Kari Stuart is roped into helping out at a dog show—but soon finds she’s bitten off more than she can chew when her best friend is framed for murder in this new Catskills Pet Rescue Mystery.When the woman running the big regional dog show calls out sick, dog groomer Suz Holden is asked to take over. But it’s too much for her to handle by herself— considering the president of the kennel club, Olivia Weiner, criticizes her at every turn—so she calls in her best friend, Kari Stuart, for help.
A long, stressful day goes from bad to worse when a local breeder is found dead, and the murder weapon seems to incriminate Suz.
While Kari knows her friend isn’t guilty, the police aren’t so sure, especially after a second murder points to Suz again. But trying to run a dog show and investigate a murder at the same time is like herding cats, and Kari will have to rely on the rest of the Serenity Sanctuary staff to keep things running smoothly while she—and her beloved and clever kitten, Queenie—sniff out the truth.
Kari Stuart is roped into helping out at a dog show-but soon finds she's bitten off more than she can chew when her best friend is framed for murder in this new Catskills Pet Rescue Mystery.
When the woman who is supposed to run the local dog show calls out sick, dog groomer Suz is asked to take over. But it's too much for her to handle by herself-especially with the president of the kennel club, Olivia Weiner, criticizing her at every turn-so she calls in her best friend, Kari Stuart, with the promise that Kari can set up a fund-raising and kitten-adoption station at the show.
A long and stressful day goes from bad to worse when a local breeder's body is found in the supply tent, with Suz's signature purple-handled shears embedded in her chest. Kari doesn't think for a second that her friend is capable of murder; the police aren't so sure. But trying to run a dog show and investigate a murder at the same time is like herding cats, and Kari will have to rely on the rest of the Serenity Sanctuary staff to keep things running smoothly while she-and her beloved and clever kitten, Queenie-sniff out the truth.
Story Locale: Lakeview, NY (Fictional, Catskills region)
Series Overview: Lottery winner Kari Stuart uses her newfound fortune to save a faltering pet rescue and solve mysteries in the Catskills.
Praise for Furbidden Fatality"If you like cats, dogs, and entertaining mysteries, you're going to love Furbidden Fatality."--Donna Andrews,
New York Times bestselling author of
The Falcon Always Wings Twice and
The Gift of the Magpie"
Furbidden Fatality has everything a cozy mystery reader is looking for--a clever heroine, a puzzling mystery, and a collection of adorable animals. Deborah Blake writes with passion and charm. She's a new mystery writer to watch."--Dorothy St. James, author of
The Broken Spine"
Furbidden Fatality has all the cute cat and dog cameos you'd want in a fun pet cozy. Animal sanctuary owner Kari Stuart teams up with a knowing kitty and several pet-loving friends to collar the culprit in this fast read."--Jennifer J. Chow, author of
Mimi Lee Reads Between the Lines 
