Dog Thriller

A disappearance that unravels dark secrets. When therapy dog Bentley and his handler Maggie Shaw visit Viewpoint Retirement Community, they expect to bring comfort, but instead, they find themselves embroiled in a chilling mystery. This gripping tale will keep you guessing until the last page! Why You Need This Book: Join Maggie and Bentley as they dig deep into a web of deceit and danger. If you love mysteries that blend heartwarming moments with thrilling twists, this book is for you!Key Features: 🐾 Engaging Mystery: A beloved resident vanishes without a trace, sparking a frantic ...

A late-night visitor tells Suzanne that something seems to be wrong with a research program she is involved with. He’s right. The CEO of a Southern California biopharmaceutical company disappears at sea under suspicious circumstances. Shortly afterwards, the Chief Scientific Officer from a competing company is brutally murdered. Both of the victims, and many of the suspects, were engaged in canine agility training. With Roger busy elsewhere, this case falls to Suzanne, who takes over the investigation and the responsibilities of the missing CEO. Fortunately, she has Romeo, a German ...

In the fifth FBI K-9 novel, Sara Driscoll weaves together fast-paced suspense and the fascinating world of law enforcement canines, as Meg Jennings and her search-and-rescue dog, Hawk, are heading south, where it's hunting season. But this time the prey is human.

Surprise! Jim Knighthorse is back! Bigger, badder, and better than ever! Two cases. One unbreakable PI. And a very personal run at justice. Jim Knighthorse isn’t limping anymore. A miracle in the desert healed his ruined leg—but didn’t fix his sharp tongue or his appetite for trouble. This time, trouble comes in pairs. First, a group of women in their fifties hires Jim to track down a smooth-talking scammer who’s been ghosting them after lavish first dates—leaving them with the bill and a bruised sense of trust. Jim plans to make sure he pays them back. Literally. But then Sanchez...

DS Rakesh Siyal is an idealist. Frustrated as an Edinburgh human rights lawyer, he joins the police, determined to solve the problems he sees with the criminal justice system from the inside, rather than out. His first day as a cop sees him sent down to Galashiels in the Scottish Borders, where he’s given a simple task – return a suspect to Glasgow to face justice.

Two small-town booksellers (and their cowardly dog) solve a decades-old murder-mystery in this witty debut novel, full of literary clues, sparkling dialogue, and comedic insights into the world of bookshops.

Montalbano's latest case begins with a mysterious tête à tête with a Mafioso, some inexplicably abandoned loot from a supermarket heist, and some dying words that lead him to an illegal arms cache in a mountain cave. There the inspector finds two young lovers, dead for 50 years and still embracing, watched over by a life-sized terra-cotta dog. Montalbano's passion to solve this old crime takes him on a journey through Sicily's past and into a family's dark heart.

When Special Agent in Charge, Max West, and his K-9 partner, Opal, look into a series of bombings in Northern California, horse trainer Katerina Garwood instantly seems suspicious. As the ex-fiancee of a man tied to the criminal Dupree family, Katerina may know more than she's letting on - especially since the infamous syndicate is targeting her. And Max isn't sure he can believe her when she says she knows nothing. Despite his reservations, though, he can't deny his attraction...or the impulse to protect her.

What do you do when there are no borders? When the lines you thought existed simply vanish? How do you plant your feet to make a stand when you no longer know what side you’re on? The war has come home. For over forty years, Art Keller has been on the front lines of America’s longest conflict: The War on Drugs. His obsession to defeat the world’s most powerful, wealthy, and lethal kingpin—the godfather of the Sinaloa Cartel, Adán Barrera—has left him bloody and scarred, cost him the people he loves, even taken a piece of his soul.

Detective Inspector Siobhan Clarke is feeling the heat. She's investigating the death of a senior government prosecutor, David Minton, who has friends in high places. When one of their own is killed, the powers that be want answers fast. But Clarke is puzzled: If Minton died in a robbery as everyone thinks, why is nothing missing from his home? The answer may lie not in what was taken but in what was left behind at the scene - an ominous note.

