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A Thousand Islands Doggy Inn Mystery #1
The Case of the Abandoned Aussie
Suzy Chandler, along with her best friend and business partner, Josie, own and operate the Thousand Islands Doggy Inn, a place they created to provide dogs with the things they deserve; which is the best of everything. One morning while fishing, they hook a really big one; the dead body of a rich candy magnate who owns an island in the area. They also find Chloe, an Australian Shepherd puppy, swimming nearby and frantically trying to survive the trauma of being thrown overboard in the middle of the night.
A fast-paced and funny mystery unfolds that affectionately focuses on dogs, food, and the natural beauty of the Thousand Islands region as Suzy and Josie embark on a mission to protect Chloe as well as figure out who killed the candy magnate. And as the list of suspects grows, and the victims pile up, they find themselves dealing with a unique cast of characters and wondering if they just might be the next target.
The Thousand Islands Doggy Inn Mysteries, in Suzy and Josie, features two of the smartest and funniest lead female protagonists to hit the cozy mystery scene in a very long time, and their affection for food and boundless love and devotion to their dogs puts this new series in the Don’t Miss category.
The Case of the Abandoned Aussie gets this fresh alphabet series off to a great start, and B.R. Snow promises that readers are in for a long, wild, and highly entertaining ride as the series moves forward.
A fast-paced and funny mystery unfolds that affectionately focuses on dogs, food, and the natural beauty of the Thousand Islands region as Suzy and Josie embark on a mission to protect Chloe as well as figure out who killed the candy magnate. And as the list of suspects grows, and the victims pile up, they find themselves dealing with a unique cast of characters and wondering if they just might be the next target.
The Thousand Islands Doggy Inn Mysteries, in Suzy and Josie, features two of the smartest and funniest lead female protagonists to hit the cozy mystery scene in a very long time, and their affection for food and boundless love and devotion to their dogs puts this new series in the Don’t Miss category.
The Case of the Abandoned Aussie gets this fresh alphabet series off to a great start, and B.R. Snow promises that readers are in for a long, wild, and highly entertaining ride as the series moves forward.
319 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 11, 2016
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April 19, 2018
Damn.
I broke my rule.
I've only read 50 pages and normally I won't rate a book unless I've read 50% of it.
But this is just terrible.
It's like a high school creative writing project.
I broke my rule.
I've only read 50 pages and normally I won't rate a book unless I've read 50% of it.
But this is just terrible.
It's like a high school creative writing project.
October 18, 2018
I liked the story for a series mystery, but if she mentioned one more time how beautiful Josie was, I was going to throw the book across the room, but then I'd break my Kindle and it wasn't worth doing that. If someone can let me know if the rest of the books keeps dwelling on this let me know, because I won't bother with the rest of them. TIA.
August 11, 2017
Another book ticked off my Kindle Unlimited membership, and if they maintain this quality they've got me sold to keep the paid side of membership after all. I really loved this one, and as you might know, I read a tonne of cozy mystery. It's one of my favorite genres, and for this book to shoot straight up into favorite cozies is really rare. I absolutely must read book two immediately!
Great characters, and a super awesome friendship between the two main characters and investigators. Plus there is plenty of dogs and animals, and there only promises to be more in book two. Literally the only qualm I had was two characters sharing a similar name so I got confused at points, but a quick backtrack and I was reminded who was who.
A great beginning to what promises to be a really solid cozy series. Five stars!
Great characters, and a super awesome friendship between the two main characters and investigators. Plus there is plenty of dogs and animals, and there only promises to be more in book two. Literally the only qualm I had was two characters sharing a similar name so I got confused at points, but a quick backtrack and I was reminded who was who.
A great beginning to what promises to be a really solid cozy series. Five stars!
August 16, 2019
Interesting read about a beautiful place. The dogs are better than the people
February 20, 2025
Judgmental owners of a doggie hotel find a dog, and get involved with the family of a dead guy they found in the river.
No verisimilitude.
No verisimilitude.
