Looking for new books and authors to read? If you love crime fiction, then check out Hannah Stevenson’s Blog, The Dorset Book Detective. Hannah joined me for this fun discussion on how she discovers authors she hasn’t read, her process for inviting authors onto her blog and some of her favorite books with animals.

We also enjoyed talking about dogs and the Senior Staffy Club (seniorstaffyclub.co.uk/) where she adopted her sweet rescue pup.

If you love author interviews and book reviews, The Dorset Book Detective is the blog for you!

For more information on The Dorset Book Detective, visit: dorsetbookdetective.wordpress.com

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When sweet Pixie rents a room from Gwen’s neighbor, Alec, Gwen is immediately drawn to the young woman. Gwen has been lonely and Pixie not only provides friendship, but also becomes a bit like a daughter to her. When Pixie reveals a horrific secret, Gwen must decide what to do about it…even if that means risky consequences.

Join me as I chat with international best-selling author, Louise Candlish, about her inspiration for A NEIGHBOR’S GUIDE TO MURDER, her lovely Lab, Bertie, and more. If you love psychological thrillers with a mix of neighborly scandals, then A NEIGHBOR’S GUIDE TO MURDER is the book for you.

For more information on Louise, visit: louisecandlish.com

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Virgil Wounded Horse has worked hard to change his past. He once worked as a vigilante on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. But now he faces new threats. Street gangs. Corrupt politicians. And the murder of a good friend. Can Virgil find the killer without going back to old ways? Or will he be forced back into vigilante justice?

Join me for a fascinating conversation with award-winning author David Heska Wanbli Weiden. David provided insight into the Major Crimes Act, Native boarding schools, the inspiration behind the Bichon Frise character, Ava, and how the Carlisle Indian School football team coached by Pop Warner changed the game of football.

If you love thrilling reads with twisty plots, then WISDOM CORNER is the book for you.

For more information on David, visit: davidweiden.com

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Detective Sean Tanner moved to Spartina Island to enjoy the retired life, but when he gets the opportunity to help solve a cold case, he’s all in. When a mother is found dead in her kitchen and her teenage daughter goes missing, Sean teams up with Sergeant Charlotte “Charlie” Nash to solve the case and find the teen. They soon realize this case links to a fourteen year old murder and abduction. As they get closer to the truth, it’s hard to tell what’s more dangerous…a Category 3 hurricane or a ruthless killer.

I enjoyed this fascinating interview with author Brian Thiem about his career in law enforcement and real life cold case work. We also had fun discussing Brian’s yellow Lab, Annie, Tonkinese Cat, Lexi and how they inspired the four-legged characters in A DEATH IN THE DELUGE. If you enjoy police procedurals with fun twists and characters, this book is for you!

For more information on Brian, visit: brianthiem.com

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When a couple moves into a small New Hampshire mountain town, everyone is curious about them. Not only because they’re new to the town, but because they moved into a house where a family disappeared thirty years earlier. Then a stray dog digs up bones on the property. Bones that will lead to past secrets…secrets that will make you sorry when they’re revealed.

Join me today as I chat with New York Times bestselling author and master of suspense, Lisa Gardner. We had fun discussing the inspiration behind the mystery of You’ll Be Sorry along with her work with rescue animals and at-risk children. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

For more information on Lisa, visit: lisagardner.com

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When Lucy Vega finds herself alone with her young son on her Malibu ranch, she’s overjoyed to have her adult stepdaughter return. Lucy welcomes the young woman back into her life. But then strange things start to happen. Lucy’s beloved paint stallion is bitten by a rattlesnake and vandals destroy animal pens. Lucy must find out the truth about her stepdaughter’s return before it’s too late and love turns deadly.

Award-winning author Sue Hinkin joins me to discuss The Snake Handler's Wife, the thrilling final book in her Bea Middleton and Lucy Vega mystery series. Mystery lovers won't want to miss this engaging conversation.

For more information on Sue, visit: suehinkin.com

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When Summer Randall goes out for an evening run, she doesn’t expect it to be her last. Detective Brock Justice doesn’t believe Summer’s death was accidental. As Brock and his partner Chloe Wright start to unravel the mystery, they discover there are many deadly secrets in Summer’s past. Can they find out what really happened and who killed Summer before it’s too late?

Award-winning author and former detective sergeant Bruce Robert Coffin returns to the podcast to celebrate his milestone 10th novel, Bitter Fall. We had fun discussing K-9 evidence searches, game cameras, poaching investigations, and what’s next for Detective Brock Justice. If you love authentic police procedurals, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

For more information on Bruce, visit: brucerobertcoffin.com

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When Maddie McGuire visits the Chalice Well, the last thing she expects to find is a knight floating in the water. Even worse, the knight has been murdered with a broadsword. Can Maddie, with the help of an adorable and clever Border Collie, find the murderer before it’s too late?

This week my fellow Blackbird writer, Sharon Lynn, joins me to discuss her newest cozy mystery, Death Takes a Knight, the fourth book in her Cotswold Crimes Mystery series. We chatted about the loyal Border Collie character, Milo, Sharon’s research travels through England, and what's next for Maddie and the dashing Constable Edward Bailey. If you love cozy mysteries, charming English settings, and plenty of twists, this episode, and Death Takes a Knight are for you.

For more information on Sharon, visit: sharonlwrites.com

For more about my K-9 books, visit: kathleendonnelly.com

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Joey Vasquez has it all…a successful career, a cat that keeps her on her toes, and her own house in L.A. But when she attends a friend’s party, she quickly realizes that despite everything Joey has, she isn’t truly happy. Driving home from the party, the unthinkable happens when Joey is killed in a car accident.

This becomes her opportunity to go back in time and have a “do over.” Joey returns to her college years where she realizes that having a second chance might bring unexpected love.

EVERY VERSION OF YOU is a fantastic second chance romance with a unique and fun cast of characters including the kitty, Ruthie. Join me for this fun discussion with Natalie about her inspiration for the book, Ruthie and her experience in Reese’s LitUp Book Club.

For more information on Natalie, visit: nataliemessier.com

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When archeologist Chuck Bender agrees to a survey of Great Sand Dunes National Park in southern Colorado, the last thing he expects to witness is an unusual death. Especially while his daughter Rosie attends a film school in the same park. Was this young man’s death murder or accident? Chuck believes it was a homicide and soon realizes Rosie and the other students could be in danger. Together, Chuck and Rosie solve a tangled mystery involving the heritage of the land around them.

Join us for this fun discussion about Scott’s unusual four-legged characters, celebrating his 10th release and Sit. Stay. Read’s 50th episode!

For more information on Scott, visit: scottfranklingraham.com

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