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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.
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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 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.
Maya Thompson, 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 book 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
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Dive into a fun, clean whodunit featuring three generations of sleuthing family members and their clever canine companions! Join retired detective Maya, tech-savvy son Ethan, and investigative granddaughter Lily as they unravel the secrets of Mason Manor, haunted by a mysterious ghost.
With the help of their adorable dogs—wise Digger, kind Dash, and sassy Daisy—they follow cryptic clues through a small town brimming with hidden secrets.
Filled with twists, turns, and a special recipe for Parker House Rolls, this short read will keep you reading until the very end!
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Retired police detective Maya, her tech-savvy son Ethan, and aspiring reporter granddaughter Lily team up with their clever canine companions—Digger the wise dachshund, Dash the kind-hearted beagle, and sassy chihuahua Daisy—to solve a chilling murder in the tight-knit community of Sunridge Junction.
After Digger overhears a robbery plot and stumbles on a crime scene, the paw-some team races against time to uncover hidden secrets and bring the killer to justice.
With loyalty, teamwork, and plenty of doggy antics, this short read cozy whodunit will keep you guessing!
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When Lily discovers an antique desk hiding an unpublished manuscript, the trio and their clever canine friends—Digger the wise dachshund, Dash the kind-hearted beagle, and Daisy the sassy chihuahua—set off to uncover the truth.
With unexpected twists and turns, a small town brimming with secrets, and a rival intent on stopping them, this short read cozy mystery will keep you guessing until the very end.
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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 book for you.
Retired police detective Maya Thompson is enjoying her quiet retirement when her peaceful life is turned upside down by the unexpected arrival of a basket of adorable puppies on her doorstep. Along with the puppies, Maya finds a set of puzzle pieces that seem to hold clues to two cold cases that have haunted her for years.
As Maya digs deeper into the mysterious puzzle pieces, she is drawn back into the world of investigation and soon finds herself on the trail of long-buried secrets and hidden truths. With the help of her furry companions, and an unexpected ally, Maya must unravel the clues before time runs out.
Filled with heartwarming moments, clever twists, and lovable characters, Puppies and Puzzles is a cozy mystery whodunit that will keep you guessing until the very end. Join the Thompson family and their team of four-legged crime solving sleuths as they discover that sometimes the key to solving a puzzle shows up in the most unexpected places.
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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
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Discover a cozy whodunit filled with amateur sleuths, talking dog detectives, and a shocking murder in the charming small town of Sunridge Junction.
When a wealthy socialite is found dead, a cryptic note links attorney Shadow Murphy to her notorious trial, igniting a race against time.
Join Shadow, retired police detective Maya Thompson, and their loyal canine companions as they navigate hidden secrets and quirky characters to uncover the truth and clear his name.
Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, this short read page-turner will keep you guessing.
Grab your favorite drink and dive into this delightful feel-good mystery adventure today!
Shadow of Doubt is Book 6 in A Canine Cozy Mystery series.
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
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 fun, clean whodunit series with twists and turns.
Three generations of one family sleuthing together.
Talking dog sleuths 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 book for you.
With just two weeks to go before the wedding of Lily Thompson and Hayes Sterling, everything seems perfect. The bride-to-be is busy completing the last minute details for her dream wedding when disaster strikes - Hayes mysteriously disappears. Panic sets in when Lily receives a chilling ransom note on her doorstep. The note demands a large sum of money in exchange for Hayes’ safe return, while also claiming that he is involved in something far more dangerous than anyone could imagine.
The Thompson family, friends and their brave trio of clever dog detectives race against the clock to rescue Hayes and make sure justice is served. At the same time, Lily is struggling with her own emotions. Is there something in her fiancé’s past that he hasn’t shared with her?
In a race against the clock, will our canine heroes discover the truth in time to make sure there is a happy ever-after for Lily and Hayes?
Wedding Bells and Sleuthing Tails is Book 7 in A Canine Cozy Mystery series.
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
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Then this whodunit set in a small town with hidden secrets is the perfect read for you!
When three generations of the Thompson family and their clever furry companions discover
a tin box of rare collectible coins, they find themselves racing against time to solve
a decade-old murder mystery.
As other dogs in Sunridge Junction start to discover hidden boxes filled with coins;
the community asks: Who buried them, and why?
Come along for this delightful short read cozy mystery journey filled with unexpected twists and turns
that will keep you on your toes right up to the last page.
Tails of Intrigue is Book 8 in A Canine Cozy Mystery series.
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
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When the body of the new veterinarian is discovered in a doghouse at the local animal shelter, it’s up to the tight-knit Thompson family and their three loyal canine detectives to solve the mystery.
Skye Wilder, girlfriend to Ethan Thompson and ex-wife of the victim, is caught in a tangled web of buried secrets, past scandals, and hidden motives. The pressure is on to clear Skye’s name before she becomes the prime suspect.
Grab your favorite cozy beverage and curl up for a delightful reading escape that’s brimming with quirky characters, unexpected twists and turns, and a dash of heartwarming pet-powered sleuthing.
Can you solve this whodunit before the last page turns?
Murder in the Doghouse is Book 9 in A Canine Cozy Mystery series.
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
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As the lakeside getaway transforms into a crime scene, Ethan's retired police detective mother, Maya, and his investigative reporter daughter, Lily, spring into action. Together with their trio of clever canine detectives, they begin to unravel the mystery.
With secrets from Ethan's college days surfacing, can they reel in the truth before the killer gets away?
Join the Thompson family on their quest for justice—where friendship is tested, betrayal lurks beneath the murky waters, and no one is above suspicion.
Friends and Foul Play is Book 10 in A Canine Cozy Mystery series.
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
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Retired police detective Maya Thompson’s life in Sunridge Junction is turned upside down when her estranged sister, Elise, appears on her doorstep, cloaked in mystery and begging for help.
Haunted by their fractured past, they must untangle a web of long-buried family secrets surrounding a rare art piece that holds the key to their family's history.
Accompanied by a trio of clever canine detectives and a wise elderly Shih Tzu, Maya and Elise embark on a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. As shadows from the past linger and a spiteful presence threatens their investigation. Maya must either confront her fears or risk losing everything she thought she understood about her family.
In this unpredictable cozy mystery, every clue counts, and the past threatens to catch up.
Can they uncover the truth before it’s too late?
Fetching the Final Clue is Book 11 in A Canine Cozy Mystery series.
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
Be sure to follow me, Sharon Michaels, here on Amazon so you’ll be notified of all my new releases.
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* Short, Sweet Cozy Mysteries
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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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* 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.
To stay up to date with what's new and in the pipeline, you'll want to join Sharon's author newsletter.
Copy and paste this link to a new window and sign up.
http://sharonmichaelsauthor.com/newsletter-stay-connected/
Note From Sharon:
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.