Kibbles and Death

S.A. Kazlo

May 2022 · Samantha Davies Mysteries Book 1 · Gemma Halliday Publishing

About this ebook

"Debut author S.A. Kazlo has penned a delightful small-town mystery that will leave you 'howling' for more!"

~ Gemma Halliday, New York Times bestselling mystery author

After a nasty divorce, Samantha Davies has finally gotten her life back on track. She enjoys her hobby of hooking—rug hooking, that is—and is fulfilling a lifelong dream by writing her first children’s book, featuring her dachshund, Porkchop. But the pleasant pace of her life in small-town Upstate New York is suddenly shattered when she finds the dead body of the local pet shelter owner—murdered and covered in kibble!

While Calvin Perkins wasn't the most beloved man in town, Samantha's shaken to think there's a killer among them. Even more so when her octogenarian neighbor's boyfriend becomes the police's number one suspect and her neighbor pleads with Sam to help him. While Sam's research skills have been honed in her pursuit of a publishing career, she's not convinced she won't be in over her head. Calvin may have been great with the animals, but he wasn’t well-liked by people, creating a list of suspects almost as long as Porkchop's favorite bone. But with the help of her Southern belle cousin, Candie Parker, Sam vows to find the truth...even if she has to go toe-to-toe with the handsome new detective in town to do it. Old grudges, new secrets, and danger around every corner means Samantha better find the killer's identity quickly...before they set their sights on another victim!  

Ratings and reviews

Kibbles and Death is a fascinating start of a new series. Samantha and Candie, Sam's cousin and partner in crime, make awesome sleuths. I love all the hooking puns and Sam's dachshund, Porkchop. The secondary characters are interesting. There is a handsome detective in town and the list of people who had issues with the deceased is a mile long. I did not detect the murderer - always a plus. This well written book grabbed my interest from the beginning. I am eagerly awaiting book two!

About the author

Syrl Ann Kazlo, a retired teacher, lives in upstate New York with her husband and two very lively dachshunds. Kibbles and Death is the first book in her Samantha Davies Mystery series, featuring Samantha Davies and her lovable dachshund, Porkchop. When not writing Syrl is busy hooking—rug hooking that is—reading, and enjoying her family. She is a member of Sisters in Crime and the Mavens of Mayhem.