Animal Detective

Detective Felix finds himself pulled into another unsolved and disrespected crime. An explosion at the phonebook factory leads Agent Leonidas, Rabbit, Retired Furry Bureau of Investigations, and Detective Felix down a rabbit hole. No pun intended, unless it's funny. Who would destroy perfectly good shreddable phonebooks? Better question, why are six Agents from the FBI investigating and not making arrests? More importantly, what's today's Special at the Fast Through Pass Through Diner? You can't solve mysterious criminaling activities if you've got the low blood sugars. Felix will need all ...

The Story Shop is packed full of plots, costumes and characters galore. And shopkeepers Wilbur and Fred are ready and waiting to find every customer their perfect adventure! This collection includes Dino Danger! and Detective Dash!

A cosy mystery perfect for fans of Sally Smith, Steve Higgs, LJ Ross, Robert Thorogood, and Richard Osman. Karen McLaren is enjoying her retirement at the Club Britannia complex on Spain’s Costa del Sol. Having established herself as a pillar of the community in the village of Castillo, she’s opened up a second-hand bookshop. As well as building her business, she has big plans for her life in the sun… …finding herself making inquiries about a strange accident isn’t one of them. Just because the death in question looks like a random occurrence doesn’t mean Karen believes it is. ...

Pepe, aspiring PI Geri Sullivan's muy clever Chihuahua, has stopped talking. But why now, with Geri's best friend Brad missing and her ditzy sister in grave danger? Geri's lost without Pepe's dogged detective work, especially when a client of Brad's expires under very murky circumstances. Luckily, Pepe turns out to be an excelente blogger, and his nose for clues soon has the detective duo chasing down leads.

When an illegal Mexican immigrant is shot to death on a ranch outside Dallas, it makes the news, not because of the immigrant but because of the shooter, rising political star Senator Chase. The death appears to be a hunting accident, and the well-loved senator spins the disaster artfully with his tearful press conference. But then the wife of the victim steps forward with another tale and evidence of a cover-up of epic proportions.

Welcome to the Magnolia Blossom Inn, where sweet tea, southern charm, and deep-rooted secrets collide. Recent college graduate Maddie Brooke thought inheriting her grandmother's historic bed and breakfast at the gateway to Virginia's Shenandoah Valley would be a peaceful endeavor. But when a high-profile wedding at the inn is upended by the shocking murder of the bride’s father, Maddie is pulled into a mystery involving hidden tunnels, treasure, deceitful guests, and old family secrets. With Detective Allen Crawford—the handsome but frustrating Yankee—hot on the trail, and her loyal ...

Dear Reader, If you’ve ever been caught with crumbs on your chin and said, “I have no idea how that cookie got there,” you’re in good company. This is the story of Rascalicious—a raccoon of refined taste and ridiculous timing. Over 25 chaotic, hilarious, heart-filled chapters, you’ll travel with him through cookie caverns, frosting jungles, and even a marshmallow mosh pit. But this isn’t just about theft. It’s about truth. Friendship. And the brave art of sharing your last snickerdoodle. So grab a snack, tighten your monocle, and get ready… because the cookie thief is ...

Threats. Robberies. Vandalism. Is Oscar really the mastermind behind the latest Happy Hills crime spree? Or is there something more sinister going on? As the Canine Detective Club works to save Oscar’s good name and crime fighting reputation, little do they realize they’re being drawn into an even more dangerous and potentially life-threatening mystery. On the other side of a padlocked gate are neighbors desperately calling out for help. Will Oscar be able to save them in time? Could this mysterious property somehow be linked to Oscar’s past? An Oscar look alike leads them on an ...

When Jack and Sarge move to the town of Doggeroo, Jack soon notices that things are going missing. He doesn't mind when an old boot from the yard disappears, but when his squeaker bone, dinner, dinner bowl and blanket vanish, Jack knows that something sinister is afoot. Jack Russell is a dog-detective with a nose for whodunit and, though he is often hampered by the well-meaning but bumbling "Red", he always manages to sniff out his quarry in the end.

"The cows moved away from him as he stepped into the mud. The stench of manure and wet soil wafted over the area as Hamid saw something lying on the ground before him. Pushing one beast away from the site, Hamid saw a foot and a black gumboot sticking out from the mud. There was a mound of dirt around the boot, and as Hamid pulled on the boot, it came away. Ted Lassiter's red wool sock stood out in contrast to the brown of the mud. Hamid pulled out his phone and called the police." Detective Inspector Linden McCoy is called out to investigate a series of murders in the farming communities ...

