Claws and Effect: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery #8 by Rita Mae Brown

A lively, clue-filled cozy mystery where Harry Haristeen and her sharp-eyed animal companions uncover danger inside a Virginia hospital.
 
Claws and Effect by Rita Mae Brown, along with her feline co-author Sneaky Pie Brown, delivers another engaging adventure in the Mrs. Murphy mystery series. When Crozet postmistress Harry Haristeen volunteers at the local hospital, a shocking death occurs—and it immediately raises suspicions.
 
As rumors swirl and secrets surface, Harry and her animal sleuths—Mrs. Murphy, Pewter, and Tucker—start sniffing out clues that humans overlook. The investigation reveals grudges, jealousies, and hidden motives within the hospital staff. With humor, Southern charm, and the delightful banter of her animal companions, Harry must work quickly before someone else becomes the next victim.
 
Fast-paced, warm, and full of personality, Claws and Effect is a classic cozy mystery perfect for fans of charming small-town whodunits.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
Features Mrs. Murphy, Pewter, and Tucker at their clever best
Lighthearted mystery with plenty of humor and heart
A cozy mix of small-town life, animals, and suspense
Great entry in the long-running Mrs. Murphy series
Perfect for readers seeking fun, feel-good sleuthing
 
🌟 Perfect For
Cozy mystery readers
Fans of talking-animal sleuths
Mrs. Murphy series collectors
Book clubs looking for light, entertaining mysteries
Fans of Southern-set mystery series
 
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