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Corgi Case Files #18
Case of the Ice Cream Crime
Zack and Jillian rush home from their previous case at the distressing news that her kitchen shop, Cookbook Nook, has been broken into and ransacked. It’s a puzzle indeed, when it appears the only thing the thief took were some tubs of ice cream from the café section of the store. Luckily, her security cameras caught the thief in the act. Now they just have to locate him. But things get complicated when the thief is found murdered. And so is his next of kin, and that’s when the police pretty much hit a dead end.
Two jurisdictions are involved—it’s Pomme Valley versus Medford. A bet takes place between the two police chiefs, as each races to put their best detectives on the case to figure out why anyone would steal very specific flavors of ice cream, leaving others behind. More ice cream stores are targeted, and the stakes ramp up.
Sherlock and Watson and Zack are on the case (for the Pomme Valley team, of course). Zack has a lot riding on the hope that the dogs can spot enough clues to put the whole story together.
Readers are loving these indomitable dog sleuths. Meet Zack and the corgis, Sherlock and Watson, in this delightfully humorous cozy mystery series that pulls you right in.
Two jurisdictions are involved—it’s Pomme Valley versus Medford. A bet takes place between the two police chiefs, as each races to put their best detectives on the case to figure out why anyone would steal very specific flavors of ice cream, leaving others behind. More ice cream stores are targeted, and the stakes ramp up.
Sherlock and Watson and Zack are on the case (for the Pomme Valley team, of course). Zack has a lot riding on the hope that the dogs can spot enough clues to put the whole story together.
Readers are loving these indomitable dog sleuths. Meet Zack and the corgis, Sherlock and Watson, in this delightfully humorous cozy mystery series that pulls you right in.
280 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 25, 2023
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About the author
Jeffrey M. Poole
44 books228 followersJeffrey M. Poole is a professional writer living in picturesque southwestern Oregon with his wife Giliane, and their dog, Kinsey the corgi. He is the best-selling author of cozy mystery series Corgi Case Files and of fantasy series Bakkian Chronicles, Tales of Lentari, and the Dragons of Andela. He is presently plotting out his seventeenth mystery novel and writing his fifteenth fantasy novel.
Jeffrey’s interests include astronomy, archaeology, archery, scuba diving, collecting movies, and tinkering with any electronic gadget he can get his hands on.
Proud member of:
SFWA - Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
MWA - Mystery Writers of America
In September, 2020, the Corgi Case Files mystery series was picked up by Columbine Publishing Group and published under its mystery imprint, Secret Staircase Books. Beginning in 2023, all three fantasy series will also be published under the Secret Staircase Books imprint.
Fans can follow Jeffrey online at www.AuthorJMPoole.com or on Facebook at: Facebook.com/BakkianChronicles.
Jeffrey’s interests include astronomy, archaeology, archery, scuba diving, collecting movies, and tinkering with any electronic gadget he can get his hands on.
Proud member of:
SFWA - Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
MWA - Mystery Writers of America
In September, 2020, the Corgi Case Files mystery series was picked up by Columbine Publishing Group and published under its mystery imprint, Secret Staircase Books. Beginning in 2023, all three fantasy series will also be published under the Secret Staircase Books imprint.
Fans can follow Jeffrey online at www.AuthorJMPoole.com or on Facebook at: Facebook.com/BakkianChronicles.
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June 26, 2023
I've followed this series from book one and loved every entry. I took some time to try to figure out why I've so enjoyed it, well, aside from the corgi connection, this time around. First, the author obviously knows corgis. I chuckled when the book mentioned Sherlock giving the, oh, so disdainful, disapproving side eyed look that lets you know you haven't lived up to expectations. Been there. Gotten that look. Special abilities aside, they are dogs, not super dogs. Second, the characters. Poole has created an intriguing cast of characters, all centered about Zack Anderson, or, Zack and the dogs, and it's like spending some time with ol' friends and family. Heck, we even get to know a bit more of the backstory on corgi Sherlock this book. And, finally, the setting. Pomme Valley sounds like a lovely, small town to live in. One where everyone seems to know everyone else and, more importantly, care about each other. The scene evolving around the town's overnight efforts to provide assistance to the homeless is particularly telling of both human and town character.
