First Place Winner, Readers' Choice Awards

First Place Winner, BookFest Awards

A CAT'S CRADLE OF CRIME, A DOODLE TO DIE FOR, AND A GEM OF A COZY

Two murders before lunch make for a pretty bad day. But when your sister is the prime suspect, you just want to howl at the moon. Thankfully, no one would notice in Barkview—the dog-friendliest town in America, where humans are starting to look like the endangered species.

Cat Wright has barely had time to regret the good deed that landed her in trouble when her younger sister, Lani, calls with a crisis. She's just performed mouth-to-mouth on her unconscious professor—and possible boyfriend—Peter Gallardo.

It didn't work. Now Peter is dead, and Lani is a suspect.

Unfortunately, that's only half of Cat's problem. Cat recently nominated a distinguished female ancestor for the Aviation Hall of Fame. The resulting investigation uncovers a century-old scandal: Barkview's beloved hometown heroine may have murdered a notorious rumrunner—and stolen the legendary Douglas Diamond to finance her flying adventures.

Then Cat discovers Peter may have been searching for the same long-lost gem.

Two murders. One missing diamond. And a century of secrets.

Fortunately, Cat has G-Paw, a fuzzy, lovable golden doodle with a gift for creating chaos—and perhaps finding a clue or two along the way. Add some long-hidden diaries, a legendary treasure, and Cat's refusal to leave well enough alone, and the past and present are about to collide.

Fans of animal cozies will love the humor, intricate mystery, small-town secrets, and an irresistible golden doodle named G-Paw.