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Digging Up the Past: A Susie Greene Mystery (Book 1)
When tragedy struck young Susie Greene, she inherited more than a fortune—she inherited a drive to uncover the stories of the past.
Now, years later, Susie has traded the tech world of Silicon Valley for the serene beauty of the Grand Tetons, where she pursues her passions for genealogy and search-and-rescue work alongside her brilliant Border Collie, Delfina.
During a routine cross-country skiing trip, Susie and Delfina make a chilling the body of a local man buried beneath the snow.
As whispers of old family feuds and buried secrets ripple through the small mountain town, Susie’s curiosity and expertise in tracing ancestral lines lead her down a perilous path.
With Delfina’s keen instincts uncovering vital clues and her own genealogy skills connecting the victim to a tangled web of town history, Susie pieces together a shocking truth that someone is desperate to keep hidden.
As danger closes in, it’s up to Susie and her courageous canine partner to unravel the mystery before it’s too late.
Now, years later, Susie has traded the tech world of Silicon Valley for the serene beauty of the Grand Tetons, where she pursues her passions for genealogy and search-and-rescue work alongside her brilliant Border Collie, Delfina.
During a routine cross-country skiing trip, Susie and Delfina make a chilling the body of a local man buried beneath the snow.
As whispers of old family feuds and buried secrets ripple through the small mountain town, Susie’s curiosity and expertise in tracing ancestral lines lead her down a perilous path.
With Delfina’s keen instincts uncovering vital clues and her own genealogy skills connecting the victim to a tangled web of town history, Susie pieces together a shocking truth that someone is desperate to keep hidden.
As danger closes in, it’s up to Susie and her courageous canine partner to unravel the mystery before it’s too late.
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Published February 22, 2025
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February 19, 2025
This is a fantastic story and you get caught up in the pace of it. It is very hard to put down when you get into it. Love the characters especially the gorgeous dog, and I hope there will be many more stories to come.
February 23, 2025
Susie has been training her dog, Delfina, in search and rescue. She has also been investigating her ancestry. When they both collide, she finds out things about her family and the town she lives in that throw her for a loop. This book contained suspenseful situations that had me on the edge of my seat. I really enjoyed it. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 20, 2025
When tragedy struck young Susie Greene, she inherited more than a fortune—she inherited a drive to uncover the stories of the past.
Now, years later, Susie has traded the tech world of Silicon Valley for the serene beauty of the Grand Tetons, where she pursues her passions for genealogy and search-and-rescue work alongside her brilliant Border Collie, Delfina.
During a routine cross-country skiing trip, Susie and Delfina make a chilling discovery: the body of a local man buried beneath the snow.
As whispers of old family feuds and buried secrets ripple through the small mountain town, Susie’s curiosity and expertise in tracing ancestral lines lead her down a perilous path.
With Delfina’s keen instincts uncovering vital clues and her own genealogy skills connecting the victim to a tangled web of town history, Susie pieces together a shocking truth that someone is desperate to keep hidden.
As danger closes in, it’s up to Susie and her courageous canine partner to unravel the mystery before it’s too late.
This contemporary small-town cozy mystery is page-turning with exceptional world-building in the breathtaking serene beautiful Grand Tetons, and characters that are intelligent, captivating, witty, and realistic. Their journey is enthralling with digging up the past, genealogy, search and rescue, border collie, history, mountains, greed, murder, power, danger, suspense that will leave readers on the edge of their seats, whispers of old family feuds, buried secrets, uncovering vital clues and her own genealogy skills, action, adventure, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers hearts and attention with a Susie Greene mystery and digging up the past that will surely transport readers into a world that is wildly dangerous and unforgettable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Now, years later, Susie has traded the tech world of Silicon Valley for the serene beauty of the Grand Tetons, where she pursues her passions for genealogy and search-and-rescue work alongside her brilliant Border Collie, Delfina.
During a routine cross-country skiing trip, Susie and Delfina make a chilling discovery: the body of a local man buried beneath the snow.
As whispers of old family feuds and buried secrets ripple through the small mountain town, Susie’s curiosity and expertise in tracing ancestral lines lead her down a perilous path.
With Delfina’s keen instincts uncovering vital clues and her own genealogy skills connecting the victim to a tangled web of town history, Susie pieces together a shocking truth that someone is desperate to keep hidden.
As danger closes in, it’s up to Susie and her courageous canine partner to unravel the mystery before it’s too late.
