Cat’s Claw
Cat’s Claw by Susan Wittig Albert is a reissue published by Penguin on April 2, 2013, featuring 304 pages in English. This mystery novel follows Sheila Dawson, the first female police chief in Pecan Springs, Texas, as she navigates the complexities of her role while investigating the murder of Larry Kirk, a local computer expert. Initially suspected to be a suicide, Sheila’s inquiry reveals deeper secrets and connections, particularly involving a stalker that Larry had consulted about.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and detective work as Sheila collaborates with her friend China Bayles to uncover the truth behind Larry’s death. The narrative delves into the challenges Sheila faces in a predominantly male environment, especially as her theories challenge established norms in high-profile cases. With themes of amateur sleuthing and the intricacies of small-town dynamics, Cat’s Claw presents a compelling exploration of crime and investigation in Pecan Springs.
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As the first female police chief in Pecan Springs, Texas, Sheila Dawson has cracked many a mystery in collaboration with local sleuth China Bayles. Now Sheila puts her smarts to work, sifting through secrets to find a killer on the prowl…
Larry Kirk, Pecan Springs’ computer guru, has been shot dead in his kitchen. At first Sheila believes it to be suicide, but further investigation reveals that Kirk’s death wasn’t self-inflicted. And the truth is reinforced by her friend China Bayles’ news—Larry recently asked her for legal advice in regards to a stalker.
As a police chief in a male-dominated force, Sheila meets many challenges, especially when her theories rock the boat in high-profile cases like that of George Timms, who was caught breaking into Larry’s shop. Now that Larry is dead, Sheila is sure the burglary is connected to the murder. But when Timms disappears instead of turning himself in, Sheila must prove she’s got what it takes to hunt down a predator who’s loose on the streets of Pecan Springs…
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