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Paws and Probable Cause #3
DOWN: A Paws & Probable Cause Mystery
In the war between progress and preservation, someone just committed murder.
Spring has finally arrived in Tidal Cove. The snow is melting. The tourists are returning. And real estate developer Raymond Cross is face-down at his controversial construction site.
Cross had enemies everywhere. Environmentalists who'd chained themselves to his bulldozers. Locals who didn't want their town turned into a resort playground. Business partners with secrets in the contracts.
Even Wren has been fighting him. The feral cat colony she's been caring for lives on the land he planned to destroy.
Now she's a suspect. And so is everyone else.
But Wren notices something the police miss. The feral cats are acting strange. They've been watching the site for months. They saw who came and went the night Cross died. They know the escape route the killer used.
The cats can't testify. But Wren can read their fear. And what she discovers leads to secrets buried deeper than any foundation.
A cozy mystery about the price of progress, the cats who guard the truth, and a community torn apart. Book 3 in the Paws & Probable Cause series. Your spring escape awaits.
Spring has finally arrived in Tidal Cove. The snow is melting. The tourists are returning. And real estate developer Raymond Cross is face-down at his controversial construction site.
Cross had enemies everywhere. Environmentalists who'd chained themselves to his bulldozers. Locals who didn't want their town turned into a resort playground. Business partners with secrets in the contracts.
Even Wren has been fighting him. The feral cat colony she's been caring for lives on the land he planned to destroy.
Now she's a suspect. And so is everyone else.
But Wren notices something the police miss. The feral cats are acting strange. They've been watching the site for months. They saw who came and went the night Cross died. They know the escape route the killer used.
The cats can't testify. But Wren can read their fear. And what she discovers leads to secrets buried deeper than any foundation.
A cozy mystery about the price of progress, the cats who guard the truth, and a community torn apart. Book 3 in the Paws & Probable Cause series. Your spring escape awaits.
225 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 6, 2025
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June 9, 2026
The endings of each mystery
I love the way Sophie Lyon ends each mystery solved , but continues to give more information about the lives of the people and the animals. And then she gives us a few details about the next mystery Wren is about to be involved in. I love the way this family is growing closer and trusting each other. I love the way this family especially Bea connects with Wren. I’ve cried a lot through this book, some sadness and some happy tears. The books are thoughtful and refreshing. But also have a lot of mystery and intrigue.
I love the way Sophie Lyon ends each mystery solved , but continues to give more information about the lives of the people and the animals. And then she gives us a few details about the next mystery Wren is about to be involved in. I love the way this family is growing closer and trusting each other. I love the way this family especially Bea connects with Wren. I’ve cried a lot through this book, some sadness and some happy tears. The books are thoughtful and refreshing. But also have a lot of mystery and intrigue.
May 2, 2026
Great mystery plot entwined within some good behavioral information about cats. I like the way this author ties up loose ends for all of the characters instead of ending the book once the crime was solved but in this instance there was a bit of repetitiveness - my reason for the 4 stars. This is a great cozy mystery series with lots of animals and interesting characters. I look forward to continuing this series!
May 15, 2026
and the story goes on
This book has lots of story lines that I thought ended when the murder was solved. This book wrapped up a lot of story lines that were not essential to wrap up. Nice but the book felt long. I wish Jonah would push for a more permanent relationship with Wren. They haven’t said a lot about his grieving status directly. Let’s see what the next book tells us…
This book has lots of story lines that I thought ended when the murder was solved. This book wrapped up a lot of story lines that were not essential to wrap up. Nice but the book felt long. I wish Jonah would push for a more permanent relationship with Wren. They haven’t said a lot about his grieving status directly. Let’s see what the next book tells us…
June 29, 2026
Amazing animal behavior and a good mystery
This is a great book about observing animal behavior but also a great mystery is entwined throughout the story. Many characters that are artfully described to where you feel like you know them. There are several good life lessons to discover as well.
This is a great book about observing animal behavior but also a great mystery is entwined throughout the story. Many characters that are artfully described to where you feel like you know them. There are several good life lessons to discover as well.
