--- product_id: 8576675 title: "Classified as Murder (Cat in the Stacks Mystery)" price: "€ 20.08" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/8576675-classified-as-murder-cat-in-the-stacks-mystery store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Classified as Murder (Cat in the Stacks Mystery) **Price:** € 20.08 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Classified as Murder (Cat in the Stacks Mystery) - **How much does it cost?** € 20.08 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/8576675-classified-as-murder-cat-in-the-stacks-mystery) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Librarian Charlie Harris and his cat Diesel must catalog a killer in this mystery in the New York Times bestselling Cat in the Stacks series. Suspecting that someone is stealing from him, the aging and eccentric James Delacorte wants Charlie to do an inventory on his rare book collection. Soon after they begin, Delacorte is found dead at his desk, leaving Charlie with the bigger task of solving his murder. Immediately Charlie is suspicious of Delacorte’s own family, and relies on the help of Diesel to paw around for clues. The cat and mouse game heats up after a highly valued copy of Edgar Allan Poe’s Tamerlane goes missing and a second murder occurs. Now Charlie and Diesel must solve the case before the killer strikes a third time—and hope curiosity doesn’t kill the cat... Review: Great cozy mystery with a couple of twists - I picked up Classified as Murder unsure of whether I'd really like it or not. Since so many, if not most, cozies have women as their main characters, I wasn't sure how I'd like one with a male main character, the idea was just so different from what I've gotten used to expecting in cozies. I'm happy to say that Charlie Harris completely won me over. Charlie is masculine certainly, but he's a gentleman to the core--he could actually lighten up a lot and still be a gentleman. His Maine coon cat Diesel was a super added treat. What a cat! I loved the Southern setting and flavor of this book, and I found the rare books thread that runs through the book very interesting. I found Classified as Murder to be well written and the mystery to be well plotted. The writing was excellent and the characters quirky enough to be interesting, but not over-the-top silly. I loved Diesel's role in the book and Charlie's son Sean's appearance in the book. It's nice to know he's likely to be a recurring character in future books. The possibility of a romance is another nice touch. There's humor in the book, and it feels very natural. Sean has a poodle named Dante, so even dog lovers have pal in this book. This cozy has something for everyone, female or male, dog or cat lover. I think cozy mystery readers will really enjoy this book. Don't let the fact that guys run the show put you off this series. These are good guys, and I can guarantee that even if you aren't a cat lover, you will love Diesel. In fact, I loved Diesel so much that I'm considering a Maine coon cat as my next pet! I'm also really looking forward to the next book in the series. Review: Southern mystery with a Southern pace...great light read - I enjoyed this cosy mystery, full of eccentric Southerners. Miranda James/Dean James can certainly write a story with charming characters that continues and doesn't just drag in the middle. A lot has been said here about the cat, Diesel. For me, he was "this close" to being too human and not cat enough, but the author seemed to know the limit. The pace is absolutely Southern. The story is sweet, but not sickeningly so. I felt, like other reviewers, that the character I know least about at the end is our narrator/protagonist, Charlie...perhaps because he's still finding himself? I will get the next in the series to see how that is progressing. I recommend this for a slow, rainy weekend or (for me) a nice book to read while recovering from a surgery. Nothing too dramatic, but a nice, steady pace that keeps you coming back for more. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #83,165 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,775 in Cozy Animal Mysteries #2,304 in Amateur Sleuths #2,988 in Women Sleuths (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,955 Reviews | ## Images ![Classified as Murder (Cat in the Stacks Mystery) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81fes0rJenL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great cozy mystery with a couple of twists *by A***B on May 10, 2011* I picked up Classified as Murder unsure of whether I'd really like it or not. Since so many, if not most, cozies have women as their main characters, I wasn't sure how I'd like one with a male main character, the idea was just so different from what I've gotten used to expecting in cozies. I'm happy to say that Charlie Harris completely won me over. Charlie is masculine certainly, but he's a gentleman to the core--he could actually lighten up a lot and still be a gentleman. His Maine coon cat Diesel was a super added treat. What a cat! I loved the Southern setting and flavor of this book, and I found the rare books thread that runs through the book very interesting. I found Classified as Murder to be well written and the mystery to be well plotted. The writing was excellent and the characters quirky enough to be interesting, but not over-the-top silly. I loved Diesel's role in the book and Charlie's son Sean's appearance in the book. It's nice to know he's likely to be a recurring character in future books. The possibility of a romance is another nice touch. There's humor in the book, and it feels very natural. Sean has a poodle named Dante, so even dog lovers have pal in this book. This cozy has something for everyone, female or male, dog or cat lover. I think cozy mystery readers will really enjoy this book. Don't let the fact that guys run the show put you off this series. These are good guys, and I can guarantee that even if you aren't a cat lover, you will love Diesel. In fact, I loved Diesel so much that I'm considering a Maine coon cat as my next pet! I'm also really looking forward to the next book in the series. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Southern mystery with a Southern pace...great light read *by T***A on January 7, 2015* I enjoyed this cosy mystery, full of eccentric Southerners. Miranda James/Dean James can certainly write a story with charming characters that continues and doesn't just drag in the middle. A lot has been said here about the cat, Diesel. For me, he was "this close" to being too human and not cat enough, but the author seemed to know the limit. The pace is absolutely Southern. The story is sweet, but not sickeningly so. I felt, like other reviewers, that the character I know least about at the end is our narrator/protagonist, Charlie...perhaps because he's still finding himself? I will get the next in the series to see how that is progressing. I recommend this for a slow, rainy weekend or (for me) a nice book to read while recovering from a surgery. Nothing too dramatic, but a nice, steady pace that keeps you coming back for more. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A long overdue for me but super enjoyable visit to Athena MS and one of my fave characters *by T***. on July 23, 2020* I had let way too much time pass since I read the first in this awesome series, and I hope not to let that happen again. I absolutely love Charlie. He's great dad, rare book cataloger, librarian and just all around nice guy, but he definitely won't take lip from anyone. I'd love to just hug Diesel, he's such a sweet cat and so darn smart. I love how he always manages to sniff out a clue or tell Charlie something important. I enjoyed getting to know Charlie's son Sean in this book. I knew Charlie was a widower with two grown kids, but it was nice to focus on one of them, since he was probably going to move to Athena. This author excels at writing crazy families into the mysteries, meaning the family that Charlie was working for this time--a good example would be the other series Southern Ladies' first two books. Great sense of humor too, and I'm so glad Cat in the Stacks still continues on! In an ironic twist at the end, the killer was revealed. Sean and Charlie made good sleuthing buddies, and I'm looking forward to him working with his dad from time to time. Maybe we'll get to meet Charlie's daughter Laura eventually. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/8576675-classified-as-murder-cat-in-the-stacks-mystery](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/8576675-classified-as-murder-cat-in-the-stacks-mystery) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*