ISBN: 9780593436950
Editorial: Berkley
Autor: Davis, Krista
Año de edición: 2022
N° Paginas: 288
Tipo de pasta: Pasta blanda
Descripción: The great Gingerbread Dog & Cat House competition has come to Wagtail, along with another murder to solve for Holly and her supersmart Jack Russell terrier Trixie in the New York Times bestselling Paws & Claws series by Krista Davis!Visitors are arriving in droves to spend Thanksgiving in the mountains of pet-friendly Wagtail, Virginia. Many of them are bringing dog and cat gingerbread houses to enter in the contest that will be held in the new convention center. Wagtail resident Orly Biffle bequeathed the land to the town in his will, provided that they not cut down the grand old oak tree on the property. Orly’s children are mighty miffed that they didn’t inherit the prime piece of property overlooking the lake.Holly notices that Trixie and Twinkletoes, her calico kitty, are fixated on the big oak tree. Trixie barks at it as though she thinks it’s a corpse! Just as contestants are spicing up their sweet gingerbread creations, the majestic tree drops an enormous limb. The mayor declares that the tree is dangerous and must come down. When a bulldozer churns up some roots, the tree falls over on its own accord revealing a body inside the trunk! Initially, everyone suspects this unsavory trick was Orly’s doing. But it soon becomes clear that someone is trying to keep the truth under wraps. Trixie and Twinkletoes now have to help Holly sniff out some suspects and leash a conniving killer.ReviewPraise for the New York Times bestselling Paws & Claws series"Another charming series with a unique setting, an engaging heroine...and a wonderfully quirky supporting cast of characters."—Sofie Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of the Magical Cats Mysteries"Davis has created a town that any pet would love—as much as their owners do. And they won't let a little thing like murder spoil their enjoyment."—Sheila Connolly, New York Times bestselling author of the County Cork, Museum, and Orchard Mysteries"The intriguing plot twists will keep you guessing to the very last page."—Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author of the Bibliophile MysteriesAbout the AuthorKrista Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of the Paws & Claws Mysteries, as well as the Domestic Diva Mystery series.Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.One"Mom?"I was busy helping our desk clerk, Zelda York, handle a steady stream of arrivals at the Sugar Maple Inn when I looked up and saw my mother, Nell. It had been a couple of years since we had been together in person, but we Zoomed regularly. My mom lived in California and was the last person I expected to see this Thanksgiving.I darted around the check-in desk and plowed through the guests as if nothing could stop me. "Mom!" I opened my arms wide for a hug."Holly!" She wrapped her arms around me and planted a kiss on my cheek.She held me so tight, I thought she might not let me go.Trixie, my Jack Russell terrier, wanted in on the action. She danced around us on her hind legs, whining. When my mom released me, I picked up Trixie. Her fur was all white except for her black ears and a round black spot on her rump that ran one-third of the way down her tail, which had not been docked and now wagged so fast it was only a blur."Is this Trixie?"I was shocked to realize that my mother had never met my sweet little dog. "Of course. What are you doing here? We weren't expecting you.""Surprise!" said Mom, tilting her head and reaching out to stroke Trixie.I looked around for her husband and her other children. "Where is everyone?""I'll explain over dinner. Is that all right? Can you get away for dinner? It's a zoo in here.""I wouldn't miss dinner with you. Where are you staying?""Holly!" called Zelda, crooking her finger at me."I hoped I could stay here at the inn."Uh-oh. We were booked solid. "Follow me." I picked up her bags and led her behind the registration desk. Trixie followed along.Zelda shot me a look of surprise.
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