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Ridgeway Rescue Mystery #3
Murder on Saint Patrick's Day
Ridgeway Rescue Mysteries can be read in 1-2 hours. Perfect for when you're waiting for an appointment or just want a fast read. Don't miss out on this quick, clean, cozy mystery that will keep you guessing until the end!
It's St. Patrick's Day and 20-year-old Emma Wright is working hard at training five-month-old Molly, her foster puppy, to become a therapy dog. But her training coach and neighbor gets an emergency call, cutting the lesson short, and Emma volunteers to pick up her daughter at a St. Patrick's Day concert in town.
When Emma arrives, the concert has just finished up, and the teenage girls are visiting with the band. Then the lead singer stumbles and falls to the ground, dead. Emma becomes the only level head in the crowd and calls for help. When the Sheriff and Colby arrive, they investigate it as a potential accident. But Emma finds subtle clues that something more sinister is going on. Did the leader of the band die in an accident, or was it murder?
It's St. Patrick's Day and 20-year-old Emma Wright is working hard at training five-month-old Molly, her foster puppy, to become a therapy dog. But her training coach and neighbor gets an emergency call, cutting the lesson short, and Emma volunteers to pick up her daughter at a St. Patrick's Day concert in town.
When Emma arrives, the concert has just finished up, and the teenage girls are visiting with the band. Then the lead singer stumbles and falls to the ground, dead. Emma becomes the only level head in the crowd and calls for help. When the Sheriff and Colby arrive, they investigate it as a potential accident. But Emma finds subtle clues that something more sinister is going on. Did the leader of the band die in an accident, or was it murder?
62 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2018
About the author
P. Creeden
94 books54 followersP. Creeden is the sweet romance and mystery pen name for USA Today Bestselling Author Pauline Creeden. Her stories feature down-to-earth characters who often feel like they are undeserving of love for one reason or another and are surprised when love finds them.
P. Creeden married her college sweetheart, who she also met at a horse farm. Together they raise a menagerie of animals and their one son, an avid reader, himself. Animals are the supporting characters of many of her stories, because they occupy her daily life on the farm, too. From dogs, cats, and goldfish to horses, chickens, and geckos—she believes life around pets is so much better, even if they are fictional.
P. Creeden married her college sweetheart, who she also met at a horse farm. Together they raise a menagerie of animals and their one son, an avid reader, himself. Animals are the supporting characters of many of her stories, because they occupy her daily life on the farm, too. From dogs, cats, and goldfish to horses, chickens, and geckos—she believes life around pets is so much better, even if they are fictional.
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March 12, 2020
After a Saint Patrick’s Day concert in a café, an altercation breaks out after the show when the band is leaving, which results in the lead singer collapsing, and later dying. Twenty-year-old Emma Wright is there to give a neighbor’s daughter a ride home when everything happens, so once again Emma finds herself in the middle of another murder investigation. This was an enjoyable, short and sweet little cozy mystery with an interesting storyline, a fun cast of characters, and Emma’s sweet Saint Bernard puppy, Molly, who is now training to be a therapy dog.
January 26, 2021
This is a 2.5 star read.
August 14, 2019
Murder on Saint Patrick's Day is a short and sweet cozy mystery. Emma finds herself at a concert to pick up a friend's daughter and quickly gets involved in a band member's mysterious death. Rumor has it a member of the band is going solo. Is it an accident or murder? A fun afternoon read.
March 12, 2025
cute book
This was cute. But it really could have used a bit more editing. Lots of grammatical and spelling errors. And it was a smooth read till the end, and then it felt really rushed and a lot was left out.
This was cute. But it really could have used a bit more editing. Lots of grammatical and spelling errors. And it was a smooth read till the end, and then it felt really rushed and a lot was left out.
March 30, 2025
The Ridgeway Rescue Mysteries are a series of cozy mysteries that are designed to be enjoyed in a short time frame, typically 1-2 hours. This makes them ideal for a quick listen during a commute to and from work. The stories are engaging and maintain suspense until the conclusion, offering a satisfying experience for listeners. Though the setting may be somewhat generic and easily forgettable, the well-developed characters add depth and make the investment in the story worthwhile.
