Cats and Curios Books in Order
This page lists the Cats and Curios books by Rebecca M. Hale in order, with quick summaries, series background, and easy tips on where to start.
Last updated: June 8, 2026
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Publication Order
6 books
How to Wash a Cat
by Rebecca M Hale
2008
After her uncle dies, a woman inherits his San Francisco antique shop, two curious cats, and a mystery she cannot leave alone. As she digs into Oscar's death, clues tied to Gold Rush relics and hidden deception begin to surface.
Nine Lives Last Forever
by Rebecca M Hale
2010
Frogs start appearing in the Green Vase antique shop, and Rupert and Isabella are instantly on the case. A cryptic note telling Oscar's niece to follow the frogs sends her through San Francisco history, City Hall, and a bigger mystery than she expected.
How to Moon a Cat
by Rebecca M Hale
2011
When Rupert uncovers a dusty green vase holding a toy bear, Oscar's niece knows it is another clue from her late uncle. She, Rupert, and Isabella head to Nevada City on a Gold Rush era treasure hunt that quickly turns dangerous.
How to Tail a Cat
by Rebecca M Hale
2012
An albino alligator loose in San Francisco would be enough trouble for anyone, but Oscar's niece and her cats are busy chasing a deeper mystery. Their search for another hidden clue leads to old aquarium money, the Steinhart brothers, and fresh danger.
How to Paint a Cat
by Rebecca M Hale
2014
Oscar's niece follows painted clues through San Francisco murals and New Deal art while trying to find her missing uncle and make sense of a murdered City Hall intern. Rupert and Isabella keep close, and help may arrive from a very unexpected direction.
How to Catch a Cat
by Rebecca M Hale
2015
While helping with San Francisco's America's Cup chaos, Oscar's niece and her cats, Rupert and Isabella, are pulled into a hunt for a serial killer targeting City Hall interns. The case reaches back into the city's sailing history, where an older crime may hold the key.
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