The Pawful Truth: A Cat in the Stacks Mystery #11

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Charlie Harris and his Maine Coon cat, Diesel, are entangled in a new mystery when college gossip turns deadly in the latest installment of the New York Times bestselling series... Charlie is thoroughly enjoying a course on early medieval history offered by young, charismatic history professor Carey Warriner. Warriner is married to Irene, a beautiful colleague at the college. Charlie is charmed to discover that Irene Warriner writes historical romance under a pseudonym. He has read several of her books, and he recalls that the heroes in the books are all tall, muscular, blondes. When he meets one of Carey Warriner's colleagues in the history department, he is struck by his resemblance to Irene's fictional heroes. Charlie soon learns that the Warriner marriage may be on the rocks. Both Carey and Irene have been spotted with possible paramours and the gossip mill is working overtime. When a body turns up, Charlie finds himself once again involved in murder. This time it looks like a crime of passion. Whose jealousy finally erupted into murderous rage? Charlie and Diesel must navigate the labyrinth of tangled relationships and arrive at the truth.

Miranda James is the New York Times bestselling author of the Cat in the Stacks Mysteries, including Six Cats a Slayin', Claws for Concern, and Twelve Angry Librarians, as well as the Southern Ladies Mysteries, including Fixing to Die, Digging Up the Dirt, and Dead with the Wind. James lives in Mississippi.

Praise for the New York Times bestselling Cat in the Stacks Mysteries "Let us now praise the cozy mystery, so comforting on dark days, so warming on chilly nights--the literary equivalent of a cat."--The New York Times Book Review "Courtly librarian Charlie Harris and his Maine Coon cat, Diesel, are an endearing detective duo. Warm, charming, and Southern as the tastiest grits."--Carolyn Hart, New York Times bestselling author of the Death on Demand Mysteries "Combines a kindhearted librarian hero, family secrets in a sleepy Southern town, and a gentle giant of a cat that will steal your heart."--Lorna Barrett, New York Times bestselling author of the Booktown Mysteries "James should soon be on everyone's list of favorite authors."--Leann Sweeney, New York Timesbestselling author of the Cats in Trouble Mysteries "Every single time I turned out my light for the night, I found myself thinking about the story, flipping the light switch again and reading just 'one more chapter,' until I reached the satisfying conclusion. Run, don't walk, to get your copy today!!"--Myshelf.com "Ideal for Christie fans who enjoy a good puzzle."--Library Journal "Humor and plenty of Southern charm...Cozy fans will hope James will keep Charlie and Diesel in action for years to come."--Publishers Weekly