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Santa and the Slay Dogs
Paperback
Publisher: Samwise Books
Published: Sep 15 2025
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.36 Width: 5.25 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Santa and the Slay Dogs
Two Holiday Mystery Novellas
Two Beloved Mystery Series. Two Canine Companions. Two Holiday Murders.
DOG REST YE MERRY, GENTLEMEN
A Golden Retriever Mystery Novella
When conference center manager Steve Levitan and his golden retriever Rochester discover that Eastern College's maintenance chief wants to clear-cut a century-old pine grove for efficiency, they think they're just saving trees. What they uncover instead is a carefully planned murder disguised as an accident during the college's holiday party. As Steve delves into campus politics and discovers someone has been stealing scholarship funds meant for struggling students, Rochester's keen senses lead them to a killer who believes some people are worth more than others.
A Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Novella
When craft store owner Kiki Lowenstein takes her Great Dane Gracie to a Shots with Santa pet photography session, she expects nothing more than a cute holiday photo. Instead, she gets a mysterious dog bite and front-row seats to a murder investigation. When her friend Melody emerges as the prime suspect, Kiki vows to help. That leaves this amateur sleuth piecing together shredded documents while dealing with a potential rabies scare and preparing for her Holiday Crafting Extravaganza.
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From the academic halls of Pennsylvania to the craft store aisles of Missouri, these two holiday mysteries prove that even during the most wonderful time of the year, people will go to deadly lengths to protect their secrets. But with four-legged partners who have a nose for trouble and two determined amateur sleuths who won't give up, justice will be served-with a side of holiday spirit.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Small-town cozy mysteries
- Animal sidekicks who help solve crimes
- Holiday-themed mysteries with heart and humor
- Amateur sleuths using unconventional detection methods
- Stories that blend crafting, community, and criminal investigation
- Complex plots involving financial fraud and professional secrets
- Authentic settings with strong sense of place
- Dogs who steal every scene they're in
Two complete novellas in one holiday collection
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