As for the mystery, it begins with robbery. But, seriously, who'd rob a place just for its ice cream? Not only that, but one specific kind. Zack and Jillian hear about her shop being not just robbed but trashed as they are heading back from Sitka, Alaska. Then, another robbery of, yep, ice cream. And, then....yep, you guessed it. Another ice cream heist. In the midst of all this, two bodies are found. What's going on? What's the connection? Why? Who?
The humans are frustrated but Sherlock and his female partner in crime solving, Watson, are on the case. I won't detail the plot further as the fun is in imagining the humans' bewilderment at the seemingly random, unconnected clues the dogs point out to them. How, well, basically by, yes, stopping, sitting, and looking at Zack until it finally dawns on him to take a picture. Picture taken, they seem to figure they've done their job and more on. It's up to the humans to decipher what the various clues mean. I always find myself grinning as Zack's friends and associates come together to try to figure out what the dogs have so neatly laid out in front of them. I mean, did they want Zack to take a picture of kids? Was it about kids, their back packs, the bus, or were they simply implicating a group. That's how confusing the corgi clues are for the humans. Yet, the fun in watching the group try to sort it all out is both fun and satisfying. You'll find yourself going, "Of course. How obvious". Of course, obvious only after it's been figured out.
Seriously, I love this series. I could ramble on but, well, just read the book. Even if you're new to the series, you'll find all the background info you need to feel at home quickly. Well, except for "How do they (the dogs) do it?" Even Zack hasn't figured that one out yet.
As for the mystery, it begins with robbery. But, seriously, who'd rob a place just for its ice cream? Not only that, but one specific kind. Zack and Jillian hear about her shop being not just robbed but trashed as they are heading back from Sitka, Alaska. Then, another robbery of, yep, ice cream. And, then....yep, you guessed it. Another ice cream heist. In the midst of all this, two bodies are found. What's going on? What's the connection? Why? Who?
The humans are frustrated but Sherlock and his female partner in crime solving, Watson, are on the case. I won't detail the plot further as the fun is in imagining the humans' bewilderment at the seemingly random, unconnected clues the dogs point out to them. How, well, basically by, yes, stopping, sitting, and looking at Zack until it finally dawns on him to take a picture. Picture taken, they seem to figure they've done their job and more on. It's up to the humans to decipher what the various clues mean. I always find myself grinning as Zack's friends and associates come together to try to figure out what the dogs have so neatly laid out in front of them. I mean, did they want Zack to take a picture of kids? Was it about kids, their back packs, the bus, or were they simply implicating a group. That's how confusing the corgi clues are for the humans. Yet, the fun in watching the group try to sort it all out is both fun and satisfying. You'll find yourself going, "Of course. How obvious". Of course, obvious only after it's been figured out.
Seriously, I love this series. I could ramble on but, well, just read the book. Even if you're new to the series, you'll find all the background info you need to feel at home quickly. Well, except for "How do they (the dogs) do it?" Even Zack hasn't figured that one out yet.
September 16, 2023
A cosy mystery series with a healthy dose of humour written into the chapters. It's set in Pomme Valley, Oregon; a small town near to Medford. 2 corgis are the stars of the series. They have a knack for solving murders, thefts, and of finding missing people and items, much quicker than their humans. Their clear up rate is so good they are employed as consultants by the local Police Department, along with their owner, Zack.
Zack and Jillian rushed home from Alaska when Jillians cookery store was broken into and trashed. It's not til they get there that they realise 3 tubs of ice cream are missing! When other ice cream outlets are targeted in the wider area, and 2 people are found dead, Sherlock and Holmes are asked to help find who is doing this.
