If you like this one, the next two books in the series are also available to be checked out at Haverhill Public Library through the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium. This novel will appeal to people who enjoyed Beatrix Potter, Wind in the Willows, and other anthropomorphic stories, those who enjoy comedic cozy mysteries, or who like their stories with a little quirk. They share a love of excellent bookshops, fine cheeses, and good murders (in fictional.

In a town where a moose runs the local coffee shop, a bear is the chief of police, and a raven named Lenore runs the bookshop, you’ve got to be willing to suspend disbelief and just have fun with it. Juneau Black is the pen name of authors Jocelyn Cole and Sharon Nagel. Intrepid reporter, Vera Vixen, frustrated by the authorities’ sleepy response–and eager to break the story–throws herself into the investigation and finds answers and danger along the way. The town has a coffee shop and a bookshop, a haberdasher and a bank. Juneau Black 3.91 469 ratings53 reviews It’s the winter solstice in Shady Hollow, that magical time of year when creatures of all shapes and sizes come together to honor the season and eat as much pie as possible. Moose and mice, owls and bears live side by side in civilised harmony. Shady Hollow (Shady Hollow, 1), Cold Clay (Shady Hollow, 2), Mirror Lake (Shady Hollow, 3), Evergreen Chase: A Shady Hollow Mystery Short, and Twilig. In the woodland community of Shady Hollow, youll discover a secret. Local curmudgeon, Otto the Toad, is murdered, which sets off a series of incidents, crimes, and murders. by Juneau Black ( 104 ) £3.99 £8.99 A MURDER TO SOLVE. Think Midsomer Murders meets Wind in the Willows. All the main characters are anthropomorphic creatures living in the quiet woodland community of Shady Hollow. First in a newer series of cozy mysteries, this is a fun novel for when you want an easy read with a bit of a twist.

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