In the latest installment set on St. Patrick's Day, 20-year-old Emma Wright is focused on training her foster puppy, Molly, to become a therapy dog. During a training session, Emma's coach is called away on an emergency, prompting Emma to offer to pick up her daughter from a local concert.
Upon arrival, Emma discovers that the concert has just ended, but chaos ensues when the lead singer suddenly collapses and dies. Acting quickly, Emma calls for assistance, becoming the calm voice amidst the confusion.
When law enforcement, including the sheriff and a character named Colby, arrive on the scene, they initially treat the incident as a possible accident. However, Emma discovers subtle clues that suggest a more nefarious situation may be at play. The mystery unfolds as Emma seeks to determine whether the death of the band’s lead singer was an accident or a deliberate act of murder.
In the latest installment set on St. Patrick's Day, 20-year-old Emma Wright is focused on training her foster puppy, Molly, to become a therapy dog. During a training session, Emma's coach is called away on an emergency, prompting Emma to offer to pick up her daughter from a local concert.
Upon arrival, Emma discovers that the concert has just ended, but chaos ensues when the lead singer suddenly collapses and dies. Acting quickly, Emma calls for assistance, becoming the calm voice amidst the confusion.
When law enforcement, including the sheriff and a character named Colby, arrive on the scene, they initially treat the incident as a possible accident. However, Emma discovers subtle clues that suggest a more nefarious situation may be at play. The mystery unfolds as Emma seeks to determine whether the death of the band’s lead singer was an accident or a deliberate act of murder.
March 14, 2018
WOW - what a wonderful short and sweet little story. It's long enough to cover the story well and short enough to never get boring!!! Just the right length!!!
Emma Wright is the main character of this story -- her father is the sheriff -- and she has a crush on Colby - a deputy that works for her father. (That's just preliminary things to let you know who is who.) Emma has a 5-month old puppy, Molly, that she is training to be a therapy dog. Emma volunteers to help her neighbor by picking up her daughter from a St. Patrick's Day concert. She gets to the club and the lead singer of the band gets into an argument with another guy, then he collapses and advises he can't breath. She calls 911 and the sheriff (her dad). OK -- If I keep going, I will be telling you the whole story and since I don't write spoilers -- you are gonna have to just read the rest for yourself.
I love the little stories that P. Creeden writes and can't wait for the next one to be released!!!
Emma Wright is the main character of this story -- her father is the sheriff -- and she has a crush on Colby - a deputy that works for her father. (That's just preliminary things to let you know who is who.) Emma has a 5-month old puppy, Molly, that she is training to be a therapy dog. Emma volunteers to help her neighbor by picking up her daughter from a St. Patrick's Day concert. She gets to the club and the lead singer of the band gets into an argument with another guy, then he collapses and advises he can't breath. She calls 911 and the sheriff (her dad). OK -- If I keep going, I will be telling you the whole story and since I don't write spoilers -- you are gonna have to just read the rest for yourself.
I love the little stories that P. Creeden writes and can't wait for the next one to be released!!!
March 19, 2018
It's been a long time since I read anything by Pauline Creeden and I can't believe that I didn't look up more of her work sooner! This is actually the third in the Ridgeway Rescue Mysteries series but the first one I read since I found it on St. Patrick's Day.
The Good: This cover! How could you not fall in love with that pup? I have a serious soft spot for huge, fluffy dogs and I miss having one. This isn't about me though! This is about a very well written novella filled with enjoyable characters and one very observant main character that I hope gets everything she wants!
The Bad: Umm...Yep, I got nothin'.
The Summary: If you're a fan of cute, cozy mysteries that won't take you hours or days to get through, you're going to want to check out this series by Pauline Creeden. Personally, I'm going to be stalking her mailing list and Facebook group to find out when the next one in this series is going to be released!
The Good: This cover! How could you not fall in love with that pup? I have a serious soft spot for huge, fluffy dogs and I miss having one. This isn't about me though! This is about a very well written novella filled with enjoyable characters and one very observant main character that I hope gets everything she wants!
