• Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter

  • Dixie Hemingway Mysteries, Book 1
  • By: Blaize Clement
  • Narrated by: Julia Gibson
  • Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
  • 3.9 out of 5 stars (498 ratings)

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Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter

By: Blaize Clement
Narrated by: Julia Gibson
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Publisher's summary

Dixie Hemingway is a pet sitter for some of Florida's most pampered pets. But when she happens upon a man drowned in a cat's water bowl, Dixie's sleuthing powers from her time as a deputy sheriff return full-force. And as more bodies keep turning up, she'd better find out whodunit.
©2006 Blaize Clement (P)2007 Recorded Books

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"Dixie is a complex, well-conceived character and the plot fast-moving and believable." ( Kirkus Reviews)

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  • 06-03-13

Thoroughly enjoyed this listen - I'm hooked!

What did you love best about Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter?

It was unexpected.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Surprising turns and reveals.

Have you listened to any of Julia Gibson’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Nope, but I will listen to more now.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

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Delightful listen!

Where does Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks. I listen to my favorites again and sometimes again. To me it's like listening to music. We don't just listen to songs once and say, "Oh, I've heard that before." I listen to good audiobooks more than once and repeat good videos. On the scale of 1 - 10 of audiobooks I listen to again, I'd rank Curiosity Killed the Catsitter as a 9. The story was creative and both funny and poignant. The narration was excellent. The pet parts really added to the interest.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I had a little trouble hitting that pause button. Throughout, there was just enough information given that I always had an idea of where it was going next. I was surprised some, but that's great, because anticipation is an enjoyably involving aspect.

What does Julia Gibson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Julia Gibson has one of those voices that make me feel very comfortable. The inflection in her reading is very natural. When she is frightened, she sounds frightened and the speed and intensity of reading speeds up. Her different voices sound like different people, and natural rather than affected. When she reads, I almost feel like she is right there in the room with me telling me the story.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. In fact I was glad that I was in a position to finish it in one weekend, which I did. I carried my iPhone around with me as I did other things and just kept this going.

Any additional comments?

I am a voracious reader. I love the written/spoken word. Fiction or non-fiction, reading is always my "downtime" activity." I've been in a shift toward audio over the past 10 years. I loved being read to as a child. I now find that listening to a really good narrator read me a story is a very comforting experience--whether the book is a romantic comedy, a mystery, or a thriller. I get lost in the story that I'm listening to. This one was a pleasure indeed. Can't wait to listen to Duplicity Dogged the Dachshund!

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Light and perhaps fluffy but totally enjoyable!

This book flows well and kept me coming back for more. I can't wait to read the second book in the series. It is action packed, humorous at times, and an easy listen. It's not hard to like and empathize with the protagonist and to enjoy the other characters. The narrator has a pleasant voice that fits the persona of the main character. My only complaint is that whoever did the sound editing left huge silences between some chapter introductions and then jammed the introductions onto the last sentence of the previous chapter at other times.

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Enjoyed it!

I loved the reader. I look forward to listening to more books in the series.

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A Cozy with a bit of an edge

Any additional comments?

I'd like to see more of this series recorded. Julia Gibson did a great job with the performance . Blaize Clement has created an interesting heroine in Dixie Hemingway!

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A fun mystery

Would you listen to Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter again? Why?

yes. This is a really cute, light mystery and there are dogs and cats in it.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter?

the ways she relates to dogs and cats.

Which character – as performed by Julia Gibson – was your favorite?

Dixie, but I enjoyed Michael and Paco, too.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes but I couldn't. As soon as I walked back into the house, I turned it on and I even took it on the walk Dolly (my dog) and I took. It was a great book to knit to.

Any additional comments?

I see there is only one more of this series on Audible but Amazon has several and one new one is due out in July 2013. I sure hope Audible decides to record these. On to the next one.

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Love these Quirky series.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this to a friend. It is a nice funny book with a great reader.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I wouldn't say on the edge of my seat, but it kept me interested.

Which character – as performed by Julia Gibson – was your favorite?

Well, I liked them all but I guess I will go with the main character, Dixie.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I would have enjoyed that except for I mostly listen to books in my car and 8+ hours in my car at one time doesn't sound very fun.

Any additional comments?

I love these quirky stories. I had actually listened to this one on CD a long time ago but still enjoyed listening to it again. I will be looking for more of these. I love that she has normal household pets in her story but doesn't make them out to be super animals. They are just normal pets doing what normal pets do.

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