A Snip Too Far: A Small Town Mobile Dog Groomer Cozy Mystery (Ruby Mae Thornton Mystery Series Book 2)
By Maisy Marple, Miranda Mercer
When a prize poodle disappears, this groomer’s detective skills shine
In the charming town of Whisker Falls, mobile pet groomer Ruby Mae Thornton has built a reputation for her exceptional styling skills and keen understanding of four-legged clients. But when champion standard poodle Duchess vanishes on the morning of the prestigious Whisker Falls Annual Dog Show, Ruby’s talent for untangling mysteries proves just as valuable as her grooming expertise.
Was it Betsy Lou Tanner, the recently fired handler with a score to settle? Oscar Finch, whose Bichon Frise stood to win if Duchess didn’t compete? Or perhaps Judge Barnes, whose secret meeting with Sadie’s neighbor raised eyebrows?
When Sadie Belle Clarkson, Duchess’s owner, is found unconscious in her Victorian home, what began as a dog-napping transforms into something far more sinister. With evidence pointing in conflicting directions, Ruby must follow a complex trail of lavender-scented shampoo, imported dog treats, and suspicious white hairs to uncover the truth.
Aided by her loyal friends – receptionist Clementine Baxter and veterinarian Percy Standish – Ruby digs beneath the surface of small-town pleasantries to reveal hidden rivalries, secret alliances, and dangerous deceptions in the competitive dog show world.
In Whisker Falls, the most beautiful coats often hide the ugliest secrets.
When a prize poodle disappears, this groomer’s detective skills shine
In the charming town of Whisker Falls, mobile pet groomer Ruby Mae Thornton has built a reputation for her exceptional styling skills and keen understanding of four-legged clients. But when champion standard poodle Duchess vanishes on the morning of the prestigious Whisker Falls Annual Dog Show, Ruby’s talent for untangling mysteries proves just as valuable as her grooming expertise.
Was it Betsy Lou Tanner, the recently fired handler with a score to settle? Oscar Finch, whose Bichon Frise stood to win if Duchess didn’t compete? Or perhaps Judge Barnes, whose secret meeting with Sadie’s neighbor raised eyebrows?
When Sadie Belle Clarkson, Duchess’s owner, is found unconscious in her Victorian home, what began as a dog-napping transforms into something far more sinister. With evidence pointing in conflicting directions, Ruby must follow a complex trail of lavender-scented shampoo, imported dog treats, and suspicious white hairs to uncover the truth.
Aided by her loyal friends – receptionist Clementine Baxter and veterinarian Percy Standish – Ruby digs beneath the surface of small-town pleasantries to reveal hidden rivalries, secret alliances, and dangerous deceptions in the competitive dog show world.
In Whisker Falls, the most beautiful coats often hide the ugliest secrets.