REVIEW: A Midwinter's Tail

 A Midwinter's Tale
Author: Sofie Kelly

As I finished this 6th book in the Magical Cats Mystery series, I got curious. I remember reading the first book in this series when it first came out. I tried to keep up with each new book, but life got in the way. I lost track of these cute cozy mysteries for several years....came back and found there are now 16 books in the series.  So....I checked to see when I first started reading. The first book came out in 2011. 

14 years. Nothing is going to get in my way this time! I have most of the remaining books on my bookshelves....and the 3 I'm missing I put on hold at my local library this morning. I am determined! I am not stopping in my enjoyment of this series until I have caught up all the way to the newest book. 

That's the joy that creating a new life for myself where nobody tells me what I can and can't do (outside of of obeying the law lol) has done for me. Peaceful -- and I can finally read this entire series!! And, nothing is stopping me this time! Woot!! 

Ok....after that outburst....on to the book! 

I enjoyed reading a cozy set in wintertime when it's 90 degrees outside. Reading about snow and cold actually made it feel a bit more comfy this afternoon. I totally forgot about it being hot and just enjoyed the story! 

This time, Kathleen has planned a fundraiser for a reading program at the library. She really needs the night to go perfectly so the Reading Buddies program can continue. But.....an unexpected person arrives in town. That causes enough drama. But when that person also chokes on a chocolate and dies.....in the middle of the fundraiser....it not only ruins the evening, but makes several of Kathleen's friends murder suspects. Kathleen and her two amazing kitties, Owen and Hercules, are once again on the trail of a killer! 

This book kept my attention from start to finish. There was some nice character development, and a good amount of amateur sleuthing. Two events with Marcus has me wondering what might happen in the next book -- I can't wait to see what develops!  

On to the next book!! I have lots of reading to do!