October 8, 2017
Co-Owners of the Doggy Inn are enjoying the first day of fishing when they see a puppy swimming desperately towards their boat. After saving the Australian Shepard, they continue fishing until, Josie, the Vet. pulls up a dead body swimming in maple syrup? Quickly they realize the Shepard and the man wee a family.
Suzy and Josie have a liking to solve mysteries and this is one case to solve.
This book is a true cozy murder mystery and I look forward to reading the other titles in the series.
Suzy and Josie have a liking to solve mysteries and this is one case to solve.
This book is a true cozy murder mystery and I look forward to reading the other titles in the series.
November 20, 2016
Alphabet Mystery
26 letters in the alphabet. 26 mysteries to be solved. Once again BR delivers a well crafted story with two witty heroines who have a knack for sleuthing. Plenty of twists, doggies galore, all taking place in the Thousand Islands.
26 letters in the alphabet. 26 mysteries to be solved. Once again BR delivers a well crafted story with two witty heroines who have a knack for sleuthing. Plenty of twists, doggies galore, all taking place in the Thousand Islands.
February 15, 2020
Eh, I wasn't a fan of this one. The main character rubbed me the wrong way. She is low-grade, but annoyingly, judgemental, and even though she insists that the isn't jealous of her apparently drop-dead-gorgeous roommate and best friend, I get the impression that she is. I also realize that I might just be having a knee-jerk reaction to the main character because she apparently doesn't like seafood and thinks that kim chee is gross.
January 23, 2018
Wow, this was cute. I enjoy a lighthearted mystery where the amateur sleuths are up to their necks in clues and suspects. The characters of Josie and Suzy are loveable and so are the supporting players. By the end of the book, I was looking forward to the next installment of the series. The plot was fast paced and the dialogue was hilarious. 5 doggy cookies for great writing.
March 17, 2019
Well written, interesting, and dogs!
I really enjoyed this book. It wasn't stressful, or dangerous; nothing that would cause a reader to be disturbed. The characters were interesting. Hopefully the author will expand on the characters as the books evolve. I love dogs and stories about them. I also love thrillers, and urban fantasy. This book was a good relaxing read.
I really enjoyed this book. It wasn't stressful, or dangerous; nothing that would cause a reader to be disturbed. The characters were interesting. Hopefully the author will expand on the characters as the books evolve. I love dogs and stories about them. I also love thrillers, and urban fantasy. This book was a good relaxing read.
February 1, 2018
Siberian
I chose this book as I like stories that include dogs .. on that count this book was good. The plot was good but if this author mentioned one more time that JOSSIE was beautiful ,etc.,etc.!!!!! We got it the first 100 times he told us!!!!! It really got old.
I chose this book as I like stories that include dogs .. on that count this book was good. The plot was good but if this author mentioned one more time that JOSSIE was beautiful ,etc.,etc.!!!!! We got it the first 100 times he told us!!!!! It really got old.
April 21, 2018
Cozy, dog lovers mystery
I needed a cozy mystery to cleanse my palette after some heavy non fiction reading and this was good. I chose it because of the dog connection. The characters were likable and I'm sure will be fleshed out even more in the series.
I needed a cozy mystery to cleanse my palette after some heavy non fiction reading and this was good. I chose it because of the dog connection. The characters were likable and I'm sure will be fleshed out even more in the series.
May 20, 2018
I enjoyed this book as I’m a lover of stories with animals. This is the first novel I’ve read by this author and it was cute, entertaining with a decent mystery. I have already ordered the next novel in This series.
September 29, 2018
Quaint little mystery for dog lovers
Really enjoyed this cozy mystery, complete with dogs, humor and suspense. Set in the water - what could get much better. Loved the characters and the scenes painted by the author.
Really enjoyed this cozy mystery, complete with dogs, humor and suspense. Set in the water - what could get much better. Loved the characters and the scenes painted by the author.
April 6, 2019
Dogs, mysterious deaths and more
Well written and holds your interest. The dogs are always fun and the Australian Shepherd is very well characterised. An excellent way to spend a few hours.
