To Fetch a Thief, the first Mutt Mysteries collection, features four novellas that have gone to the dogs. In this howling good read, canine companions help their owners solve crimes and right wrongs. These sleuths may be furry and low to the ground, but their keen senses are on high alert when it comes to sniffing out clues and digging up the truth. Make no bones about it, these pup heroes will steal your heart as they conquer ruff villains.
The collection includes the following four stories and contributing authors:
"Hounding the Pavement" by Teresa Inge
Catt Ramsey has three things on her mind: grow her dog walking service in Virginia Beach, solve the theft of a client's vintage necklace, and hire her sister Emma as a dog walker. But when Catt finds her model client dead after walking her precious dogs Bella and Beau, she and her own dogs Cagney and Lacey are hot on the trail to clear her name after being accused of murder.
"Diggin' up Dirt" By Heather Weidner
Amy Reynolds and her Jack Russell Terrier Darby find some strange things in her new house. Normally, she would have trashed the forgotten junk, but Amy's imagination kicks into high gear when her nosy neighbors dish the dirt about the previous owners who disappeared, letting the house fall into foreclosure. Convinced that something nefarious happened, Amy and her canine sidekick uncover more abandoned clues in their search for the previous owners.
"It's a Dog Gone Shame!" by Jayne Ormerod
Meg Gordon and her tawny terrier Cannoli are hot on the trail of a thief, a heartless one who steals rocks commemorating neighborhood dogs who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. But sniffing out clues leads them to something even more merciless. . . a dead body! There's danger afoot as the two become entangled in the criminality infesting their small bayside community. It's a doggone shame, and Meg is determined to get to the bottom of things.
"This is Not a Dog Park" by Rosemary Shomaker
"Coyotes and burglaries? That's an odd pairing of troubles." Such are Adam Moreland's reactions to a subdivision's meeting announcement. He has no idea. Trouble comes his way in spades, featuring a coyote . . . burglaries . . . and a dead body! A dog, death investigation, and new female acquaintance kick start Adam's listless life frozen by a failed relationship, an unfulfilling job, and a judgmental mother. Events shift Adam's perspective and push him to act.
About the Author :
Teresa Inge grew up reading Nancy Drew mysteries. Today, she doesn't carry a rod like her idol, but she hotrods. She is president of Sister's in Crime Mystery by the Sea Chapter and author of short mysteries in Virginia is for Mysteries and 50 Shades of Cabernet. Website: www.teresainge.com Connect with Teresa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Heather Weidner, a member of SinC - Central Virginia and Guppies, is the author of the Delanie Fitzgerald Mysteries, Secret Lives and Private Eyes and The Tulip Shirt Murders. Her short stories appear in the Virginia is for Mysteries series and 50 Shades of Cabernet. Heather lives in Virginia with her husband and a pair of Jack Russell terriers, Disney and Riley. She's been a mystery fan since Scooby Doo and Nancy Drew. Some of her life experience comes from being a technical writer, editor, college professor, software tester, IT manager, and cop's kid. She blogs at Pens, Paws, and Claws. Jayne Ormerod grew up in a small Ohio town then went on to a small-town Ohio college. Upon earning her degree in accountancy, she became a CIA (that's not a sexy spy thing, but a Certified Internal Auditor.) She married a naval officer and off they sailed to see the world. After nineteen moves, they, along with their two rescue dogs Tiller and Scout, have settled into a cozy cottage by the sea.
Review :
"Canines, corpses and clues: A cohesive collection of four compelling mystery novellas where everything--and nothing--is exactly as it seems. A paws-itive delight, and a must-read for dog lovers everywhere."
Judy Penz Sheluk, Bestselling author of the Glass Dolphin and Marketville mystery series.
"Four delightful mysteries with cuddly canines and their intrepid owners. Solving a murder is a piece of cake when your partner has a dog's nose. A great read!"
Maria Hudgins, Author of the Dotsy Lamb Travel Mysteries.
"Exceptionally engaging! Each story is funny, smart, page-turning entertainment. A must-read for mystery lovers."
Samantha McGraw, Tea Cottage Mysteries
"A fair warning. At the end of this book, you may find yourself thinking that the world needs more dogs!"
Patrick Clark, Author of The Monroe Decision
"Great mysteries that will keep your tail wagging. Even my cat gave To Fetch a Thief four paws up!"
D.J. Lutz, Winnie Kepler Culinary Mystery Series
"Dogs, dead bodies, and four talented mystery writers at the top of their game. Sound like fun? You bet!"
Mike Owens, Author of Screwed, and other stories
