With "vivid prose, breakneck plotting," this mystery about a PI and canine partner tracking a murderous dog cloning operation is "a crackling good story" (Publishers Weekly). Sophie Gordon has forged a strong bond with her service dog, Blanche, who helps Sophie live a full life, despite her epilepsy. So when a veterinarian's office offers to clone Blanche so that Sophie will never be without a canine companion who can sense a seizure coming and act as a medical alert, Sophie doesn't hesitate. But when the puppy she receives has none of the remarkable qualities of her beloved support dog, Sophie returns to the vet for answers, only to find the office has disappeared without a trace. Enter private investigator Rachel Alexander and her trusty canine partner, Dashiell. But just as Rachel and Dash begin investigating the fraudulent cloning operation, Sophie is found dead, apparently of a seizure. With his keen nose for trouble, Dash knows better, sending Rachel on the dangerous trail of a killer. . . . "One of the series' best. Benjamin's human and canine characters are vivid; the story's pace is as quick and sure as a sled drawn by Samoyeds; and the mystery itself is edgy and difficult to solve." —Booklist Praise for the Rachel Alexander and Dash Mysteries "One of the best private eye series around." —Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Fool Me Once "Rachel Alexander is someone who holds your interest and makes you keep turning the pages." —Nevada Barr, New York Times–bestselling author of Flashback "Benjamin's work [is] first rate." —The Plain Dealer

Join Evelyn Chambers in a holiday adventure that's equal parts mystery, humor, and heart-pounding suspense!When retired nurse Evelyn Chambers receives an unexpected CIA assignment to pose as the lucky winner of a trip to Munich's International Cat Fanciers' Exhibition, she knows her quiet holiday plans have just been shredded like a scratching post. But how can she say no?With her cover firmly in place, Evelyn jets off to Germany, ready for what she assumes will be a simple observe-and-report mission. But as snowflakes fall and Christmas lights twinkle, she finds herself thrust into a world of intrigue that's anything but cozy. A mysterious Brit, a suspiciously cat-averse Italian, and a shadowy German businessman are up to something far more sinister than picking out the perfect kitty treats. With her trusty felines back home and only her wits to rely on, Evelyn must unravel a conspiracy that threatens to scratch more than just the surface of international security.Evelyn navigates a maze of deception and unexpected allies as she explores quaint Bavarian cafés and the bustling convention floor. But as she closes in on the truth, will Evelyn's novice spy experience be enough to outmaneuver these crafty criminals, or will this Christmas mission leave her out in the cold?

‘Smart and wickedly funny, it had me cackling into my eggnog!’ IAN MOORE‘My favourite Christmas book of the year!’ GILL SIMS Anna’s taking the family away for a quiet Christmas in this hilarious, standalone murder mystery…Unlike last year, there will be no risk of her burning the turkey, far less nagging from her mother-in-law and – crucially – a zero per cent chance of finding a dead body in her larder.All she wants is to relax with a glass of wine in front of the fire. But when another group of guests show up just before a snowstorm, her plans begin to go awry. And the appearance of a dead body threatens to bugger up Christmas once again…Can Anna get merry and root out the murderer? Or will this be another bloody Christmas nightmare?A hilarious whodunnit that will keep you guessing this Christmas, perfect for fans of Gill Sims, Ian Moore and Richard Osman.AUTHORS LOVE JO MIDDLETON!‘An outrageously funny, festive romp which is as utterly wonderful as it is (Christmas) crackers!’ MIKE GAYLE‘If a slightly tipsy Agatha Christie had written the Midsomer Murders Christmas special, then that’s Jo Middleton’s Not Another Bloody Christmas. Smart and wickedly funny, it had me cackling into my eggnog!’ IAN MOORE‘Only Jo Middleton could turn murder into an essential Festive Family Tradition! My favourite Christmas book of the year!’ GILL SIMS‘Both extremely funny and insightful. I loved every page!’ KATIE FFORDE‘A truly wonderful Christmas confection from one of the funniest writers around. When it comes to festive bloodshed, nobody does it better than Jo Middleton.’ TOM MEAD‘Bolt the bathroom door and break out the Baileys. Jo Middleton’s new book could make even the Grinch look forward to another bloody Christmas.’ CHRISSIE MANBY‘A compulsive Christmas cake binge of a read – terrific! So piercingly funny, I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or wince. A murder mystery brew that beats eggnog hands down!’ J. M. HALL‘Hilarious, mysterious and delicious. Anna is possibly the most relatable detective I’ve read in years, and I reckon if she can solve a mystery with only her chaotic family and a pair of Marigolds at hand, there’s hope for us all!’ ANTONY JOHNSTON‘Wonderfully funny with that extra bite that makes Jo Middleton one of the very best crime writers we have!’ JONATHAN WHITELAW‘A compulsive Christmas cake binge of a read – terrific! So piercingly funny, I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or wince. A murder mystery brew that beats eggnog hands down!’ J. M. HALLREADERS LOVE NOT ANOTHER BLOODY CHRISTMAS!‘Fast paced and very amusing and with a credible cast that will keep the reader thoroughly entertained’ ?????‘This hilarious Christmas murder mystery will keep you laughing from start to finish’ ?????‘You will want to read it in one sitting’ ?????‘An absolutely brilliant, hilarious read that is a must for the festive period’ ?????‘A superb sense of humour mixed with intrigue & mystery!’ ?????‘Highly recommend it’ ?????

Christmas in Little Leaf Creek is to die for.It’s Christmastime, and Little Leaf Creek is in full swing, gearing up for the season. It’s snowing, the streets are decorated, and there are carolers to put everyone in a festive mood.But then…a caroler is murdered. Cassie joins forces with Tessa, her ex-cop next-door neighbor, to try to find the killer. But things get a whole lot more complicated when another caroler is killed.With the victims dropping faster than the snowflakes, it’s a race against time to find the murderer before the body count increases even more.Recipe Included: Gingerbread HouseSilenced in Little Leaf Creek is the twenty-first book in the Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mystery Series. A heartwarming cozy mystery series with lovable animals, endearing friendships, and unexpected twists and turns, that will keep you guessing until the end.Buy Silenced in Little Leaf Creek to start solving the murder today!