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Carolina Canine Mysteries #3
The Show Must Go On: A Carolina Canines Cozy Mystery
Murder at the dog show? Someone's barking up the wrong tree.
When arrogant judge Doug Fairfield—the Simon Cowell of the dog show world—is found strangled with a show lead at Palm Harbor's prestigious Coastal Classic, dog trainer Bea Whitman's quiet life goes straight to the hounds once again. Her French Bulldog Max may be ready for his show ring debut, but Bea wasn't planning on dealing dead body in an Airstream trailerHer mother's impromptu visitA potential killer lurking among the handlersHer sister's temperamental Persian cat terrorizing everyoneA handsome veterinarian who keeps stealing her heartAnd enough family drama to fill a Best in Show lineup
As rivalries, secrets, and scandals surface faster than a Greyhound, Bea realizes almost everyone had a reason to want the ruthless judge silenced. From breeding program controversies to gambling debts, the suspects are piling up like Westminster winners.
With her therapy dog Luna's calming presence and rambunctious Max's adorable determination, Bea must sniff out the truth before the killer gets away. But in a world where even the most pampered pooch could be hiding secrets, finding the murderer might be her toughest trick yet.
The Show Must Go On is a charming cozy mystery that proves sometimes the best detectives have four legs, cold noses, and a talent for getting their humans into trouble. Perfect for fans of dog shows, quirky families, seaside towns, and mysteries that will make you laugh out loud while keeping you guessing until the very end.
When arrogant judge Doug Fairfield—the Simon Cowell of the dog show world—is found strangled with a show lead at Palm Harbor's prestigious Coastal Classic, dog trainer Bea Whitman's quiet life goes straight to the hounds once again. Her French Bulldog Max may be ready for his show ring debut, but Bea wasn't planning on dealing dead body in an Airstream trailerHer mother's impromptu visitA potential killer lurking among the handlersHer sister's temperamental Persian cat terrorizing everyoneA handsome veterinarian who keeps stealing her heartAnd enough family drama to fill a Best in Show lineup
As rivalries, secrets, and scandals surface faster than a Greyhound, Bea realizes almost everyone had a reason to want the ruthless judge silenced. From breeding program controversies to gambling debts, the suspects are piling up like Westminster winners.
With her therapy dog Luna's calming presence and rambunctious Max's adorable determination, Bea must sniff out the truth before the killer gets away. But in a world where even the most pampered pooch could be hiding secrets, finding the murderer might be her toughest trick yet.
The Show Must Go On is a charming cozy mystery that proves sometimes the best detectives have four legs, cold noses, and a talent for getting their humans into trouble. Perfect for fans of dog shows, quirky families, seaside towns, and mysteries that will make you laugh out loud while keeping you guessing until the very end.
- GenresMysteryCozy Mystery
200 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 16, 2025
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June 18, 2025
This author has problems with editing.
June 26, 2026
I wasn't sure I wanted to keep reading this series after the 2nd book disappointed me greatly, but The Show Must Go On won my heart again. Some of the antics with the family got silly, but James pulled them in and the nonsense was spread out after that. Bea treats her dogs like dogs, but they are obviously very much-loved dogs. It was great so see Max shine! The suspects all seemed reasonable, and the clues were valid rather than weak red herrings. My heart even went out for the murderer by the ends. Excellent!
June 8, 2026
Great storyline and lots of laughs!
I loved this story, her sister and his brother made me crack up as they were so much like a couple of my cousins! Mom always said to invite them one at a time or you might go nuts!
I loved the French Bulldog and his natural way of stacking, mine did that too even after she got sick and old! She walked on the left side of my walker like she owned the world!
Great storyline and can't wait to read the next book!
I loved this story, her sister and his brother made me crack up as they were so much like a couple of my cousins! Mom always said to invite them one at a time or you might go nuts!
I loved the French Bulldog and his natural way of stacking, mine did that too even after she got sick and old! She walked on the left side of my walker like she owned the world!
Great storyline and can't wait to read the next book!
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