The Cat Who... Series by Lilian Jackson Braun (Complete Mass Market Paperback Set)

Year Title Simple Summary
1966 The Cat Who Could Read Backwards Reporter Jim Qwilleran meets Koko, a Siamese cat with a knack for solving mysteries.
1967 The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern Qwilleran investigates a murder in the world of interior design with Koko’s help.
1968 The Cat Who Turned On and Off A suspicious death in a quirky antique district draws Qwilleran and Koko into the case.
1986 The Cat Who Saw Red A culinary mystery unfolds as Qwilleran suspects foul play in a chef’s disappearance.
1987 The Cat Who Played Brahms Qwilleran retreats to Moose County, but a body in the lake disrupts his peace.
1987 The Cat Who Played Post Office Qwilleran inherits a mansion and uncovers secrets with Koko and Yum Yum.
1988 The Cat Who Knew Shakespeare A local publisher’s death seems accidental—until Koko starts acting strangely.
1988 The Cat Who Sniffed Glue A series of arsons and a murder puzzle Qwilleran and his feline sleuths.
1989 The Cat Who Went Underground A handyman vanishes, and Qwilleran digs into the mystery—literally.
1990 The Cat Who Talked to Ghosts A haunted antique shop leads to a chilling investigation.
1990 The Cat Who Lived High Qwilleran returns to the city to save a historic building—and solve a murder.
1991 The Cat Who Knew a Cardinal A theater critic is found dead after a performance—Koko has clues.
1992 The Cat Who Moved a Mountain Qwilleran vacations in the mountains but uncovers a long-unsolved crime.
1993 The Cat Who Wasn’t There A group tour to Scotland turns deadly.
1994 The Cat Who Went into the Closet Hidden secrets in a Victorian mansion lead to murder.
1995 The Cat Who Came to Breakfast A resort development stirs up trouble—and a body.
1996 The Cat Who Blew the Whistle A railroad tycoon disappears, and Qwilleran follows the tracks.
1997 The Cat Who Said Cheese A food festival turns fatal.
1998 The Cat Who Tailed a Thief A string of burglaries escalates into murder.
1999 The Cat Who Sang for the Birds A new art center opens—and a local artist dies mysteriously.
2000 The Cat Who Saw Stars UFO sightings and a missing man stir up Moose County.
2001 The Cat Who Robbed a Bank A visiting banker is murdered during a festival.
2002 The Cat Who Smelled a Rat A string of fires and a suspicious death raise alarms.
2003 The Cat Who Went up the Creek A relaxing inn stay turns into a murder investigation.
2004 The Cat Who Brought Down the House A retired actress returns home—and dies suddenly.
2005 The Cat Who Talked Turkey A body is found in the woods, and Koko’s behavior is key.
2006 The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers A fire, a disappearance, and a shocking twist mark the final book.


Complete your mystery collection with this Lilian Jackson Braun “The Cat Who…” complete series lot—a full set of 29 mass market paperbacks featuring journalist Jim Qwilleran and his clever Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum. Spanning from 1966 to 2006, these cozy whodunits blend small-town charm, feline intuition, and lighthearted suspense. Perfect for fans of cat mysteries, vintage paperbacks, or collectors of classic cozy series. All books are in readable condition—ideal for gifting, reading, or resale. Don’t miss this purr-fect opportunity to own the full Cat Who series in one convenient lot!