I get a lot of questions about Cozies, and one popular category of question is “what book is this from?”, posed by people who sort-of-half-remember something that they read years ago. While I can help sometimes, it isn’t always possible – even I haven’t read every Cozy, and I’m afraid to say my memory might not be quite what it used to be! So I thought I’d ask if any of the other readers happen to have the answers to the following questions that have been asked.
First, from Billie:
Who is the author that writes about a woman who is an animal photographer with a dog who tracks, has a boyfriend and they both go to dog training classes?
EDIT: A number of people who have written in think that this is the Animals in Focus series by Sheila Webster Boneham. Thanks!
Second, from Carolyn, who is asking on behalf of someone in her reading group:
In the book I’m looking for, a young woman is driving back to her hometown, late at night, raining hard, she blows a tire, and gets out to dig out her spare with all her belongings on top of it. The local cop stops to help her, another car comes by nearly hitting her, but the cop pulls her to safety and they roll down the embankment.
EDIT: Some people have indicated this might be Murder, She Barked by Krista Davis. Thanks!
If anyone happens to know which book either of these questions might be describing, please be sure to leave a comment below. Thank you!
Lois says
The first one might be the Animals in Focus series by Sheila Webster Boneham
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Lois, you were first to reply about the first book. It looks like several people also believe it is the Sheila Webster Boneham series.
Jennifer says
I don’t know but I want to read it now too!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Jennifer, they sound good to me too.
Teresa Parrish says
On the first I think it’s the ‘Animals in Focus’ series. Photographer is Janet MacPhail. She has an Australian shepherd. Go to Goodreads & search author Sheila Webster Boneham.
The second sounds familiar but I can’t place it.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Teresa, thanks for your answer. I think the consensus is that the first one is the “Animals in Focus” series.
Daniele K says
The first sounds like Animals in Focus Mysteries by Sheila Webster Boneham
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Daniele, thanks — it sure looks like everyone agrees about that one!
Sharon Ward says
I googled mystery books with animal photographer and came up with Sheila Webster Boneham, Animals in Focus Mystery Series. Janel McPhail is the photographer and her dog is Jay, an Australian Shepard. Maybe this is the series she’s looking for?
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Sharon, Google to the rescue — it looks like your research gave you the right answer. At least everyone so far thinks so!
Theresa says
The second one sounds similar to Murder, She Barked from the Paws and Claws series by Krista Davis.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Theresa, thanks for your answer. Yours is the first suggestion for the second question!
Michelle says
I agree with Teresa. I think the second one is Murder, She Barked by Krista Davis.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Michelle, thanks for the confirmation.
Linda MH says
Hi Danna,
I don’t know the answers to the above questions, but I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for introducing me to Kerry J. Charles and her books in your last blog. I downloaded An Exhibit of Madness and am half way through it. I’m enjoying it! Thanks so much for all you do!!!! I greatly appreciate you!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Linda, you’re very welcome!
Karen says
A little bonus? When I searched Krista Davis on Kindle books, I found several free books–including cozies!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Karen, thanks for the tip! I’ll have to try that myself.
Karen says
You are welcome, Danna! That was a pleasant surprise when I looked up those authors.
Linda says
I don’t think Murder She Barked is the 2nd one.
Linda says
That was published in 2013. The one being described by reader is a more current publication.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Linda, hmm, well, at this point I’m probably just going to suggest anything that seems reasonably close to the people who originally asked, and see if that can spark any recognition!