When a wager is brokered between the Police Captains of Pomme Valley and Medford, Zack and his Police Detective friend Vance have a huge incentive to find the culprits first!
I love this series, reading the books as they are published. The books are all standalone mysteries, but they are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and wider storyline.
It's a must-read series for cosy mystery lovers!
Zack and Jillian rushed home from Alaska when Jillians cookery store was broken into and trashed. It's not til they get there that they realise 3 tubs of ice cream are missing! When other ice cream outlets are targeted in the wider area, and 2 people are found dead, Sherlock and Holmes are asked to help find who is doing this.
When a wager is brokered between the Police Captains of Pomme Valley and Medford, Zack and his Police Detective friend Vance have a huge incentive to find the culprits first!
I love this series, reading the books as they are published. The books are all standalone mysteries, but they are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and wider storyline.
It's a must-read series for cosy mystery lovers!
January 21, 2024
Okay, he had me at the words 'ice cream'.... This story starts with the unusual premise that someone is breaking into shops and only stealing ice cream. Why? Then it gets even stranger--some of the ice cream cartons are discovered in trash bins. The thief didn't even consume his stolen bounty! Well, as always, the corgis are on the case and Zack is following along to gather the evidence. Our favorite corgi sleuths eventually untangle the sticky mess. Highly recommended!!
July 22, 2023
The Cream of Investigators
Most all of us love ice cream. What an unusual setting and crime having tubs of ice cream being stolen and the shops trashed. The corgi clues are certainly strange as well. The longer the spree continues, the stranger it becomes. But Sherlock and Watson never fail. It's a fun read.
Most all of us love ice cream. What an unusual setting and crime having tubs of ice cream being stolen and the shops trashed. The corgi clues are certainly strange as well. The longer the spree continues, the stranger it becomes. But Sherlock and Watson never fail. It's a fun read.
July 3, 2023
we all scream for ice cream!
One of the better books in this series. Great plot. Good character development. A strange bunch of Corgi found clues. Good analysis to bring closure without embarrassment to anyone.
One of the better books in this series. Great plot. Good character development. A strange bunch of Corgi found clues. Good analysis to bring closure without embarrassment to anyone.
May 10, 2024
Enthralling read
I loved reading more about Sherlock and Watson. The human characters were all credible and felt real. I enjoyed trying to interpret the Corgi clues, but must confess I was stumped most of the time.
I loved reading more about Sherlock and Watson. The human characters were all credible and felt real. I enjoyed trying to interpret the Corgi clues, but must confess I was stumped most of the time.
August 6, 2024
Even though I haven't read any other books in this series, the author did a good job explaining enough background that I was able to understand and enjoy this story. I would enjoy reading more of this series.
May 19, 2023
With delightful characters, brilliant Corgi detectives, and an exciting story - you can't ask for anything more because you have it all right here in this one amusing story. Recommended.
July 4, 2023
I have read JM Poole's books since book 1 of the Corgi Case Files, and this one tops all with all of the red harrings, humor and detective work!! Can't wait for his next book Hobbit Heist!
August 4, 2023
Another enjoyable corgi case file
Zach, Jillian and the gang are at it again, this time trying to solve the mystery of vandalize at the Cookbook Nook and theft of, of all things, ice cream? It’s up to the corgis, Sherlock and Watson, to lead the humans to solving the mystery.
Another fun and light read from Poole. The books are becoming less about the action and plot and more about revisiting with old “friends”. A delightful respite from an otherwise gloomy summer.
Zach, Jillian and the gang are at it again, this time trying to solve the mystery of vandalize at the Cookbook Nook and theft of, of all things, ice cream? It’s up to the corgis, Sherlock and Watson, to lead the humans to solving the mystery.
Another fun and light read from Poole. The books are becoming less about the action and plot and more about revisiting with old “friends”. A delightful respite from an otherwise gloomy summer.
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