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Never have two species co-created a work of such suspense and humorous catitude as the wildly popular mystery series by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown. This time out, that agile-witted tiger puss Mrs. Murphy makes the round of parties where Virginia's Very Best People mingle with some of the worst. Together, she and her human must unravel a veritable cat's cradle of ambition, greed, and murder at the center of which waits a killer with the most tangled of motives.
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"I've read them all...and ALL of Rita Mae Brown's books in the Mrs. Murphy--the sleekest, smartest cat ever-- series are fun reading. They're like potato chips--you can't eat just one. The fact that Harry is/was the postmistress of a small Virginia town and a great horsewoman in the middle of Virginia horse country is a big plus. And the animal part of the adventure is well done--if I ever have a Corgi, it'll be named Tucker, and every snotty fat gray cat I come across is Pewter. The animal help in solving all of Harry's mysteries is family work at it's best..."
— terry (4 out of 5 stars)
Catch As Cat Can Listener Reviews
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" This series of light mysteries are a delight! You miss the characters when the story ends. "
— Diane, 2/11/2014 -
" I read 30 pages of this & couldn't stand to read any more because it's not at all realistic. The animals communication (talking) is in italics. The other thing is that the animals go everywhere with their "mom" (aka owner) - they ride in the car & get out at the different places she visits. It's just a little weird, maybe because I'm not imaginative enough. "
— Becky, 2/5/2014 -
" I really wanted to like this book, but I've just concluded that I don't care for Rita Mae Brown's writing style. The character of Harry was very endearing, as were the pets that help her solve crimes...but there was quite a bit of it that was predictable. "
— Cayr, 1/29/2014 -
" Anyone in the mood for mind-candy? If you are, I'd recommend one of the fun reads in Rita Mae Brown's detective series. Her animals (a Corgi and two cats) solve crimes and take care of their humans with humor and style. "
— Anne, 1/27/2014 -
" I love Rita Mae Brown's Mrs Murphy's mysteries. Although for a small town in Virginia, they have a lot of murders per capita. I also like that there is no profanity or explicit sexual content and that makes for a nice easy read. I have read the 1st 10 books and plan on enjoying the next 10. "
— Bonnie, 1/21/2014 -
" (3.5 / 5) The only way the bodycount could get higher in Crozet is if Jessica Fletcher moved there. Another comfortable addition to the series, although one can assume Harry's new love interest won't stick around for long. "
— Sean, 1/15/2014 -
" This book was what I can only describe as "precious." Perhaps it was the fantasy world of Virginia small town life as according to the author/goddess, but more likely it the idea of pets calling their owner "Mom." That made me want to yak profusely. Equally disturbing to me was that discovery that in this book animals talk. All the time. To each other. At the same level of intelligence as middle school girls who announce their cell phone conversations on public buses. I ignored all this mess in hopes of finding a mystery. Instead I ran into dating scenarios and catty encounters. What really happens is that this utopian society whirls on without a hitch while the newly introduced characters die in increasingly bizarre ways, disturbing the inhabitants but not preventing them from their picnics, farmin' and huntin'. Eventually it all solves itself (still ignoring the talking animals as a way to move plot forward) in a flamboyant explosion of ego and sabotage because kiddies, crime doesn't pay. "
— Korynn, 12/26/2013 -
" Bk. #11. Light mystery. Kind of like brain candy. "
— Kaye, 12/23/2013 -
" These wonderful Mrs. Murphy mystery books are written from the point of view of two cats and a Welsh Corgi dog! I have read them all! "
— Mrs.Y., 12/22/2013 -
" Very easy read. Lots of people to keep track of in the story. "
— Marianne, 12/6/2013 -
" I liked the animals' perspective. It was slow paced. A good before-bed read. "
— Bethany, 12/4/2013 -
" Mrs Murphy mystery #10. Finished this. What does this say about me? I guess the fact that I haven't read any more of these Mrs. Murphy mysteries says plenty. "
