A Night’s Tail: A Magical Cats Mystery by Sofie Kelly

    I will warn you; the ending of A Night’s Tail is on the ambiguous side.  Not with who the killer is.  That is declared for certain.  The ambiguity has to do with Kathleen and Marcus’ relationship.  Because, at the end of the book, Kathleen reveals a secret she has been keeping for a long time.  With the secret out, Marcus has to figure out how he’s going to handle it.    

    It’s an exciting time for Mayville Heights librarian Kathleen Paulson.  Her brother is in town with his band, The Flaming Gerbils.  While Ethan is visiting, he plans on enjoying his sister’s new hometown, as well as her hospitality.

    The visit goes awry when one of Ethan’s bandmates, Derek Hanson, is accused of murder.  Ethan is certain Derek is innocent of killing businessman Lewis Wallace, and wants Kathleen to investigate.  She refuses, only wanting to get involved if it is absolutely necessary.  This upsets Ethan, which is why it is an exceptionally good thing Detective Marcus Gordon is able to prove Derek’s alibi.

    Even though Derek’s name is cleared, Kathleen still can’t shake the case.  She wants to know who actually did kill Lewis Wallace.  While seemingly new to town, he had a lot of hidden connections to Mayville Heights.  Connections that may have gotten him killed.

    Kathleen, as usual, does end up working the case.  It is after the murder is solved and everything is wrapped up that she reveals her secret to Marcus.

    The secret is her cats are magical.  One can walk through walls.  The other has the ability to disappear.  Marcus has a cat who can disappear too.  Something he does not realize is happening, and is unable to fully understand.  Which is why the ending of this book is on the ambiguous side.  It ends with Marcus trying to get a handle on what he has been told.  He also struggles with the fact Kathleen has kept the information from him for so long.

    I have a feeling once Marcus gets over his initial shock, things will work out for him and Kathleen.  At least I certainly hope they do.  Their relationship has lasted through many books.  I would hate to see it end because of magical cats.

    As I was reading, I enjoyed learning about Ethan.  Even if he could be bratty at times.  Kathleen’s family is mentioned a lot through the series, and it is always nice to see one or more come to town.  I’m hoping this continues as the series goes on, as well as a visit from the long-time friend Kathleen sometimes calls.  The family visits let us know more of who Kathleen is, and what her life was like before she came to Mayville Heights.

A Balcony Snooze/Artwork by Kate Dorsey

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