Strange things are happening in Dulcie’s world. Her research is interrupted when one colleague goes missing, another is afraid she may be arrested for his murder, and an expensive book is discovered to be missing from the university library. Dulcie’s research may be all for naught, jeopardizing her degree. And things to go downhill from there. Her little cat Esme seems to have more affection for Dulcie’s boyfriend than for Dulcie, and even Mr. Grey – ghost cat – seems to be visiting Dulcie less and less. A delightful mystery with enchanting felines – what more could you ask for! ( )

In Matthews’ mystery novel, wealthy Cleon Dobbs is planning his own suicide and wants all of his extended family in attendance. Dinah Pelerin travels to Australia because Dobbs had once been married to her mother and she actually liked him. She hopes to learn some things about her own father but as she picks Dobbs brain, bodies begin piling up as the feuding family gets caught up in the dying man’s manipulation, taking her along for the ride.

A fast-paced addition to the A Dinah Pelerin Mystery series. ( )