The Alarm of the Black Cat

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By Dolores Hitchens

Series: An American Mystery Classic

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The Alarm of the Black Cat by Dolores Hitchens is a gripping crime novel that follows private detective Jim Sader as he investigates a puzzling case involving a missing woman. Set against the backdrop of 1950s Los Angeles, the story combines elements of domestic intrigue and suspense, weaving together various characters whose secrets gradually unravel, challenging both Sader's detective skills and moral compass.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by classic crime and thriller tales filled with suspense and intriguing twists. Set in a mysterious atmosphere, it weaves a compelling narrative that keeps readers guessing, making it a delight for fans of intricate plots and surprising revelations.

The Alarm of the Black Cat

This classic mystery features a family feud, feline intervention and the spirited septuagenarian sleuth from The Cat Saw Murder

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A strange encounter with a little girl named Claudia and a dead toad sparks elderly detective fiction fan Rachel Murdock's obsessive curiosity, and she winds up renting the house next door just to see how things play out. But soon after she and her cat Samantha move in, Rachel realises they've landed right in the middle of a deadly love triangle that's created animosity among the three families who now surround her.

When Rachel finds Claudia's great-grandmother dead in her basement, she reaches out to a friend in the LAPD to solve the crime. They soon learn the three households have been torn apart by one husband's infidelity and a complicated will that could lead to a fortune. In a house plagued by forbidden love, regret, and greed, Rachel will have to trust her intuition, as well as Samantha's instincts, to survive—and keep Claudia out of the hands of a killer whose work has just begun.

The Alarm of the Black Cat by Dolores Hitchens takes you on a gripping journey filled with mystery and suspense, where every character has secrets to hide, and danger lurks around every corner.

Series: An American Mystery Classic

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The Alarm of the Black Cat by Dolores Hitchens is well-received, with The New York Times noting the charm of Miss Rachel Murdock, one of its central characters. The story appears to blend intrigue and captivating character portrayal, appealing to fans of crime and thriller genres.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781613163924

Publisher: Penzler Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: American Mystery Classics

Contributors:

Introduction and notes by David Handler

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 266g

Pages: 288

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Crime & Thriller Dolores Hitchens Fiction General Fiction Series: An American Mystery Classic

About the Author

Dolores Hitchens (1907–1973) was a highly prolific mystery author who wrote under multiple pseudonyms and in a range of styles. A large number of her books were published under the D. B. Olsen moniker (under which her "Cat" series was originally published), but she is perhaps best remembered today for her later novel, Fool's Gold, published under her own name, which was adapted as Band a part by Jean-Luc Godard. David Handler is the Edgar Award-winning, critically acclaimed author of several bestselling mystery series. He began his career as a New York City reporter, and wrote his first two novels—Kiddo (1987) and Boss (1988)—about his Los Angeles childhood. In 1988 he published The Man Who Died Laughing, the first of his long-running series of mysteries starring ghostwriter Stuart Hoag and his faithful basset hound Lulu.