About the Author

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Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown, a tiger cat rescued from the local SPCA, have collaborated on numerous Mrs. Murphy mysteries; they are involved in many local events to raise money for animal shelters. Rita Mae Brown also writes the "Sister" Jane Arnold Outfoxed series and the Mags Rogers series, and has authored the memoir Animal Magnetism. She and Sneaky Pie live with many other rescued animals.