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The Cat Who Turned on and Off

Pages
272
Published
1968
Language
English

Synopsis

The third novel in Lilian Jackson Braun's beloved series, The Cat Who Turned On and Off, follows the Siamese detective Koko as he investigates a murder in Junktown, a dilapidated district of antique shops and forgotten treasures. When a local shopkeeper is found dead, Koko and his owner Qwill must uncover the truth behind what appeared to be a simple accident. Told with the series' signature blend of mystery, humor, and warmth, this cozy mystery is a must-read for fans of the Koko series.

About the author

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Lilian Jackson Braun

Lilian Jackson Braun (1913-2011) was an American writer, born in Chicopee, Massachusetts, best known for The Cat Who... series of light mystery novels. She wrote sports poetry as a teenager for The Detroit News, worked in advertising copywriting and public relations, and spent about three decades at the Detroit Free Press, where she edited the Good Living section. Her first three novels, The Cat Who Could Read Backwards, The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern and The Cat Who Turned On and Off, appeared b...

Characters

KokoProtagonist

A Siamese cat and the series' recurring detective, who investigates a murder in Junktown.

QwillSupporting

Koko's owner, a man who lives in Junktown and assists in the investigation.

All characters in The Cat Who Turned on and Off