The Nine Lives of Bianca Moon
Morton Digby #1
by Delas Heras
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Pub Date 20 Jun 2023 | Archive Date 5 Jul 2023
Double Six Books | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
Murder, ghosts, and a vengeful fiancée? The Nine Lives of Bianca Moon is the purr-fect blend of urban fantasy, detective story, and ghostly fun. Set in the 1950s, in an alternate world run by cats and dogs, the action kicks off with the mysterious murder of journalist Flint Lockford on the streets of Greenwich Village. Junior Detective Morton Digby and his partner Detective J.B. Puddleworth launch their investigation, but must contend with Flint’s feisty fiancée, Bianca Moon, who is determined to take justice into her own paws.
Meanwhile, Flint’s ghost arrives at Ghosthall, an abandoned courthouse now home to a band of rowdy ghosts. There he meets new friends and learns the ins and outs of being a spook. When he sets out to find Bianca, he is shocked to learn she has embarked on a reckless quest for revenge. Determined to protect her from her own feline fury, but limited by his ghostly powers, Flint must rely on Junior Detective Morton Digby and his partner to collar the killers before Bianca runs out of lives.
A Note From the Publisher
eBook: 9781735317540
Advance Praise
“Heras delivers a rollicking murder mystery—starring cats and dogs—set in 1950s New York City.… A quirky premise and sharp twists and turns make this mystery page-turning fun.”
—Kirkus
“With a surprising mix of hard-boiled drama and cartoon comedy, Delas Heras spins an enchanting tale of life, death and afterlife in The Nine Lives of Bianca Moon.”
—IndieReader
This fun, fast-paced mystery adds a fantastic twist to adult detective fiction as furry protagonists in an alternative New York City seek justice in life and the afterlife.”
—Blueink Reviews
“It is a fun, often hilarious alternate world hosting a story that brims with clever puns.”
—Foreword Clarion Reviews
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781735317557 |
| PRICE | US$17.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 416 |
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 992166
It has been masterfully crafted with such a great world building and intriguing characters. I loved the alternate world ruled by cats and dogs. From beginning till the end, the author has done a great job. The mystery and suspense remained till the end. I loved Bianca’s character and Flint’s too. I loved the interwoven mystery in the plot. I liked the other supporting characters too. If you would like to read about ghosts, alternate world building, and reading something from cats and dogs perspective, this is for you. The ending was so unpredictable but it was satisfying.
I loved reading about the ghosts and afterworld, mysterious murder mystery, vengeful ex-fiancé, alternate world and the quest of avenge. Bianca was so bold and courageous. Flint was such a caring soul. Thank you NetGalley, Author and Publishers.
Laura L, Reviewer
Thanks to NetGalley & Double Six Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest & fair review!
I'll be honest, I don't typically read books starring anthropomorphic animals. But this was brilliant. I loved the world that was created, the rules the author set for ghosts and the societal expectations for the animals based on their breed.
It's a very easy read, and very enjoyable. I relished every new page and loved most of the characters (Roxy is a favourite), and I'm pleased to see that it's meant to be the 1st in a series, so I'm looking forward to reading the next book! Keep it up, author!
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