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Pawing through the Past (Mrs. Murphy Mysteries) [Mass Market Paperback]

Rita Mae Brown , Sneaky Pie Brown , Itoko Maeno
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 333 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam USA; Bantam Mass Market Ed edition (1 Jun 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0553580256
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553580259
  • Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 2.4 x 17.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 735,831 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"You'll never get old."

Each member of the class of 1980 has received the letter. Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen, who is on the organizing committee for Crozet High's twentieth reunion, decides to take it as a compliment. Others think it's a joke.

But Mrs. Murphy senses trouble. And the sly tiger cat is soon proven right ... when the class womanizer turns up dead with a bullet between his eyes. Then another note followed by another murder makes it clear that someone has waited twenty years to take revenge.

While Harry tries to piece together the puzzle, it's up to Mrs. Murphy and her animal pals to sniff out the truth. And there isn't much time. Mrs. Murphy is the first to realize that Harry has been chosen Most Likely to Die, and if she doesn't hurry, Crozet High's twentieth reunion could be Harry's last.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Whether you are a mystery lover or a cat lover, you will enjoy this book from cover to cover. The ever sassy Mrs. Murphy and her best friends Tee Tucker and Pewter nudge their human Harry and the citizens of Crozet into uncovering past secrets that refuse to be forgotten. '...She ain't what she used to be...' All the while, planning for the class of 1980's reunion continues, adding fuel to the gossipmongers' proverbial fire.

I highly recommend all of the Mrs. Murphy novels, including Murder, She Meowed and Cat on the Scent.

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The Best in the Mrs. Murphy series to date. 7 Jun 2000
By James A. White - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
Harry gets a little braver, Miranda and Mim get a little looser, and other characters become more well known. Crozet is holding a twentieth year high-school reunion (Harry's) and a fiftieth year reunion (Miranda's) at the same time, the only difference in the two being the cause for excitement. In Harry's a killer is running loose and class members are dropping like flies. In Miranda's a love interest comes. The suspense steadily mounts throughout the book as Brown creates a web of age-old secrets. The book is slightly reminiscent of "Wish You Were Here" in the way the victims are notified of their impending death. This mystery has a mind-boggling, suspense-filled ending.

The animals are a little more sensible in this book as compared to Brown's last one. They no longer do outlandish things such as drive cars, but they continue with their catty and sarcastic remarks.

The past of several town members becomes more well-known in this book and anchors them in our minds better. When I finished it, for a day or two I found myself slightly lost without these witty and wonderful characters.

All in all, this is a great mystery sure to be enjoyed. Just remember, in a small town, nothing is ever as it seems!

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One of the best! 11 May 2000
By Constance Wojanis - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
Ms. Brown's latest adventure featuring the folks of Cozet is just delightful. I've been a avid fan of this Mrs. Murphy series from the beginning and this 8th book is one of the best. Ms. Brown has weaved a delicious murder mystery centering around Harry's 20th class reunion. But although the construction of the mystery would be enough to keep most mystery readers turning the pages until the early hours, it is the continuation of the evolution of the characters that had me saying, "OK--just *one* more chapter before bed." I just had to know what was happening between Harry and Fair and, to my delight--Miranda and an old beau! This latest Mrs. Murphy Mystery is a true "must read" for all the fans of the folks and critters of this wonderful series.
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The Class of 1980 - or what's left of it 9 Feb 2004
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When the toast at the 20th class reunion is "To the class of '80 - or what's left of it" you know there is more going on than reminiscing about old times. This book is an excellent mystery in Crozet as members of Harry's class are mysteriously murdered - and Harry may be next! The author's grasp of human nature is dead on here - and her grasp of animal nature can't be beat. Mrs. Murphy, Pewter and Tucker, who talk to each other and can understand humans, but cannot be understood by them, are hilarious. The animals' personalities really come forth in this book, which triples the fun. This is a delightful, original mystery which I would recommend to anyone, and I look forward eagerly to reading her other Mrs. Murphy books.
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