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Barks and Clues: A Canine Cozy Mystery Kindle Edition

by Sharon Michaels (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 52 ratings
Pets solving crime one cozy mystery at a time.
In the small town of Sunridge Junction, the town’s peaceful life is disrupted by a string of mysterious break-ins that leave residents on edge.

Meet three unlikely canine detectives: Digger, the bossy mini dachshund; Dash, the resourceful beagle; and Daisy, the tenacious chihuahua. With their noses to the ground, they find clues that even the local police miss.

A retired police detective, her amateur sleuth son and granddaughter, work side-by-side with the furry detectives to make sure justice is served.

Will our daring animal and human detectives crack the case and catch the culprits before more break-ins shake their community?

Get ready for a tail-wagging short read cozy mystery filled with twists and turns, quirky characters, and a comforting touch of canine charm.

If you like a cozy mystery that has…
A fun, clean whodunit with twists and turns.
Three generations of one family sleuthing together.
Dog detectives sniffing out clues and bad guys.
A small town with hidden secrets.
A close-knit community coming together to solve crime.
… then this is the short read series for you.

Book 1 Barks and Clues
Book 2 Ruff Justice
Book 3 Fur and Felonies
Book 4 Pawprints on the Page
Book 5 Puppies and Puzzles
Book 6 Shadow of Doubt
Book 7 Wedding Bells and Sleuthing Tails
Book 8 Tails of Intrigue
Book 9 Murder in the Doghouse
Book 10 Friends and Foul Play
Book 11 Fetching the Final Clue
Book 12 A Tail of Two Crimes

Be sure to follow me, Sharon Michaels, here on Amazon so you’ll be notified of all my new releases.
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    A Canine Cozy Mystery
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  5. Publication date
    February 29, 2024
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CVVD5Y67
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 29, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 585 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 58 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 14 ‏ : ‎ A Canine Cozy Mystery
  • Best Sellers Rank: #662,599 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 52 ratings

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Sharon Michaels

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* Short, Sweet Cozy Mysteries

* Keeps You Guessing Stories

* Smart, Mature, Believable Characters

Bestselling author Sharon Michaels writes cozy mysteries filled with suspense, mature characters, smart animals, a bit of paranormal and, later in life romance. Her short reads are clean and fun.

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For me, the perfect day is sitting at my computer and writing uninterrupted for hours. The world seems to disappear, and my vivid imagination begins to run wild. I have so many stories rolling around in my head, I can’t wait to share them with you.

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"...Neighbors, friends and family characters make this short story a quick read. Adventure that doesn't involve a dead body adds to the enjoyment...." Read more

"...The canine crime busters are the best! Great characters ! Looking forward to the next in the series!" Read more

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"...Greed, twists and turns abound. Recommend to all who love a good mystery, animal clue finders and families involved in sleuthing." Read more

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"Thoroughly enjoyed this short read cozy mystery . The canine crime busters are the best! Great characters ! Looking forward to the next in the series!" Read more

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"Very well written mystery with not one, but 3 clue-discovering canines and all their friends, human friends and family, corruption in investigations..." Read more

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  • Marcela Rostosky
    5.0 out of 5 stars CANINE COMPANIONS
    Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2025
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    This is book is great and easy to follow. Ms. Maya a retired police detective gets involved in mystery involving her neighbor and involves her son, granddaughter and their 3 canine companions or sidekicks. I highly recommend you all getting this book and the series, you will fall in love with it. I can hardly put it down. Thank you
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  • grammasings2. Bobbie Bushey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Critters, Clues, Crime and Deception
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
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    Very well written mystery with not one, but 3 clue-discovering canines and all their friends, human friends and family, corruption in investigations; and family and friends who do indeed solve the crimes. Greed, twists and turns abound. Recommend to all who love a good mystery, animal clue finders and families involved in sleuthing.
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  • Miss Patti
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Yick Read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024
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    Quick, it gets you right into the story, flys you along the adventure and drops you off t the end. Great premise, characters, and writing.
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  • Terri Borkgren
    5.0 out of 5 stars Barks & Clues
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
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    An adorable short story of three canines and their humans. Neighbors, friends and family characters make this short story a quick read. Adventure that doesn't involve a dead body adds to the enjoyment. The reader will not be disappointed.
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  • Karen Siddall
    4.0 out of 5 stars Short, cozy mystery featuring dogs and their human sleuths.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2024
    "Barks and Clues" is the first entry in author Sharon Michaels’s Canine Cozy Mystery series featuring retired police detective Maya Thompson, her son and granddaughter, and their three canine companions, Dash, Digger, and Daisy. The story is short but fast-paced and intriguing as two separate investigations of the burglary of the next-door neighbor’s home are conducted: one by Maya and her human family and the second by their pets!