A relaxing weekend at the spa involves handsome men, a snarky celebrity, and a blood-covered knife. With a murder mystery to solve and no socks to be found, Sassy, the French Bulldog, is on the case. A heartwarming and hilarious cozy mystery series with a talking French Bulldog in a quaint English village. Lola Ramsay is having a well-deserved weekend break with her British friends. There is cake and gossip and long lazy afternoons until Sassy returns with what looks like a murder weapon. Has there been a murder? While her friends wish to ignore the evidence, Lola and Sassy have other ideas.

Christmas has come early to the town of Paterson, New Jersey, in the form of a snowstorm that dumps two feet of snow on the ground. Lawyer Andy Carpenter likes snow – white Christmas and all that – but it can cause problems for the walks he takes his dogs on every day. When Andy’s golden retriever, Tara, goes to play in the snow and instead discovers a body, Andy ends up on the phone with the local newspaper editor. The murder victim is Mayor Alex Oliva, who had an infamous relationship with the newspaper.

THERE’S NO THIEF LIKE A LOUSY THIEF THEY’RE MORE DANGEROUS Unraveling a web of deceit and danger, Will Harper embarks on a journey filled with intrigue amidst the idyllic backdrop of Dog Island. Tasked with a seemingly routine welfare check, Harper's investigation takes an unexpected turn when he uncovers a deadly scam thriving in the rehab and brace business. Racing against time to uncover the truth, Harper's personal and professional worlds collide when the new woman in his life disappears. Now, he must navigate a treacherous maze of deceit and danger, risking everything to save her ...

Galilee, 1025. A cunning Templar knight uncovers a holy treasure: the Bachal Isu - the staff of Jesus Christ - a priceless icon that holds a mysterious and terrifying power that will forever change humanity if unleashed. A millennium later, Somali pirates hijack a yacht off the coast off the Horn of Africa, kidnapping a young pregnant American woman and brutally killing her husband. Painter Crowe and his SIGMA team are enlisted for the top secret rescue mission. The kidnappee is the daughter of the U.S. President.

DC Scott Cullen isn’t so much disillusioned with the police force but his insufferable boss, DI Bain, and the way he constantly sidelines Cullen, hampering his ability to solve cases. Is it personal? When the owner of Dunpender Distillery near Dalkeith opens a cask of whisky for a special edition, he finds more than a single malt – the barrel contains the body of a man, mangled and unidentifiable.

Gil Mason is a simple guy with complex problems. Cross Phillip Marlow with Caesar Milan, The Dog Whisperer, and you create a new breed of private eye, complete with the courage of a pit bull, and the heart of a labrador.

The name Stockton has always carried weight in the small Smokey Mountain community of Hanover County, North Carolina, and Judge Jonathon Stockton was one of the most respected men in the county… until a scandal was uncovered that destroyed his legacy and shook his daughter, Raine, to the very foundation of her being. Now her father’s misdeeds are once again threatening to upend Raine’s world, this time in the form of a relative she never knew she had.

US Marshal John Mason gains full custody of his son and is transferred to Sanctuary, a witness protection town that isn't on any map. When the town's first-ever murder occurs, John's plans to reconnect with his boy are derailed by the investigation. Andra Caleri gave up her old life a long time ago, but someone wants her out of Sanctuary--to pay. As accusations fly and John uncovers a conspiracy that stretches all the way to Washington, Andra's past comes back in a true test of the mercy she received. Can John give up what he wants the most to bring the truth to light?

Corey Douglas and his K-9 partner, Simon Garfunkel, have recently retired from the police force. Not ready to give up the life yet, they come up with a proposal for fellow former cop, Laurie Carpenter, and her investigating partner, Marcus. They call themselves the K Team, in honor of Simon. Their first job as private investigators comes to them from Judge Henry Henderson, who's known as a very tough but fair judge, and they've all come up against him in court at one time or another. Though it's hard to believe, Judge Henderson is being blackmailed and extorted.

Cozy mystery with a side of chocolate. Exhausted from dealing with the annual Sun Bringer Festival, Gemma Channing and her ex, Lando Bonner, are hanging out at the beach, trying to recover from the three-day event when her longtime nemesis is found dead on the sand dunes. As rumors grow about Mallory's demise, many in Coyote Wells feel like Gemma is responsible. Determined to find out who did it, Gemma goes into overdrive to find the real killer. With the help of Lando and her friends, they dig deeper into Mallory’s past, hoping to uncover all of her secrets. But they get more than they ...