Kay Finch
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Kay Finch grew up on a Pennsylvania farm but she got to Texas as fast as she could and discovered the Texas Hill Country, setting of her Bad Luck Cat mysteries. As a child Kay wrote mystery stories, but it wasn't until she went to work for a renowned criminal defense attorney in Houston that plot ideas began to flow. In addition to the Bad Luck Cat mysteries, Kay has written the Corie McKenna PI mysteries. Kay is a long-time member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and the State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division. She lives with her husband, a rescue cat, and two wild and crazy rescue dogs in a Houston suburb.
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"We have to help the police" is the first reason I didn't rate this book higher. The second reason: if you find a secret hidey-hole in your house with something in it, would you forget all about it just a few hours later? I wouldn't and I didn't when Sabrina found hers.
But Black Cat Crossing was a pretty good start to a new series and Hitchcock has the capacity for awesomeness. Sabrina feels flighty to me for some reason, but that could just be first book-itis.
Sabrina is helping out her aunt while she recovers from a broken leg and is using the time to try to write her first novel. The black sheep of the family tree arrives unannounced and makes a rather startling claim only to wind up dead the next day, making Sabrina's aunt look super suspicious.
The mystery's solution felt like it came out of nowhere; I'm not sure the reader was given the clues needed to solve anything, but as this is normally not a factor for me, it didn't lessen my enjoyment at all.
I'll definitely read a second book.… (mere)
But Black Cat Crossing was a pretty good start to a new series and Hitchcock has the capacity for awesomeness. Sabrina feels flighty to me for some reason, but that could just be first book-itis.
Sabrina is helping out her aunt while she recovers from a broken leg and is using the time to try to write her first novel. The black sheep of the family tree arrives unannounced and makes a rather startling claim only to wind up dead the next day, making Sabrina's aunt look super suspicious.
The mystery's solution felt like it came out of nowhere; I'm not sure the reader was given the clues needed to solve anything, but as this is normally not a factor for me, it didn't lessen my enjoyment at all.
I'll definitely read a second book.… (mere)
The Black Cat Steps on a Crack is the 4th book in the Bad Luck Cat cozy mystery series. Some of the residents of Lavender, TX still think the sleek black cat owned by Sabrina Tate is bad luck. Hitchcock always seems to be in the thick of things when there are dark goings on in town. Sabrina vehemently swears that her cat is not an incarnation of legendary El Diablo Gato, a devil cat said to bring bad luck and curses. Hitchcock just happens to find trouble where it's brewing. He can't help it! This time, a new library is under construction in town. The new librarian, Jane Alcott, can be a bit annoying. She pesters the construction workers and just seems to always stick her nose in to other people's projects and business. When Jane is found dead at the construction site, Sabrina finds herself pulled into the investigation to clear a friend's husband. Jane might have been annoying....but she didn't deserve to die! And the wrong person is being framed for the crime!
This series is fun to read. Hitchcock manages to sneak out and go all sorts of places. It seems every time Sabrina is absolutely sure her cat is at home.....he isn't. I like all the quirky characters and the local superstitions and legends. The mystery moved along at a nice pace with plenty of suspects and surprises. I wasn't all that shocked at the end....but there were elements to the final solution that I didn't expect. Sabrina is a funny, intelligent and feisty main character. And Hitchcock brings an awesome mini-panther fabucat feel to the plot.
This is definitely a cozy mystery. No graphic descriptions of the murder or violence, no cussing, no sex, etc. Age appropriate for middle grade and up.
There are three yummy dessert recipes at the end of the book as well!
I will definitely be reading more of this series! Very entertaining story!
**I voluntarily read this book from Beyond the Page Publishing via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are entirely my own. **… (mere)
This series is fun to read. Hitchcock manages to sneak out and go all sorts of places. It seems every time Sabrina is absolutely sure her cat is at home.....he isn't. I like all the quirky characters and the local superstitions and legends. The mystery moved along at a nice pace with plenty of suspects and surprises. I wasn't all that shocked at the end....but there were elements to the final solution that I didn't expect. Sabrina is a funny, intelligent and feisty main character. And Hitchcock brings an awesome mini-panther fabucat feel to the plot.
This is definitely a cozy mystery. No graphic descriptions of the murder or violence, no cussing, no sex, etc. Age appropriate for middle grade and up.
There are three yummy dessert recipes at the end of the book as well!
I will definitely be reading more of this series! Very entertaining story!
