Cozy Mystery (10 Book Boxed Set)

Mary Hiker's cozy series takes you on an fun adventure of mystery and mischief! Enjoy these clean reads filled with small town mountain folk and a butterfly loving dog...

Avery Barks Dog Mystery series box set (Books 1-10) includes TEN cozy mystery novellas:

BUTTERFLY BOY

While helping an elderly friend, Avery and her butterfly loving dog, Chevy, find the unthinkable – a dead body. The sleepy North Carolina mountain town she calls home is shocked and shaken to the core.

When Avery realizes that the dead man is the very man that got her fired, she knows she's landed smack dab in the middle of chaos.

STRANGE OUTFIT

Avery is close to landing her dream job at the new animal rescue sanctuary outside of town. She soon discovers that she should be careful what she wishes for.

Before her interview is even over, a cadaver dog finds a dead body at the sanctuary. As strange things keep popping up at the new job site, she and Chevy find themselves at the center of a potentially dangerous game they never signed up to play.

PLAY FETCH

Avery is asked to assist on a search for a lost person and she readily agrees to help. But the victim's dysfunctional family causes quite a distraction to the search efforts and may cause the loss of life.

When Avery discovers a body lying on the road, the connection between the deceased and her ex-boyfriend Travis becomes a little too close for comfort and Travis quickly becomes the prime suspect.

Avery is convinced he's done nothing wrong, but convincing everyone else may be a little more difficult.

UNDERWATER

There's an arsonist on the loose...

A small North Carolina mountain town is on edge after a string of unexplained fires and the sudden disappearance of an ex-volunteer Fire Chief.

Avery and her fun-loving Golden Retriever are suddenly thrust into the middle of murder mayhem. In order to prevent arsonists from invading their small mountain town, Avery and her feisty 'mature' neighbor will have to team up to catch a murderer.

GOOD FRIENDS

How well do you REALLY know your friends?

Avery Barks teams up with an old friend to host a big event, but instead finds herself on the bad end of a criminal investigation.

LOYALTY

County deputies are on edge after an influx of drugs invade a peaceful mountain community.

Avery and Chevy, are suddenly thrust into the middle of a mystery. In order to prevent losing her best friend, Avery will have to rely on her keen instincts to catch a murderer.

BIG CATCH

Several retired woman in a North Carolina beach town have suddenly found romance with some remarkably handsome men.

When one charming Romeo turns up dead, the entire senior dating scene is turned upside down. Fortunately, one lucky lady has a friend who can help keep love alive...

Avery and Chevy head to the beach to help their friends investigate.

NECKTIE

Avery is gearing up for the most important event of the year. Several potential donors are attending the search and rescue team's fundraiser and everything needs to be perfect.

When a resort guest is found dead, Avery quickly realizes the fundraiser isn't the only thing at risk.

ROSE

Avery Barks is ready for another fun filled summer. With her fun-loving golden retriever and a handsome boyfriend by her side, all seems to be coming together nicely for Avery.

She soon discovers that she should be careful who she allows into her world. Before summer gets underway, a stranger's secrets have the entire town up in arms.

As her boyfriend hides secrets of his own, she and Chevy find themselves at the center of a potentially dangerous mystery.

SMOOTH

Avery is hosting a dog training seminar for the southeast region. Unfortunately for her, the event turns into a murder investigation.