Catch As Cat Can

PRAISE FOR THE MRS. MURPHY SERIES

CATCH AS CAT CAN

“This latest is as good as its predecessors . . . thoroughly enjoyable.” —Winston-Salem Journal

“Light, fun, and quite possibly addictive to fans of the cozy mystery, especially to those who believe in the high intelligence of our four-footed friends. And who among pet owners does not?” —Romance Reviews Today

“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

“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

“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

“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

“Fans old and new will enjoy this witty and suspenseful installment.” —Cats & Kittens

“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

MURDER ON THE PROWL

“Leave it to a cat to grasp the essence of the cozy mystery: namely, murder among friends.” —The New York Times Book Review

“Will charm even the reader generally indifferent to animals, while animal lovers and those who enjoy a good cozy will simply lap this one up.” —Publishers Weekly

MURDER, SHE MEOWED

“As feline collaborators go, you couldn't ask for better than Sneaky Pie Brown, the canny tiger cat. . . . Solid storytelling.” —The New York Times Book Review

“The intriguing characters in this much-loved series continue to entertain.” —Nashville Banner

PAY DIRT

“If you must work with a collaborator, you want it to be someone with intelligence, wit and an infinite capacity for subtlety—someone, in fact, very much like a cat. It's always a pleasure to visit this cozy world. [T]here's no resisting Harry's droll sense of humor . . . or Mrs. Murphy's tart commentary.” —The New York Times Book Review

“The superb narration . . . resonates with small-town intimacy and wit. . . . Sure to delight anyone who loves cozy mysteries.” —Mostly Murder