Loyalty: How McQuede got his Dog

by Loretta Jackson, Vickie Britton

When Sheriff Jeff McQuede responds to a complaint about a howling dog, he finds a stubborn, abandoned mutt who refuses to budge from the spot where his owner has dumped him. He soon ties the lost dog to a recent robbery at Ganion’s Service Station, and hopes the incorrigible mutt will lead him to the thief.

Genres: Mystery, Short Stories

19 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 23, 2014

About the author

Loretta Jackson and Vickie Britton are a sister co-authoring team who have written 36 published novels and 77 short stories. Among their novels are the archaeologist Ardis Cole series and a new series featuring contemporary Wyoming sheriff Jeff McQuede. The two sisters often travel to exotic locations such as Russia, India, China and Peru to research settings for their novels. They are also drawn to the western United States and their love for the unique flavor of the Old West provides a background for many of their novels. Both writers now live in Kansas: Loretta in Junction City, Vickie in Hutchinson.

Reviews

[P.S. Winn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this quick read about how a little loyalty goes a long way and those without out that special quality get what they deserve. This is a murder mystery and was written just right. I loved the character of Jeff McQuade, the policeman trying to figure out a mysterious robbery, The authors, as always. did a great job with this story.

[Ellen White · Rating 4 out of 5]

As sheriff, he respond to a dog, that hasn’t moved in two days, and spends the night howling, amusing when he tells the dog, he is taking him into custody. A robbery for Gus, will the money be found, is there a connection to the dog. With the sheriff now calling the dog Psychotic. Loyalty to his master, but the master wasn’t. Good,short and enjoyable.

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good short story

Considering how short this story was, it was very well done. Lots of well fleshed out characters. Psy is the best. It was very interesting to see how Jeff ended up with him. Recommended for a quick easy and enjoyable read!

[Carolyn Injoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

McQuede mystery short story: How McQuede finds his dog by Loretta Jackson and Vickie Britton I received a complimentary Kindle copy of Loyalty, A Sheriff Jeff McQuede mystery short story: How McQuede finds his dog by Loretta Jackson and Vickie Britton in an Amazon promotion.
 
I gave this short book five stars.
 
Jeff McQuede was called to the area of the unused stone quarry because of a large, yellow dog that wouldn't leave the same spot.
 
When the sun set he started howling. The woman, Mrs. Ramsey who owned the land near there couldn't sleep because of it. She asked the Sheriff to investigate.
 
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[Lillie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good short mystery with a look at the softer side of the sheriff.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very sweet (but short) mystery about a sheriff and loyal dog.

[Neena Christianson Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

The steadfastness of a dog.

This story explains how Sheriff Jeff McQuede ended up with his dog Psy, short for psychotic., and solved a robbery turned murder.