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Browse 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

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12 books

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

6

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.

7

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.

8

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.

9

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.

10

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.

11

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.

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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

  1. Book cover for "Littered with Trouble"

    Littered with Trouble

    by Eryn Scott

    2022A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Tabby or Not Tabby"

    Tabby or Not Tabby

    by Eryn Scott

    2022A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Flea the Scene"

    Flea the Scene

    by Eryn Scott

    2022A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "In Trouble with the Claw"

    In Trouble with the Claw

    by Eryn Scott

    2022A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "A Tail of Woe"

    A Tail of Woe

    by Eryn Scott

    2022A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 5
  6. Book cover for "A Whisker of Danger"

    A Whisker of Danger

    by Eryn Scott

    2023A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 6
  7. Book cover for "Purramid Scheme"

    Purramid Scheme

    by Eryn Scott

    2023A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 7
  8. Book cover for "The Fear and Meow"

    The Fear and Meow

    by Eryn Scott

    2023A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 8
  9. Book cover for "A Bad Feline"

    A Bad Feline

    by Eryn Scott

    2024A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 9
  10. Book cover for "Dangerous Infurmation"

    Dangerous Infurmation

    by Eryn Scott

    2024A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 10
  11. Book cover for "Scratched Off"

    Scratched Off

    by Eryn Scott

    2025A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 11
  12. Book cover for "Cat Red Handed"

    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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