Puppied to Death (A Barkview Dog Mystery Book # 10) by C.B. Wilson

A Murder, an Ancient Secret, and a Puppy You Can’t Help but LoveA desperate call from her sister sends investigative reporter Cat Hawl on a rescue mission to Hawaii. But when she arrives, it's more than she bargained for. Not only is a tea sommelier found dead, but a mischievous puppy has turned the crime scene into a dog’s breakfast. And to top it off, Cat’s sister, Lani, has gone missing. Is she a witness or on the run?

With local police suspecting the worst, Cat takes matters into her own hands. Armed with the help of the sharp-witted Miss Marple Mahjong Mamas, she starts uncovering clues that point to a centuries-old mystery tied to the Forbidden City. Could a thousand-year-old legend be the key to the mounting body count and chaotic puppy mayhem?

Join Cat on her quirky, whirlwind adventure, where a trail of tea leaves leads her through a mystery that's as puzzling as a puppy's antics. Cozy mystery lovers will find themselves charmed and intrigued at every twist and turn!

"Buckle up your seat belt! It's full speed ahead for this fast-paced, humorous mystery whose killer ending will catch you by surprise! An absolute delight!"
~J.C. Eaton, author of The Sophie Kimball Mysteries, The Wine Trail Mysteries, The Charcuterie Shop Mysteries, The Marcie Rayner Mysteries

For dog lovers and cozy mystery fans alike, Puppied to Death delivers a satisfying tale of intrigue and charm. Whether this is your first visit to Barkview or you’ve followed Cat’s adventures from the start, this delightful ninth installment will leave you eager for the next mystery to unfold. -Chanticleer 5-star review.  (Summary via Goodreads)

Puppied to Death is the tenth book in the Barkview Dog Mystery series written by C.B. Wilson and it was the first book that I have had the pleasure of reading.  Granted it probably wasn't the best book to begin reading seeing as the book did not take place in the town of the main character but Wilson makes it easy to follow along with the new cast of characters list in the beginning of the book, even including the animals.

 In Puppied to Death main character Cat Hawl goes back home to Hawaii when her mother calls frantic when Lani, Cat's sister, is missing and one of her dog walking clients is found murdered in her home. Things get real when she gets there and is introduced to the Miss Marple Mahjong Mama's and they are out for blood.  

As soon as Cat gets off the airplane she is sucked into a crazy case revolving around tea.  You would think that there is nothing special about tea but you will be seriously wrong.  And someone is sending the group wierd cryptic messages using Mahjong tiles.  Eventually Cat's husband Russ and her stepfather join the team and they are unstoppable.

Readers will become lost in the story instantly regardless to if it's the first book in the series you are reading or any of the previous ones.  You will love the characters, the setting, and the murder and the surrounding story is very unique and captivating.  If you missed any of the previous books I encouraged to go grab them and read them all !!!!