This contemporary small-town cozy mystery is page-turning with exceptional world-building in the breathtaking serene beautiful Grand Tetons, and characters that are intelligent, captivating, witty, and realistic. Their journey is enthralling with digging up the past, genealogy, search and rescue, border collie, history, mountains, greed, murder, power, danger, suspense that will leave readers on the edge of their seats, whispers of old family feuds, buried secrets, uncovering vital clues and her own genealogy skills, action, adventure, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers hearts and attention with a Susie Greene mystery and digging up the past that will surely transport readers into a world that is wildly dangerous and unforgettable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 22, 2025
This mystery book is very intriguing, as the mystery kept me turning the pages till the very end. I love how genealogy is woven into the depths of this story and the main character, Susie Greene's life, as that makes it even more exciting. This book shows how exciting genealogy and tracing the stories of our ancestors can be, as that makes me want to get into genealogy research more to learn more about the background of my own ancestors. The author, Bessie Hubbard, has put a lot of depth into the characters and how they have woven the story together. I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this mystery, as it was a very interesting read. I also really like the added concept of a furry friend tagging along with the main character while solving mysteries. I love the parts about Susie's dog, Delfina, playing in the snow, and also how she's trained to be a search and rescue dog. I look forward to reading a sequel to this book, and to continue to follow along with the mysteries that Susie Greene and her dog Delfina are solving together. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who loves mysteries, as it was definitely an interesting concept for a mystery novel.
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February 20, 2025
A very easy read, you will not want to put it down. Susie moved to Grand Teton, left the tech world after her grandparents passed on. Her parents were killed in a car accident when she was 12, and her grandparents took her in, living in California and they would go to Grand Teton a lot.
in her new hometown she is following her passion of genealogy and trainer Dalfina to be a rescue dog. You will love Dalfina smart dog.
One weekend she decides to go cross-country skiing something she wanted to do more of, so she packed up her and Dalfina and headed to the mountains where she rented a cabin.
It's breathtaking, she decides to take Dalfina out for a spin down the trail, all of a sudden Dalfina barks, she smells something,she's pulling Susie to go into dense part of mountainside. Dalfina found a spot and started digging, Susie started helping and they did find something,a dead male body!
Susie starts investigating uncovering feuding between founding families, the dead man was related to. Follow her twists and turns as she and Dalfina investigate, and becomes a target herself! Is her family a part of this trouble to???
You got to read to find out.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
in her new hometown she is following her passion of genealogy and trainer Dalfina to be a rescue dog. You will love Dalfina smart dog.
One weekend she decides to go cross-country skiing something she wanted to do more of, so she packed up her and Dalfina and headed to the mountains where she rented a cabin.
It's breathtaking, she decides to take Dalfina out for a spin down the trail, all of a sudden Dalfina barks, she smells something,she's pulling Susie to go into dense part of mountainside. Dalfina found a spot and started digging, Susie started helping and they did find something,a dead male body!
Susie starts investigating uncovering feuding between founding families, the dead man was related to. Follow her twists and turns as she and Dalfina investigate, and becomes a target herself! Is her family a part of this trouble to???
You got to read to find out.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 2, 2025
DIGGING UP THE PAST is the first book in the Susie Greene Mystery series by Bessie Hubbard. Susie is delving into her family’s genealogy and her dog Delfina is always by her side. They are both training for search and rescue and doing a good job of it uncovering clues and dead bodies.
This cozy mystery is set in Red Hollow, Wyoming and there are vivid descriptions. We get to see how Susie’s mind works as she gathers clues and information to figure out whodunnit. There are multiple stories being told with a lot of twists and turns and the chapter titles give some direction of where the story is headed. There are family and friends, small town living, gossip, connections, small businesses which are the hub of the town, some scary moments as well as pieces filling in the holes. There is closure when the whodunnit is revealed but there are some loose ends also.
DIGGING UP THE PAST is filled with clues and crimes to solve in this small mountainside town. Grab something hot to drink and settle in front of the fire to see if you can figure out whodunnit.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This cozy mystery is set in Red Hollow, Wyoming and there are vivid descriptions. We get to see how Susie’s mind works as she gathers clues and information to figure out whodunnit. There are multiple stories being told with a lot of twists and turns and the chapter titles give some direction of where the story is headed. There are family and friends, small town living, gossip, connections, small businesses which are the hub of the town, some scary moments as well as pieces filling in the holes. There is closure when the whodunnit is revealed but there are some loose ends also.
DIGGING UP THE PAST is filled with clues and crimes to solve in this small mountainside town. Grab something hot to drink and settle in front of the fire to see if you can figure out whodunnit.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 19, 2025
After Susie Greene’s grandparents pass away, she decides to follow her dreams and move to the Grand Tetons with her Border Collie, Delfina. Armed with a Master of Library Science and Information Science (focusing on genealogy), she begins to research her family's history, trying to reconnect. She and Delfina also become involved in search and rescue using Delfina’s skilled nose.
On a ski trip with Delfina, Susie follows the clue-sniffing pup to an area off the trail where her digging turns up a man's body
Susie's natural curiosity draws her to investigate the death and she soon finds that the victim belongs to one of the town's founding families who have been feuding for decades. He was investigating a murder that had been covered up for many years.
