Whisker of Evil: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery #12 by Rita Mae Brown

A suspenseful, small-town murder mystery where secrets, scandal, and Southern charm collide—and Harry Haristeen’s animal companions are on the case.
 
Whisker of Evil by Rita Mae Brown, with feline co-author Sneaky Pie Brown, delivers one of the most gripping entries in the Mrs. Murphy mystery series. When a prominent young man in Crozet, Virginia, dies under shocking and suspicious circumstances, the community is shaken—and whispers of old family feuds and dark secrets begin to surface.
 
Postmistress Harry Haristeen, with her ever-observant animal trio—Mrs. Murphy, Pewter, and Tucker—starts noticing clues others overlook. As tensions rise and more troubling revelations emerge, Harry must uncover the truth before danger strikes again.
 
Blending Southern atmosphere, character-driven storytelling, humor, and a smartly layered mystery, Whisker of Evil offers cozy comfort with a suspenseful edge.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A compelling mix of cozy charm and deeper emotional stakes
Features the beloved sleuthing animals: Mrs. Murphy, Pewter, and Tucker
Richly drawn small-town setting full of personality
Twisty, engaging mystery with family drama and secrets
Perfect for fans of long-running cozy mystery series
 
🌟 Perfect For
Cozy mystery readers
Fans of Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown
Readers who enjoy animal-assisted sleuthing
Book clubs seeking light but engaging mysteries
Fans of Southern small-town storytelling
 
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