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April Whalley's avatar

Such tension and excitement Heidi - love it!

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A ticking time bomb.

Ain't our heros great! They're quite

the cats pyjama's

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, April! This is wonderful and added to the Haiku Collection! We even made the editorial and executive decision to spell pjs with a 'y' which is more of a British spelling, so we've been told.:)

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April Whalley's avatar

I did notice that actually Heidi! I was quite delighted by that attention to detail.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

So fun!

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

Phew! So much adrenaline reading that chapter, Heidi! They did it - those remarkable critters saved the day! 🙌✨

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Trudi! The Critters will never feel the same again! They remained calm. They carried on. Furever.

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

Of course they did! 🐾🙌🌟

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James Freitas's avatar

Another excellent chapter, Heidi! Looking forward to Chapter 19.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, James! Much appreciated and we'll see you for sure with the release of Chap. 19! Thank you for staying tuned.:)

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Negar Kamali's avatar

Can't wait for Chaptet 19!!!😉

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you and that is highly encouraging! We'll see you next Tuesday!

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Negar Kamali's avatar

Wow, what a chapter. I LITERALLY was at the edge of my seat to see whether the Manor House will go up in flames or not. Just wanna see how Tamsin will react and whether she had planned any Plan B or not.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Musings! It does seem that the Critter Detectives now have the upper paw with Tamsin. But. Please stay tuned for Ch. 19. Will she have any parting shots? Thank you very much for reading.:)

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Mary B's avatar

Loved the "tick tick tick", and then the "tick tock". Brilliant! Those critters are amazing. P.S. I also wondered where Jojo's pocket is. . . Asking for a friend. :-) So good, Heidi.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Mary! That tick tock rhythm is a page turner.:) Jojo's pocket is on the left paw side and under the wirehair. It's very hard to see. You wouldn't even know it's there except for the skeleton key.

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Mary B's avatar

Ahh Jojo! He seems stealthy and wise to have such a pocket in such a place! The tick tock is the best, btw.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Jojo welcomes any and all questions and inquiries. He's also considering inventing a cookie in the shape of a skeleton key. We're so pleased you like the tick tock effect.:)

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Mary B's avatar

Yes! A skeleton key cookie! Jojo is brilliant.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

He is.:)

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Diana van Eyk's avatar

Well, that was a nail biter, Heidi and critters! And a haiku at the end -- very fitting. I look forward to the finale!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Diana! We've got 2 chapters to go! Thank you so much for staying for the ride.:)

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Neil Barker's avatar

Exciting chapter, Heidi. "You must herd the cats at once!" Uh-oh. Haha, that made me smile. :)

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Neil! How could we resist a fun line like that? Glad it made you smile.:)

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