A Whiskers and Words Mystery Books in Order
Part ofEryn Scott Books in OrderBrowse A Whiskers and Words Mystery books by Eryn Scott in order, with summaries, reading order, series background, and where to start with Lou.
Last updated: July 5, 2026
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A Whiskers and Words Mystery books in publication order
12 books
A Tail of Woe
by Eryn Scott
2022
What should be another ordinary stretch at Lou's bookstore turns deadly when a new case hits town. Cats, clues, and stubborn curiosity keep her moving, even when the truth starts threatening the people she loves.
Flea the Scene
by Eryn Scott
2022
A new mystery pulls Lou away from books and cats and straight into another dangerous tangle of town gossip and hidden motives. The more questions she asks, the clearer it becomes that Button's sweetest faces can hide plenty.
In Trouble with the Claw
by Eryn Scott
2022
Lou's quiet life in Button is upended again when another killing lands in her orbit. With her circle of friends growing and the danger creeping closer, she has to trust her instincts to catch the killer.
Littered with Trouble
by Eryn Scott
2022
Lou moves to Button to open the bookshop and cat rescue sanctuary she once dreamed of with her late husband. When murder hits too close to her new store, she has to investigate before one of her regulars takes the fall.
Tabby or Not Tabby
by Eryn Scott
2022
Lou barely has time to settle into Button before another suspicious death rattles the town. Between bookstore chaos, rescue cats, and mounting secrets, she keeps digging until the case turns personal.
A Whisker of Danger
by Eryn Scott
2023
Lou thought Button might finally slow down, but another murder proves otherwise. With her bookstore, cats, and closest friends all caught in the tension, she chases the truth through a town full of hidden edges.
Purramid Scheme
by Eryn Scott
2023
A strange new case sends Lou after clues that are harder to read than any book on her shelves. Between quirky locals and mounting danger, she has to keep calm long enough to spot the real scheme.
The Fear and Meow
by Eryn Scott
2023
Lou's latest Button mystery mixes cozy charm with genuine nerves as another death rattles the town. The more she learns, the clearer it becomes that someone is counting on fear to keep the truth buried.
A Bad Feline
by Eryn Scott
2024
What should be an ordinary season in Button turns personal when Lou is pulled into a mystery full of deception and rising stakes. Solving it will take patience, courage, and a little help from her cats.
Dangerous Infurmation
by Eryn Scott
2024
A dangerous secret lands in Lou's path and sets off another twisty case in Button. With rumors spreading and the wrong people asking questions, she has to uncover the truth before it blows back on her.
Scratched Off
by Eryn Scott
2025
Lou faces yet another deadly puzzle, and this one threatens to unsettle the life she has worked hard to build. Bookshop regulars, rescue cats, and quiet clues all play a part as she digs deeper.
Cat Red Handed
by Eryn Scott
2026
A fresh crime puts Lou on the trail again, with Button's cozy surface hiding more trouble underneath. To catch the culprit red handed, she has to trust her instincts and the people beside her.
A Whiskers and Words Mystery books in chronological order

Littered with Trouble
by Eryn Scott
2022A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 1
Tabby or Not Tabby
by Eryn Scott
2022A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 2
Flea the Scene
by Eryn Scott
2022A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 3
In Trouble with the Claw
by Eryn Scott
2022A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 4
A Tail of Woe
by Eryn Scott
2022A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 5
A Whisker of Danger
by Eryn Scott
2023A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 6
Purramid Scheme
by Eryn Scott
2023A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 7
The Fear and Meow
by Eryn Scott
2023A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 8
A Bad Feline
by Eryn Scott
2024A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 9
Dangerous Infurmation
by Eryn Scott
2024A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 10
Scratched Off
by Eryn Scott
2025A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 11
Cat Red Handed
by Eryn Scott
2026A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 12
Series background & context
A Whiskers and Words Mystery centers on Lou, a woman rebuilding her life after loss by chasing a dream that still matters to her. She leaves New York behind and moves to the small town of Button to open the bookstore and rescue cat sanctuary she once imagined sharing with her late husband.
That setup gives the series its whole personality. The shop is not just a place to buy books. It is a gathering spot, a cat haven, and the sort of cozy local business where people drift in for conversation and leave behind half the clues Lou needs. In Littered with Trouble, that new beginning is interrupted fast when murder lands far too close to her store.
Button may be adorable, but it is not peaceful for long. Lou keeps getting pulled into cases that tangle up local friendships, old grudges, and the kind of town gossip that can either solve a mystery or make it worse. Her best friend Willow is already rooted in town, and that friendship gives the series a warm backbone. Lou may be new to Button, but she is never completely alone.
The cat angle is exactly what it sounds like, and yes, it is a big part of the charm. Rescue cats are everywhere, and the store regulars come from all walks of life. The books also lean into quirky local color, including the kind of oddball details that make a town feel lived in rather than stage dressed. The Pacific Northwest influence is there too, with Button drawing inspiration from Washington's Skagit Valley.
This series has room for grief, but it does not stay stuck there.
What carries the books forward is watching Lou build something real out of a painful change. The mysteries stand alone, so each book has its own puzzle, but the deeper story is about finding community, purpose, and joy again. If you like bookstores, animal-heavy cozies, and small-town mysteries that feel warm without losing their stakes, Lou's series is a good one to keep on the shelf.
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