The Cat Who Moved a Mountain

By: Lilian Jackson Braun

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

After five years of legal formalities, Jim Qwilleran has officially inherited his freedom and a fortune, which leaves him with a serious dilemma. What should he do now? Seeking a place of peace and isolation to make up his mind, he heads to the Potato Mountains for the summer. But Qwill lands in the middle of controversy, not solitude.

The mountains are a haven for the independent, roughneck descendants of Prohibition-era moon-shiners. The valley is home to developers eager to turn the pristine Potatoes into a giant tourist trap. To make matters more complicated, a Tater, as the mountain folk are called, has been convicted of the murder of millionaire developer J.J. Hawkinfield. Some people swear the wrong man was convicted, and Qwill is inclined to agree when he hears what transpired before the trial.

But if Forest Beechum didn't do the dirty deed, who did? With Qwill, Koko, and Yum Yum on the case, the killer won't get away with murder.

Felonies and felines: check out all of our titles in The Cat Who series.

©2005 Lilian Jackson Braun (P)2005 Phoenix Audio

Critic reviews

"[An] engaging mystery...firmly grips the listener....A lively, witty tale." (Publishers Weekly)

I love these Books!

The reading of this book is fantastic the reader is phenomenal I wish there were more I love the stories. I am reading these again after many years and loving it!

good book

a good plot, well carried out, and structured nicely. the narrator brought the characters to life. some of the clues were not easy to understand until described at the end, the one place television would help, but all in all, the book did keep you following along well. recommend for all adults.

Pleasant diversion

This was my first "The Cat Who..." book and I enjoyed it and am glad I purchased and listened to it. The narrator did a wonderful job in conveying the story so that the characters were distinguishable and entertaining. It's not a particularly challenging mystery and the pace is leisurely, but the characters (even the cats) have depth and believability. Pass some pleasant hours, get some chuckles and let an excellent narrator tell you a story while you are driving or cleaning or weeding your garden. Or just sitting on the porch to relax.

Loved it!

I've read "The Cat Who " books for years. Loved them. It was fun having it read to me. Can't wait to buy more.

What a good story!

This book is a favorite of mine to listen to on Audible. The story is easy to follow, yet kept me guessing right till the end. It is well written...so much so that I felt myself right there with Quill as he met the town folks...visited the craft stores and solved the mysteries with the help of his two clever companians....his Siamese cats. This book is a 'keeper' for sure.

I love all these books, but I think this one most.

the voices are superb and each person made real. Polly and QWill became closer though far apart in distant in distance. Qwell's near death experience was excellent too.

Love the story

This is my new favorite in 'The Cat Who' series.

Qwill goes on vacation with the cats and it really is a delightful tale.

If you haven't read the other novels (in order) you might feel a little lost on the characters, but it is not hard to be captivated by the interesting people and personalities.

Great Stoy

This book is great, love the reader he really brings the characters to life. xxx

Never tire of these stories!

George Guidall brings these stories to life in an enjoyable listen! Such clever writings. Love Koko and YumYum!!

love this narrator!

The story is fun, the narrator is just great. Koko and YumYum help Qwilleran solve another murder.