Whispers of history, riddles of the present — and pawprints on every clue. A centuries-old manuscript. A city where East meets West. And two feline detectives who always find the clue first. When the International Cats & Crimes Society gathers in Istanbul for a Lions Club celebration, they expect history and fellowship. Instead, they stumble upon a mysterious cipher hidden in the heart of the city, linking lantern stalls, ancient domes, and the legacy of Helen Keller herself. Guided by wisdom, wit, and whiskers, Sibylle, Lee, Oksana, Myriam, Banu, Volodya and Achim must untangle riddles written into the very stones of Constantinople. But in a city of secrets, they are not the only ones on the trail… The International Cats & Crimes Society: • Dr. Sibylle Scholtz, scientist with a knack for mysteries, aided by her tiger-striped detective, Boris. • Lee MacMorris, elegance incarnate, with her sleek black cat Bessie Mae, sharper than any clue. • Prof. Oksana Vitovska, calm in every storm, guiding science and friends alike. • Myriam Becker, clipboard in hand, compliance in her heart. • Dr. Banu Arslan, educator with vision, and lasers sharp enough for any mystery. • Volodya Kuksenko, digital detective, loyal friend, master of codes and circuits. • Prof. Achim Langenbucher, chasing constants even when chaos abounds. A tale of friendship, history, and feline brilliance, perfect for lovers of cozy mysteries, science, and cats who always know the truth first.
