During their honeymoon trip to Ireland, Charlie Harris and his lovely new bride (and since this is a Cats in the Stacks mystery - Diesel is along for the ride!) look forward to time at Castle O'Brady. They are there to visit Mary Louise's Irish relatives and to also celebrate the 100th birthday of her uncle Baron Finn O'Brady. Charlie and Mary Louise barely arrive at Castle O'Brady before they witness the death of Uncle Finn. Charlie's investigative skills are needed as there are many secrets and grudges concerning those in and around the castle. Threatening messages lead Charlie to wonder who else is in danger ....especially since Uncle Finn's body isn't the only one found. The new setting means that there are no familiar faces (Melba, Azalea, etc.) that the reader knows aren't involved in the killings. Practically everyone is a suspect in Something Whiskered.
Thanks to Berkley, Miranda James and NetGalley for this ARC.

I have read all of the Charlie and Diesel books. I didn’t enjoy this one as much as the others. I’m not sure taking Diesel along on Charlie and Helen Marie’s honeymoon to Ireland was a good idea. There were a lot of details about people and room descriptions. . Some seemed unnecessary. The story started out with a bang, but then spent too much time on other things that didn’t seem very relevant. I personally wouldn’t take a cat oversees, I know Diesel is popular but I think that traveling with him would be an imposition. The mystery itself was pretty good, but there were too many possible suspects. I felt that parts of the story dragged.

Long time readers of this series will be happy to see Charlie and Helen Louise set off to Ireland for their honeymoon. Have no fear, Charlie’s beloved Maine Coon cat, Diesel, is also along for the journey. For those that like the mysterious action to start early in a book, this is the one for you! Literally upon their arrival at Helen Louise’s distant family homestead, they are met with a tragic death. Of course, Charlie’s inquisitive mind soon lands him in the thick of things. Descriptions of the scenery are lovely and frequent use of Irish slang (which is translated for the reader) by many characters is great fun and educational. Surely the Harrises will be happy to return home, but the change of scene for this novel is most welcome.