The Bad: Umm...Yep, I got nothin'.
The Summary: If you're a fan of cute, cozy mysteries that won't take you hours or days to get through, you're going to want to check out this series by Pauline Creeden. Personally, I'm going to be stalking her mailing list and Facebook group to find out when the next one in this series is going to be released!
March 18, 2020
This is the second book I have read of this author's celebration series. It was a perfect title for today's celebration of St. Patrick's Day.
The book is very short, just eight chapters and can be read in 1-2 hours.
The book starts out with our main character , on St. Patrick's Day, at a dog obedience school trying to teach her cuddly St. Bernard to eventually be a disability dog.
Due to a unforseen circumstances she finds herself at a little hole in the wall restaurant where the band, "Irish" is playing. This is the setting for where the murder will take place. A band member is killed and it is up to her and her sheriff father to solve the crime.
It seemed obvious as to who committed the crime but proof had to be in the telling and unfolding.
Nice story and looking forward to others by this author.
Disclosure:I was giving this book for free to review.The opinions expressed here are 100% my own and may be different from yours.
Michelle
The book is very short, just eight chapters and can be read in 1-2 hours.
The book starts out with our main character , on St. Patrick's Day, at a dog obedience school trying to teach her cuddly St. Bernard to eventually be a disability dog.
Due to a unforseen circumstances she finds herself at a little hole in the wall restaurant where the band, "Irish" is playing. This is the setting for where the murder will take place. A band member is killed and it is up to her and her sheriff father to solve the crime.
It seemed obvious as to who committed the crime but proof had to be in the telling and unfolding.
Nice story and looking forward to others by this author.
Disclosure:I was giving this book for free to review.The opinions expressed here are 100% my own and may be different from yours.
Michelle
April 2, 2018
This series just gets better with each book, so much so I wish they were longer so the enjoyment kept going lol.
Emma's good deed for her friend and therapy dog trainer goes sideways when just as she arrives to pick up her friends daughter the band she had gone to listen to is also leaving and gets into a tussle with a fans older brother. While her Dad (the Sheriff) and Colby (Who she is would love to be more than friends with) try to figure out how the lead singer died Emma's smart thinking starts to kick in and we see if she can work out the killer and how they did it before the law! I just love how everything unfolds and the little twists there are that make this such a great wee series.
Emma's good deed for her friend and therapy dog trainer goes sideways when just as she arrives to pick up her friends daughter the band she had gone to listen to is also leaving and gets into a tussle with a fans older brother. While her Dad (the Sheriff) and Colby (Who she is would love to be more than friends with) try to figure out how the lead singer died Emma's smart thinking starts to kick in and we see if she can work out the killer and how they did it before the law! I just love how everything unfolds and the little twists there are that make this such a great wee series.
March 19, 2018
Murder on Saint Patrick’s Day is a quick little mystery, perfect for today. Emma and her dog Molly are picking up a friend’s teenage daughter after a concert at a local cafe when the lead singer of the band collapses and dies on his way to the hospital. Emma’s observational skills once again help out her dad, the Sheriff, and they figure out who the killer is.
The mystery was good. It’s a short story, so everything moves a bit quickly, but I like the characters and the clues fit in well. I liked a band being involved in the mystery this time, it made it feel very St. Patrick’s Day-ish.
The mystery was good. It’s a short story, so everything moves a bit quickly, but I like the characters and the clues fit in well. I liked a band being involved in the mystery this time, it made it feel very St. Patrick’s Day-ish.
March 18, 2019
Short, but wonderfully satisfying!
Murder on Saint Patrick's Day, by P. Creeden, part of the Ridgeway Rescue series, was a wonderful short read! This is the first I've read in the series, but the characters felt familiar right away. I love the small town setting, and the animals being involved was lovely. Amazingly, this short book took me through all the stages that a good mystery does, and had a satisfying ending! I will definitely be reading the entirety of the Ridgeway Rescue Mystery series! This was an awesome "mini mystery"!
