Claws of Action is Book 4 in the Cat Lady Mystery Series. I have read every book in this series and I think this is my favorite. The author has outdone herself!

The High Cliff Cat Shelter is getting ready to show off the new reading room and open house.
The health inspector shows up and is threatening to shut down the shelter because food is being served when the cats are around. Next thing you know, the health inspector is found dead.

The mystery is extremely well written with twists and turns and enough sleuths for this sleuther to go on an adventure in mystery solving. Still, I didn't guess who the murderer was.

I live in New England and I love the setting of New Hampshire, its very accurate. The characters are well developed and fleshed out. This book can be read as a stand alone, but I highly recommend reading the first 3 books as you will enjoy them just as much.

This book is a mystery in a mystery. I hope, as this series continues, that we get to learn more about Blue and why he appears when he does - other than to help Lara when a murderer is attacking her of course! I really hope that Blue will reveal himself to Aunt Fran at some point - she seems to wish she could see Blue too.

A mean-spirited woman who hates cats comes to inspect the shelter and declares that she is submitting a cease and desist order to the courts; however the next morning she is found dead and, of course, Lara and Aunt Fran are on the suspect list, but instead of diving in headfirst to solve the murder, Lara decides she is going to let the police handle it. That lasts for a couple of minutes and then she is back to her sleuthing ways. Will her Ragdoll, ghost cat, Blue appear to her in time to save her?

I just love this series! As the series continues, I love the growing relationship between Lara and Gideon, Aunt Fran and the Chief, and the growing popularity of the shelter. This book is well-written and a quick read (which I love because there are so many books to read)! I love cozies with cats and this one has an entire shelter of them!

4.5 stars

I will post my review on Amazon and B&N when published.

Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Claws is the fourth book in A Cat Lady Mystery series. I haven't read the others but I think I will now! Lara Caphart and her Aunt Fran run High Cliff Shelter for Cats out of the Folk Victorian house in Whisker Jog, New Hampshire. When a local health inspector, who has sanctioned High Cliff and is threatening to shut them down, is found murdered, Lara starts investigating in order to save her business.

This is a well-written cozy. The mystery is creatively developed and there are enough clues to keep one guessing. The victim even has a fascinating backstory. The strength of the link between Lara and the murder is weak. Given that, I thought Lara had a low tolerance for stress and no coping skills. She freaked out beyond a reasonable amount for the threat that existed. There is a small element of paranormal in this book. That's not normally my thing but it isn't a main focus so it wouldn't stop me from reading others.

Fun, solid mystery.m well written with dimensional characters and cats with personality. Believable ending. Satisfying.
Thank you netgalley and the publisher for this arc

This is the fourth book in the series, and I hope there are many more.
The story was one in which I could not put the book down, it grabbed me from the beginning and did not let me go!
This book has delightful characters that I love reading about.
The cat shelter is a great premise that does not take away from the mystery, and includes a touch of the paranormal.
This is a must read cozy series and I highly recommend it!
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

Linda Reilly
Claws of Action which is the fourth book in this great series.
Enjoyed this book couldn’t put it down.
The storyline was strong and it was all about Cats which is always a bonus for me.
Enough red herrings to keep you guessing, until the end I never guessed.
Definitely recommend this book and look forward for the next one to come out.
Many thanks to Kensington,Lyrical underground as well as NetGalley for advance copy for a honest review.

High Cliff Cat Shelter is preparing to show their new reading room and an open house for the rest of the shelter in the fourth book. The health inspector makes an unplanned visit and informs Lara and Aunt Fran that she is shutting the shelter down as they are severing food when cats are present. A visitor begs Lara to accept his senior cat until he can find another apartment as the health inspector now owns his building and unless he give up his senior cat, she is breaking his lease and evicting him.
The health inspector is found dead in her car with her throat slash. All the events at the shelter are postponed so Lara is looking for answers in order to share the new rooms. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK AND SERIES.

Disclosure: Thanks to Lyrical Underground for a copy through NetGalley. The opinions expressed are my own.

I was happy to be back in New Hampshire with Linda Reilly's delightful cast of characters. The latest in the A Cat Lady Mystery series had twists and turns that kept me guessing until the end. Although one must suspend disbelief in 'Claws of Action', it is also filled with many difficult and realistic life experiences which blend to make a perfect balance. It's not just a 'fluffy' cozy, there is plenty of heartache and heartwarming to round it out. I highly recommend the entire series.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

One way to judge how much I like a book is by how hard it is to put down. I know I love this one because I found it really hard to stop reading before it was over. The mystery in Claws of Action is a bit tricky to solve, since the victim is disliked by many, and I was completely blown away when the culprit was revealed! I love the main characters in this book: Lara, her Aunt Fran Fran, and Gideon, plus the resident cats at the High Cliff Shelter for Cats. The goings-on at the shelter, Lara's relationship with her aunt, her boyfriend, and her friends, and the intriguing mystery combine to make this an easy, fun read!

