T.C. LoTempio books

T.C. LoTempio is a cozy mystery author known for cat-themed whodunits including the Nick and Nora Mysteries and the Purr N' Bark Pet Shop Mystery series.

A Cozy Bookshop Mystery Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Murder on the Books 2025 Buy
Buried in a Book 2026 Buy

Cat Rescue Mystery Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Purr M for Murder 2017 Buy
Death by a Whisker 2018 Buy

Nick and Nora Mysteries Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Meow If It’s Murder 2014 Buy
Claws for Alarm 2015 Buy
Crime and Catnip 2016 Buy
Hiss H for Homicide 2021 Buy
Murder Faux Paws 2022 Buy
A Purr Before Dying 2023 Buy
Bell, Book and Corpses 2024 Buy

Purr N’ Bark Pet Shop Mystery Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Time for Murder is Meow 2019 Buy
Murder on the Books 2025 N/A
Killers of a Feather 2022 Buy
Death Steals the Spotlight 2023 Buy
Cats, Carats and Killers 2024 Buy
A Side Dish of Death 2025 Buy

Tiffany Austin Food Blogger Mystery Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Eat, Drink and Drop Dead 2023 Buy
A Crust to Die For 2024 Buy

T.C. LoTempio writes cozy mysteries that put cats, food, and small-town charm at the center of the action. Her books typically feature amateur sleuths who stumble into murder investigations while going about their daily lives, often with a feline companion providing key clues. Since 2014, she has published nineteen books across five series.

The Nick and Nora Mysteries, her longest-running series, pairs protagonist Nora Charles with a stray cat named Nick who has an uncanny knack for sniffing out trouble. LoTempio has also written the Purr N’ Bark Pet Shop Mystery series, the Cat Rescue Mysteries, and more recently the Tiffany Austin Food Blogger Mysteries and A Cozy Bookshop Mystery. Her books are quick, fun reads for fans of the cozy mystery genre who enjoy animal sidekicks and amateur detective work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has T.C. LoTempio written?

T.C. LoTempio has written nineteen books across five series.

What was T.C. LoTempio's first book?

T.C. LoTempio’s first book is Meow If It’s Murder, published in 2014.

What are T.C. LoTempio's most popular series?

T.C. LoTempio’s most popular series is the Nick and Nora Mysteries, which follows a former newspaper reporter and her unusually clever cat Nick as they solve murders together. The series has been running since 2014 with seven books published so far.

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