**I voluntarily read this book from Beyond the Page Publishing via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are entirely my own. **… (mere)
This story had me chuckling out loud several times while reading. In this second book in the Bad Luck Cat Mystery series, Hitchcock (the lovely black cat) is seen at the scene of yet another murder, senior citizens are trying their hands at rodeo roping, and Sabrina Tate finds herself doing a bit of amateur sleuthing to clear her cat's name....again. This series is always entertaining!
I love all the quirky side characters in this series. Aunt Rowe is always up to something....this time it's roping goats. Does she know how to ride rodeo and rope goats? Nope. Is she willing to admit she doesn't know how to rope a goat? Nope. Does she admit someone her age has no business riding in a rodeo? Nope. Just made me smile. I hope in 10 years or so that I'm feisty enough to go out and rope goats if I want to... I wouldn't want to...as I don't like rodeo (or circus performances for that matter) due to animal abuse. But....I COULD venture out and try it if I wanted to. :) My dog would probably let me rope her...carefully. :) Aunt Rowe is always up to something. :) If it isn't Hitchcock riling up the townsfolk by finding bodies or being seen at murder scenes, then it's Aunt Rowe doing something strange. I also enjoy how many of the local residents give Hitchcock side eye and call him a reincarnation of the legendary devil cat. While he is a black cat....and seems to appear at the scene of gruesome killings....he's really just a sweet, sleek, mini-panther. :)
The mystery is entertaining in The Black Cat Knocks on Wood. As usual, it moved along at a good pace with a fun side plot (senior rodeo). There were plenty of suspects and twists. Hitchcock freaked out the town again. And Sabrina once again had to prove her cat is not evil. Poor Hitchcock....so misunderstood. :)
I listened to the audio book version of this story (Tantor Audio). Narrated by Amy Rubinate, the audio is just a bit over 8 hours long. I have hearing loss, but could hear and understand this entire book. It did take me a bit to get used to the southern accent....but once I was accustomed to Rubinate's voice, this was an entertaining listen. Only took a chapter or two.
Fun read! There are four books in this series so far. I'm finally down to the last one I haven't read...book 3....The Black Cat Sees His Shadow. I will definitely keep reading this series. I enjoy cozy mysteries that make me laugh. :)… (mere)
I love all the quirky side characters in this series. Aunt Rowe is always up to something....this time it's roping goats. Does she know how to ride rodeo and rope goats? Nope. Is she willing to admit she doesn't know how to rope a goat? Nope. Does she admit someone her age has no business riding in a rodeo? Nope. Just made me smile. I hope in 10 years or so that I'm feisty enough to go out and rope goats if I want to... I wouldn't want to...as I don't like rodeo (or circus performances for that matter) due to animal abuse. But....I COULD venture out and try it if I wanted to. :) My dog would probably let me rope her...carefully. :) Aunt Rowe is always up to something. :) If it isn't Hitchcock riling up the townsfolk by finding bodies or being seen at murder scenes, then it's Aunt Rowe doing something strange. I also enjoy how many of the local residents give Hitchcock side eye and call him a reincarnation of the legendary devil cat. While he is a black cat....and seems to appear at the scene of gruesome killings....he's really just a sweet, sleek, mini-panther. :)
The mystery is entertaining in The Black Cat Knocks on Wood. As usual, it moved along at a good pace with a fun side plot (senior rodeo). There were plenty of suspects and twists. Hitchcock freaked out the town again. And Sabrina once again had to prove her cat is not evil. Poor Hitchcock....so misunderstood. :)
I listened to the audio book version of this story (Tantor Audio). Narrated by Amy Rubinate, the audio is just a bit over 8 hours long. I have hearing loss, but could hear and understand this entire book. It did take me a bit to get used to the southern accent....but once I was accustomed to Rubinate's voice, this was an entertaining listen. Only took a chapter or two.
Fun read! There are four books in this series so far. I'm finally down to the last one I haven't read...book 3....The Black Cat Sees His Shadow. I will definitely keep reading this series. I enjoy cozy mysteries that make me laugh. :)… (mere)
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Aunt Rowe is a ball of energy, even with a broken leg, and entirely dismissive of concerns that she’s the prime suspect in her cousin’s murder. Hitchcock, the black cat or the “Bad Luck Cat,” as the townspeople call him, is always on the outside of Sabrina’s cabin even when she thinks she’s locked him safely inside.
This is the purr-fect cozy to read during the month when keeping black cats safe is on everyone’s mind. You’ll laugh and have a great time in Lavender, Texas.
If you can’t sleep at night and wish to bake like Sabrina on her sleepless nights, you’ll be excited to discover some of her mouthwatering recipes at the end of the story. Or, there’s always tomorrow if you’re not writing a novel or reading the next book in the series. I’ll be reading, so the kitchen is all yours.… (mere)