About The Australian Shepherd Scheme by Simon Drayton
Free on January 20th to January January 23rd 2026. Regular price is $0.99. Awarded the 5 Star Review Seal on Readers’ Favorite.
On a frosty morning in Little Rock, a young teen named Penny arrives at the steps of the Noble Detective Agency, seeking help to find her missing puppy, Pumpkin. What seems like a straightforward poster-and-social-media inquiry soon spirals into something more disturbing. When five more puppies from the same litter vanish without a trace—and the seller’s home is found ransacked but untouched—the case takes on eerie overtones. As an eighteen-year-old private investigator for the NDA, John Smith must use all his deductive abilities to figure out what’s going on and prevent panic from rising among Shepherd owners. Is this the work of a calculated animal thief, or is there something more involved? As winter’s chill deepens, every new clue brings John closer to a hidden threat whose next move could cause more distress to the hearts of dog lovers around Little Rock. In the race to reunite a grieving girl with her puppy and stop a mysterious terror, every second counts—and there is not a moment to lose! Great for fans of cozy and YA mysteries.
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Author Bio:
Simon Drayton is the author of the novel “Gone with the Sun” which was awarded the Five Star review seal on Readers’ Favorite. He enjoys writing historical fiction and mystery stories. Simon also enjoys photography and some of his book covers showcase his work. He currently lives in Arkansas with his family and his cat Skittles.