Cate Conte

Cate Conte is an American author who writes cosy mystery novels, including the popular Cat Cafe Mystery series published under her real name and additional mystery series under the pen name Liz Mugavero. Her Cat Cafe Mystery series, which begins with Cat About Town, combines her love of cats with classic whodunit storytelling, following protagonist Maddie James as she opens a cat cafe on a fictional New England island. Conte's books are known for their charming settings, engaging characters and light-hearted yet suspenseful plots. A Whisker of a Doubt continues the beloved series with another page-turning mystery set in the world of rescued cats and small-town intrigue. Before becoming a full-time novelist, Conte worked in journalism and corporate communications. She is an active member of the mystery writing community and a devoted cat lover whose passion for feline welfare shines through her fiction. Her audiobooks and books have earned a loyal readership among fans of the cosy mystery genre.