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When winter hits Crozet, Virginia, it hits hard--and hangs on for months. That's nothing new to postmistress Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen and her friends, who keep warm with hard work, hot toddies, and rabid rooting for the University of Virginia's women's basketball team at the old stadium affectionately dubbed "The Clam." But the usual postgame high spirits are laid low when contractor H. H. Donaldson drops dead in the parking lot. And pretty soon word has spread that it wasn't a heart attack that did him in. It just doesn't sit right with Harry that one of her fellow fans--perhaps even an acquaintance or neighbor sitting close by in the stands--is a murderer. And as tiger cat Mrs. Murphy is all too aware, things that don't sit right with Harry make her restless, curious, and prone to poking her not-very-sensitive human nose into dangerous places. So the animals start paying closer attention to what the people around them are doing--and they're the first ones to realize when the next murder occurs. It seems obvious to Harry that the deaths are connected--and she intends to find out exactly how. There's no shortage of suspects, considering that H.H. was a ladies' man who'd left a trail of broken hearts all over town--the most recent belonging to his wife-- and that the second murder victim was not very popular in Crozet.As the police launch their investigation, Harry picks up clues through savvy questioning of everyone she knows. But it's the critters who are most attuned to trouble--they scent something wicked wafting Harry's way on the tail of the next snowstorm. And as Harry draws closer to the truth about a brutal killer, Mrs. Murphy and her friends realize it's up to them to make sure their intrepid mom lands on her feet.
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"Two murders occur in the small town of Crozet, VA. Both after the women's basketball game at the University of VA. The murderer can be found in just a handfull of folks... but who did it? Leave it to Harry Harristeen and her two cats and one corgi to find out the answer!"
— Lisa (4 out of 5 stars)
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" I'm really enjoying the books by Rita Mae Brown. They're very entertaining. "
— Lori, 2/20/2014 -
" These are all just silly, but enjoyable, if you're from Virginia or just like Virginia and or you like cats and dogs. Quick fluffy reads. "
— Marie, 2/16/2014 -
" Too many characters, convoluted story, mediocre at best writing, and just overall weak. But I did read the whole thing! And I have to admit I like how the animals help solve the mystery and get the bad guys. "
— Jen, 2/8/2014 -
" Clever dialogue among animals who do their best to help their owners solve mysteries. Light and delightful. "
— Alice, 2/1/2014 -
" Another fun romp with Mrs. Murphy, Tee Tucker and company. This was mediocre as a mystery went (I had it figured out with the animals rather than with the people) but it was a fun adventure with good friends and set up thing in the characters lives for the next portion of the series. "
— Lynn, 1/18/2014 -
" Any in this series are excellent! "
— Brenda, 1/13/2014 -
" One of the more enjoyable Mrs. Murphy books recently, although Harry seemed to be pretty stupid in this one, deliberately putting her life on the line without letting anybody know what she was doing. Good thing she's got three exceptional pets on her side! "
— Sean, 1/12/2014 -
" a good read as always. "
— Jeanette, 1/2/2014 -
" I always enjoy her Mrs. Murphy books. The way the animals talk to each other and try to get get their humans to hear them just makes me smile. Her books are a bit predictable, but they're fun. "
— Arlith, 12/15/2013 -
" It's taking me a while to get used to (and like) Rita Mae Brown's style of writing. At times, it's a bit corny, especially the parts when she has her animals talking to one another. (I thought, "Gag me!" at first, and now I'm thinking, "Really...") "
— Marilyn, 12/11/2013 -
" Bk. #12. Murder at University of Virgina women's basketball game. "
— Kaye, 10/26/2013 -
" Easy beach books. This one was in the rental so read it and liked it enough to look for the first one in the series. "
— Sandi, 9/26/2013 -
" Not nearly as fun as Lillian Braun's series of "Cat Who. . ." books. In fact, for me, this book bordered on fantasy because the author gets into the cats' and dog's heads, discusses their conversations and explores their motives as much as the human characters. "
— Gena, 3/23/2013 -
" Better than the last Mrs Murphy I read, but not as good as the early ones. And Harry seemed a bit cranky and foolish in this one. "
— Kate, 12/14/2012 -
" Entertaining summer read. Good plot twist at the end! I like the talking animals - amusing. "
— Marie, 10/23/2012 -
" Picked this book up for free and thought I'd give it a try. Cats solving crimes.... okay. But I just couldn't get into it. The cats giggle a hell of a lot. And they're cats, for shit's sake. "
— Tarah, 8/25/2012 -
" I do enjoy the soap opera storylines of this series, but I must say that the mysteries are just so-so and the mystery in this one was really corny. "
— Joseph, 7/30/2012 -
" Pretty good one. Looking forward to reading more. "
— Dimps, 7/27/2012 -
" The cat's insights are better than some humans I know. "
— Sara, 6/14/2012 -
" What can I say, I LOVE these mysteries - especially Mrs. Murphy, Tucker and Pewter. "
— Sallie, 11/8/2011 -
" What can I say, I LOVE these mysteries - especially Mrs. Murphy, Tucker and Pewter. "
— Sallie, 4/8/2011 -
" Entertaining summer read. Good plot twist at the end! I like the talking animals - amusing. "
— Marie, 7/6/2010 -
" Picked this book up for free and thought I'd give it a try. Cats solving crimes.... okay. But I just couldn't get into it. The cats giggle a hell of a lot. And they're cats, for shit's sake. <br/> "
— Tarah, 5/8/2010 -
" These are all just silly, but enjoyable, if you're from Virginia or just like Virginia and or you like cats and dogs. Quick fluffy reads. "
— Marie, 4/8/2010 -
" One of the more enjoyable Mrs. Murphy books recently, although Harry seemed to be pretty stupid in this one, deliberately putting her life on the line without letting anybody know what she was doing. Good thing she's got three exceptional pets on her side! "
— Sean, 2/1/2010 -
" Clever dialogue among animals who do their best to help their owners solve mysteries. Light and delightful. "
— Alice, 1/6/2010 -
" It's taking me a while to get used to (and like) Rita Mae Brown's style of writing. At times, it's a bit corny, especially the parts when she has her animals talking to one another. (I thought, "Gag me!" at first, and now I'm thinking, "Really...") "
— Marilyn, 6/24/2009 -
" I do enjoy the soap opera storylines of this series, but I must say that the mysteries are just so-so and the mystery in this one was really corny. "
— Joseph, 5/2/2009 -
" Better than the last Mrs Murphy I read, but not as good as the early ones. And Harry seemed a bit cranky and foolish in this one. "
— Kate, 4/1/2009 -
" Pretty good one. Looking forward to reading more. "
— Dimps, 11/26/2008
About the Authors
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.
Sneaky Pie Brown, a tiger cat born somewhere in Albemarle County, Virginia, was discovered by author Rita Mae Brown at her local SPCA. They have collaborated on numerous Mrs. Murphy mysteries, in addition to Sneaky Pie for President and Sneaky Pie’s Cookbook for Mystery Lovers.
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.