In this mystery in the New York Times bestselling Cat in the Stacks
series, librarian Charlie Harris and his cat Diesel must clear the name
of someone near and dear to their hearts--Charlie's own daughter.
Athena College's new writer in residence is a famous native son,
playwright Connor Lawton, known for his sharp writing--and sharper
tongue. After an unpleasant encounter, librarian Charlie Harris heads
home to a nice surprise: his daughter, Laura, is visiting and will be
subbing for another professor this fall semester. It's great news until
he hears who got her the job: her old flame, Connor Lawton...
Fearing competition for Connor's affections, one of his admirers tries
to drive Laura out of town. And then, before Connor finishes the play he
is writing, he is murdered--and Laura is the prime suspect. Knowing
she's innocent, Charlie and his faithful sidekick, Diesel, follow
Connor's cluttered trail of angry lovers, bitter enemies, and intriguing
library research to find the true killer before his daughter is forever
cataloged under "M"--for murderer.