A review by toastlover1
The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell by Lilian Jackson Braun

4.0

This book, to me, is the end of a lovely series. There was obviously one more written, but after only the briefest of inquiries, it's apparent that it is, at best, unsatisfying and sad, and, at worst, a ghost written betrayal of the beloved characters. So 'Bombshell' is it, and although a weaker entry, as are the last few books, it retains the charm and sense of community that makes the series great. I read these books as a teen, before I knew what a cozy mystery was, and was delighted to discover while rereading them that Braun was a skilled writer who understood the balance of whimsy and believability, pacing and plot development that is often lacking in the genre. The mystery is virtually irrelevant, but the journey is pleasant. I wish there had been a ghost writer that could capture the essence of Pickax and Quill, because I could easily read 20 or more of this series.