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Cat Killed A Rat (The Ponderosa Pines Series) Paperback – September 24, 2015

by ReGina Welling (Author), Erin Lynn (Author)
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Nothing bad ever happens in Ponderosa Pines…until someone turns up dead. When two meddling brothers try to strip the hippie commune-turned planned community of its eclectic charm, town matriarch EV Torrence vows to put a stop to their underhanded plot. After one brother is murdered, EV becomes the prime suspect, and must pair up with her best friend, anonymous town gossip columnist Chloe LaRue, to find the real killer.
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    The Ponderosa Pines Series
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    5.5 x 0.46 x 8.5 inches
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (September 24, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 201 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1517516307
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1517516307
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.46 x 8.5 inches
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    ReGina Welling prefers not to talk about herself in the third person so...

    I live in Maine with my husband, a silly flufferpup named Dash, and a crazy cat named Cricket. I write full time and also create mixed media artwork when I get the chance.

    When I was three, my mom brought home a new book and when she went to read it to me, I read it to her instead. That was when she realized I'd learned to read. Since then I couldn't even estimate the number of books I've read. It's a lot!

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    My name is Erin Lynn, and I’m an author from No-Place-You’ve-Ever-Heard-Of, Maine.

    The ability to express myself most articulately via the written word must be a hereditary trait because my mom is ReGina Welling, author of the Psychic Seasons series of cozy romantic mystery novels.

    I enjoy reading, drinking coffee, bird-watching, and procrastinating. My life is made complete by my two hilarious teenage sons, my adorable chocolate lab, and three mischievous kitties.

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Quiltlady805
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Read
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2021
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I enjoyed this story very much. It moved quickly and kept my attention. A little bit of humor and romance mixed into the mystery. It’s a light read.
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Becky
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2023
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Very fun read. Totally enjoyed the story line and characters and the plot were entertaining and well written and kept my interest in solving the mystery.
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Bonnie Cehovet
3.0 out of 5 stars Small Villages Will Be .. Small Villages!
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2018
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“Cat Killed A Rat” is the first book in the Ponderosa Pines mystery series, by mother/daughter duo ReGina Welling and Erin Lynn. The action takes place in the village of Ponderosa Pines. The two protagonists are Chloe LaRue (undercover gossip columnist) and her best friend, town matriarch EV Torrence.

It is a very small town/village environment – with town hall meetings discussing Ponderosa Pines being annexed by Gilmore (the next town over), intense rivalry between EV and another town member (Evan Plunket), tempers flaring … a village resident turning up dead (in the church, no less!), then his brother also turning up dead – this one an obvious murder!

The good guys – Detective Nate Harper and Deputy Dalton Burnsoll – are on the job. But to solve the deaths, they have to work with Chloe and EV. Oh, there is also blackmail, two sisters feuding, and loads of gossip (mainly aimed at EV, and whether she was the one that committed the murder).

The plot is relatively well thought out, but the beginning drags on forever! The characters are interesting, but not too well developed.

Hopefully future books in this series build the characters better, have a more flowing storyline, and are more closely edited.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love the story
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2016
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I thought this book was about a small town where a big murder occurred. However, it turns out to be a small town with two murders or so it seems. The victim in this story is the town most prominent figure. I won't give away the plot, but the plot thickens when a real murder is committed. It takes the town to figure it out and come to the rescue. Love the story, love the layout. Looking forward to another book by this author.
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Elinnar
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute mystery set in a unique town!
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2017
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Overall, I would give this book 4 1/2 stars. There were some minor mistakes in it, hence, not 5 stars. Chloe and EV are best friends who live in what was once a communal farm. The town staying true to its roots is now described as being eco-friendly and green! (I like that!) The story opens with Luther, the town handyman, standing on a ladder in the church and getting knocked off of it and killed. Soon the tongues start wagging on who did it. EV and Chloe put their ears to the ground and listen to all the gossip that swirls around them in trying to find out who the killer is. You'd think one murder was enough, nope. Another one takes place and EV and Chloe now know they have to really pay attention to the gossip. It's time to catch this killer before there is a 3rd victim! I'm not going to give away the ending, but the killer is a surprise! There are plenty of characters that the reader can identify with and I love the humor in this story. I look forward to reading more from these 2 authors.
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MikiHope
5.0 out of 5 stars This mother daughter team of authors have brought to life small town living with all its good and bad!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2018
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Ponderosa Pines used to be a commune back in the day. It eventually became a little town but kept that commune feeling, and form of government. Of course as in any small town you have your gossips and those who are gossiped about. This town is no different.

Cloe LaRue writes a gossip column for the local paper--Her closest friend EV is the daughter of one of the founders of the town and really seems to be up on all the gossip herself! Then the unthinkable happens--one of the townspeople is found dead in the church. Was it an accident or did someone try to do him in? Then his brother is found dead--bashed in the back of the head.

A lot of people start pointing the blame at EV. It is up to Cloe and EV and the sherriff and his deputy to get to the bottom of all this. So what happened--accident or murder for the first person--the second was definitely murder--but who in this small town did it and why?

This mother daughter team of authors have brought to life small town living with all its good and bad!!
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Bev
5.0 out of 5 stars Someone dies in Ponderosa Pines, a rare thing, but when his brother is killed things get out of hand.
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2016
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This story is about a small town, Ponderosa Pines. There everyone knows everyone, including everyones' business. So when it is suggested to annex with the neighboring town, the town is not all in agreement. Then what almost never happens, someone dies. It looks like a possible murder. That's when Chloe and EV step in and try to solve the crime. They don't like the way the police are looking into it, so they decide to "help out". Next thing you know, another person dies, the brother of the first one! Only this time there is no question, it is a murder! Do Chloe and EV solve the crimes or do they end up being another one? This book is written with that small town "feeling" and humor. I enjoyed it very much. I received a copy of this book for an honest review.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Cat Killed A Rat
Reviewed in Germany on November 28, 2022
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A good mystery book, interestingly written and easy to read.
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LakeLady
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend
Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2018
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This is an entertaining series, easy to follow. The focus on an environmentally friendly community is a unique feature. Plenty of mystery and surprises to hold your interest.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ponderosa
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2018
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Another enjoyable read. Suited my easy read mood with reasonable characterizations and plot. Liked the idea of small town community helping each other out despite the baddies. Not sure if I would like to read more in the series at this time, but maybe in the future.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome. Must Read.
Reviewed in India on June 23, 2018
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This book is a masterpiece by itself. I finished reading the book, starving to read the next title in this series.
No abusive languages used, this book can be read by children to senior citizens. I wonder how much time and great efforts must have been taken to make these series.
But, seriously don't go on reviews containg less than four star ratings, this book really deserves a five star.
People who didn't like this book are silly idiots and do not have basic literary sense needed to read a good book.
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Gay K
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in Australia on June 25, 2017
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Had all the ingredients, you could ask for, intrigue, murder, gossip mongers, love, betrayal, didn't want to put it down, loved it.
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