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Kneading to Die

by Liz Mugavero
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"Like the goodies Stan makes for her Maine coon kitty Nutty, Kneading To Die is a treat . . . A fun and frisky whodunit, with plenty of lively pet action." —Clea Simon, author of Cats Can't Shoot

Maybe the best thing that ever happened to Kristan "Stan" Connor was losing her high-stress public relations job. Now there's plenty of time to spend in her sleepy new Connecticut town working on her dream: baking healthy, organic pet treats!

Before long the neighborhood dogs are escaping their yards to show up at Stan's doorstep, begging for the kinds of special homemade treats her Maine coon cat Nutty loves so much. And Stan's pet-loving neighbors are thrilled with the new organic options available to their furry family members. But not everyone loves Stan and her newfangled organic ways . . .

It seems Carole Morganwick, the town vet, is from the old school of pet care. But when Stan swallows her pride and brings a very unwilling Nutty in for a checkup, she not only finds Carole dead under a pile of kibble...but also learns that she's in the dog house as the prime suspect! Finding the real killer and clearing her name will require some seriously surreptitious sniffing around . . . and hopefully, curiosity won't kill this innocent cat . . .

"The characters ring true and the plot and narration are seamless." —Mystery Scene

"Animal lovers and foodies will hunger for more of this yummy new series." —Avery Aames, author of The Long Quiche Goodbye

Includes Gourmet Pet Food Recipes!

  • Creators

  • Series

    A Pawsitively Organic Mystery

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    May 1, 2013

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780758284792

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9780758284792
      • File size: 645 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      May 1, 2013

      Recently downsized, Stan (short for Kristan) leaves the corporate world behind and impulsively buys a home in rural Connecticut. But small towns don't always embrace newcomers, and Stan becomes a suspect when she's first on the scene of the local veterinarian's murder. Then someone tries to run her down when she's pedaling around the cemetery, but she shrugs it off. Since trooper Jessie Pasquale suspects her, Stan figures she'll solve the case by herself. Not the sharpest amateur sleuth around, Stan manages to irritate several locals. Thank goodness she bakes enticing organic pet treats, for the new friends (the four-legged variety and their owners) who help Stan find her way and ensure she'll not be the next murder victim. VERDICT Good dialog and quirky characters save a series debut that threatens to succumb to Had-I-But-Known territory. Partner with Sue Owens Wright (for pets) or Staci McLaughlin's similar heroine ("Blossom Valley Mystery" series).

      Copyright 2013 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

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Languages

  • English

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