Mrs. Murphy books in order A series by Rita Mae Brown
The Mrs. Murphy series by Rita Mae Brown has 27 books (26 novels and 1 shorter work), from Wish You Were Here (1990) to Sealed with a Hiss (2025). Read it in order, starting with Wish You Were Here.
Reading order: 1 Wish You Were Here (1990) · 2 Rest in Pieces (1992) · 3 Murder at Monticello, Or, Old Sins (1994) · 4 Pay Dirt (1995) · 5 Murder, She Meowed (1996) · 6 Murder on the Prowl (1998) · 7 Cat on the Scent (1998) · 8 Pawing Through the Past (2000) · 9 Claws and Effect (2001) · 10 Catch as Cat Can (2002) · … all 27 below
Updated September 2026
All 27 Mrs. Murphy books in order
- 1.
Wish You Were Here (1990)
- 2.
Rest in Pieces (1992)
- 3.
Murder at Monticello, Or, Old Sins (1994)
- 4.
Pay Dirt (1995)
- 5.
Murder, She Meowed (1996)
- 6.
Murder on the Prowl (1998)
- 7.
Cat on the Scent (1998)
- 8.
Pawing Through the Past (2000)
- 9.
Claws and Effect (2001)
- 10.
Catch as Cat Can (2002)
- 11.
The Tail of the Tip-off (2003)
- 12.
Whisker of Evil (2004)
- 13.
Cat's Eyewitness (2005)
- 14.
Sour Puss (2006)
- 15.
Puss 'n Cahoots (2007)
- 16.
The Purrfect Murder (2008)
- 17.
Santa Clawed (2008)
- 18.
Cat of the Century (2010)
- 19.
Hiss of Death (2011)
- 20.
The Big Cat Nap (2012)
- 21.
Sneaky Pie for President (2012)
- 22.
The Litter of the Law (2013)
- 23.
Nine Lives to Die (2014)
- 24.
Tail Gait (2015)
- 25.
Tall Tail (2016)
- 26.
Feline Fatale (2024)
- 27.
Sealed with a Hiss (2025)
Mrs. Murphy FAQ
- How many Mrs. Murphy books are there?
- There are 27 Mrs. Murphy books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Mrs. Murphy books in?
- In publication order, starting with Wish You Were Here (1990): 1 Wish You Were Here (1990) · 2 Rest in Pieces (1992) · 3 Murder at Monticello, Or, Old Sins (1994) · 4 Pay Dirt (1995) · 5 Murder, She Meowed (1996) · 6 Murder on the Prowl (1998) · … all 27 below.
- What is the first Mrs. Murphy book?
- Wish You Were Here (1990).
- What is the latest Mrs. Murphy book?
- Sealed with a Hiss (2025).
- Is the Mrs. Murphy series finished?
- No, Rita Mae Brown is still adding to it.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.