Here is the latest question from a Cozy Mystery site reader:
Michelle would like to know:
“Does anyone know of a book about a fellow who is magically turned into a cat? I believe it’s contemporary in time. The book would have been published more than 9 years ago.
Anyone with a hint, please let me know! Thanks!”
Here I go again, asking you all for your help. If you happen to know who Michelle is referring to, please post a comment. Thank you!
Laurie K says
Paul Gallico’s ‘Jennie’ (or ‘The Abandoned’ is alt title) – a boy turns into a cat (pub 1963) when he is hit by a car. It is a wonderful book but maybe not exactly a true mystery – but the question does not specify mystery? This book is a must read for any cat lover – Gallico loved cats and wrote several with a cat’s perspective.
Andie says
I don’t have a direct answer but if you want to do a bit of “investigating” on your own, I suggest you try the following site, which has a long list of cat “detective” stories and the authors.
http://faculty.law.lsu.edu/ccorcos/lawhum/catmysterywebpages.htm
Kejia says
I remember a short story about a man who is reincarnated into a cat after his business partner murders him. The story is called “Nine Lives to Live” and it’s in Foggy Mountain Breakdown by Sharyn McCrumb (1997)
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Kejia, this sounds like this might be what Michelle is looking for. Thank you!
Susan says
Shirley Rousseau Murphy’s ‘Catswold Portal’ is a woman, not a man, but… Highly recommended anyway! Lol!
In the unlikely occurrance that the readers here can’t help, come on over to the Abebooks Booksleuth site. http://forums.abebooks.com/abesleuthcom
A great solve rate and Lots of cat lovers! 🙂 (Please be aware that when you first log in, you will be bumped to the main discussion site and will have to go back to Booksleuth through a link on the right of the page. It’s a software thing.)
Best of luck!
Michelle says
Thanks – I know it’s not the Paul Gallico book, but it sounds like a great read! And I will check out the LSU website!
Judith says
Marian Babson’s Nine Lives to Murder is about a man who is the victim of an attempted murder who trades consciousness with a cat.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Thanks, Judith, this sounds like it just might be the book Michelle is looking for… AND if it isn’t, it sure comes close!