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Cat on the Edge  (Joe Grey, Bk 1)
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Cat on the Edge (Joe Grey, Bk 1)
Author: Shirley Rousseau Murphy

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Publisher: Avon
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780061056000 - ISBN-10: 0061056006
Publication Date: 6/1/1996
Pages: 288

Book Description:
It's been quite a week for Joe Grey. First the large, powerful feline discovers that, through some strange, inexplicable phenomenon, he now has the ability to understand human language. Then he discovers he can speak it as well! It's a nightmare for a cat who'd prefer to sleep the day away carefree, but Joe can handle it. That is, until he has the misfortune to witness a murder in the alley behind Jolly's Deli -- and worse, to be seen witnessing it. With all of his nine lives suddenly at risk, Joe's got no choice but to get to the bottom of the heinous crime -- because his mouse-hunting days are over for good unless he can help bring a killer to justice.

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Sandra R. (sandir) wrote on 7/20/2006...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is the first in the Joe Gray series. I really enjoy this book, and plna to read the rest of the series. Joe Gray is a cat, who witnesses a murder, and all of the sudden has the power of human speech. Here is the sereis in order (from http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/M_Authors/Murphy_Shirley-Rousseau.html:

Joe Grey Cat, private investigator, is featured in:

Cat on the Edge (1996)
Cat under Fire (1997)
Cat Raise the Dead (1997)
Cat in the Dark (1999)
Cat to the Dogs (2000)
Cat Spitting Mad (2001)
Cat Laughing Last (2002)
Cat Seeing Double (2003)
Cat Fear No Evil (2004)
Cat Cross Their Graves (2005)
Cat Breaking Free (2005)
Cat Pay the Devil (2007) (From FantasticFiction.com

Rebecca H. (Goldaira) wrote on 12/20/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

The main character in this story talks. He is also a cat. The book is written in such a way that this is actually able to be believed by the reader. It was well written and holds your attention.

Donna E. (impossible) wrote on 8/20/2006...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Having once been owned by a genius cat I do enjoy the Joe Grey mysteries. The author has a keen eye for people and cats and keeps the suspense going.

Colleen H. (Dove) - Detroit, MI wrote on 11/18/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

I thouroughly enjoyed this far-fetched tale! A great cozy mystery read.

Nancy J. (firecracker) wrote on 3/20/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Joe Grey is a cat. He witnessed a crime, someone is following him and on top of that he suddenly finds he can understand human speech and then things get interesting. Fun!

K. C. C. (dancer) wrote on 9/28/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I enjoy the characters of the book, Joe Gray and Dulcie,the cats and how the author does an excellenct job of portraying them.It is mystery but I had more fun reading about how the cats looked at teh mystery and the world. I would recommend this series for any "serious cat lover." K.C.C.

Cathy J. wrote on 5/2/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Joe Grey is a cat who learns that he can understand and speak. He witnesses a murder and for some strange reason, the killer recognizes something about him and tries to kill him, too. Joe eventually meets another cat who has the same "problem" and is also pursued by the same killer. It was a fun and entertaining story.

Kathy D. (kdet) wrote on 3/14/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Cute story

M.F. H. (FANSHA) wrote on 2/11/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

The first of the joe Gray series. Tells how he first started talking. Enjoyed this. Will try to read others on this subject

Heddy S. (heddy) wrote on 1/27/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Really liked this book.


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Deborah H. (littlepine) wrote on 11/27/2008...


The first in a series about a cat name Joe Grey that discovers he can talk and gets involve in solving a murder.It was a great read. I will be looking for others in the series to read.

Bonnie A. (ladycholla) wrote on 7/26/2008...


Very good, very different. Will read others.

Ashley W. (AWelch) wrote on 7/17/2008...


Interesting story. Only one put off...the in depth description of EVERYTHING. Story runs a little slow because of all the description, but when the story is moving, it is interesting.


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