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Puss 'n Cahoots - A Book Review

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A Mrs. Murphy Mystery Book Review

I recently read this absolutely wonderful mystery by Rita Mae Brown and her cat Sneaky Pie Brown entitled Puss 'n Cahoots. Harry Haristeen and her cats Mrs. Murphy and Pewter along the dog Tucker solve yet another fun mystery. This time the crimes take place in Kentucky Horse county at a saddlebred horse show in Shelbyville, Kentucky.

Read on to find out about this delightful light-hearted mystery novel and the main characters of the book.

Mrs. Murphy the cat sleuth
Pewter
Mrs. Murphy Mystery Books 11-15

Puss 'n Cahoots

Although this is the 15th Mrs. Murphy mystery, it was the first for me to read. I found it a fun and light reading experience and thoroughly enjoyed the characters. The cat sleuths, Mrs. Murphy and Pewter along with the Corgi Tucker help the human sleuth Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen find the clues and solve the mysteries that occur in Shelbyville, Kentucky at a saddlebred horse show. One of the villains is a despicable monkey named Miss Nasty who just brings more humor to the book. The animals were clearly the most delightful part of the book for me and I will probably never look at my own cats the same again. It is an easy read and will be enjoyed most whole heartedly by any cat lover and owner. I plan to read more of the Mrs. Murphy Mystery books in the future! I've become her newest fan.

Mrs. Murphy Mystery Series

Books 1 through 5

The first five books in the Mrs. Murphy Mystery series by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown in order of publication.

Mrs. Murphy

She is Harry's tiger cat who possesses high intelligence and is very athletic and seems to be the voice of reason.

Mrs. Murphy the cat sleuth

Books 6 through 10

The second five Mrs. Murphy Mystery books by Rita Mae Brown and her cat Sneaky Pie Brown.

Pewter

She is Mrs. Murphy's rather overweight sidekick. What she lacks in athletic ability she makes up for with her attitude.

Mrs. Murphy Mystery Books 11-15

Books 11 - 15 of the Mrs. Murphy Mystery books by Rita Mae Brown and her cat Sneaky Pie Brown.

Tee Tucker

She is the dog, a Corgi by breed, who loves the cats and Harry and is quite helpful in finding clues and sometimes keeps Pewter in line.

Mrs Murphy Mysteries

Books 16 and 17

Books 16 and 17 in the Mrs. Murphy Mystery series by Rita Mae Brown and her cat Sneaky Pie Brown.

"Harry" Haristeen

She is the human sleuth who loves her animals and is quite adept at solving the mystery. Although the cats and dog need to help her because after all she just can't smell the clues or see as good in the dark as her animal counterparts can!

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boutiqueshops Nov 7, 2009 @ 1:28 am | delete

Being a fan of The Cat Who books, I read one of these books years ago. So glad you reminded me of them ~ now I may have to start these! yay!

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Vladi May 21, 2009 @ 1:29 am | delete

I am currently reading some Sneaky Pie Brown mysteries and this is an extra resource for me. High Paw

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JeffRiveraAuthor May 8, 2009 @ 3:56 am | delete

Good thanks to lensmaker

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ElizabethJeanAllen Apr 18, 2009 @ 3:09 am | delete

I do enjoy a good mystery. Rita Mae Brown writes some good ones.
Thanks for sharing
Lizzy

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tandemonimom Apr 7, 2009 @ 1:13 am | delete

I had not come across these - they are inviting! Nice job!

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Mickie_G Mar 14, 2009 @ 1:48 pm | delete

Ms. Brown is a great girl writer and I have gladly accepted this lens on my Girls Detecting Group!

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chemrat Mar 13, 2009 @ 6:28 pm | delete

Thanks for adding your 5 star lens to my group What's a Little Murder Amongst Friends?. I lensrolled you there and at Crime Fiction and at Nearly Nothing but Novels. You might also enjoy my blog Nearly nothing but novels: fiction and crime fiction book reviews. Best wishes!