It’s up to Syd and her feline partner-in-crime to save the local animal shelter from scandal in national bestselling author T. C. LoTempio’s charming second installment in her Cat Rescue mysteries.

Getting used to life back home in Deer Park, North Carolina, Sydney McCall and her right-hand tabby, Toby, are helping her sister Kat run the local animal shelter. Syd and Kat are all excited about the prospect of the shelter’s newest fundraiser: shopping channel queen Ulla Townsend. Shelter admin Maggie Shayne vehemently refuses to have anything to do with the woman, but the fundraiser ensues as planned. That is, until Ulla turns up dead in the middle of the event.

The cause of death is determined to be an allergic reaction, but Syd and Toby are sniffing out something fishy. When Syd met Ulla, it was clear she was distasteful and rude. And right before the event, Syd spotted some behind-the-scenes drama between Ulla and her manager. As they begin to investigate, they realize there is no shortage of suspects, and Maggie is at the top of the list.

Now Syd and Toby must claw their way to the truth before everything goes paws up at their animal shelter in Death by a Whisker by national bestselling author T. C. LoTempio. Praise for Death by a Whisker:
“The second in LoTempio’s series reprises her signature blend of cozy and cats in a mild mix sure to please fans of the subgenre.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Syd has a knack for solving mysteries. She also has a reporter best friend, a gorgeous detective boyfriend, and a cat named Toby who supplies crucial clues. What more could a cozy mystery reader want?”
—Publishers Weekly

"LoTempio has a sharp wit and a spunky attitude, which shines through in Sydney, as well as a lighthearted humor."
—Seattle Book Review

Praise for Purr M for Murder:
"This sprightly series opener...offers pure catnip for feline mystery fans."
—Publishers Weekly

"An engaging series with a proactive, appealing sleuth. The (nontalking) Toby is sure to be a hit with cat lovers and cozy readers."
—Library Journal

“LoTempio’s latest series follows her sweet, simple pattern of cat-focused cozy with uncomplicated characters who are broadly defined.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“When a new series begins it’s always fun and rare to say that it’s so clever readers will have an absolute mental ball. Not only a great read for a cat lover, dog lovers will be taken with this too...Clever, fast and fun.”
—Suspense Magazine

“Delightfully fun and kept me guessing...An excellent start to a new series!”
—Night Owl Reviews

“Purr M for Murder is a fantastic start to a new series and will appeal to cat fanatics and cozy mystery fans looking to curl up with a purr-fectly charming tale.”
—Mystereity Reviews

"Both stylish and sweet—this is the kind of mystery you want on your bedside reading table. T. C. LoTempio knows how to develop great characters and an exciting plot and then wallop it home. Made me want to rush right over to Friendly Paws and adopt a cat."
—Laura Childs, New York Times bestselling author

“A dead body, a murderer on the loose, a spunky sleuth, and a savvy feline all make for a purr-fectly delightful mystery.”
—Kate Collins, New York Times bestselling author of the Flower Shop mysteries

“Cats and coffee and murder...oh, my! Purr M for Murder is an entertaining read, and Toby is the purr-fect feline sleuth. I’m looking forward to many more adventures with this clever, crime fighting cat.”
—Diane A.S. Stuckart writing as Ali Brandon, NYT bestselling author of the Black Cat Bookshop mysteries