Book 56, 2018

Murder, She Meowed by Rita Mae Brown

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Wednesday night, I finished reading Murder, She Meowed by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown. It's part of the "Mrs Murphy" mystery series, featuring postmistress Harry Harristeen, and her crime-solving cat and dog, Mrs Murphy and Tee Tucker.

Everyone in Crozet is excited about the upcoming steeplechase races. However, the murder of one of the jockeys puts a damper on things. As speculation runs wild, another jockey is murdered in a similar fashion. The police are at a loss as to who is committing murder in the sleepy little town of Crozet. However, Mrs Murphy is on the case. She enlists the aid of other animals in the area, including cats, horses, and even mice. Harry puts her own sleuthing skills to work, and she unearths a clue that may uncover a killer, or lead to her own death.

Fantastic! Love these stories. The pace clips along, and I enjoy the interactions of the various animals almost more so than of the humans. The book didn't focus solely on the murder; Harry was left ducking Boom Boom, who wants her to attend group therapy with her, and she was also conflicted over her feelings for her ex-husband, Fair.

Favorite line: "Everyone's ass over tit today."

:D

Very good, great characterizations (even the animals!), convoluted plot, and satisfying resolution. Five stars:

*****