A warm and witty cozy mystery where two brilliant Siamese cats and their human companion uncover greed, jealousy, and murder at a lakeside lodge in Moose County.
 
When columnist Jim Qwilleran heads to a charming lakeside inn for a quiet writing retreat, he expects relaxation — not another case for his curious Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum. But when a guest turns up dead and suspicious events ripple through the cozy resort, Qwill can’t resist investigating. As Koko starts displaying his usual odd behavior, Qwill realizes that the cat’s instincts might once again lead him straight to the truth — and a killer who’s gone too far.
 
In The Cat Who Went Up the Creek, Lilian Jackson Braun delivers another delightfully funny and intelligent mystery in her long-running Cat Who… series. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Moose County’s lakes and forests, this story follows Qwill and his two feline companions as they navigate local gossip, secret affairs, and a suspicious drowning that doesn’t quite add up.
 
As Qwill interviews guests and observes Koko’s puzzling antics — from pawing through maps to knocking objects into the water — he begins to piece together a mystery that involves both greed and deceit. With its cozy pacing, memorable characters, and gentle humor, this book captures everything readers love about Braun’s world: smart storytelling, small-town community, and cats with uncanny intuition.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
Classic cozy mystery full of warmth, wit, and feline charm.
Features Koko and Yum Yum — the sharpest cats in mystery fiction.
Combines a relaxing lakeside setting with a clever whodunit.
Perfect balance of humor, heart, and suspense.
Another delightful installment in Braun’s beloved Cat Who… series.
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Rita Mae Brown, Sofie Ryan, and Laurie Cass.
Readers who enjoy animal-themed or small-town cozy mysteries.
Book clubs looking for light, uplifting reads with charm.
Cozy collectors completing their Cat Who… series.
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The Cat Who Smelled a Rat by Lilian Jackson Braun — arson and intrigue in Moose County.
The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers by Lilian Jackson Braun — a touching, reflective later series entry.
A Whisker of Trouble by Sofie Ryan — a modern feline sleuthing cozy with heart.