Animal Reads

"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 ...

To Leger, Halloween is a nuisance. Everyone is talking about superstition and as a black cat he is in the firing line at this time of year. When his human's great-niece, Brianna, decides to dress as a black cat to go trick or treating and dress Leger in his very own costume, Leger decides enough is enough and leaves home, planning never to return. But just hours later on a stormy autumnal night, Leger embarks on his most difficult investigation so far... Following in Leger's footsteps, Brianna has gone on the prowl and he must find her before anyone else with sinister intentions does. ...

He forecasts the weather on TV to the delight of his many fans. But the residents of Ocean Vista Condominiums are less fond of Uncle Weatherwise—the newest arrival at the condo—especially when a hurricane that he predicted would bypass Palmetto Beach instead heads straight for their town. The morning after a frantic evacuation, Kate Kennedy is blown away when she stumbles upon the corpse of Uncle Weatherwise, with a sharpened weather vane pointed in the direction of his heart. Suddenly Kate’s neighbors are her suspects, from a retired Rockette to a former federal prosecutor to a man ...

In Pete the Cat: Making New Friends, Secret Agent Meow, also known as Pete the Cat, is ready to crack the case! Join Pete and Squirrel as they go on a mission to make new friends.

Judy goes on a field trip to the zoo with her first grade class.

Three bears go fishing in a little house on the ice and catch only one fish, but they still have a good time by eating what they have brought in their backpacks.

School is out for summer. The classroom pets must spend vacation with students. What kind of adventures will they have?

The creepies creep. The creepies sneak. And if Patrick doesn't wear his Super Socks, the creepies will eat the toes on his feet!

The zoo has closed for the night. The grounds go quiet, but not for long. Who is making that magical music?

Cass loves all of the seasons—spring, summer, fall, and winter. Cass has a favorite hobby for each. Can you guess what they are?

Luna’s story is a testament to the power of love and the extraordinary journey that awaits those who dare to dream. As a single pup to Rocky and Bella, Luna’s journey unfolds like a heartwarming tale of survival and love. Hailing from the outskirts of the city, Luna paints a vivid picture of her resourceful upbringing in the woods. Her parents, wise in the ways of life, taught her the invaluable lesson of treading lightly yet loving loudly — the family motto that she carried with her throughout her challenging life. After a series of heartbreaks, Luna’s story unfolds, a moving tale ...

Kate and her best friend Marlene are attending the Palmetto Beach Flea Market in hopes of selling Marlene’s collection of 1950s memorabilia. Fortunately, a table has become available in the busy corridor just outside the circus tent. Unfortunately, the vacant table’s previous occupant died from electrocution when a television set took a dive into his bathtub. The police suspect foul play. And Kate suspects nearly every seller who had a table near the victim—and a motive to put him out of business. - - - - - - - - - - - - - DEATH IS A BARGAIN by Noreen Wald A Henery Press Mystery. If ...

Things start to get crazy again for Florida dog trainer Rick Roth when he discovers that his 70 year-old weed dealing mother is dating a Chinese infomercial guru named Abraham Wu. Rick doesn’t trust Wu, and for good reason: Would you trust a guy who walks around your mother’s condo naked? As if that wasn’t bad enough, the doggy students at the Mojito Joe Dog Training Academy are disappearing and the main suspect seems to be a mysterious Indian guy with an oversized head. There’s also a chimpanzee named Gauguin who shows up for the weekend. Then Rick finds out that his girlfriend, a ...

The Frizzletwirping Festival Fiasco A Benny's Brave Adventure Series Now includes a Bonus Vocabulary Builder for curious young readers! 🎪 A pie-throwing, trampoline-bouncing, word-whizzing woodland adventure! Whispering Woods is hosting its wildest event of the year—The Frizzletwirping Festival! With buzzing bees in synchronized flight, contests gone comically wrong, and critters causing chaos at every turn, it’s a celebration like no other. Benny the Bunny dreams of winning big, but when prankster Rocky Raccoon plays dirty, Benny must choose: compete at any cost—or stand up for ...

Septuagenarian librarian Cleo Watkins believes in gracious manners, sweet tea, and justice - library justice. For over 40 years, Cleo has tried every trick in the book to get delinquent patron Dixie Huddleston to return the most overdue volume in Catalpa Springs, Georgia. When Dixie says she’ll finally relinquish the book, Cleo is shocked. She’s even more startled by the reason: superstitious Dixie says she’s seen the signs - she’s about to die and is setting her affairs in order.

It is race day, and little Princess Shy and her tiny pony, Star, are ready to go. The other princesses laugh, but Shy and Star have a plan. Can they win the big race?

Max has to take his dog, Buddy, to the vet. Will the vet make Buddy better?

Returning to my hometown after all these years was tough, but kissing my ex-husband was a huge mistake. Seven years ago, I swore I’d never set foot in Birch Grove again. Not after Ryan Cooper broke my heart. But here I am, back for my best friend's wedding, and Ryan is here, the devastatingly handsome town sheriff—and still my ex-husband. I’ve built a successful law career in NYC, but fate is pulling us back together to save this small town’s economy—and a dog named Chloe. The connection between us is growing impossible to ignore, and one kiss brings all the passions and betrayals...

A poet often writes about the world around him/her or the world within. This is where the inspiration comes from, where his/her perspective and imagination are colored. When a dog or two, (or three or four), enters a poet’s life, either by choice or by accident, they tend to sneak into the poet’s poems, either as the subject or part of the landscape of the poem, like a bark in the distance or a low howl at your feet begging for a bone. For Ronald j Palmer, these are those poems. Dogged is a tender celebration of the bond between human and dog, an elegant lament to nature, time, and ...

A short read paranormal cozy mystery with a touch of later in life romance. Take a… Newly married couple looking to peacefully begin their happily ever after. Quaint small town where shovels glow in the dark and angry witch’s like to dig up trouble. Mix in… A whinny witch who wants what she wants and doesn’t care who gets hurt. A race to find a secret journal filled with dangerous curses and spells. Unfinished business between two quarreling strong-willed sisters. And You’ve Got… Alice and Preston caught in the middle of Glenda and Polly’s bitter battle as magical spells and ...