February 6, 2026
This book needs an editor to review it asap. The facts of the book change, he\him and she\her used incorrectly often. The book goes from current to past without understanding. The topic was good and charactors have potential but descriptors need help immediately. The same descriptors are on repeat so much, I scan read when a description of environment was being written. It has potential with a few edits throughout the series.
April 20, 2026
Mystery, caring, homey
Likable main characters, dialogue that explains and helps you know emotions. Growing together...home, community and caring for life...including the animals...those in our homes, those without real homes. Love the mystery!
Likable main characters, dialogue that explains and helps you know emotions. Growing together...home, community and caring for life...including the animals...those in our homes, those without real homes. Love the mystery!
May 4, 2026
wonderful series
If you love animals, mysteries, second chances and found families and friends, Sophia Lyon delivers with interesting characters- humans and animals as well as well developed mysteries.
Love Sophia Lyin’s K-9 series and will be starring her other series soon to!
If you love animals, mysteries, second chances and found families and friends, Sophia Lyon delivers with interesting characters- humans and animals as well as well developed mysteries.
Love Sophia Lyin’s K-9 series and will be starring her other series soon to!
May 5, 2026
A unique cat murder mystery that's nor paranormal!
Anyone with animals in the family knows they don't "speak English" but the speak my actions, behaviors and how the family interacts with them. This book gives a great example of using cats to solve a murder.
Anyone with animals in the family knows they don't "speak English" but the speak my actions, behaviors and how the family interacts with them. This book gives a great example of using cats to solve a murder.
June 8, 2026
Such an enjoyable series!
So glad I found this series! The premises for the plots are interesting and characters grow on you ... Worth giving them a try - you'll be hooked and reading the back-to-back like I am!
So glad I found this series! The premises for the plots are interesting and characters grow on you ... Worth giving them a try - you'll be hooked and reading the back-to-back like I am!
July 13, 2026
Down
Again, Sophie Lyon has created a beautiful story filled with intrigue, laughter, togetherness and change. Just when I thought the story was over, Lyon brings in more heartfelt, tear creating feelings. Down is a book worth reading and enjoying.
Again, Sophie Lyon has created a beautiful story filled with intrigue, laughter, togetherness and change. Just when I thought the story was over, Lyon brings in more heartfelt, tear creating feelings. Down is a book worth reading and enjoying.
July 20, 2026
Feral cats
Cats are the largest killers of birds and small animals. In our town, there are too many cats, and my Robin nests are suffering. So when this book concentrates on a feral cat colony, it lowers the rating for me, even if they do help Wren solve a murder.
Cats are the largest killers of birds and small animals. In our town, there are too many cats, and my Robin nests are suffering. So when this book concentrates on a feral cat colony, it lowers the rating for me, even if they do help Wren solve a murder.
March 14, 2026
charming
Charming read , I,love this author for her seeking the good in people and her obvious love of animals , a very good book
Charming read , I,love this author for her seeking the good in people and her obvious love of animals , a very good book
March 28, 2026
Observing the truth
Very good book. Very interesting. Kept m reading to find out what happened next. Loved the observations on cat behavior. Good growth of characters.
Very good book. Very interesting. Kept m reading to find out what happened next. Loved the observations on cat behavior. Good growth of characters.
May 1, 2026
Mystery Solving Cats
Really interesting book about how animals, especially cats can give you information if you listen closely enough. I was a fun book to read.
Really interesting book about how animals, especially cats can give you information if you listen closely enough. I was a fun book to read.
May 9, 2026
Enjoyable
This was a good book. I like where she takes the reader and explains. I even like where she leads into the next story
This was a good book. I like where she takes the reader and explains. I even like where she leads into the next story
August 19, 2026
a cat mystery
This was another excellent read. Sad for ghost. But the colony is protected and the murderer will spend his time in jail.
This was another excellent read. Sad for ghost. But the colony is protected and the murderer will spend his time in jail.
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