A Canine Cozy Mystery: Book 1
Publication Date: May 22, 2024
If you like a cozy mystery that has…
A fun, clean whodunit with twists and turns.
Three generations of one family sleuthing together.
Dog detectives sniffing out clues and bad guys.
A small town with hidden secrets.
A close-knit community coming together to solve crime.
… then this is the short read book for you.
Retired police detective Maya Thompson is living a quiet life in the small town of Sunridge Junction with her son, Ethan, and her granddaughter, Lily. When their peaceful neighborhood is hit by a string of break-ins, Maya suspects there might be more to these crimes than meets the eye. Together, Maya, Ethan, Lily and their three clever and adventurous dogs, Digger, Dash, and Daisy, begin investigating the burglaries.
The dogs follow their noses, and the humans follow the dogs to an old fishing shack and a mysterious inventor. The man claims his innocence and insists he is being framed for the break-ins. The reclusive inventor explains that someone is trying to sabotage him and steal his inventions. He pleads with the crime-solvers to help prove his innocence and bring the true culprits to justice. Maya reluctantly agrees, finding it difficult to let go of her desire for justice.
With its quirky characters, fun plot twists, and a sprinkling of canine charm, this book is a must-read for fans of cozy mysteries and anyone who believes that heroism has no age limit.
Author Sharon Michaels’s Amazon bio calls her books “Short, Sweet Cozy Mysteries,” and I agree with this sentiment. Barks and Clues, her current release, was an excellent example of a “short, sweet, cozy mystery, and I truly enjoyed it.
Maya, the primary protagonist, was no-nonsense, had common sense, and was a caring person who looked out for her neighbors and her community. But I enjoyed most the dogs that were the characters’ pets. They were a happy surprise element to the story. They could communicate with each other and help the characters get the bad guys in the end.
I’m a sucker for a happy ending, and this book didn’t disappoint.
Barks and Clues was cute, fast-paced, and entertained me. It was an easy read that allowed the reader to escape real life for a little while.
Bestselling author Sharon Michaels writes sweet, clean, and fun cozy mystery short reads about mature, smart women and men who know how to enjoy life. Small towns, close friends, a hint of romance, and a fur-baby or two makes solving mysteries fun and exciting.
Today I happily write in the cactus filled desert of the southwest United States. My extremely supportive husband and I love exploring the beauty of our country. As I travel, I write fun and interesting things in my notebook so I can share these memories with you in stories and books.
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I am thrilled you enjoyed my book!
Thank you for the five star review.
~Sharon Michaels
Sounds like a book I will enjoy.