Shirley Rousseau Murphy is the author of twenty mysteries in the Joe Grey series, for which she has won the Cat Writers’ Association Muse Medallion nine years running, and has received ten national Cat Writers’ Association Awards for best novel of the year. She is also a noted children’s book author, and has received five Council of Authors and Journalists Awards. She lives in Carmel, California, where she serves as full-time household help to two demanding feline ladies.

Praise for Cat Shining Bright: “The book’s charm lies in the clever cats and the people they care about. This is a must read for those who enjoy the feline side of sleuthing.” — Romantic Times BOOKclubPraise for Cat In the Dark: “Joe Grey and his ladyfriend Dulcie aren’t just your ordinary feline detectives. Murphy’s raised the stakes of the feline sleuth genre.” — Kirkus Reviews“A special treat for cat mystery fanciers.” — Library JournalPraise for Cat On the Edge: “A delicious romp . . . of murder, revenge, and jealousy, interlaced with fantasy. This is excellent reading, whether you believe or not. Not to be missed!” — Armchair DetectivePraise for Cat Under the Fire: “Magical whimsy and deft writing.” — Cats Magazine“This is delightful entertainment. It would be a true cat-tastrophe if you let it pass you by.” — Todd David Schwartz, CBS Radio, Four Stars (Highest Rating) on the Joe Grey Series“[A]delightful mix of humans, sentient cats, mystery, and humor.” — Booklist on CAT FEAR NO EVIL“A quintessential cat fantasy . . . in high fantasy style.” — Locus on CAT DECK THE HALLS“A complex, well-crafted plot and lively, credible characters will leave fans purring with pleasure.” — Publishers Weekly on CAT BREAKING FREE“[W]ith an uncanny understanding of a cat’s behavior and personality quirks, Murphy has created a series of supense yarns that not only capture the feline ‘attitude’ but offer a satisfying read.” — Californian on CAT BREAKING FREE“A heartwarming and satisfying tale.” — Booklist on CAT COMING HOME