Pet Mysteries

Pete the cat can't actually talk to his owner, Alex, but he's a crime-solving cat, and he knows when things aren't right. And now, Pete knows something is wrong. Someone's been breaking into houses in the neighborhood, and they're not just stealing people's property—they're kidnapping pets! When the burglars come to Alex's house, they nab Pete! Lucky for Pete, Alex's brother, Benjie, comes to the rescue, but gets himself kidnapped by the thieves. Can Pete and Alex uncover the clues and rescue Benjie?

Now that Snip the cat is gone (but hardly forgotten), the classroom animals of the Midnight Academy are ready for things to get back to normal at the McKenna School. After all, protecting nutters (students) and lankies (teachers) is an around-the-clock job! When a rare coin and a strange code are uncovered in the school, Malcolm and the academy have another mystery on their hands.

When a dead body appears during a winery tour, vineyard owner Avery Parker is suddenly thrust into the middle of a murder investigation. Navigating wine country politics and rivalry, Avery searches for clues around her small town of Los Robles, California. As she digs deeper, Avery realizes the killer may be closer than she thought. Her livelihood is on the line, and she must find the killer before she becomes the next victim. Will Avery unmask the killer before they strike again? Set among the rolling vineyards and small-town charm of wine country, “Murder at the Barrel Room” is ...

Bloom & Dine, Bloomsville's top restaurant, is debuting its new star chef, Harrison Blake. The grand opening quickly turns into a nightmare. The charismatic yet divisive celebrity chef is found dead. Grace Thompson, florist-turned-sleuth, and her trusty Westie, Rosie, are drawn into the chaos. Helping her are her vibrant best friend, Chloe Sutton, and her dependable boyfriend, Tom Harris. As secrets simmer and alibis crumble, Grace learns that Harrison's fame hid a recipe for disaster. It includes rivalries, grudges, and betrayals. With Rosie sniffing for clues and tensions high, Grace and ...

I always thought weddings were supposed to be about joining lives...Not ending them. But when an unexpected guest shows up dead on the beach and the groom seems to be hiding more than just cold feet, I need to take my chef's hat off and don my deerstalker once again. Who was this mysterious stranger that came to town claiming to be a long lost relative, and why is she now dead? Who is the groom really, and are his intentions for my friend pure?

Pet boutique owner and reluctant pet psychic, Darwin Winters, is looking forward to watching her best friend and business partner, Sylvia, say "I do" to the man of her dreams. When their wedding photographer turns up dead on the big day and Sylvia's superstitious mother believes his heart attack is a sign their marriage will be cursed, Sylvia's dream wedding quickly becomes a nightmare. Darwin only has a week to help her detective boyfriend prove the photographer's death was not from natural causes before Sylvia's family jets back home to Portugal, and the wedding is off for good.

As if planning a double wedding in a couple months isn’t stressful enough, now the wedding planner is dead and my sister's the prime suspect. Cozy Maple Lake glistens in the winter wonderland of trees lit with garland sparkling against the frozen water. Wedding planning is in full motion with poinsettias in place, cake ordered and guests invited. But when Lila’s sister, Sarah, discovers the wedding planner poisoned only weeks before the big day, plans take an abrupt stop. Sarah and Mrs. Potts, the baker, become the prime suspects. Molly, Lila, and their fiancé's, Jake and Max jump into...

Thrift shop til someone drops… When she receives a strange invitation to her aunt’s midnight funeral in the cozy Minnesota town of Pine Grove, Jessica Braun’s life is going nowhere. Her marriage is over, and her dead-end job has run out of road. Now she’s inheriting an old log house full of collected treasures and memories, and learns Aunt Daphne’s death was no accident. To make matters worse, Jess is the hopeless deputy’s prime suspect. After a second old-timer is silenced and a third may be in danger, she dives into her own investigation and the town’s worn-out secrets. With...

Unleash your inner detective in this paw-sitively gripping collection! Step into a world where furry friends and foul play collide. "Fur-ensic Files: The Complete Collection" brings you three tail-wagging tales of mystery, mayhem, and mischief. From the canine capers of "Fetch Me A Felon" to the show-stopping suspense of "Best In Show, Worst In Murder," and the long-bodied intrigue of "Dachshund Dynasty," this bundle is packed with paws-itively perfect puzzles and barking mad adventures. Are you ready to sniff out the clues and catch the culprits? Curl up with these cozy mysteries - your ...

Meet Super Speed Sam, the Basset Hound with a big heart, a nose for adventure, and a hidden superpower! Now, all 12 of Sam’s hilarious, action-packed, and heartwarming adventures are gathered in Super Speed Sam - Time for Action: The Complete Collection. Perfect for readers ages 7+, these stories will bring laughter, suspense, and valuable lessons for young readers and the entire family. From mysterious hide-and-seek games to magical Christmas rescues, daring BBQ blunders, and Halloween fright nights, each story takes Sam - and the McClaine family - on a new escapade that celebrates ...

