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Raine Stockton Dog Mystery #12
Deadfall
Book #12 in the best-selling Raine Stockton Dog Mystery Series
Hollywood has come to the scenic Smoky Mountain community of Hanover County, and dog trainer Raine Stockton can’t resist the opportunity when her dogs are offered a chance at a role in the film. Naturally, she expects her showy golden retriever, Cisco, to win the part, but Cisco’s impetuous nature does him in, and the role goes to her twin Australian Shepherds, Mischief and Magic. For the first time in his young life, Cisco is left behind.
Film-making turns out not to be as exciting as Raine had expected, and the only upside to the long, mostly boring days is the new friend she makes on the set, a stuntwoman by the name of Dallas McKenzie. But it doesn’t take Raine long to discover that Dallas is a woman of secrets and lies, and trouble seems to follow her wherever she goes. The set is plagued by accidents and vandalism, and Dallas always seems to be at the center of everything that goes wrong. But even Raine can’t imagine how wrong things have yet to go.
Meanwhile, Raine agrees to investigate a case for her lawyer friend Sonny involving a service dog who is accused of biting a child. The case seems open and shut until Cisco, who is beginning to show some talent as a medical alert dog, sniffs out evidence that throws previous theories into disarray—and may shed some light into the mysterious happenings on the movie set. But when Cisco and Raine start to track down answers, they find murder instead.
In a world where nothing is what it seems, it’s up to Raine and Cisco to find the truth… before it’s too late.
Hollywood has come to the scenic Smoky Mountain community of Hanover County, and dog trainer Raine Stockton can’t resist the opportunity when her dogs are offered a chance at a role in the film. Naturally, she expects her showy golden retriever, Cisco, to win the part, but Cisco’s impetuous nature does him in, and the role goes to her twin Australian Shepherds, Mischief and Magic. For the first time in his young life, Cisco is left behind.
Film-making turns out not to be as exciting as Raine had expected, and the only upside to the long, mostly boring days is the new friend she makes on the set, a stuntwoman by the name of Dallas McKenzie. But it doesn’t take Raine long to discover that Dallas is a woman of secrets and lies, and trouble seems to follow her wherever she goes. The set is plagued by accidents and vandalism, and Dallas always seems to be at the center of everything that goes wrong. But even Raine can’t imagine how wrong things have yet to go.
Meanwhile, Raine agrees to investigate a case for her lawyer friend Sonny involving a service dog who is accused of biting a child. The case seems open and shut until Cisco, who is beginning to show some talent as a medical alert dog, sniffs out evidence that throws previous theories into disarray—and may shed some light into the mysterious happenings on the movie set. But when Cisco and Raine start to track down answers, they find murder instead.
In a world where nothing is what it seems, it’s up to Raine and Cisco to find the truth… before it’s too late.
- GenresCozy MysteryDogsMystery
291 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 9, 2017
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January 16, 2018
Great Story
I love Donna Ball's Raine Stockton mysteries. Deadfall certaintly kept me guessing. Her characters are so likable that you're sad to see them go when you finish the book. It's like leaving good friends and you're not sure when you'll see them again. And it's so fun to catch up when they're back with a new mystery to so!ve. In Deadfall Raine gets mixed up with a movie production and where Rains goes trouble usually follows. I highly recommend this book and the other books in this series.
I love Donna Ball's Raine Stockton mysteries. Deadfall certaintly kept me guessing. Her characters are so likable that you're sad to see them go when you finish the book. It's like leaving good friends and you're not sure when you'll see them again. And it's so fun to catch up when they're back with a new mystery to so!ve. In Deadfall Raine gets mixed up with a movie production and where Rains goes trouble usually follows. I highly recommend this book and the other books in this series.
February 23, 2024
good story but still editing problems
These r good stories but there are still editing problems. When the story of the little boy is first told in Chapter 2 he is 4 years old at the time of the incident. Later in the book he is 8 years old. At one point we are told there is no requirement for an assistance dog to be from a licensed facility or that they are required to pass rigorous training and that is simply not true. If you are found to be using a false therapy/emotional support/assistance marking/vest on your dog it is a crime. Maybe at the time of this writing/publishing the laws were different, IDK. What I do know is that without proper documentation of the animal it simply cannot be considered properly trained.
These r good stories but there are still editing problems. When the story of the little boy is first told in Chapter 2 he is 4 years old at the time of the incident. Later in the book he is 8 years old. At one point we are told there is no requirement for an assistance dog to be from a licensed facility or that they are required to pass rigorous training and that is simply not true. If you are found to be using a false therapy/emotional support/assistance marking/vest on your dog it is a crime. Maybe at the time of this writing/publishing the laws were different, IDK. What I do know is that without proper documentation of the animal it simply cannot be considered properly trained.
January 10, 2023
Although the main plot and sub plot were interesting, the author really should have had somebody fact check her information about diabetes, because much of it was just plain misinformed. It is not dangerous to drive with a blood sugar reading of 180. For many diabetics, 180 is the target goal for 2 hours after a meal. She clearly doesn't understand the difference between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. She has one character drinking juice after a slightly elevated reading. That would only make the level go higher. She has another being given an insulin shot when she is showing all the symptoms of low blood sugar. She is the one who should be drinking the juice.
February 8, 2018
Annoying
I've read every Raine Stockton book and in this book 12, Raine just got on my nerves. Did she get even more demanding, not even subtle, obnoxious and shrewd? I almost couldn't finish the book and I love Ciscoe. I don't know maybe I just wasn't in b the mood for her this time.
I've read every Raine Stockton book and in this book 12, Raine just got on my nerves. Did she get even more demanding, not even subtle, obnoxious and shrewd? I almost couldn't finish the book and I love Ciscoe. I don't know maybe I just wasn't in b the mood for her this time.
July 1, 2018
What was I thinking?! I've been giving the books in this series 3 stars, yet I've been gobbling them one after another, as though they were jalapeno poppers (my version of chocolates). For me, they actually rate at least 4 stars. For anyone who loves dogs, and books about dogs, this is the series for you.
May 31, 2021
Deadfall did not commit the cardinal sin that I described in a review of Land Of The Free--while all of the detective's friends and family played the usual roles, none of them got beat up, kidnapped, or arrested. Guess I shouldn't tell this; however, it just goes to show she can write an absolutely gorgeous mystery using people previously unknown to the reader. I loved it, as always.
March 12, 2018
I have devoured every Donna Ball book that I have found. 1st discovered her through the Raine Stockton series but also love the Flash series and her stand alone books. The hardest part is waiting for the next one to come out.
August 20, 2020
Another good one.
Really couldn't putt this book down. I like that Miles is joining Raine on her adventures and always there to support her. And glad that Buck is sticking around. Raine and Miles belong together.
Really couldn't putt this book down. I like that Miles is joining Raine on her adventures and always there to support her. And glad that Buck is sticking around. Raine and Miles belong together.
December 31, 2017
Best Christmas gift is a Raine Stockton book in December!!! As always a great read.
December 16, 2017
Love the book. Raine and Cisco are a great team. Now to wait on the next one!
January 6, 2018
Another good entry in the Raine Stockton series.
February 14, 2018
Great read. I have enjoyed all of Donna Balls books.
May 20, 2018
Read this series and the Flash series...loved them all! More Please!!
December 25, 2018
Love this series, loved this book, too!
September 20, 2019
I love this series. Please tell me there will be more.
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February 1, 2018Loved this series. Looking forward to the next book.
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