Melissa Cleary

“Lights… Camera… Woof!”
In the dog days of an Ohio summer, Jackie and Jake’s stint on a movie set lands them supporting roles—in a murder mystery! Jackie’s keeping busy by acting as wrangler for Jake—she’s signed him up as top dog in a film being directed by her gifted former student, John McBride. But only a few days into shooting, the producer falls victim to a murderous hit-and-run driver. John is arrested for the crime, but Jackie’s own list of suspects is long enough to stump a pack of bloodhounds. With Jake’s help, Jackie sets out to prove that the police are barking up the wrong tree…… (altro)

Better, less quipping, fewer unrealistic dog stunts, nicer choice of romantic partner. Stories about people killing the homeless has a high squick factor for me.Give A Poor Dog A Home
When a stray terrier leads Jackie to the dead body of a homeless woman, she and Jake have their hands (and paws) full. The police rule the woman’s demise an accidental death, a case of drinking too much and freezing to death—but the woman’s friend claims she never drank. Now, between watching out for the orphaned dog and watching for clues to a possible murder, they’re entangled in a mystery that may put them in the doghouse with some of Palmer’s most prominent citizens…… (altro)

Digging Up Treasure—And Trouble
Jackie doesn’t have a man in her life right now—so she’s spending a little extra time with Mom. But while accompanying her on a volunteer visit to the Forest View Nursing Home, Jackie stumbles into a mystery that may help fill her idle hours. Winnie Swann, an elderly widow, is in danger of losing her home because of financial troubles. But Winnie says her late husband, who she claims was a bank robber, left a hidden fortune that could solve all her problems. Dubious, Jackie and Jake start sniffing around—and discover a legacy of murder and deception that’s still deadly after all these years…
Genres
Mystery… (altro)