I received an advance copy of this book. This review contains my honest thoughts and opinions.

One of my favorite series, I bumped this right to the top of my reading list as soon as I was approved for an ARC. And it did not disappoint! Lara Caphart and her Aunt Fran run a small no-cage cat shelter out of their home in Whisper Jog, NH. After many new renovations they are almost ready to open up a new area and expand their Read to a Cat program. That is, until a surprise visit from a health inspector threatens them with a cease and desist order. Then inspector is found dead the next day and they end up on the list of suspects. Peopled with a likeable cast of characters along with a number of credible suspects, the story moves quickly and keeps you guessing.

New to me series, but loved the cat shelter/reading room theme. The author is able to keep the mystery interesting and keeps the reader guessing in this well done story.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read this book!

Linda Reilly is one of my favorite cozy authors, so I jumped at the chance to read her newest offering! I love the cat shelter theme, and the reoccuring cat Blue! It's a stand out idea in a sea of themed cozies, and it's still working well four books in. The actual mystery took some unraveling, as there was quite a few players with different stakes, but I am happy withe the outcome! I had suspicions, but couldn't see the motive.

This series and author just keep getting stronger. If you are in the market for a new favorite cozy, consider this one! Five stars!

If you like cats and a good mystery to solve, grab this book! This is a new-to-me author and I wasn't sure what to expect, her writing is excellent. This book is well written and grabs you on the first page. It is full of twist and turns and keeps you guessing until the end. I really enjoyed reading this book. Thank you Kensington Books via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

I received a free copy of CLAWS OF ACTION (Book 4 of the Cat Lady Mysteries) by Linda Reilly in exchange for an honest review. Lara and her Aunt Fran run a cat shelter out of their home. When Lara discovered people wanted to simply spend time with the cats and, maybe, read to them, she hired a contractor to build a reading room for this purpose. Just as the room is completed, a health inspector, Evonda Fray, shows up with a bad attitude, claims the shelter now qualifies as a cat café, and threatens to close down the entire shelter. Concerned, Lara and Aunt Fran immediately consult an attorney. When Evonda is found murdered, suspicion naturally falls on Lara and Aunt Fran since they had a recent dispute with the woman. However, Evonda wasn’t just difficult to cat lovers; Lara soon finds out the woman had a host of enemies. Lara knows she’s innocent, so whodunit?

I liked this book. I haven’t read any of the prior novels in the series, but I had no problem connecting to the characters or following the storyline. I recommend this book to fans of Linda Reilly, fans of the series, and fans of cozy mysteries with cat themes.

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Claws of Action is the fourth in the Cat Lady Mystery series. The series is centered around a cat shelter ran by Lara and her Aunt Fran. In this installment, the shelter is under attack by a particularly vicious health inspector, who is trying to close them down. When the health inspector ends up dead, there are plenty of suspects to go around. In between caring for her feline charges, Lara investigates the crime, and the more she learns about Evonda Fray, it seems the more suspects she has. Good mystery read especially for fans of animal themed cozies.

Class of Action is a cute mystery with great characters and well written. This is a wonderful book and I hope to read more by this author.

This is one of my favourite books and when I get the ARC it always get I start to read it immediately regardless of the priority in my TBR list.
This one was no exception and I am happy I did because it's a page turner you cannot put down.
Ms Reilly is very good at writing mystery, they're alway full of twists and turns and keeps me guessing till the end.
I love her character and I'm in love with the cats, reading these books always makes me wish I could live in shelter like the one described in the books.
It was a great reading experience, the book is engrossing and entertaining.
I look forward to reading the next installment in this series.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

This series is definitely in my top five favorites.
Lara and Aunt Fran are my two favorite characters and I'm always giddy with excitement when a new book is coming out.
This book is my favorite so far. The mystery was exceptional and I was definitely surprised at the reveal.
I think any fan of cozy mysteries will enjoy Claws of Action by the extremely talented Linda Reilly.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for approving me to read an advanced copy of this book.

I really enjoyed this! The cats were as cute as ever and there were no shortage of suspects. This is one of the series I most look forward to reading.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I was not paid for this review.