    At 70 years of age, Maya has long since hung up her handcuffs, but the break-in at her elderly neighbor’s home has her back on a case when the local police completely blow it off. I really liked Maya and could relate to her annoyance with young Officer Kittery’s snide remarks and rude, condescending attitude. Age is relative – some wear it well while others don’t – and Maya is assuredly in the first category. I liked that her son, Ethan, and granddaughter, Lily, were no strangers to her abilities and capabilities and were ready on a moment’s notice to throw in with her on the investigation. While I didn’t independently guess who was behind the rash of local burglaries, I found the resolution highly satisfying because I didn’t like that character from the minute they were introduced. Yeah, I’m petty that way.

    I recommend BARKS AND CLUES to cozy mystery readers, especially those who like dog-themed books or are looking for something short, entertaining, and quick to enjoy.

    I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advanced Review Copy from the author through "Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours."
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  • Lori Caswell/Dollycas
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cute Canine Cozy
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2024
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    Maya Thompson is a retired police detective not really ready to retire especially when her neighborhood is struck by a bunch of break-ins. Her past tells her these crimes are not exactly as they appear. So she teams up with her son Ethan, granddaughter Lily, and their three unique and daring doggies, Digger, Dash, and Daisy to find out what is really going on in the small town of Sunridge Junction.

    Barks and Clues is the first of seven Canine Cozy Mysteries by Sharon Micheals. We meet three generations of sleuths and their incredibly smart canines each with their own special talent. Of course with a dog named Daisy, I had a favorite immediately.

    Maya wasn’t happy with the police investigation from the start so it was great fun to tag along as the dogs did their own little investigation and reported back to their humans. Some delightful twists and a bit of danger had the pages rolling.

    At just over 100 pages, Barks and Clues is a fast and entertaining read. The characters really grabbed me so I am excited to read Book 2, Ruff Justice next time I need a quick little adventure.

    I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to the author for providing me with an ARC.
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  • Rebecca F. Rankin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Barks and Clues
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
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    I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book today! It was very well written, with some twists and turns that I didn't expect!
    I highly recommend this cozy mystery book!
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  • Cozy Up With Kathy
    4.0 out of 5 stars a family friendly quick read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2024
    BARKS AND CLUES by Sharon Michaels
    The First Canine Cozy Mystery

    She may be retired from the police department, but Maya Thompson is still inquisitive and ready to solve a crime. After her next door neighbor's house is broken into Maya is annoyed with the surly young police officer who, while spending hours at the house hasn't even processed the scene. Her curiosity is aroused when she discovers her neighborhood has had several break ins recently. Aided by her son and granddaughter, as well as their three dogs, Maya is determined to find out what's going on and bring peace and quiet back to the block.

    BARKS AND CLUES is a cute little mystery. I liked the whip smart protagonist as well as her son and granddaughter. After the fright of an intruder in the night I appreciate how Martha, her elderly neighbor, took control of her life and enjoyed hunting down the bad guys. And, of course, I loved Digger, Dash, and Daisy.

    If you're in the mood for a family friendly quick read with some smart dogs BARKS AND CLUES could be just what you're looking for.
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