Well written and holds your interest. The dogs are always fun and the Australian Shepherd is very well characterised. An excellent way to spend a few hours.
May 26, 2017
Easy read
A good story that was light and easy to read. I will definitely get the next book in the series.
A good story that was light and easy to read. I will definitely get the next book in the series.
June 5, 2017
This is the first book I've read by this author. Suzy and Josie are a fun pair and I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
July 3, 2017
Great read
I couldn't stop reading this book. I laughed, cried, just wanted to see what they are going to do next.
I couldn't stop reading this book. I laughed, cried, just wanted to see what they are going to do next.
September 13, 2017
Just for fun read set in an area where I spent a summer or two near the St. Lawrence River. Entertaining, well written, fast paced.
January 15, 2018
Interesting book with fun characters. Then again a book with dogs is difficult to beat.
February 27, 2018
Miss Marple and maple syrup
This book reminds me a lot of Miss Marple or Rosemary and Thyme, add a dog and you have interesting reading.
This book reminds me a lot of Miss Marple or Rosemary and Thyme, add a dog and you have interesting reading.
April 8, 2018
New Author and Characters - YEAH!
Really enjoyed this story! I like the characters and story line.
It’s funny, moves quickly and the story is believable.
I’ll be looking for more.
Really enjoyed this story! I like the characters and story line.
It’s funny, moves quickly and the story is believable.
I’ll be looking for more.
August 2, 2018
I can hardly wait...
For the next book by this author! I couldn't put it down. And what a surprise ending!! A definite must-read for mystery fans.
For the next book by this author! I couldn't put it down. And what a surprise ending!! A definite must-read for mystery fans.
February 7, 2019
Nice light reading for a rainy day can't wait to read the next one
February 10, 2019
Good first book of a series.
October 18, 2019
This is the first book in a cozy mystery series set in the beautiful Thousand Islands area of upstate New York. Pretty typical of the cozy genre, fine for a quick, light read, and there are DOGS!!
March 10, 2017
I love this series
Although I read the other books first I am glad I went back and read this one too. The author is amazing and with dogs it makes it perfect reading for me.
Although I read the other books first I am glad I went back and read this one too. The author is amazing and with dogs it makes it perfect reading for me.
February 19, 2017
Great cozy with lots of dogs!
Love this new-to-me series! Good plot(s) with really good complex characters. Several main dogs with many behind the scenes, I liked the many breeds and brief descriptions. Thank you Mr Snow!
Love this new-to-me series! Good plot(s) with really good complex characters. Several main dogs with many behind the scenes, I liked the many breeds and brief descriptions. Thank you Mr Snow!
April 2, 2017
Thousand islands doggy inn mystery book 1
This is a new author for me. B.R. Snow has written a delightful cozy mystery.
Suzy and her best friend,Josie run an inn for dogs. Josie is also a vet.
One day,the two of them are out fishing and notice a puppy swimming towards their boat . They get the puppy onto their boat and bundle her up. Then as Josie gets what she thinks is fish on her line,but turns out to be Bob Crawford,,the dog's owner.
The local chief of police rule the death accidental.
But Suzy thinks it was murder and won't let go of the idea.
So since the police chief is in Vegas for a conference,Suzy drags a reluctant Josie on a chase for a murderer.
Can't wait to read book two
This is a new author for me. B.R. Snow has written a delightful cozy mystery.
Suzy and her best friend,Josie run an inn for dogs. Josie is also a vet.
One day,the two of them are out fishing and notice a puppy swimming towards their boat . They get the puppy onto their boat and bundle her up. Then as Josie gets what she thinks is fish on her line,but turns out to be Bob Crawford,,the dog's owner.
The local chief of police rule the death accidental.
But Suzy thinks it was murder and won't let go of the idea.
So since the police chief is in Vegas for a conference,Suzy drags a reluctant Josie on a chase for a murderer.
Can't wait to read book two
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