Silent Night
Raine Stockton Dog Mysteries, Book #5
Donna Ball
5 Stars
Synopsis:
‘TIS THE SEASON
It’s Christmas time, and for Raine Stockton and her Search and Rescue dog, Cisco, Hansonville, North Carolina is just like a Norman Rockwell painting– except for the rash of thefts of baby Jesus figurines from nativity scenes, an abandoned box of golden retriever puppies that someone leaves beside her mailbox, and a mysterious gift from one of Cisco’s a grateful admirers. Raine already has her hands full with her own misbehaving pooches, unexpected house guests, and a complicated new relationship. But when a newborn is abandoned in the manger of the town’s living nativity and Raine walks in on what appears to be the scene of a murder, she has more to worry about than keeping the Christmas spirit alive.
Praise for the Raine Stockton Dog Mysteries
“An exciting, original and suspense-laden whodunit…A simply fabuloups mystery starring a likeable, dedicated heroine…”
–Midwest Book Review
“ An intriguing heroine, a twisty tale, a riveting finale, and a golden retriever to die for. [This book] will delight mystery fans and enchant dog lovers.”
—Carolyn Hart
“Has everything–wonderful characters, surprising twists, great dialogue. Donna Ball knows dogs, knows the Smoky Mountains, and knows how to write a page turner. I loved it.”
–Beverly Connor
“Very entertaining… combines a likeable heroine and a fascinating mystery… a story of suspense with humor and tenderness.”
–Carlene Thompson
“There can’t be too many golden retrievers in mystery fiction for my taste.”
–Deadly Pleasures
“A delightful protagonist….a well-craftered mystery”
–Romantic Times
Review:
The characters are well rounded and well developed. Raine has her hands full taking care of her dogs and finding a box full of abandoned golden retriever puppies. Then someone leaves a real baby in the live nativity scene and she decides to find out who it was. It will take all of her skill and deduction to figure it all out.
The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and these descriptions pulled me into the from the very beginning. The writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy read. The mystery is well plotted and well developed.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery. The author knows a lot about dogs and she knows how to write a great mystery.
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