— Susan, 11/14/2013 -
" I have been enjoying my stress-free, non-professional life, and part of that is reading silly mysteries where cats solve crimes with the bumbling assistance of their humans. I like this series just fine for that purpose. "
— Jeremy, 10/2/2013 -
" Not one of the best ones - the end seemed just like some of the others (dramatic car chase after a party), and I didn't really follow the logic of the murder's solution. "
— Allison, 8/29/2013 -
" The mystery plot was not that grabbing but enjoyed the setting in Crozet, VA and the usual lineup of characters, including Mrs Murphy, Tee Tucker and Pewter. There is also something very true in how Harry comes to forgive the woman who had an affair with her ex-husband. "
— Susan, 7/1/2013 -
" I absolutely love Rita Mae Brown. This is my second Mrs. Murphy mystery, and like the first one, is a very cute book! It has human characters but also two cats, Mrs. Murphy and Pewter and a Corgi named Tucker. All in all, a fun read - I will be reading more Mrs. Murphy mysteries in the future. "
— Kelley, 4/21/2013 -
" I learned that I don't like talking cats as characters.... "
— Deborah, 4/7/2013 -
" Good one. Finally learned why Harry got her nickname. Glad she is not rushing back to her ex. "
— Toni, 2/24/2013 -
" Great! As always. A bit of dressing up, which is outside of Harry's norm. Fun descriptions of events, a twisty mystery, and an excellent cast of characters. "
— Kim, 11/10/2012 -
" Couldn't finish it, found it boring "
— Myrna, 11/3/2012 -
" Started this series many years ago...it's a guilty pleasure! "
— Susan, 3/25/2012 -
" I love these books. People giving them one star - its a book about a cat solving a murder. Were you expecting Tolstoy? Great for mindless reading just for the fun of it. "
— Littlelixie, 1/29/2012 -
" Not my favorite...earlier books of hers are better. Same characters but way too much political narative by the animals. If you have an agenda, be open about it rather than have cats and dogs discuss it. "
— Natalie, 12/10/2011 -
" Always fun to learn about the animals and how they communicate and how they get the humans to understand. Always enjoyable. "
— Misshkey, 9/21/2011 -
" The animals act more like animals in this mystery of the series, to my relief. Still entertaining and the humans manage to solve the mystery, with the help of the clever critters. "
— Leslie, 7/29/2011 -
" This series of light mysteries are a delight! You miss the characters when the story ends. "
— Diane, 4/16/2011 -
" Started this series many years ago...it's a guilty pleasure! "
— Susan, 11/2/2010 -
" a good book from a good author. "
— Jeanette, 8/17/2010 -
" Mrs Murphy mystery #10. Finished this. What does this say about me? I guess the fact that I haven't read any more of these Mrs. Murphy mysteries says plenty. "
— Susan, 3/1/2010 -
" (3.5 / 5) The only way the bodycount could get higher in Crozet is if Jessica Fletcher moved there. Another comfortable addition to the series, although one can assume Harry's new love interest won't stick around for long. "
— Sean, 1/15/2010 -
" I learned that I don't like talking cats as characters.... "
— Deborah, 6/16/2009 -
" Always fun to learn about the animals and how they communicate and how they get the humans to understand. Always enjoyable. "
— Misshkey, 4/23/2009 -
" Not one of the best ones - the end seemed just like some of the others (dramatic car chase after a party), and I didn't really follow the logic of the murder's solution. "
— Allison, 3/24/2009 -
" These wonderful Mrs. Murphy mystery books are written from the point of view of two cats and a Welsh Corgi dog! I have read them all! "
— Mrs.Y., 1/29/2009 -
" Couldn't finish it, found it boring "
— Myrna, 11/6/2008
About Rita Mae Brown
Rita Mae Brown is the bestselling author of the Sneaky Pie Brown mysteries; the Sister Jane series; the Runnymede novels, as well as Rubyfruit Jungle and In Her Day; as well as many other books. She is an Emmy-nominated screenwriter and a poet.
About Kate Forbes
Kate Forbes, winner of four Earphones Awards for audiobook narrating, is a professionally trained actress who has appeared on Broadway, in regional theaters, and with a renowned touring company. After graduating from Sarah Lawrence College, where she was active in theater, she completed an MFA at New York University School of the Arts. With this training, she launched into a successful acting career.