Synopses & Reviews
The spirited sequel to the New York Timesand#160;bestseller,and#160;Murder, She Barked Wagtail, Virginia, the top pet-friendly getaway in the United States, is gearing up for a howling good Halloweenand#151;until a spooky murder shakes the town to its core . . .
Holly Miller doesnand#8217;t believe in spirits, but the Sugar Maple Inn is filled with guests who do. The TV series in development, Apparition Apprehenders, has descended on Wagtailand#8217;s annual Halloween festivities to investigate supernatural local legends, and Holly has her hands full showing the ghost hunters a scary-fun time.
But the frights turn real when Hollyand#8217;s Jack Russell, Trixie, and kitten, Twinkletoes, find a young woman drowned in the Wagtail Springs Hoteland#8217;s bathhouseand#151;the spot of the townand#8217;s most infamous haunting. The crime scene is eerily similar to the creepy legend, convincing Holly that the death wasnand#8217;t just accidental. Now sheand#8217;ll have to race to catch a flesh-and-blood killerand#151;before someone else in town gives up the ghost . . .
Review
Praise for the New York Times bestsellerand#160;Murder, She Barked
and#8220;Krista Davis has created another charming series with a unique setting, an engaging heroine in Holly Miller and her furry sidekick, Trixie, and a wonderfully quirky supporting cast of charactersand#8212;two- and four-legged. Iand#8217;m looking forward to my next visit to The Sugar Maple Inn.and#8221;and#8212;Sofie Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of the Magical Cats Mysteries
and#8220;Krista Davis has penned a doggone great new mystery series featuring witty, spirited Holly Miller and her endearing canine sidekick, Trixie. The adorable, pet-friendly setting of Wagtail Mountain will appeal to animal lovers and mystery lovers alike and the intriguing plot twists will keep you guessing to the very last page.and#8221;and#8212;Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author of the Bibliophile Mysteries
and#8220;Krista Davis has created a town that any pet would loveand#8212;as much as their owners do.and#160; And they wonand#8217;t let a little thing like murder spoil their enjoyment.and#8221;and#8212;Sheila Connolly, New York Times bestselling author of the County Cork mysteries
and#8220;A charming blend of small-town eccentrics and big-city greed, Murder, She Barked touches all the bases of the cozy mysteryand#8212;including a bit of romanceand#8212;and does so with style.and#8221;and#8212;Richmond Times-Dispatch
and#8220;Well-written dialogue, fun characters, and romantic complications that never go as the charactersand#8212;or the readersand#8212;expect. . . . Readers will enjoy this skillfully plotted mystery and its biting humor.and#8221;and#8212;Kings River Life
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Review
"Miranda James should soon be on everyone's list of favorite authors."--Leann Sweeney, author of the Cats in Trouble Mysteries
"[A] kind-hearted librarian hero...and a gentle giant of a cat that will steal your heart."--Lorna Barrett, New York Times bestselling author
"Courtly librarian Charlie Harris and his Maine coon cat, Diesel, are an endearing detective duo."--Carolyn Hart, author of the Bailey Ruth Mysteries
Synopsis
The second spirited mystery in theNew York Timesbestselling Paws & Claws series.
Wagtail, Virginia, the top pet-friendly getaway in the United States, is gearing up for a howling good Halloween until a spooky murder shakes the town to its core..
Holly Miller doesn t believe in spirits, but the Sugar Maple Inn is filled with guests who do. The TV series in development, Apparition Apprehenders, has descended on Wagtail s annual Halloween festivities to investigate supernatural local legends, and Holly has her hands full showing the ghost hunters a scary-fun time.
But the frights turn real when Holly s Jack Russell, Trixie, and kitten, Twinkletoes, find a young woman drowned in the Wagtail Springs Hotel s bathhouse the spot of the town s most infamous haunting. The crime scene is eerily similar to the creepy legend, convincing Holly that the death wasn t just accidental. Now she ll have to race to catch a flesh-and-blood killer before someone else in town gives up the ghost...
Delicious recipes for owners and pets included "
Synopsis
Everyone in Athena, Mississippi, knows Charlie Harris, the librarian with a rescued Maine coon cat named Diesel. He's returned to his hometown to immerse himself in books, but when a feud erupts between the town's richest ladies, the writing on the wall spells murder. The Ducote sisters are in a tiff with Vera Cassity over the location of this year's library fundraising gala, and Charlie would rather curl up in a corner than get into the fray. It seems everyone--even his housekeeper Azalea--has it in for Vera. And at the gala, she gives them good reason, with a public display of rancor aimed at anyone who gets in her way.
But those bitter words wind up being her last. When Charlie discovers Azalea standing over Vera's dead body, it's up to him--with a little help from Diesel--to clear Azalea's name, and catch a killer before his last chapter is finished.
About the Author
Krista Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of the Paws and Claws Mysteries, including Murder, She Barked andand#160;The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer,and#160;and the Domestic Diva Mysteries, includingand#160;The Diva Wraps It Up,and#160;The Diva Frosts a Cupcake, andand#160;The Diva Digs Up the Dirt. The first book in the Paws and Claws series was a New York Times bestseller, and multiple books from the Domestic Diva series have been nominated for Agatha Awards and have hit the New York Times extended list. Krista lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with a brood of cats and dogs, including a snoopy Jack Russell terrier and a nosy calico cat. Her friends and family complain about being guinea pigs for her recipes, but she notices that they keep coming back for more.