

Charming and clever, Juneau Black will take readers on delightful ride as the mystery unfolds. “Get ready to fall in love with Shady Hollow and its quirky cast of animal characters. Sarah Addison Allen, New York Times bestselling author of First Frost I read Shady Hollow in one sitting and can’t wait for more!” It’s quirky and clever, charming and smart. “A magical confection that will leave you nostalgic for the storybooks of your youth. Alan Bradley, New York Times bestselling author of the Flavia de Luce series I eagerly await a fresh infusion of Shady Hollow mayhem.”

Vixen and the rest of the critters never feel like anthropomorphic Disney cartoon characters. The plotting is sharp, the prose lean and the atmosphere pure joy. have become my favorite new comfort reads. “Black’s books - Shady Hollow, Cold Clay and Mirror Lake. As she follows the clues, she must step carefully, because the election for police chief means everyone has an opinion about the crime rates in this town, and the law might prefer to sweep some messy matters under the rug.Praise for The Shady Hollow Mystery series: In a quiet neighborhood along the shore of Mirror Lake, Vera discovers a few things that don't fit, starting with a misplaced lamp and an unknown face in an old photograph. But foxy reporter Vera Vixen has some questions.

They think Dotty just started to believe her own nonsense. What can it mean? Edward has no answers, and most of the neighbors would rather ignore the awkward situation. The accuser, Dorothy Springfield, is an admittedly eccentric resident who claims her loving husband Edward is dead.even though he's standing right next to her when she says it.

In the midst of this unexpected tension, a murder is announced, but there's a twist: the victim is still alive! The local fall election is coming up and the campaigning is unusually fierce, since Deputy Orville Braun is running against been-in-office-forever Chief Meade. Shady Hollow is a cozy small town filled with woodland creatures who live and work together.
