeting with Qwill and his savvy cats. This flowed extremely well and left me meowing for more of the delightful characters. Read more
Published on Jul 17 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars Yow!! and Wow.
As a cat lover and mystery fan I found this to be great light mystery fare with a touch of real cat savvy. Ms Bruan must have an ear for what those cats are thinking. Read more
Published on Jan 12 1997

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