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Marian Babson

Starring various cats

• The Cat Next Door, 2002
• A Company of Cats, 2000
• To Catch a Cat, 2000
• Canapés for the Kitties, 1999
• Paws for Alarm, 1998
• Whiskers and Smoke, 1997
• The Diamond Cat, 1996
• Nine Lives to Murder, 1995
• Tourists are for Trapping, 1991
• Murder at the Cat Show, 1990
• In the Teeth of Adversity, 1990
• Murder on a Mystery Tour, 1988

Read about Marian Babson's cats.

Nevada Barr

Starring Piedmont

• Flashback, 2003
• Hunting Season, 2002
• Blood Lure, 2001
• Deep South, 2000
• Liberty Falling, 1999
• Blind Descent, 1998
• Endangered Species, 1997
• Firestorm, 1996
• Ill Wind, 1995
• A Superior Death, 1994
• Track of the Cat, 1993

Read about Piedmont.

M. C. Beacon

Starring Boswell

• Agatha Raisin and the Case of the Curious Curate, 2003
• Agatha Raisin and the Day the Floods Came, 2002
• Agatha Raisin and the Love from Hell, 2001
• Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam, 2000
• Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham, 1999
• Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden, 1999
• Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death, 1998
• Agatha Raisin and the Terrible Tourist, 1997
• Agatha Raisin and the Murderous Marriage, 1996
• Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley, 1995
• Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardner, 1994
• Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet, 1993
• Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death, 1992

Read about Boswell.

Lilian Jackson Braun

Starring Koko and Yum Yum

• The Cat Who Brought Down the House, 2003
• The Cat Who Went Up the Creek, 2002
• The Cat Who Smelled a Rat, 2001
• The Cat Who Robbed a Bank, 2000
• The Cat Who Saw Stars, 1999
• The Cat Who Sang for the Birds, 1998
• The Cat Who Tailed a Thief, 1998
• The Cat Who Said Cheese, 1996
• The Cat Who Blew the Whistle, 1995
• The Cat Who Came to Breakfast, 1994
• The Cat Who Went Into the Closet, 1994
• The Cat Who Wasn't There, 1993
• The Cat Who Moved to a Mountain, 1992
• The Cat Who Knew a Cardinal, 1991
• The Cat Who Lived High, 1990
• The Cat Who Talked to Ghosts, 1990
• The Cat Who Went Underground, 1989
• The Cat Who Knew Shakespeare, 1988
• The Cat Who Sniffed Glue, 1988
• The Cat Who Played Brahms, 1987
• The Cat Who Played Post Office, 1987
• The Cat Who Saw Red, 1986
• The Cat Who Turned On and Off, 1968
• The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern, 1967
• The Cat Who Could Read Backwards, 1966

Read about Koko and Yum Yum.

Rita Mae Brown

Starring Mrs. Murphy, Pewter, and Tucker the Dog

• Catch as Cat Can, 2003
• Claws and Effect, 2000
• Pawing Through the Past, 2000
• Cat on the Scent, 1999
• Murder on the Prowl, 1998
• Murder She Meowed, 1997
• Pay Dirt, 1995
• Murder at Monticello, 1994
• Rest in Pieces, 1992
• Wish You Were Here, 1990

Read about Mrs. Murphy.

JoAnna Carl

Starring Champion Myanman Chocolate Yonkers

• The Chocolate Cat Caper, 2002
• The Chocolate Bear Burglary, 2002

Read about Champion Myanman Chocolate Yonkers

Mary Daheim

Read an interview with Mary Daheim.

Starring Sweetums

• Silver Scream, 2002
• A Streetcar Named Expire, 2001
• Suture Self, 2001
• Creeps Suzette, 2000
• Legs Benedict, 1999
• Snow Place to Die, 1998
• Wed and Buried, 1998
• September Mourn, 1997
• Auntie Mayhem, 1996
• Nutty As a Fruitcake, 1996
• Major Vices, 1995
• Murder My Suite, 1995
• A Fit of Tempera, 1994
• Bantam of the Opera, 1993
• Dune to Death, 1993
• Fowl Prey, 1992
• Holy Terrors, 1992
• Just Desserts, 1991

Read about Sweetums.

Diane Mott Davidson

Starring Scout

• Chopping Spree, 2003
• Sticks & Scones, 2001
• Tough Cookie, 2000
• Prime Cut, 1998
• The Grilling Season, 1997
• The Main Corpse, 1996
• Killer Pancake, 1995
• The Last Suppers, 1994
• The Cereal Murders, 1993
• Dying for Chocolate, 1992
• Catering to Nobody, 1990

Read about Scout.

Jo Dereske

Starring Boy Cat Zukas

• Miss Zukas Shelves the Evidence, 2001
• Miss Zukas in Death's Shadow, 1999
• Final Notice, 1998
• Out of Circulation, 1997
• Miss Zukas and the Stroke of Death, 1996
• Miss Zukas and the Raven's Dance, 1996
• Miss Zukas and the Island Murders, 1995
• Miss Zukas and the Library Murders, 1994

Read about Boy Cat Zukas.