Susie uses her experience in researching and genealogy to uncover clues, but her search soon makes her a target.
I received this book as an Advanced Reader Copy and I am happy to leave this voluntary review.
I enjoyed this book and recommend it to those who enjoy cozy mysteries and genealogy.
On a ski trip with Delfina, Susie follows the clue-sniffing pup to an area off the trail where her digging turns up a man's body
Susie's natural curiosity draws her to investigate the death and she soon finds that the victim belongs to one of the town's founding families who have been feuding for decades. He was investigating a murder that had been covered up for many years.
Susie uses her experience in researching and genealogy to uncover clues, but her search soon makes her a target.
I received this book as an Advanced Reader Copy and I am happy to leave this voluntary review.
I enjoyed this book and recommend it to those who enjoy cozy mysteries and genealogy.
February 20, 2025
Susie and Delfina on the Case . . .
Susie Greene and her Border Collie, Delfina, are an amazing team. The two of them race along on a Search & Rescue mission to find a missing hiker before darkness made the task more difficult. A muffled cry let them know they were getting close, but Delfina suddenly stopped. She sniffed around, then left the trail with Susie following until they found the hiker and the rescue trainer, Eric Matthews. The two “rescuers” made a very effective pair.
Susie and Delfina head out to enjoy a cross-country ski trip. She she rents a cabin and then they head out together on the mountain trail. But Delfina lets out some barks and leads her to an area where she starts digging! Unexpectedly, they uncover the dead body of a man identified as part of one of the town’s founding families who have an ongoing feud. Will Susie and Delfina find the clues to lead them to a solution to the murder victim’s death? Will the man’s family help or hinder her investigation? And will she end up putting herself in danger before she has a chance to solve the case?
Susie Greene and her Border Collie, Delfina, are an amazing team. The two of them race along on a Search & Rescue mission to find a missing hiker before darkness made the task more difficult. A muffled cry let them know they were getting close, but Delfina suddenly stopped. She sniffed around, then left the trail with Susie following until they found the hiker and the rescue trainer, Eric Matthews. The two “rescuers” made a very effective pair.
Susie and Delfina head out to enjoy a cross-country ski trip. She she rents a cabin and then they head out together on the mountain trail. But Delfina lets out some barks and leads her to an area where she starts digging! Unexpectedly, they uncover the dead body of a man identified as part of one of the town’s founding families who have an ongoing feud. Will Susie and Delfina find the clues to lead them to a solution to the murder victim’s death? Will the man’s family help or hinder her investigation? And will she end up putting herself in danger before she has a chance to solve the case?
June 20, 2025
I enjoyed this first in series small town mystery. Susie Greene is a search and rescue worker in Wyoming with a passion for genealogy and ancestry. While working one day, she and her dog partner, Delfina, find a dead body buried in the snow. Susie’s curiosity sees her digging into the life of the deceased and it leads her down a path of dangerous discoveries. The more information she uncovers, the more it seems someone wants the information, and Susie, buried.
I liked the idea of someone uncovering small town secrets by researching ancestry at the library. This mystery took off and the stakes were high! I was constantly worried for the safety of the MC but also was just as curious as her! 😂
I liked the idea of someone uncovering small town secrets by researching ancestry at the library. This mystery took off and the stakes were high! I was constantly worried for the safety of the MC but also was just as curious as her! 😂
February 24, 2025
This is the promising beginning as Book 1 of a new series. It has a number of thought lines.. Search and rescue, genealogy, some historical possible murder between two competing families, in addition to a recent murder that may be connected to past family conflicts, close friends in a small community, and of course a budding/possible future romance.
Though this first book spent quite a bit of time introducing the reader to all the players, there was plenty of action, some danger, and lots of information.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Though this first book spent quite a bit of time introducing the reader to all the players, there was plenty of action, some danger, and lots of information.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 28, 2025
Susie is now living in the Grand Teton Mountains. She spends her time with her genealogy pursuits and search-and-rescue work with her Border Collie Delfina. While out hiking one day, Susie and Delfina discovered the body of a local man buried in the snow. An attempt by Susie to find the man's family leads her down a path littered with mysteries from the past. Can she sort out the lies and rumors from the past to find the truth and bring justice for the young man? Sometimes digging into the past can be very dangerous! Unique storyline and some endearing characters had me hooked! Maybe Susie will find more mysteries from the past in her next book!
February 20, 2025
This short and sweet little mystery was definitely a little predictable, but it’s the journey not the destination. I enjoyed the characters in this book and world they were in. Susie and Delfina take you through a small town mystery that opens them up to a few more mysteries to come. I will definitely be watching for the rest of this series.
Here’s a couple quotes I enjoyed!
“Maybe if you painted a fish, one would finally show up!”
