Dog Treats and Death: A Talking Dog Cozy Mystery

Carly Winter

Aug 2023 · Heywood Hounds Cozy Mysteries Book 1 · Westward Publishing / Carly Fall LLC

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He’s had a troubled past… but is he a killer?

When Gina Dunner’s brother, Vic, is accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Gina isn’t surprised. Living the life of a womanizing ranch hand with questionable friends and a lifetime of bad choices had to catch up with him at some point.

After the Sheriff announces she has the right man, Vic vehemently denies the murder. When he begs Gina to help prove his innocence, she attempts to put her doubts aside, despite him being the last one to see the woman alive. She and her rescue mutt, Daisy—a sweet, yet sassy, talking dog—start sniffing around into their own investigation. 

Will Gina and Daisy stumble onto the truth to exonerate Vic, or will the killer come for Gina next?

Journey with amateur sleuths, Gina and Daisy, through the twists and turns of “Dog Treats and Death,” a tale of family, betrayal, and the enduring bond between a woman and her extraordinary canine companion.

Ratings and reviews

Gina’s dog can talk to her , a good trait for an amateur sleuth’s sidekick. Her services begin a whole new release thanks to her brother seeking her assistance in proving his innocence in the murder of his ex girlfriend…Gina Dunner and her dog Daisy go up against the Sheriff Mallory who is adamant she’s got her man. The usual ineptitude of the constabulary leads to the sleuth undertaking her own investigation. She has form if you have read and enjoyed the Heywood Herbalists series , then this wi

Another wonderful series set in the little town of Heywood, Arizona. In a little town full of colorful characters there sure is a lot of murders. Gina Dunner and her dog Daisy are now the new go to when there is a mystery to solve, she learned from the best and has some big shoes to fill. Gina's brother Vic is in trouble, his girlfriend has been murdered and he is the number one suspect. Gina and her talking dog Daisy are on the trail to solve the murder and save her brother.

This series is a follow on from the previous books in the Heywood Herbalist series. Gina featured in the previous series, but now she is the main character in this series with her fostered dogs. Her brother is accused of murdering his girlfriend, so he asks his sister to help prove his innocence. I enjoyed reading this story and would recommend it. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

About the author

USA Today bestselling author Carly Winter writes fun, small town cozy mysteries, always with a dash of humor and quirky characters. When not writing, you can find her spending time with her family, on a Pilates reformer or enjoying the fantastic Arizona weather (except summer - she doesn't like summer). She does like dogs, wine and chocolate and wishes Christmas happened twice a year.