Welcome to Pinewood Hollow, where the cupcakes are sweet, but the secrets are deadly… When the annual Cupcake Contest kicks off, Vi Dumont is ready to showcase her baking skills and enjoy a friendly competition. But when rival baker Angela Blake is found dead with frosting on her lips, the event takes a dark turn. Rumors swirl through the cozy streets of Pinewood Hollow, and everyone seems to have a motive for murder. With Detective Marcus Reed on the case and tensions rising, Vi tries to focus on her bakery, but her mischievous cat, Muffin, has other plans. Muffin’s curiosity—and ...

A waking nightmare reveals a chilling mystery! Riza wakes up to a nightmare: a murder weapon in her hand and her friend’s lifeless body beside her. As she grapples with the shocking reality of her situation, she is haunted by visions of two girls trapped in a mysterious container. With time running out, can Riza unravel the tangled threads of this chilling case before it’s too late? Immerse yourself in this riveting tale that promises to keep you guessing until the very last page!

When Tabitha Clive is on the case, nothing stays hidden for long. Question: What does a rusty old tin box, peach cobbler and a dead ex-boyfriend all have in common? Answer: Tabitha Clive! When the citizens of her hometown of Kornville, Nebraska, are shocked by a murder, amateur sleuth and part time reporter Tabitha Clive takes it upon herself to investigate. Tabitha’s case proves more complicated than she anticipated. She must deal with a strange cast of characters, from a suspicious new farmhand to a rude baker with a shady past. With each new twist and turn, the mystery deepens, and the...

A Glamorous Island Memorial at Dyer Castle Turns Deadly… Event planner Ivy Schaeffer is no stranger to high-profile gatherings, but when she’s hired to organize a one-year memorial and will reading for the late August Dyer, she expects a solemn, drama-filled affair—not murder. Tensions run high among the Dyer family, but no one is prepared when Gerard Dyer—the universally despised favorite son—drops dead. While the detective insists Ivy keep her nose out of the case, the deceased’s daughter has other plans, enlisting her to sniff out the truth. With her sharp-witted partner ...

If there was one piece of advice Olive Crisp always followed, it was that "one should never attempt to solve a crime on an empty stomach..." 1970s. Cambridge, England. A LIZARD, A MONKEY & A MURDER: When a tyrannical businessman is murdered Olive discovers that half the citizens of Cambridge wanted him dead. And finding which one actually killed him is like trying to find a poisonous needle in a murderous haystack. A COSY COMMUNITY: Events take a turn for the bizarre when the victim’s son begs Olive to rescue his kidnapped lizard. Are the two crimes connected? As Olive delves deeper into ...

A Celebratory Luncheon Ends with a Deadly Shot… Event planner Ivy Schaeffer is no stranger to high-profile events, but when hired to plan a luncheon for Matthew Glover’s mayoral comeback, she expects political tension—not murder. Beneath the applause and polished speeches, discontent brews, culminating in a gunshot that silences Matthew for good. The detective insists Ivy stay out of it, but Matthew’s widow has other plans, enlisting Ivy to uncover the truth buried beneath political facades. With her sharp-witted partner Phyllis and their ever-observant feline sidekick, Fable, Ivy ...

The main character in an Oscar the Doxie Detective mystery series is based on our beloved mini-dachshund Oscar. We rescued him and he rescued us in 2004. He was a senior when he came to live with us, and we had eight wonderful and loving years together. My husband and I miss that little guy every day. In the Oscar the Doxie Detective books, Oscar has his own story to tell and a murder to solve. Oscar and his furry friends of the Happy Hills Canine Detective Club put their furry heads together to make sure their neighborhood stays safe and crime free. Sit back and enjoy seeing the world ...

In the heart of the picturesque town of Cottonwood Springs, what was meant to be a new beginning in a dream home becomes a chilling nightmare for a couple eager to start anew. Imagine the excitement of stepping into your newly redecorated house, envisioning memories yet to be made, only to be met with the cold, lifeless body of the very person responsible for breathing life into the place. That's the horrifying reality for the new homeowners who had looked forward to the big reveal, but were instead met with the grim sight of their deceased designer. The eerie setting is further intensified...

If you’ve finished The Missing Manuscript Murder - A Grace Thompson Mystery Book 1 and are curious to discover what Grace and Chloe decide to name their detective agency, this short story is for you! Follow along as Chloe begins her part-time role with the Sheriff’s office, and learn how she and Grace come together to officially launch their new agency. Get a glimpse into their first few days of this exciting new chapter and the adventures that await!

Blue River Creek has a problem: there's a pet thief on the loose! Or at least, Sofia and Iggy are convinced that there is, once their pets go missing. But as a scientist, Ada knows it's important not to jump to conclusions and to follow the facts. How will they find out what really happened to the town's pets? By using the Scientific Method, of course! Through making a hypothesis, collecting data, and experimentation, the Questioneers must find the missing animals before even more pets disappear!