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A Calculated Murder

A charming cosy murder mystery (Una McMurray Mysteries Book 2)

Author: Jo Cunningham   Series: Una McMurray

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Una McMurray is back! Fresh from her crime-solving success in Jo Cunningham's hilarious debut Death By Numbers, the actuary-turned-detective finds herself embroiled in the surprisingly perilous world of international cat shows. This clever, comic mystery is perfect for cat lovers and cosy crime fans!

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Una McMurray is back! Fresh from her crime-solving success in Jo Cunningham's hilarious debut Death By Numbers, the actuary-turned-detective finds herself embroiled in the surprisingly perilous world of international cat shows. This clever, comic mystery is perfect for cat lovers and cosy crime fans!

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Una McMurray is puzzled. Surely, statistically, the international cat show scene shouldn't be this... lethal?

Keen to make her mark in her new job in pet insurance, Una's first task is to calculate whether cat ownership extends human lifespan. Tragically, that's not the case for prizewinning cat owner Jeff Bridgely - a most improbable accident has ended his dreams of triumphing at the upcoming International Cat Show.

When a second competitor dies in mysterious circumstances, the maths just doesn't add up. Una vows to resolve this suspicious data discrepancy and impress her new project team, especially condescending Tim and ambitious trainee Patti.

After borrowing Pedro the cat and brushing up on her feline facts, Una dives deep undercover in the cutthroat world of cat shows. Competition is fierce, but what Pedro lacks in pedigree, he makes up for in character. Although as Pedro's odds of winning shorten, so do Una's chances of survival...

Armed with razor-sharp logic, analytical expertise and a scruffy moggy sidekick, can actuary Una catch the cat show killer before she becomes the latest fatal statistic?

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Readers love the Una McMurray Mysteries series!

'Clever and very funny' - Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants

'Eleanor Oliphant meets The Thursday Murder Club' - Jessica Irena Smith

'Deliciously fun mystery that gest serious about the body count, with clues that really do add up! Loved following Una seeing the risks at every turn - and having to overcome them if she's to save those she loves. #TeamPedro - Sarah Yarwood-Lovett, author of the Dr Nell Ward Mysteries series

'Witty and fun' - Woman's Own

'Terrifically funny and endearing' - Belfast Telegraph

'Impressive... full of unusual ideas and amusing relationships' - Morning Star

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Critic Reviews

Clever and very funny -- Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants
Sharp, witty and joyous... I fell in love with Una and her risk averseness, and the cast of wonderful characters. I can't wait to read about what they get up to next! -- Jessica Irena Smith
A terrifically funny, endearing read -- Belfast Telegraph
Deliciously fun mystery that gets serious about the body count, with clues that really do add up! Loved following Una seeing risks at every turn - and having to overcome them if she's to save those she loves. #TeamPedro -- Sarah Yarwood-Lovett, author of the Dr Nell Ward Mysteries series

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About the Author

Jo Cunningham grew up in Birkenhead and at age eight, as part of a school team, she became Wirral Road Safety Quiz champion after an exciting buzzer round about box junctions. Having peaked, she left the North and has worked for many years in various IT jobs to pay the bills while she got to grips with writing comedy novels. She is now back up North where she always looks left and right before crossing roads.

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Product Details

Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group | Constable
Published
28th August 2025
Pages
368
ISBN
9781408719367

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