A delightful and clever cozy mystery where a runaway train tycoon, a trail of secrets, and two extraordinary Siamese cats keep Moose County on edge — and one curious columnist on the case.
When local railroad executive Floyd Trevelyan suddenly disappears — along with a suspiciously large sum of money — columnist Jim Qwilleran and his brilliant cats, Koko and Yum Yum, are on the track of a new mystery. But when a shocking murder follows and the small town of Pickax starts buzzing with rumors, Qwill realizes this case may have more twists than the railway line itself. With Koko’s sharp instincts and Yum Yum’s playful curiosity, Qwill uncovers clues that prove not everything — or everyone — is as it seems.
In The Cat Who Blew the Whistle, Lilian Jackson Braun blends humor, mystery, and her trademark warmth in a story that keeps readers turning pages from start to finish. When the once-prosperous Trevelyan family’s fortune — and patriarch — vanish into thin air, Moose County’s cozy calm is shattered.
As Qwill follows a trail of suspicious business dealings, secret romances, and small-town scandal, Koko begins acting strangely — pulling books off shelves, hiding objects, and signaling that the cats have already solved what their human has yet to piece together. With its witty dialogue, gentle suspense, and endearing cast of recurring characters, this mystery captures everything readers love about The Cat Who… series: intelligence, charm, and a purr-fect sense of humor.
💖 Why You’ll Love It
Classic cozy storytelling filled with heart, humor, and intrigue.
Features Koko and Yum Yum — the iconic Siamese sleuths.
Cleverly plotted mystery with Braun’s trademark small-town warmth.
Gentle suspense paired with comfort, wit, and character depth.
Perfect for longtime Cat Who… fans and newcomers alike.
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Rita Mae Brown, Laurie Cass, and Sofie Ryan.
Readers who enjoy cat-themed or small-town cozy mysteries.
Cozy collectors building a full Cat Who… library.
Book clubs looking for lighthearted, conversation-worthy reads.
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If you enjoyed The Cat Who Blew the Whistle, you might also like:
The Cat Who Went into the Closet by Lilian Jackson Braun — cozy charm and secrets behind closed doors.
The Cat Who Tailed a Thief by Lilian Jackson Braun — theft and murder with a feline twist.
Paw and Order by Diane Kelly — animal-loving mystery fun with humor and heart.
The Cat Who Blew the Whistle by Lilian Jackson Braun
- Title: The Cat Who Blew the Whistle
- Author: Lilian Jackson Braun
- Primary Genre: Cozy Mystery / Animal Mystery/ Humor / Small-Town Fiction / Women’s Fiction
- Publication Year: 1995
- Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
- ISBN-13: 9780399139819
- Format: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Condition: Like New — Crisp pages, tight binding, glossy dust jacket; appears unread.
- Edition: First Edition

