The Black Cat Detectives
A Mystery
$45.14
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
26 May 2026
Summary
A charming cozy mystery with a delightful twist. The detectives are three kittens with magical powers, determined to solve a most purr-plexing case.
Precocious kittens Bippity, Boppity, and Boop are exceedingly loyal to their human, the twenty-eight-year-old up-and-coming magician Mila. She saved them from starving to death in a dingy Corvin’s Crossing alleyway and has been nothing but loving ever since, even though her own life is in shambles.
So when Mila’s sketchy boyfriend…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798892425537 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Kit Gray |
| Publisher: | Crooked Lane Books |
| Imprint: | Crooked Lane Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 26 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 209mm x 139mm |
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Critics Review
Praise for The Black Cat Detectives:
“An enchanting twist on the genre. Recommended for feline fans, cozy connoisseurs, and readers who enjoy L. T. Shearer’s “Conrad the Cat Detective” series and titles by Miranda James, Krista Davis, and Rita Mae Brown.”
—Library Journal
“Fans of cats and the paranormal will enjoy this cutesy cozy.”
—Kirkus Review
“Fully realized, emotionally rich storytelling.”
—Views She Writes
“The story, the small-town feel, and the kittens are the stars of the novel. One of the best books of the year.”
—Red Carpet Crash
“Mix one neophyte magician, one underhanded boyfriend, an intriguing cast of supporting characters, and three magically mischievous kittens and you have a recipe for an appealing new cozy series. Even the most devoted dog lover is going to be charmed by these tiny furballs. The Black Cat Detectives is a magical new mystery that’s lots of fun!”
—Sofie Kelly, New York Times bestselling author
“Ms. Gray’s delightful kitten-filled romp is a treat for cozy lovers!”
—Laurie Cass, USA Today bestselling author of the Bookmobile Cat Mystery Series
“Clever, charming, and absolutely purrfect.”
—Cate Conte, author of the Cat Cafe Mysteries
About The Author
Kit Gray
Kit Gray draws inspiration from their lived experiences of queerness, disability, neurodivergence, fat positivity, and petting three cats with two hands. Their life has been an adventure, from facilitating equine therapy for trauma survivors to counseling at-risk youth with the aid of an inordinately large subwoofer and beyond. They earned their BA from Mount Holyoke and their MS from Capella University. Kit is a full-time writer/mom and is honored to be represented by Marisa Corvisiero and Ciara Smith at Corvisiero Literary Agency. Kit is a third-place winner of the Not Quite Write Prize and a Best of the Net 2025 nominee. Their work has appeared or is forthcoming in The Advocate, Choices- An Anthology of Reproductive Horror, The Not Quite Write Anthology 2025, The B’K, Five Minutes, High Shelf, HerStry, Knee Brace, All Existing, and Quibble, among others.
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