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Reviewed by Peggy Jo Wipf for Readers' Favorite
Dying Cry, the tenth novel in Margaret Mizushima’s Timber Creek K-9 mystery series, is set in the Colorado mountains. The story centers on Mattie and Cole Walker, who, while teaching Cole’s daughters to snowshoe, encounter a crisis in a remote canyon. After hearing a scream, Mattie and her K-9 partner, Robo, investigate and discover a body at the base of a cliff. A rockslide prevents immediate access, requiring the body to be recovered. Evidence at the scene suggests the fall was a homicide. The victim, Tom, is a friend of Cole’s and the husband of his employee. Although Tom was well-liked, Mattie must uncover the truth behind his death and any secrets he may have kept. And quickly, before it takes its toll on her family.
Margaret Mizushima immerses readers in a small Colorado mountain town, where Officer Mattie Walker and her K-9, Robo, are prepared for the unexpected. The novel explores Mattie’s adjustment to her new family as she investigates a murder that strikes close to home. As the investigation progresses, suspicion shifts between several suspects, with attention repeatedly returning to the victim’s wife, a family friend. The characters are creatively engaging as they navigate through a period of loss, fear, and uncertainty. Their intuition and genuine care for one another bring the story to life. The author’s attention to detail shows great care in studying the subject. Fans of suspense and dog lovers will definitely want to check out Dying Cry and its author.
