When archeologist Chuck Bender agrees to a survey of Great Sand Dunes National Park in southern Colorado, the last thing he expects to witness is an unusual death. Especially while his daughter Rosie attends a film school in the same park. Was this young man’s death murder or accident? Chuck believes it was a homicide and soon realizes Rosie and the other students could be in danger. Together, Chuck and Rosie solve a tangled mystery involving the heritage of the land around them.

Join us for this fun discussion about Scott’s unusual four-legged characters, celebrating his 10th release and Sit. Stay. Read’s 50th episode!

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When Indian horse relay rider, Dels Billy, heads home from a race, she isn’t expecting her truck and trailer to break down…or to be abducted. Choctaw detective Perry Antelope and her partner Sophia Burns investigate and soon discover there may be much more to Dels’ disappearance.

The deeper Perry and Sophia dig, the more they connect Dels’ case to other missing women from Oklahoma reservations. Perry and Sophia untangle the clues before the kidnapper and murderer silences them forever.

This deeply moving thriller is not only a page-turner, but also a look at the real life issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women. Devon and I discussed her work at University of Kansas, her award-winning non-fiction books, the Lighthorse Police, her inspiration behind the story of Blood Relay and much more.

For more information on Devon, visit: devonmihesuah.ku.edu

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When Miss Georgianna Darcy sets out to explore the woods surrounding her home, she comes upon a peculiar object. Of course, Miss Darcy must examine this strange thing further, but in the blink of an eye, she finds herself transported from 1799 to 1995.

Uncertain as to what just happened, Miss Darcy soon realizes that she may be the only witness to a murder and that she’s landed in the middle of a film crew shooting a Jane Austen movie. As Miss Darcy learns to navigate 1995, she discovers love, friendship and helps solve the murder. A Crime Through Time is a fun, enchanting mystery with charming characters including a Border Collie named Watson.

Join me for this entertaining discussion with Amelia Blackwell about her real life inspiration and experience with a Jane Austen film, her love for animals and much more.

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Henry has lived a simple life and worked hard to avoid conflict and love. But while walking through Central Park on a blind date with Molly, Henry hears a warbler cuss. After that, he hears his roommate’s Beta Fish speaking Shakespearean English. Then there’s Gracie, the neighbor’s Pomeranian and the park pigeons who all speak to him. Henry’s convinced he’s losing his mind.

While trying to figure out his new superpower, Henry eavesdrops on some subway rats revealing the fact that there are bodies being dumped in the New York tunnels. Henry is shocked. Are these murder victims? Henry finally tells Molly his secret, and to his surprise, she wants to help him investigate.

It’s Hard to be an Animal is a laugh out loud debut novel that also weaves in a fun mystery, love and discovering courage.

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When a wolf appears in Michigan’s lower peninsula, his long journey becomes a juxtaposition of hope and inspiration along with fear and misunderstanding. One of the first humans to see the wolf is teenager, Delos Harris. Delos’ life has also been one of fear and misunderstanding as he is shuffled in and out of foster care and serves a stint in the local juvenile detention center.

The wolf’s appearance spurs Delos into action to save the animal, and himself, by approaching the Sawbrook family with a secret Delos has kept for years. Together, the Sawbrook siblings and Delos fight against the stigmas of wolves and try to save the animal from a local poacher.

I enjoyed chatting with Mulhauser about his research, the inspiration behind the book and even an old hockey rivalry. Fair Chase is a story of suspense, bravery and fighting for your beliefs.

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When a wolf appears in Michigan’slower peninsula, his long journey becomes a juxtaposition of hope and inspirationalong with fear and misunderstanding. One of the first humans to see the wolfis teenager, Delos Harris. Delos’ life has also been one of fear and misunderstandingas he is shuffled in and out of foster care and serves a stint in the localjuvenile detention center.

The wolf’s appearance spurs Delosinto action to save the animal, and himself, by approaching the Sawbrook familywith a secret Delos has kept for years. Together, the Sawbrook siblings andDelos fight against the stigmas of wolves and try to save the animal from alocal poacher.

I enjoyed chatting with Mulhauserabout his research, the inspiration behind the book and even an old hockey rivalry.Fair Chase is a story of suspense, bravery and fighting for your beliefs.

For more information on Travis,visit: travismulhauserbooks.com

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Mia Thomas, partners with her search and rescue K-9 Koda, to make sure those who are lost return home. When Mia and Koda are called out to help find a missing teen in the rugged wilderness of a national park, they find the girl, but it’s too late.

Mia believes the girl was murdered, but to prove she’s right, she’ll have to face her troubled past and find the courage to stand up to those she’s feared.

Wildling Road combines a twisty mystery with fantastic K-9 work. In our interview, Nikki discusses her inspiration for Wildling Road including her own work with dogs, bringing the beautiful setting of Australia to life on the page and much more.

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Veterinary school is tough. Especially when you’re studying magical creatures and avoiding the good looking, yet annoying fellow student, Harrisford Briggs. This is the situation Gwendolynne Chan finds herself in as she finishes her final year at Seamere College.

But when magic starts surging and animal familiars begin acting out, Gwen is forced to team up with the handsome Harrisford to investigate. Along the way they discover they may have more in common than they thought…including a strong attraction to each other.

In this fun interview International bestselling author Keshe Chow, discusses her own experience in veterinary school, how she researched medicine for fantasy animals and shares insights into her feline inspirations.

If you enjoy forced proximity romance with fantasy characters including a charming talking cat named Percy, Strange Familiars, is the book for you!

For more information on Keshe, visit: keshe.com.au

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When Aspen ski patroller Greta Westerlind goes out on a routine training day with her avalanche dog, Floyd, the last thing she expects is for her K-9 to bring her a human hand. Even worse, she learns the hand belongs to her missing friend, Evie. The discovery launches an investigation that reveals the darker side to this beautiful Colorado ski town. Can Greta and Floyd discover the truth behind what happened to Evie before it’s too late? Or will the killer silence them first?

Steep and Deep takes the reader on a thrilling adventure into the Colorado mountains along with the fun of reading about an avalanche K-9 and ski patroller.

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