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Sour Puss

13 minRita Mae Brown, Kate Forbes

What's it about

Ever wondered how a simple trip to the grocery store could unravel a town's darkest secrets and lead to murder? Get ready to join postmistress Mary "Harry" Haristeen and her crime-solving pets as they sniff out a killer whose motives are as sour as a rotten lemon. You'll learn to spot clues where others see only everyday life. This isn't just another cozy mystery. You'll dive into the quirky world of Crozet, Virginia, where a bitter rivalry between two grocers turns deadly. Follow Harry, her astute cat Mrs. Murphy, and her loyal corgi Tee Tucker as they piece together a puzzle of jealousy, greed, and long-buried resentments. Can you solve the crime before the killer strikes again?

Meet the author

Rita Mae Brown is an Emmy-nominated screenwriter and a New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty novels, including the beloved Mrs. Murphy mystery series. A lifelong animal lover and master of foxhunting, Brown combines her deep understanding of animal behavior with her sharp wit to bring the four-legged characters of Sneaky Pie Brown's world to life. Her Virginian farm, shared with a menagerie of horses, hounds, and cats, provides the authentic backdrop and endless inspiration for her charming mysteries.

Sour Puss book cover

What's it about

Ever wondered how a simple trip to the grocery store could unravel a town's darkest secrets and lead to murder? Get ready to join postmistress Mary "Harry" Haristeen and her crime-solving pets as they sniff out a killer whose motives are as sour as a rotten lemon. You'll learn to spot clues where others see only everyday life. This isn't just another cozy mystery. You'll dive into the quirky world of Crozet, Virginia, where a bitter rivalry between two grocers turns deadly. Follow Harry, her astute cat Mrs. Murphy, and her loyal corgi Tee Tucker as they piece together a puzzle of jealousy, greed, and long-buried resentments. Can you solve the crime before the killer strikes again?

Meet the author

Rita Mae Brown is an Emmy-nominated screenwriter and a New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty novels, including the beloved Mrs. Murphy mystery series. A lifelong animal lover and master of foxhunting, Brown combines her deep understanding of animal behavior with her sharp wit to bring the four-legged characters of Sneaky Pie Brown's world to life. Her Virginian farm, shared with a menagerie of horses, hounds, and cats, provides the authentic backdrop and endless inspiration for her charming mysteries.