This is the sixth book in the Cat in the Stacks Mysteries series. I've really enjoyed the previous ones, and this one is also a winner in my book. The series features Charlie Harris and his Maine Coon Cat, Diesel. There are several recurring characters that are often mentioned in the books, and I look forward to hearing about them in each book.
Charlie is a librarian at a college, and when the local mayor, Lucinda Beckwith Long, comes by with some Civil War era diaries from an ancestor, that she wishes to donate, Charlie is thrilled about the diaries.
Then he is accosted by a young women who wants access to them immediately, but Charlie explains they have to be examined and evaluated before they will available. She accepts that, but is unhappy. Then one of the teachers wants immediate access, and she wants exclusive access, as she feels the diaries will help her to get tenure. Charlie turns her down, too, but she goes to the mayor, a long-time friend, who agrees she can have exclusive access for a limited time, after Charlie has had time to check them out.
While examining them, a slow process, he leaves the diaries in his office while he goes out to lunch. When he returns, they are missing. The police and the mayor are notified, and Charlie feels awful. He feels it is his fault, and he should make an effort to help in the investigation.
The plot drew me in, and kept me interested throughout the story. There were several surprises, and other crimes that happen before the final reveal.
I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series!
This book is #21 of my Craving for Cozies Reading Challenge.
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