Coral Shores Veterinary Mystery

"You'll fall in love with Elvis, the spunky little dog who is an excellent judge of character, and Emily, the compassionate veterinarian-sleuth who rescues him." -Sharon Marchisello, author of Secrets of the GalapagosAs the new owner of the Coral Shores Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Emily Benton is in over her head. When she makes a house call at the home of her client, Mrs. Eliza Klein, she finds the woman's terrier, Elvis, in a state of distress and Mrs. Klein face down on the floor-dead. Emily immediately contacts her brother, Deputy Sheriff Duncan Benton, for help.The cause of death is later determined to be nicotine poisoning, triggering an official murder investigation. Who would want to kill a retired piano teacher best known for her animal charity work?Emily is caught up in the middle of the drama when she brings Elvis into her home. The little terrier's strong canine instincts drag Emily further into the investigation, putting them both at risk. While Emily and her best friend, Anthony, take on the role of amateur sleuths, Emily's brother and his very handsome colleague, Detective Mike Lane, work to uncover the truth and get justice for both Mrs. Klein and Elvis.

Maxy Awards 2025 Winner: Mystery & CrimeWhen Marilyn Peña, an eccentric billionaire, vanishes after dropping off her beloved talking parrot, Tiki Lulu, at the Coral Shores Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Emily Benton and her best friend, Anthony, embark on a quest to find her. The search leads them to a gruesome discovery-a dead body in the swamp behind Marilyn's house.To make matters worse, the veterinary hospital becomes overrun by Marilyn's devoted social media followers who are gathered as a show of support but also to unravel the next clue in Marilyn's wild bird center treasure hunt. A large amount of money is at stake, which attracts all types of trouble. With tensions rising and danger lurking at every turn, Emily and Anthony clash with Emily's brother, Deputy Sheriff Duncan Benton, and her on again-off again beau, Detective Mike Lane. In a race against time, they must navigate the chaos, protect Tiki Lulu, and uncover the truth before it's too late.