In *Cipher, Mobsters & a Sphinx,* retired cipher decoder Candeedo Brewdinkle seeks the peaceful life of Killian Cove after years of globe-trotting adventures. Alongside his witty, mysterious feline companion, Bartholomew, Candeedo settles into a quiet routine of crossword puzzles and decoding cryptic messages sent by Norman, the local bookstore owner. He anticipates a tranquil life in this charming seaside town, but things take a sudden dark turn. A mysterious coded message leads Candeedo to Norman’s bookstore, where he stumbles upon a chilling discovery: a dead body, a missing bookmark ...

Some secrets are buried deeper than bodies. Some ingredients should never be mixed. Clara Cook only wanted a blue ribbon for her pastry skills at the Atlasville State Fair. Instead, she got a corpse, a murder investigation, and an unexpected canine sidekick. When Clara literally trips over a body while setting up her baking station, her competitive dreams crumble faster than an overbaked pie crust. Sheriff Tom Morrison—frustratingly handsome and perpetually grumpy— immediately suspects Clara. But something isn't adding up, especially when Eleanor Whitmore's nephew goes missing and ...

As a veteran of the Royal Navy and longtime police officer, Colin Butcher was no stranger to dangerous situations and challenges. Colin left the force to start his own private detective agency, specializing in helping reunite people with their lost pets. He soon knew he needed a partner. When Colin first met Molly, his friends doubted that she would be up for the job. While Colin was battle-tested after a long and varied career, Molly was young and inexperienced. Not only that but she had a reputation for bad behavior.

Inca the Siberian kitty and her globetrotting furry family are off to South Korea with their human mom. Mom has just created a fabulous new cheese, and she's been invited by the famous French school Cordon Bleu Cookery to not only present her new cheese, but also be the judge of a cookery competition between South and North Korean chefs. Along with plenty of sightseeing and delicious cheese, the cats befriend a Korean dog and his master pining for his long-lost sister living in the North. What dangers await the group of animal detectives as they cross over from South to North Korea?

For Sophie it’s a trip home and for Hector it’s time to meet Sophie’s parents... Though their trip has village tongues wagging about a stop at Scotland’s notorious elopement spot, Gretna Green. No matter what, it’ll make a nice break from the murder and mayhem that has been plaguing their beautiful Cotswolds village. But Sophie and Hector are barely across the border on the way to Inverness before a sinister encounter leaves them shaken.

Still coming to terms with all the changes in their lives, Annabella decides it's time for the family to take a summer vacation. On the spur of the moment, she takes Leger and Bob back to the island to reconnect with Hugh and reminisce about old times. However, when a mysterious grey-haired man is discovered beaten and left for dead on the beach just as they arrive in the town, Leger decides to solve the case. It's not going to be easy since he's facing a lack of support and an injury to his paw but with the help of some new faces, Leger becomes extremely determined to solve the case.

Leger and the clowder are back and have their hearts set on putting the infamous Harvey behind bars. They are taking shifts to watch him around the clock but it seems someone else is too... When Leger, delirious and heartbroken after Ginger's latest bombshell, finds himself at Billy Johnston's house in the middle of the night looking for Harvey, he witnesses a truly disturbing crime about to be carried out. The only thing that stops it from happening and chases the perpetrator away is the sight of Leger's Shadow on the wall. Leger finds himself conflicted and overwhelmed at this turn of ...

A deadly murder, a missing artifact, and Rose with Rex in a race to catch a killer. Rose Dela Cruz thought she was finally getting a break. A few days aboard the Midnight Tide to escape the chaos of her private investigation business. But when a rude guest is found dead, her peaceful getaway quickly spirals into a nightmare. Security insists it’s a simple accident, but Rose knows better. She saw something—just a glimpse—but it’s enough to make her heart race. The more she digs, the more she realizes everyone on board is hiding something. With her loyal Beagle, Rex, and her sister ...

Vanessa has been rushed to hospital, having been found unconscious at the foot of the stairs. Was it an accident or something else? Now, smiling weakly, suffering from a head injury that has left her with complete amnesia about the fall, the events leading up to it, and even the people closest to her, here she is, back in their midst. Or is she? In fact, the real Vanessa is still in a coma. Her devoted twin brother Vance, superbly disguised as a woman, has taken her place! Vance joins the self-absorbed retinue, determined to discover whether one of them had tried to kill his sister.

[This revised edition addresses feedback from readers!] Can a young widow clear her name and save her hometown's livelihood when its beloved wine festival turns deadly? When the annual Winter Wine Festival in charming small-town Los Robles comes to a shocking halt with the discovery of a dead body, amateur sleuth Avery Parker finds herself thrust into a twisted murder mystery. Having recently returned to run her family’s vineyard after her husband’s untimely death, Avery must navigate complex small-town social politics and quirky characters to uncover clues, clear her own name, and ...