Trick-or-Doggy Treat: A Chrissy the Shih Tzu Cozy Mystery

by Diane Wing

Overview

Prepare to be tricked & treated in this third installment of the Chrissy the Shih Tzu cozy mysteries!

Fall has arrived in Knollwood, and Autumn Clarke is planning an elaborate Halloween event at The Peabody Mansion B&B to support the local animal shelter. With the entire town invited and the inn not officially open for overnight guests, an unexpected request lands Dana Wood, an A-list actor, as a long-term guest while shooting her latest movie in New Hope. Autumn and the gang step in to help with her baggage filled with betrayal, scandal, unsolved murder, a personal secret, and a cast of eccentric, suspicious characters. As the filming begins, Chrissy's shrewd judge of character and nose for unearthing incriminating evidence provide the backdrop for this twisty and thrilling tale.

Bonus features: book club questions, recipes of meals from the book, and a Halloween scavenger hunt list appear at the end of the book!

"Autumn and Chrissy have become my favorite crime solvers!! Diane Wing has put together another fun rainy afternoon, cuddle-with-my-dog in-a-corner-window mystery! Throughout this series we have seen Autumn and Chrissy overcome tragedy, find love, and solve some murders! All her supporting characters make sense and are loveable. A great read for anyone from 8 to 80!!"
-- Antoinette B., Leonardtown, MD

"I loved how the plot unfolded and how I was kept in suspense about the killer's identity until the end. ...a delightful, fast-paced and engaging book well worth reading. It is a great standalone book, even if you haven't read the first two."
-- Terri Chalmers, Sicklerville, NJ

"Trick-or-Doggy-Treat is a delightful, satisfying cozy mystery wrapped in the rich, colorful tapestry of a Pennsylvania fall in a wonderful town. Halloween has never been this enchanting. A truly enjoyable read!"
-- Maxine Ashcraft, Oakland, CA

Be sure to enjoy the first two Chrissy the Shih Tzu Cozy Mysteries: Attorney-at-Paw and The Dog-Eared Diary.

Learn more at www.DianeWingAuthor.com

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781615995387
Publisher:	Modern History Press
Publication date:	09/21/2020
Pages:	178
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.38(d)

About the Author

Diane Wing, M.A. is a multi-published author of dark fantasy fiction, cozy mysteries, and enlightening non-fiction. Her work helps people see the magickal, spiritual, loving side of life with a practical edge. She grew up in a household where her vivid imagination could thrive. Crafting short stories and poetry from an early age, writing remained part of her life throughout her 25-year corporate career. Her training in clinical psychology shows up in her characters' struggles and in her non-fiction books about energetic consciousness, tarot, and happiness. Diane seeks to help the reader find the flame of their own unique life path sparked by her stories and insights for personal growth. Diane is an avid reader, bibliophile, lover of trees and animals, and a lifelong learner. Connect with her and find out more at: www.DianeWingAuthor.com www.DianeWing.com

Table of Contents

Trick-or-Doggy Treat..........1

Book Club Questions.......155

Scavenger Hunt...............156

Fall Recipes from Lisa Coleman’s Kitchen........... 157

About the Author............165

Editorial Reviews

"Trick-or-Doggy Treat" by Diane Wing is a well-written, intense mystery and detective novel. Initially, when I picked it up I thought, based on the cover and the silly title, it would be a modern-day Scooby Doo kind of mystery book. I could not have been more wrong. First things first, this is not a book for pre-teens despite the cover and the cute lady and dog on the cover. The story is complicated. The story is filled with twists and turns.

Diane Wing is a great writer. The plot is well rounded. The pacing is excellent for just 153 pages. I love the small town feel of the setting.

The Halloween-inspired book was a pleasant surprise. It was not a Scooby Doo mystery, but a well thought out murder mystery. I enjoyed trying to figure out who the murderer was and without giving anything away, I can only say the story is intriguing. As soon as you think Autumn is leaning toward one suspect the spotlight swings to another possibility. The book is also filled with quirky characters. The Shih Tzu, Chrissy, is a character in and of herself. At first, I was a bit skeptical if Wing could pull off a genuine connection between a detective and a dog and was again, pleasantly surprised. Trick-or-Doggy Treat is the third book in the Chrissy the Shih Tzu Cozy Mystery series by Diane Wing. There are two interesting add-ons in the book as well. Wing offers a list of questions for your book club if needed that will inspire lively conversation. There are also several recipes that are featured in the story. Wing provides those recipes at the very end of the book for those that dabble. 5 stars! --Mark Sneed for Reader Views (11/2020)

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