Whales and Tails is a cozy mystery series set on Madrona Island, a fictional gem tucked within the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington State. Fourth-generation islander Caitlin Hart is doing her best to hold onto tradition as the island's economy and culture shift toward a tourism-driven future.
Cait lives in a cozy cabin on her aunt's oceanfront property, where she helps run the Harthaven Cat Sanctuary. When she's not caring for rescued felines, she's lending a hand to her best friend, Tara, at their beloved island gathering spot-Coffee Cat Books, a unique combination coffee bar, bookstore, and cat lounge.
In the seventh installment, a routine visit to Saint Patrick's Catholic Church takes a shocking turn when Cait discovers a frightened cat locked inside the confessional. The unusual find leads to something far more sinister-a body hidden in the trunk of a nearby car.
With Cody facing a life-changing decision and Finn overwhelmed by multiple cases, Cait turns to Tara for help. Together, the two friends follow a trail of secrets, lies, and long-buried motives in a race to uncover a killer before the truth disappears for good.