The Cat Who Blew the Whistle

By: Lilian Jackson Braun

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins

Publisher's summary

When an affluent railcar owner disappears with millions of dollars belonging to Moose County investors, the international police launch an intense investigation to find the fugitive. But journalist detective Jim Qwilleran and his feline crime-busters find a mystery to unravel that is closer to home. Who blew the whistle on the embezzler? And, why did they do it?

Qwill goes full steam ahead to solve the puzzle before tragedy occurs, but the case is complicated by a train wreck on the main line and a murder in a railroad tavern. Only Qwill and the cats can find the answer to the questions "who" and "why".

©1994 Lilian Jackson Braun (P)2006 Phoenix Audio

Critic reviews

"Best of series, this 17th The Cat Who caper slyly creeps up on the reader." (Publishers Weekly)

yet again

this is just another great Cat Who book that keeps you guessing through the entire story.

Moose County Mystery

Even crimes of the past can be solved if Qwill is around with the assistance of he precious cats. Light heartfelt tale that makes you smile.

Narration

There was a problem with the narration at one point. It plays a part that isn't supposed to come until later. It doesn't give anything away but it's kind of annoying.

Light-hearted and wickedly funny!

Absolutely Love agent 0013 1/2, Mr. Q at HQ. The author has an wonderful use of vocabulary, Mr. Q's dry whit is absolutely charming. Worth listening to over and over.

Excellent Read

I never tire reading this author. The narrator is amazing and the total enjoyment is unparalled. Thank you for another wonderful book to be read and reread for many years.

another great "cat who" story

very entertaining, well read cat who story for those of us from down below - it's become an expectation

Another charming visit to Moose County

What did you love best about The Cat Who Blew the Whistle?

This installment involves murder and a steam locomotive. Braun seemed to research something new for each book and enjoyed sharing with readers what she learned. Here, she tells you about steam trains, steam train hobbyists, and train engineers. The murder mystery is good enough and the cat sleuth is as silly as ever, but that’s behind the point. The point is charm, and “The Cat Who Blew the Whistle” delivers.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Qwill, always.

Which character – as performed by George Guidall – was your favorite?

Qwill, but Guidall is excellent, especially with female characters, and is brilliant at making each an individual person with their own personality traits. Additionally, his avuncular style is perfect for the series.

Any additional comments?

I discovered “The Cat Who…” books when I was forced to live in a hotel for three months due to an asbestos problem in my home. Their idealized vision of small town life, with shopping on Main Street, friends on every street corner, people dropping by to have a drink and talk, and no one watching television was exactly what I needed to take my mind away from being trapped in a hotel, and I devoured the books. I’m now “re-reading” the audiobook versions and thoroughly enjoying them. I’m usually reading and listening to half a dozen or more books at a time, and “The Cat Who…” books are often the ones I choose for drifting off to sleep.

good book

interesting twist at the end. brilliant way to steal a fortune. good plot, excellent clues. narrator brought the characters to life. highly recommended to young and old adults.

Blew my whistle

Lifelong fan of George Guidall. lifelong groupie of Lillian Jackson Browne. great reads. great to listen to_even better.

George Guidall and Koko Belong Together

A wonderful story... much minutiae about trains, A Mid Summer’s Night Dream and owls. Wish Audible would carry the entire series beginning with the first : The Cat Who Could Read Backwards and then The cat Who Ate Modern Danish and on. George Guidall brings the series to life as he does with everything he reads. He is the best.