Next Book in the Series Browse A–Z
This site contains affiliate links. The creator of this site may receive a commission for purchases made through these links, at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Rita Mae Brown Books in Order

9 series including Mrs. Murphy Series, "Sister" Jane Series and more

9 series 77 books Latest: Sealed with a Hiss (2025)
Select series or scroll down for all series
Mags RogersMrs. MurphyRunnymede"Sister" JaneRita Mae Brown Other NovelsRita Mae Brown CollectionsRita Mae Brown Non-Fiction BooksRita Mae Brown AnthologiesRita Mae Brown Anthologies

Reading Order

9 series · 77 books

Mags Rogers Series

0 of 2 read
# Title Year Buy
1 A Nose for Justice 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Murder Unleashed 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Mrs. Murphy Series

0 of 33 read
→ View stand-alone series page
# Title Year Buy
1 Wish You Were Here 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Rest in Pieces 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Murder at Monticello 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Pay Dirt 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Murder, She Meowed 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Murder on the Prowl 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Cat on the Scent 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Pawing Through the Past 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Claws and Effect 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Catch as Cat Can 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Tail of the Tip-Off 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Whisker of Evil 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Cat's Eyewitness 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Sour Puss 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Puss 'n Cahoots 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 The Purrfect Murder 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Santa Clawed 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Cat of the Century 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Hiss of Death 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 The Big Cat Nap 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Sneaky Pie for President 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 The Litter of the Law 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Nine Lives to Die 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Tail Gait 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Tall Tail 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 A Hiss Before Dying 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 Probable Claws 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Whiskers in the Dark 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Furmidable Foes 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 Claws for Alarm 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 Hiss & Tell 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 Feline Fatale 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
33 Sealed with a Hiss 2025 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Rita Mae Brown Collections

0 of 2 read
# Title Year Buy
1 Songs to a Handsome Woman ( With: Ginger Legato) 1973 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Poems 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Rita Mae Brown Non-Fiction Books

0 of 5 read
# Title Year Buy
1 A Plain Brown Rapper 1976 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Starting from Scratch: A Different Kind of Writer's Manual 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Rita Will: Memoir of a Literary Rabble-Rouser 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Sneaky Pie's Cookbook for Mystery Lovers 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Animal Magnetism: My Life with Creatures Great and Small 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Rita Mae Brown Anthologies

0 of 1 read
# Title Year Buy
1 Hand That Cradles the Rock 1971 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Rita Mae Brown Anthologies

0 of 4 read
# Title Year Buy
1 Sisterhood is Powerful 1970 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Hand That Cradles the Rock 1971 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Cries of the Spirit 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 I'd Kill For That 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
About the Author

Rita Mae Brown is an American author, feminist, and animal rights advocate. Born in Hanover, Pennsylvania, she graduated from the University of Florida and the New York University School of the Arts. Brown is best known for her semi-autobiographical novel "Rubyfruit Jungle" (1973), which explored lesbian identity and received critical acclaim. She has written over 60 works, including novels, short stories, essays, and children's books. Brown has received numerous awards for her writing, including the Lambda Literary Award, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Media Award, and the Bill Whitehead Award for Lifetime Achievement. Her works have been translated into over 20 languages. Brown is also an outspoken advocate for animal rights and has served on the board of directors for various animal welfare organizations. She lives in Virginia and continues to write and speak out on issues that are important to her.

← All authors starting with B