Murder, She Meowed: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery by Brown, Rita Mae

ISBN: 0553572377

Author: Brown, Rita Mae

Condition: new

As feline collaborators go, you couldnt ask for better than Sneaky Pie Brown, the canny tiger cat. . . . Solid storytelling.-The New York Times Book ReviewThe annual steeplechase races are the high point in the social calendar of the horse-mad Virginians of cozy Crozet. But when one of the jockeys is found murdered in the main barn, Mary Minor Harry Haristeen finds herself in a desperate race of her own-to trap the killer. Luckily for her, she has an experienced ally: her sage tiger cat, Mrs. Murphy. Utilizing her feline genius to plumb the depths of human depravity, Mrs. Murphy finds herself on a trail that leads to the shocking truth behind the murder. But will her human companion catch on in time to beat the killer to the gruesome finish line?The browns [Rita Mae and Sneaky Pie] once again blend plot, character, and atmosphere with plenty of wit and charm to create a delightful entertainment.-Publishers Weekly