Private investigator Desiree Shapiro has run into some tough cases before, but the death of a noted children's book author--found in her study with her cat as the only witness--has her truly stumped. A frequently married woman of contradictions and eccentric habits, this writer had enough in her estate to provide more than a motive for homicide. Desiree must think fast if she wants to catch a killer--not to mention stay alive! .