Death at the Dog Rescue gala
(2026)(The eighth book in the Katie Drew Mystery series)
A novel by Paula Porter
When Katie Drew agrees to help at the Dog Rescue Gala, she expects wagging tails and an evening devoted to finding homes for abandoned dogs.
Murder is not on the schedule.
Before the gala is over, a well-known guest is dead, and everyone in attendance becomes a suspect.
The police believe they are looking at a crime of opportunity. Katie knows better. Her rescue dog Daisy refuses to leave what appears to be an ordinary display. A volunteer disappears before questioning. On top of this, thousands of dollars raised for the shelter cannot be accounted for.
The deeper Katie digs, the more dark secrets she uncovers at the rescue organization
Then the warnings begin.
A stranger follows Katie home. Evidence vanishes from the shelter overnight. Someone leaves a message that proves the killer knows where Katie lives and how much Daisy means to her.
Now Katie has to untangle a web of lies, greed, and betrayal before another innocent victim pays the price. In a town known for compassion, a ruthless killer is counting on everyone to look the other way.
Katie and Daisy have no intention of letting that happen.
Genre: Cozy Mystery