Pet detective Delilah Doolittle, may be from England, but is now a “Surf City” (Huntington Beach) resident. Her latest case is to find Meowzart, Mavis Byrde’s missing Abyssinian. With coyotes roaming around, Mavis is afraid Meowzart has become a snack.

Delilah discovers a neighbour has taken the cat, but then the neighbour turns up dead. Seems someone else had plans for the purry pet! The case of the missing cat now becomes the case of the missing cat-napper. Is there a connection?

A clean cozy set along the coast of Southern California. A senior detective, pets, a beach side setting make for a quick and fun read. ( )

Delightful characters, Surf City, dog named Watson, pet detective. A fun book. ( )