Murder on Saint Patrick's Day, by P. Creeden, part of the Ridgeway Rescue series, was a wonderful short read! This is the first I've read in the series, but the characters felt familiar right away. I love the small town setting, and the animals being involved was lovely. Amazingly, this short book took me through all the stages that a good mystery does, and had a satisfying ending! I will definitely be reading the entirety of the Ridgeway Rescue Mystery series! This was an awesome "mini mystery"!
March 15, 2018
This was another successful cozy mystery in this fantastic series. I read the entire short story during my lunch hour.
I'm beginning to think that Sheriff Wright needs to add Emma to the force's payroll as a consultant. She has uncanny attention to detail. She's also sweet and empathetic, which makes her the perfect human companion to Molly—therapy-dog-in-training—who is proving that she was meant to be a therapy dog.
I highly recommend this short cozy mystery.
I'm beginning to think that Sheriff Wright needs to add Emma to the force's payroll as a consultant. She has uncanny attention to detail. She's also sweet and empathetic, which makes her the perfect human companion to Molly—therapy-dog-in-training—who is proving that she was meant to be a therapy dog.
I highly recommend this short cozy mystery.
March 16, 2019
A cute short story.
After finishing a therapy pet training class with her St Bernard puppy, Molly, Emma volunteers to pick up a friend’s daughter and arrives post concert just as a scuffle breaks out between band members. When the lead singer is pushed and then has trouble breathing, she steps in to help. This is a short easy read and introduces you to Emma and Molly for future stories
After finishing a therapy pet training class with her St Bernard puppy, Molly, Emma volunteers to pick up a friend’s daughter and arrives post concert just as a scuffle breaks out between band members. When the lead singer is pushed and then has trouble breathing, she steps in to help. This is a short easy read and introduces you to Emma and Molly for future stories
March 17, 2019
Emma volunteers to pick Stacy up from a Saint Patrick concert. Disturbance and fighting begins, with the band leader, whispering he can’t breathe falling to the ground. Chris who attached him, ‘saying he hoped he dies’
Rumor has it he was going solo with a contract on Monday that would give band members motive. To was he allergic to something besides peanuts,
Good easy flowing plot, that makes you want answers of what did happen.
Rumor has it he was going solo with a contract on Monday that would give band members motive. To was he allergic to something besides peanuts,
Good easy flowing plot, that makes you want answers of what did happen.
February 5, 2021
Love reading holiday inspired short stories. This fun mystery with a unique romantic small town St. Patrick's Day, Irish band, piercings and more. A delightful young sleuth, who is the daughter of the sheriff and her rescue St. Bernard puppy made this avid reader chuckle wanting more. Fun novellas that can be read in a single sitting. Fitting when one's concentration is low on a cold snowy Michigan day.
March 15, 2018
These Ridgeway mysteries are great short cozies. in this one, the lead singer of a band can't breathe after being shoved a few times. Of course, it's a clever murder and Emma helps her dad, the sheriff, and Colby, a deputy, figure it out. I'm not a great fan of short stories, but I love these! I definitely recommend it!
March 15, 2020
Quick read
Quick read and enjoyable. Great when your time is limited. I enjoy this series of short stories about a young lady training a Saint Bernard puppy for a future as a therapy dog. As a daughter of the head of police, she often finds herself and the puppy at the scene of the crime and helps solve the case.
Quick read and enjoyable. Great when your time is limited. I enjoy this series of short stories about a young lady training a Saint Bernard puppy for a future as a therapy dog. As a daughter of the head of police, she often finds herself and the puppy at the scene of the crime and helps solve the case.
March 18, 2024
Short, but effective
For this being short, it felt complete with a clear beginning, middle and end. It was very engaging mystery that kept me invested. I wasn’t bored. I didn’t feel it was rushed. I was very invested into it. It might have been a simple mystery, but it was an effective one. Plus the cute puppy dog didn’t hurt either. So, this was a sold win in my book.
