Bengal Identity is the second book in Eileen Watkins' Cat Groomer Mystery series and it is just as CATivating as the first one.
You don't have to be a cat lover to enjoy this series as there are a lot of things to capture your attention.
Cassie McGlone, the main character, owns her own little business, Cassie's Comfy Cats, where she grooms cats as well as boards cats for people going on vacation or what not.
She has a spunky assistant, Sarah, who doesn't let her age deter her at all, And if things can't get any better, Cassie is dating the local veterinarian, Mark, And her best friend, Dawn, is also a business owner, owning her own shop down the street from Cassie called Nature's Way.
Something I love about the Cat Groomer Mystery series is that there are very strong, independent business women in the stories.
And in The Bengal Identity you can only grow to love Cassie and Dawn more,
Cassie will do whatever she can for her friends and loved ones as well as the cats she owns and cares for and in the Bengal Identity rescues.
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When an exotic cat is brought in "disguised" and the owner acts in a questionable manner, Sarah and Cassie are immediately on edge.
And after they give the cat a bath and find out that the cat has been dyed to cover up it's true colors and identity and the cat proves to be a well trained cat, they begin to suspect more to the story.
Especially after they hear of a hit and run accident and the victim is identified as the man who dropped the cat off, Cassie feels that she has to do whatever she can to protect the cat and find out it's true identity and owners.
The Bengal Identity will capture your attention immediately and you will not want to put it down until you also know the story behind Ayesha and know that she is home safe and sound with her real family.
Watkins knows how to dangle the toy in front of you to keep you playing the game, . She also provides the reader with some good insights into cats and the rescuing side of the hoarding aspects, It is an amazing thing that the organizations do for the animals,
I have always been an animal lover, cats especially, but if you're not, Watkins will help you become one.
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Bengal Identity,in the cat groomer series, features Cassie McGlone as the owner of a cat groomer/boarder business, A frantic young man drops off a cat to board as his
house burned down, Unable to turn down someone in obvious need, she agrees to take the cat even without vaccination proof, Cassie bathed the cat and discovered her fur had been dyed to hide her spots, Intrigued, Cassie investigates. While the mystery is fine, the novel's strength is the depth of feline facts from breed characteristics to advice for behaves issues.
Entertaining, especially for cat lovers,
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
The Bengal Identity
A Cat Groomer Mystery, Book
Eileen Watkins
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Synopsis:
Everyone knows a leopard can't change its spots.
But can a thief hide the spots on a catnapped Bengal Groomer Cassie McGlone is about to find out, . .
With no ID for his pet, an agitated young man shows up at Cassie's Comfy Cats claiming his house has burned down and he needs to board his big, brown cat, Ayesha.
But after a bath washes dye out of the cat's coat and reveals beautiful spots, Cassie suspects the exoticlooking feline may in fact be a valuable Bengal show cat, possibly stolen.
At the same time, there are rumored sightings of a "wild cat" in the hills of Chadwick, New Jersey, Could there be a connection
When Ayesha's alleged owner turns up dead, it looks like whoever wants the beautiful Bengal is not pussyfooting around.
Working with the police, Cassie and her staff need to be careful not to reveal the purloined purebred's whereabouts while they discreetly make inquiries to cat breeders to find her real owners.
But after a breakin attempt rattles Cassie's cage, it's clear someone let the cat out of the bag, And when a second body is found, it's up to Cassie to spot the killer, who may be grooming her to be the next victim.
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The characters are well developed and well rounded, Cassie is a smart caring woman who knows her stuff about cats, She will do almost anything to protect the cats that she boards and takes care of, When Cassie and her assistant, Sarah, find that a cat in their care has been dyed and the person that dropped the cat off has died, she knows that she has to get to the bottom of what is going on.
With the help of Dawn, her friend, and Sarah, she tries to figure that out,
The writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy read,
The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and through much of the book I felt like I was right there, watching all the action taking place and listening in on conversations.
There was more than one mystery in this book which was great, The mysteries were well plotted and well developed, I was pretty sure of the culprit early on but there were enough other things going on that I really did not mind.
