A ghostly mystery of love, loss, and second chances — set in a 1950s New York ruled by cats and dogs.

When beloved reporter Flint Lockford turns up dead in Greenwich Village, rookie detective Morton Digby is assigned to the case. But Flint's fiery fiancée, Bianca Moon, isn't waiting around for answers. Determined to hunt down his killer herself, she's willing to risk every one of her nine lives.

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Meanwhile, Flint's ghost wakes up in Ghosthall — an abandoned courthouse where restless spirits gather — and learns that protecting Bianca from beyond the grave may be the hardest story he's ever covered.

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Filled with noir atmosphere, heartfelt twists, and flashes of ghostly humor, The Nine Lives of Bianca Moon is a spooky, tender tale of courage and love that refuses to die.

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Perfect for readers who loved The Graveyard Book, Lockwood & Co., and Truly Devious.

Cozy Mystery · Noir · Anthropomorphic Fiction · Ghost Story · 1950s New York · Cats & Dogs

"Heras delivers a rollicking murder mystery — starring cats and dogs — set in 1950s New York City.... A quirky premise and sharp twists and turns make this mystery page-turning fun."
— Kirkus Reviews

"Morton Digby's world is one that readers will want to visit again and again…. With a surprising mix of hard-boiled drama and cartoon comedy, Delas Heras spins an enchanting tale of life, death and afterlife."

— IndieReader

"The Nine Lives of Bianca Moon, with its ingenious construct of anthropomorphic animals embodying 1950s New York society, is an engrossing blend of satirical wit, mystery, and the supernatural."

— Readers' Favorite

"This fun, fast-paced mystery adds a fantastic twist to adult detective fiction as furry protagonists in an alternative New York City seek justice in life and the afterlife." — Blueink Reviews