For this being short, it felt complete with a clear beginning, middle and end. It was very engaging mystery that kept me invested. I wasn’t bored. I didn’t feel it was rushed. I was very invested into it. It might have been a simple mystery, but it was an effective one. Plus the cute puppy dog didn’t hurt either. So, this was a sold win in my book.
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April 13, 2024
Emma volunteers to pick up her neighbor's daughter, Stacy from a St. Patrick's Day concert. While the bandmembers exit the building, one of them collapses and later dies. There is nothing to indicate the cause of death. This is a short mystery that kept my interest until the end. This is the most interesting book I have read of this series.
March 5, 2025
DID Read this because of the puppy on the cover? Yes, but I am glad I did.
I was looking for St. Paddy's day novellas and came across this one. It is a quick murder mystery that follows Emma and her foster pup Molly. It can be read quicly and would be a good pallet clenser between books. I liked it enough that I will read the rest of the series inbetween other reads.
I was looking for St. Paddy's day novellas and came across this one. It is a quick murder mystery that follows Emma and her foster pup Molly. It can be read quicly and would be a good pallet clenser between books. I liked it enough that I will read the rest of the series inbetween other reads.
March 16, 2018
Another delightful Ridgeway Rescue murder mystery. I wished it was longer but the writing of these books just keeps getting better, and I love that they have the same characters but are stand-alones as well! I will be pre-ordering and waiting for the next release in June.
March 25, 2019
Molly
A cute story show casing a saint Bernard puppy. Molly is learning to be a thearpy dog. At a terrible ! murder scene Molly comfort a young teenage girl as the sheriff investigate the scene. Molly seems to understand the young girl needs her.
A cute story show casing a saint Bernard puppy. Molly is learning to be a thearpy dog. At a terrible ! murder scene Molly comfort a young teenage girl as the sheriff investigate the scene. Molly seems to understand the young girl needs her.
May 14, 2019
Ice Picks and Piercings
There's nothing like doing a favor for a neighbor and getting caught up in a possible murder of a band's lead singer. Who did it, how did they do it, and where's the murder weapon? Great cozy murder mystery! Can you guess who did it?
There's nothing like doing a favor for a neighbor and getting caught up in a possible murder of a band's lead singer. Who did it, how did they do it, and where's the murder weapon? Great cozy murder mystery! Can you guess who did it?
February 27, 2022
Short, clean mystery set at the Ridgeway Cafe on St. Patrick’s Day. Molly the St. Bernard puppy is being trained as a therapy dog and she and her owner Emma find themselves on the middle of a crime scene when the lead singer of a local Irish band collapsed after a gig at the cafe.
March 18, 2024
Brief story t
This story is short and an excellent read when waiting for an appointment or in a line . The deed was done but how? I was surprised when the murderer's method was revealed.
This story is short and an excellent read when waiting for an appointment or in a line . The deed was done but how? I was surprised when the murderer's method was revealed.
December 1, 2025
This was another quick story.
Emma again noticed things others didn't. Everything was wonderful until we get to the actual resolution of the mystery. That seemed kind of out-there. Still enjoyable, but not as realistic as the other books had been.
Emma again noticed things others didn't. Everything was wonderful until we get to the actual resolution of the mystery. That seemed kind of out-there. Still enjoyable, but not as realistic as the other books had been.
March 22, 2026
Cute, quick read. I should probably read the whole series since the stories are short and you get just a snippet of the characters. As others have said, the book needs a bit more editing but still a nice escape for an hour with a furkid included.
March 28, 2018
Another winner
Loved this book too. Can't wait for the next book in June. I highly recommend this book & series. It's fabulous.
Loved this book too. Can't wait for the next book in June. I highly recommend this book & series. It's fabulous.
March 15, 2019
Easy read
I gave the book 2 stars mostly for the author's time spent writing it. I certainly hope the other books are better
But I shall not be reading them
I gave the book 2 stars mostly for the author's time spent writing it. I certainly hope the other books are better
But I shall not be reading them
March 17, 2019
A quick read that was very enjoyable and perfect for today since it is St Patrick's Day. Great characters which includes a Saint Bernard puppy. Nice!
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