More like Death by Dragonfly

anchored on:mystery & detectivecontemporarycozy mysterynorth america

but

Narrow

Joe GreySeries
series22 books1996
completed
Set in small town.
“First the large, powerfulfeline discovers that, through some strange, inexplicable phenomenon, he now has the ability to understand human language.”
from the catalogue
Start with Cat on the Edge →
Grim Reaper mysteriesSeries
series5 books2009
Mystery & detective, mysterious in tone, about murder investigation, set in contemporary and north america.
“After a bad car accident, Casey Maldonado hits the road and finds herself unable to shake an unwelcome companion: Death itself, which won't take her but won't leave her alone either.”
from the catalogue
Start with Embrace the Grim Reaper →
The Colorado KidNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel2005
Noir, reflective in tone, about identity, set in small town.
The Cat Who...Series
series32 books1966
completed
Set in late 20th century.
“The first was written in 1966, with two more following in 1967 and 1968.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Cat Who Could Read Backwards →
Black DragonSeries
series2 books1983
Fantasy and urban fantasy, about dragons and friendship.
Start with Tea with the Black Dragon →
Ghost of Granny ApplesSeries
series6 books2009
Cozy mystery, set in contemporary and north america.
Start with Ghost a La Mode →