Carole Nelson Douglas

Starring Midnight Louis

• Cat in a Midnight Choir , 2002
• Cat in a Leopard Spot, 2001
• Cat in a Kiwi Con, 2000
• Cat in an Indigo Mood, 1999
• Cat in a Jeweled Jumpsuit, 1999
• Cat in a Flamingo Fedora, 1998
• Cat on a Hyacinth Hunt, 1998
• Cat in a Golden Garland, 1997
• Cat in a Diamond Dazzle, 1996
• Cat With an Emerald Eye, 1996
• Cat in a Crimson Haze, 1995
• Cat on a Blue Monday, 1994
• Pussyfoot, 1993
• Catnap, 1992

Read about Midnight Louis.

Joanne Fluke

Starring Moishe

• Lemon Meringue Pie Mystery, 2003
• Blueberry Muffin Mystery, 2002
• Strawberry Shortcake Mystery, 2001
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery, 2000

Read about Moishe.

Jaqueline Girdner

Starring C.C.

• Adjusted to Death,
• The Last Resort,
• Murder Most Mellow,
• Fat-Free and Fatal,
• Tea-Totally Dead,
• A Stiff Critique,
• Most Likely to Die,
• A Cry for Self-Help,
• Death Hits the Fan,
• Murder on the Astral Plane,
• Murder, My Deer,
• A Sensitive Kind of Murder,

Read about C.C.

Martha Grimes

Starring Cyril

• The Grave Maurice, 2002
• The Blue Last, 2001
• The Lamorna Wink, 1999
• The Stargazey, 1998
• The Case Has Altered, 1997
• Rainbow's End , 1995
• The Horse You Came In On , 1993
• The Old Contemptibles, 1991
• The Old Silent , 1989
• The Five Bells and Bladebone, 1987
• I Am the Only Running Footman, 1986
• The Deer Leap, 1985
• Help the Poor Struggler , 1985
• The Dirty Duck , 1984
• Jerusalem Inn , 1984
• The Anodyne Necklace , 1983
• The Old Fox Deceiv'd, 1982
• The Man With a Load of Mischief , 1981

Read about Cyril.

Carolyn Hart

Starring Agatha and Dorothy L.

• Engaged to Die, 2003
• April Fool Dead, 2002
• Sugarplum Dead, 2000
• White Elephant Dead, 1999
• Yankee Doodle Dead, 1998
• Mint Julep Murder, 1995
• Southern Ghost, 1992
• The Christie Caper, 1991
• Deadly Valentine, 1990
• A Little Class on Murder, 1989
• Design for Murder, 1988
• Something Wicked, 1988
• Honeymoon with Murder, 1988
• Death on Demand, 1987

Read about Agatha and Dorothy L.

Tanya Huff

Starring Austin and Sam

• Long Hot Summoning, 2003
• The Second Summoning, 2001
• Summon the Keeper, 1998

Read about Austin and Sam.

Laura Levine

Starring Prozac

• This Pen for Hire, 2003

Read about Prozac.

Frances and Richard Lockridge

Starring Ruffy, Martini, Gin, and Sherry

• Murder By The Book, 1963
• Murder Has Its Points, 1961
• The Judge Is Reversed, 1960
• Murder is Suggested, 1959
• The Long Skeleton, 1958
• Voyage Into Violence, 1956
• Death of an Angel, 1955
• A Key to Death, 1954
• Curtain for a Jester, 1953
• Death Has a Small Voice, 1953
• Dead As a Dinosaur, 1952
• Murder Comes First, 1951
• Murder in a Hurry, 1950
• The Dishonest Murderer, 1949
• Murder Is Served, 1948
• Untidy Murder, 1947
• Death of a Tall Man, 1946
• Murder Within Murder, 1946
• Payoff for the Banker, 1945
• Killing the Goose, 1944
• Death Takes a Bow, 1943
• Hanged for a Sheep, 1942
• Death on the Aisle, 1941
• Murder Out of Turn, 1941
• A Pinch of Poison, 1941
• The Norths Meet Murder, 1940

Nonfiction by the Lockrigdes:

• Cats and People
• One Lady, Two Cats

Read about Ruffy, Martini, Gin, and Sherry.

Mary Jane Maffini

Starring Mrs. Parnell's Cat

• Little Boy Blues, 2002
• Icing on the Corpse, 2001
• Speak Ill of the Dead, 2001

Read about Mrs. Parnell's Cat.

Ngaio Marsh

Starring Lucy Locket

• Black as He's Painted, 1973

Read about Lucy Locket.

Shirley Rousseau Murphy 

Starring Joe Gray and Dulcie

• Cat Seeing Double, 2003
• Cat Laughing Last, 2002
• Cat Spitting Mad, 2001
• Cat to the Dogs, 2000
• Cat in the Dark, 1999
• Cat Raise the Dead, 1997
• Cat Under Fire, 1997
• Cat on the Edge, 1996

Read about Joe Gray and Dulcie

Gillian Roberts

Starring Macavity

• Claire and Present Danger, 2003
• Helen Hath No Fury, 2001
• Adam and Evil, 1999
• The Bluest Blood, 1998
• The Mummer's Curse, 1996
• How I Spent My Summer Vacation, 1995
• In the Dead of Summer, 1995
• With Friends Like These…, 1993
• I'd Rather Be in Philadelphia, 1992
• Philly Stakes, 1989
• Caught Dead in Philadelphia, 1987

Read about Macavity.

Clea Simon

Starring Musetta

• Mew is for Murder, 2003

Read about Musetta.

Elaine Viets

Starring Thumbs

• Shop Till You Drop, 2003

Read about Thumbs.

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