Books like Time Stops for No Mouse

Oh. My. God. Words cannot describe how much I loved this book. Which is kind of pathetic, since I'm a writer. ;-P And for someone who doesn't read mysteries, if you can get me interested in one, you know it's good!Michael Hoeye's work is an example of world-building at its best. In a realm like-our-own-and-yet-not, his plot is immediately engaging. The adult characters in the book, sly humor, and universal themes (such as "what is real beauty?") will make this a fun read for grown-ups as well as kids. With a rollicking cast, terrific wordplay, great twist at the end, and scrumptious details, it's an old-fashioned childhood book to treasure.As for folks here who weren't crazy about the fact the story had mice . . . well, the title IS Time Stops for No Mouse! I, for one, love the character of Tantamoq, and cannot wait to read about his next adventure.