An Ear for Trouble

K.T. Lee

Oct 2022 · Riverbend K-9s Book 2 · Vertical Line Publishing, LLC

About this ebook

Elise Butler is a wildlife biologist who enjoys her stable (if somewhat predictable) job in finance at the World Wildlife Trust. However, when the veterinarian at Riverbend Animal Conservation Center goes missing, Elise offers to help the unlucky wildlife Conservation Center get back on its feet. Not only will the job in Riverbend, Indiana let her get back to her roots of working with animals, but it’s also a short drive from her sister’s workplace at Riverbend K-9 Academy, a training center for some of the FBI’s best explosive detection dogs.

FBI Special Agent Finn Cooper and his canine partner, Sedona, are chasing a well-funded animal trafficking ring. After an injury sidelines Finn from official FBI undercover work, he goes to work at Riverbend K-9 Academy to stay busy while he recovers…and to investigate his only remaining lead in the animal trafficking case.

Just as Elise begins to settle into life in Riverbend, her sister asks her to help the K-9 Academy by fostering one of their puppies. Finn is eager to keep Elise focused on training Zeke, the enthusiastic German shepherd puppy earmarked to become Riverbend’s first wildlife detection K-9, and keep her well away from his quiet animal trafficking investigation. Zeke quickly proves himself an expert both at chewing shoes and sniffing out clouded leopards. When Zeke starts finding scents where they don’t belong, Elise and Finn begin to realize that the Conservation Center may be more criminal than unlucky. And if Elise doesn’t keep her nose out of it, she might be the next target.

An Ear for Trouble is Book 2 in the Riverbend K-9 Series. All books in the Riverbend K-9 Series may be enjoyed as standalone novels or as a series.

Ratings and reviews

These books are standalones but the introduction of characters and spoilers makes reading them in order better but not necessary. Clean. No vulgar language or cursing. No sex. No graphic violence or injuries. Source for all books: BookSprout. A Nose for Mischief, #1 - Pleasantly surprised how good this story is and the good characters, both two- and four-legged, are likeable and believable. Easy to read with interesting story lines and a touch of romance made a quick read. 4* An Ear For Trouble, #2 - This is an interesting, easy to read story with a consistent pace, good characters, interesting story lines and plenty of animals. I like the author's writing style and the dialog of the characters and the humor spread throughout the pages. 4* A Whisper of Suspicion, #3 - Interesting story especially with the major topic. It is good how each featured fostered puppy has different talents in each book. A good mix of intrigue, zoolife and romance at a good pace made this a quick and easy

Enjoy the canine aspect of the story with using the canine unit of the police department. Makes for some interesting reading when you have animals in the story. Great characters to follow along as there are some bumps and a few twists in the story. Good read. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

An Ear for Trouble is the second book of the Riverbend K-95 series. This read was easy, delightful and cosy. K.T Lee delivers an intriguing plot woven with suspense, expertise, collaboration and romance. Her narrative style is distinct and lures you right from page one. o not skip this one if you're a nature and animal lover. I highly recommend the series. A 5-star read! Thank you to Booksprout and K.T Lee for giving me an ARC. This honest review is left voluntarily!

About the author

K.T. Lee is a writer, mom, and engineer who grew up on a steady diet of books from a wide variety of genres. She’s the author of multiple books, including those in the Riverbend K-9 Series and The Calculated Series.

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