“They taught her that even when loved ones are gone, the love shared doesn’t fade away.”
Here’s a couple quotes I enjoyed!
“Maybe if you painted a fish, one would finally show up!”
“They taught her that even when loved ones are gone, the love shared doesn’t fade away.”
February 21, 2025
Susie has a search and rescue dog Delfina. On a weekend ski trip Delfina found a man buried in the snow Susie felt since she found him she had to investigate his death. She was more convinced to find the cause when she discovered he was a distant relative of hers. Delfina keeps finding clues which had people threatening Susie but she keeps pushing forward despite the risks. Surprise ending. A good read with exciting ending.
I received an advance review copy, ARC, for free and I am leaving an honest opinion and voluntary review
February 24, 2025
I liked Susie Greene and her search and rescue dog, Delfina, but Susie was probably the only fully developed character in the book. I liked the search and rescue aspect, which gave Susie and Delfina a reason for being off the beaten track and discovering the body. I liked Susie's genealogical research passion, which gave her a reason to continue investigating the murder. But there was too much exposition, especially Susie's backstory which, in my opinion was too much too soon.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 24, 2025
Digging Up the Past is the promising start to a new series. Suzie and Delfina have found a new home in Red Hollow, but the town's secrets threaten that home. A feud going back to the beginning of the town has family ties for Susie that she knows nothing about. Delfina is Susie's border collie and they have a very strong bond that helps keep Susie safe. At times sweet with message of finding a home and at other times tense with all of the action to catch a killer, Susie Green is sure to become a favorite with cozy mystery fans!!
February 22, 2025
This was a blast ,a good read ,I read so fast. Susie Greene inherited more than a fortune is the tag. She inherited the drive to uncover stories from the last…Susie has a search dog name of Delfina . I love how Bessie Hubbard writes these characters and it’s a most awesome immersive story. They are town she finds has secrets that some would rather stayed buried. Great story,good solid plotting too. I enjoyed it immensely so will you
March 25, 2025
This is the first book in a new series with a promising beginning. During a routine cross country skiing trip, Susie and Delfina discover the body of a local man buried in the snow. There are whispers of old family feuds and buried secrets. Susie's expertise in tracing ancestral lines plus her curiosity lead her down a dangerous path. I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to more in the series. I received an ARC copy of the book and this is my honest review.
May 22, 2025
It's a charming, suspenseful book with secrets that waits to be uncovered. Susie and her dog, Delfina is knee deep involved investigating a murder. With dangerous threats to keep her from uncovering secrets, this is a page-turner from the beginning to the last page. I enjoyed reading it and recommend it wholeheartedly to cozy mystery fans.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 19, 2025
When Susie finds a body during a hike she does not yet know that this will change her life and maybe more.
An interesting cozy mystery with lots of connections to family and the past. Great characters and interactions. And a storyline that has a few surprises along the way.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
An interesting cozy mystery with lots of connections to family and the past. Great characters and interactions. And a storyline that has a few surprises along the way.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 24, 2025
A wonderful new cozy mystery. Susie is a spunky, brave, smart heroine. Susie and her border collie Delfina are learning to be a search and rescue team. Susie has research skills that she uses to help solve the mystery. I found this to be a well written mystery. I look forward to more adventures with Susie & Delfina.
March 9, 2025
A very good start to this series. I loved it. I've always been interested in search and rescue stuff so this has been very cool to read. And I love seeing how everything and everyone intertwines. It was very interesting. some great characters and definitely a great plot.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 19, 2025
Enjoyable
As a genealogist, the plot was interesting. If only it was that easy. The characters were quite likeable. But, there was too much scenery description to follow. I found myself scanning to get back to the story. Why didn't Delphinia alert Susie of the prowler outside? A dog as well trained doesn't sleep that soundly. I'll try the next book though.
As a genealogist, the plot was interesting. If only it was that easy. The characters were quite likeable. But, there was too much scenery description to follow. I found myself scanning to get back to the story. Why didn't Delphinia alert Susie of the prowler outside? A dog as well trained doesn't sleep that soundly. I'll try the next book though.
March 4, 2025
Delightful
Susie Green found mountains of adventure beneath the Grand Tetons. She uncovered generations of lies and deceit so she could provide the town with a true digital history. I look forward to reading more of Susie’s adventures.
Susie Green found mountains of adventure beneath the Grand Tetons. She uncovered generations of lies and deceit so she could provide the town with a true digital history. I look forward to reading more of Susie’s adventures.
July 29, 2025
A wonderful book by author Bessie Hubbard.
Filled with lots of excitement and intrique.
Wonderful characters. I highly recommend...
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Filled with lots of excitement and intrique.
Wonderful characters. I highly recommend...
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 21, 2025
A small-town cozy mystery with wonderful characters and great world building. It's definitely a page turner. I will be adding this series to my future tbr pile.
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