Maxy Awards 2025 Winner: Mystery & Crime
When Marilyn Peña, an eccentric billionaire, vanishes after dropping off her beloved talking parrot, Tiki Lulu, at the Coral Shores Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Emily Benton and her best friend, Anthony, embark on a quest to find her. The search leads them to a gruesome discovery-a dead body in the swamp behind Marilyn's house.
To make matters worse, the veterinary hospital becomes overrun by Marilyn's devoted social media followers who are gathered as a show of support but also to unravel the next clue in Marilyn's wild bird center treasure hunt. A large amount of money is at stake, which attracts all types of trouble. With tensions rising and danger lurking at every turn, Emily and Anthony clash with Emily's brother, Deputy Sheriff Duncan Benton, and her on again-off again beau, Detective Mike Lane. In a race against time, they must navigate the chaos, protect Tiki Lulu, and uncover the truth before it's too late.
About the Author :
DL Mitchell is the author of the Coral Shores Veterinary Mystery series and a 2024 Nominee for Georgia Author of the Year. She brings her unique perspective as a practicing small animal veterinarian to the world of mystery fiction. With experience in bustling, big-city hospitals, her transition to a house call concierge veterinary practice has enriched her storytelling with firsthand encounters and insights into the human-animal bond.She loves spending time with her husband, daughter, and their menagerie of pets, planning the next travel adventure, and running nearby trails. She's a scuba diver but gets seasick, and when she's on the road, she travels with her espresso machine and her blow-up, stand up paddle board.
Review :
Maxy Awards 2025 Winner: Mystery & Crime
Readers' Favorite Awards Winner - Gold Medal
"A snappy cozy packed with quirky characters, a missing billionaire, and a treasure hunt that spirals into chaos. As Dr. Emily Benton and her friend Anthony search for answers, they uncover danger, deception, and death. This book can be read as a stand-alone, but for those who have read 'Trust the Terrier, ' yes, there is an Elvis sighting." -Cam Torrens, author of the Tyler Zahn thriller series
"DL Mitchell's Parrot Prose is a trip to the beach with your favorite people and pets. Despite the ugliness of the crime and the page-turning tension of solving it, this charming novel is perfect for an afternoon or evening in a comfortable chair with a cup of tea or a maybe a glass of wine." -Katherine Nichols, author of the Lucy Howard Mystery series
"Dr. Emily Benton and her friends are back with another adorable animal who puts them in the middle of a murder mystery. Defying the advice of her well-meaning friends and family, Emily goes rogue to pursue an important clue to solving the mystery. Don't miss this exciting new adventure for these charming characters!" -Sharon Marchisello, Trap, Neuter, Die and Secrets of the Galapagos