I really liked that Cassie did not stumble upon a dead body, which is what happens in a lot of the cozies that I read.
You can tell that the author knows a lot about cats and that she has a fondness for them.
This book dealt with breeding issues and the real problem of illegal breeding of exotic cats, It also gave some very disturbing images of nonreputable breeders,
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery, Whether you are a cat person or not , you will enjoy this book, I am already looking forward to the next book in this series,
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher, Kensington Books, and NetGalley, which I greatly appreciate.
THE BENGAL IDENTITY BY Eileen Watkins
The Second Cat Groomer Mystery
Cassie McGlone has some doubts about her new boarder.
Rudy, the man who dropped her off seemed very agitated and his story a bit odd, but the cat looked healthy and he seemed fond of her.
After all, it was just for a few days, Ayesha's arrival proved to be more of a mystery when her somewhat sticky fur led to a bath, . . and the brown color of her coat started running down the drain revealing rosettes, This athletic and vocal animal wasn't your average catAyesha was a Bengal, probably a show cat worth thousands! Why was she disguised Did Rudy steal her Things take a dangerous turn after Rudy is killed in a hit and run.
Is someone trying to steal Ayesha Will Cassie find her real owner before something worse happens Does it have something to do with the killer cat roaming the outskirts of town And what's going on in her boyfriend's veterinary clinic Cassie has more puzzles to sort out than an unkempt longhaired cat has mats!
Although I'm a stickler for reading series in order, I didn't have a chance to read A PERSIAN ALWAYS MEOWS FIRST, the first book in the series, before this one.
That being said, this book was perfect to read on its own, There were brief references to things that happened in the first book, but I had plenty of information and never felt as if I was missing something.
I enjoyed this book so much, that I'll be going back and reading the first in the series soon!
THE BENGAL IDENTITY is a delight.
Interesting, realistic characters inhabit the charming New Jersey town of Chadwick, Characters that don't go out of their way to investigate and get into trouble, but rather have mysteries thrust upon them and work with the police to try to sort things out.
I'm a huge cat lover and appreciate not only the antics of the cats in the book, but the good information the author imparts about them as well.
Of course, I love Ayesha! The mysteries were plentiful and, especially appropriate for a catcentric book, plenty of herrings were given, red ones, that is.
Although, at one point near the end I was yelling, "No, don't do it!!!!" having figured out enough of what was going on to know that a particular character was up to no good!
The second Cat Groomer mystery is an intelligent fun read sure to delight cat and mystery lovers alike.
FTC Disclosure The publisher sent me a copy of this book in the hopes I would review it.
Cassie tells this tale in her own words, She'd opened a cat boarding and grooming business after moving to a New Jersey town of about,some months ago.
One day a nervous young man shows up asking to board his brown cat for a couple days,
It turns out his brown cat is really a gorgeous Bengal dyed brown, And he never returns. Bengals are a pricy breed, and this one has the proportions and temperament of a show animal, So begins a mystery that involves murder and a threat to Cassie's own survival, With her natural talent for sleuthing, her help is welcomed by the local police who have come to know her from an earlier incident.
Interesting realistic characters, including the cat, add intrigue and enjoyment to this cozy, I liked learning facts about cats, such as why they might need rescuing from a tree, We get a feel of the town and its atmosphere of neighborliness without overwhelming the reader with too many personalities.
A fun read. "The Bengal Identity" is a cozy mystery, It is the second book in a series, but you don't need to read the previous book to understand this one.
The previous mystery was not spoiled in this book,
The main character was a nice person who cared about others, She asked intelligent questions and was good at spotting things that should be investigated, The mystery involved exotic cats and illegal breeding operations, There were only a few possible suspects, so it wasn't too difficult to figure out whodunit, However, the story still kept me interested all the way to the end,
There were no sex scenes, There was some bad language, Overall, I'd recommend this enjoyable and interesting catrelated mystery,
I received an Advanced Reading Copy of this book from the publisher through Amazon Vine, .