WISH YOU WERE HERE
REST IN PIECES
MURDER AT MONTICELLO
PAY DIRT
MURDER, SHE MEOWED
MURDER ON THE PROWL
CAT ON THE SCENT
SNEAKY PIE'S COOKBOOK FOR MYSTERY LOVERS
PAWING THROUGH THE PAST
CLAWS AND EFFECT
CATCH AS CAT CAN
THE TAIL OF THE TIP-OFF
WHISKER OF EVIL
Books by Rita Mae Brown
THE HAND THAT CRADLES THE ROCK
SONGS TO A HANDSOME WOMAN
THE PLAIN BROWN RAPPER
RUBYFRUIT JUNGLE
IN HER DAY
SIX OF ONE
SOUTHERN DISCOMFORT
SUDDEN DEATH
HIGH HEARTS
STARTING FROM SCRATCH:
A DIFFERENT KIND OF WRITERS' MANUAL
BINGO
VENUS ENVY
DOLLEY: A NOVEL OF DOLLEY MADISON IN LOVE AND WAR
RIDING SHOTGUN
RITA WILL: MEMOIR OF A LITERARY RABBLE-ROUSER
LOOSE LIPS
OUTFOXED
HOTSPUR
FULL CRY
Praise for
The Mrs. Murphy Series
THE TAIL OF THE TIP-OFF
“You don't have to be a cat lover to enjoy Brown's eleventh Mrs. Murphy novel. . . . Brown writes so compellingly . . . [she] breathes believability into every aspect of this smart and sassy novel.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Rita Mae Brown's series remains one of the best cat mysteries. . . . Brown keeps the series fresh.”
—The Post & Courier (Charleston, SC)
“The animals' droll commentary provides comic relief and clues helpful in solving the crime.”
—The Washington Post
“A tightly woven mystery, peopled with the delightful characters of small-town Virginia . . . a real three-point play: an intriguing mystery, great characters, and an engaging sense of humor.” —I Love a Mystery
“A fast-paced plot and enough animated feline personalities to keep readers entertained.”
—Daily News (New York)
“A not-to-be-missed exciting cozy.”
—The Midwest Book Review
“Nobody can put words in the mouths of animals better than Rita Mae Brown . . . fast-paced action . . . Harry and her menagerie are simply great.”
—Abilene Reporter-News
CATCH AS CAT CAN
“This latest is as good as its predecessors . . . thoroughly enjoyable.” —Winston-Salem Journal
“Brown's proven brand of murder and mayhem played out against a background of Virginia gentility and idealized animals is once again up to scratch.” —Publishers Weekly
“Any new Mrs. Murphy is a joyful reading experience, and Catch as Cat Can is no exception. . . . An adult mystery that appeals to the child in all of us.”
—The Midwest Book Review
“The[se] mysteries continue to be a true treat.”
—The Post & Courier (Charleston, SC)
“An entertaining read in a fun series.” —Mystery News
CLAWS AND EFFECT
“Reading a Mrs. Murphy mystery is like eating a potato chip. You always go back for more. . . . Whimsical and enchanting . . . the latest expert tale from a deserving bestselling series.”
—The Midwest Book Review
“Mrs. Murphy, the incomparable feline sleuth with attitude, returns to captivate readers. . . . An intriguing and well-executed mystery . . . Grateful fans will relish this charming addition by a master of the cozy cat genre.”
—Publishers Weekly
“As charming as ever.” —The Tennessean
“With intricate plot twists that will keep readers guessing right up until the end, Claws and Effect once again blends murder and mayhem with animal antics.” —Pet Life “Another charming and elegantly spun yarn.”
—The Providence Sunday Journal
“Excellent series . . . Another murder in Crozet would be most welcome.” —Winston-Salem Journal
PAWING THROUGH THE PAST
“This is a cat-lover's dream of a mystery. . . . ‘Harry' is simply irresistible. . . . [Rita Mae] Brown once again proves herself ‘Queen of Cat Crimes.' . . . Don't miss out on this lively series, for it's one of the best around.”
—Old Book Barn Gazette
“Apparently eight's the charm for Rita Mae Brown and her cat, Sneaky Pie, whose latest adventure just may be the best in this long-running series.”
—Booklist
“Another delightful mystery . . . Once again, Rita Mae Brown proves she can capture the ambiance of life in a small southern town and, more impressively, get readers to accept thinking, mystery-solving cats and dogs.”
—The Virginian-Pilot
“Cleverly crafted . . . Fans of the Mrs. Murphy series will want to immediately read this novel, while newcomers will search for the previous books.”
—The Midwest Book Review
“A delightful cozy mystery, all the more so because of the active role the pets take in solving the crime . . . [The] puzzling mystery will shock and delight you.”
—Romantic Times
“Rita Mae Brown's books are always well written, always entertaining, always full of interesting people becoming involved with plots, plans, and emotional entanglements. Pawing Through the Past is no exception.”
—I Love a Mystery
CAT ON THE SCENT
“Rita and Sneaky Pie know how to grab a reader. This fun-loving and delightful mystery is a must even if you're not a cat lover.” —The Pilot (Southern Pines, NC)
“These provocative mysteries just glow.”
—Mystery Lovers Bookshop News
“Features all the traits of purebred fun. . . . The antics of the animals, Brown's witty observations, the history-revering Virginians, and the Blue Ridge setting make this a pleasurable read for lovers of this popular genre.”
—BookPage
“Animal antics and criminal capers combine captivatingly in Cat on the Scent.”
—The San Diego Union-Tribune
“A charming and keen-eyed take on human misdeeds and animal shenanigans . . . Told with spunk and plenty of whimsy, this is another delightful entry in a very popular series.” —Publishers Weekly
“A fine murder mystery . . . For fans of Mrs. Murphy and her pals, both two- and four-legged, Cat on the Scent smells like a winner.” —The Virginian-Pilot
“Charming.” —People
Don’t miss the new mystery from
RITA MAE BROWN
and
SNEAKY PIE BROWN
Whisker of Evil
Now available in hardcover
from Bantam Books