Paw and Order. V.M. Burns

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      ANOTHER CASE OF MURDER

      “I honestly don’t understand what’s going on,” I said. “I love this neighborhood. I love being close to businesses and people and still having privacy.” I paused. “I know it isn’t as fancy as the subdivision where I was renting, but…it makes me happy.”

      “That’s what’s important.” Stephanie stood up and gave me a hug. “Besides, at least you haven’t found any dead bodies in this neighborhood.” She smiled before adding. “Yet.”

      I was silent for several moments.

      “I was just kidding, Mom.”

      “I’m sorry, dear. I was just thinking. You know, I don’t believe in coincidences, but I haven’t had any problems until Archibald Lowry was murdered two days ago. Since then, someone has tried to steal Rex and an intruder has gotten into my backyard.” I shook my head. “I may not have discovered a dead body, but I think I’m going to need to find a killer if I want to have peace.”

      “Alright, Sherlock.” Stephanie clapped her hands. “Let’s get this investigation underway!”

      Books by V.M. Burns

      Mystery Bookshop Series

      THE PLOT IS MURDER

      READ HERRING HUNT

      THE NOVEL ART OF MURDER

      WED, READ & DEAD

      BOOKMARKED FOR MURDER

      Dog Club Series

      IN THE DOG HOUSE

      THE PUPPY WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

      BARK IF IT’S MURDER

      PAW AND ORDER

      Published by Kensington Publishing Corporation

      Table of Contents

       Books by V.M. Burns

       Acknowledgments

       Chapter 1

       Chapter 2

       Chapter 3

       Chapter 4

       Chapter 5

       Chapter 6

       Chapter 7

       Chapter 8

       Chapter 9

       Chapter 10

       Chapter 11

       Chapter 12

       Chapter 13

       Chapter 14

       Chapter 15

       Chapter 16

       Chapter 17

       Chapter 18

       Chapter 19

       Chapter 20

       Chapter 21

       Chapter 22

      Paw and Order

      V.M. Burns

      LYRICAL UNDERGROUND

      Kensington Publishing Corp.

       www.kensingtonbooks.com

      To the extent that the image or images on the cover of this book depict a person or persons, such person or persons are merely models, and are not intended to portray any character or characters featured in the book.

      This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons living or dead is entirely coincidental.

      LYRICAL UNDERGROUND BOOKS are published by

      Kensington Publishing Corp.

      119 West 40th Street

      New York, NY 10018

      Copyright © 2020 by V.M. Burns

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of the Publisher, excepting brief quotes used in reviews.

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      First Electronic Edition: August 2020

      ISBN-13: 978-1-5161-0993-7 (ebook)

      ISBN-10: 1-5161-0993-7 (ebook)

      First Print Edition: August 2020

      ISBN-13: 978-1-5161-0994-4

      ISBN-10: 1-5161-0994-5

      Printed in the United States of America

      Acknowledgments

      Thank you to John Scognamiglio and everyone from Kensington, and to Dawn Dowdle at Blue Ridge Literary Agency.

      Thanks to my fantastic work family: Linda Kay, Monica Jill, Tim, Chuck, Lindsey, Kristie and Sandy. Thank you to my wonderful team: Amber, Derrick, Eric, Jennifer, and Robin. Plus, special thanks to the wonderful training team who have done so much to support and promote my books: Grace, Deborah, Tena, and Jamie. Thanks to Abby Vandiver, Alexia Gordon, and E.L. Reddick for legal and medical advice. Thank you Lori Boness Caswell for coming up with the name.

      As always, special thanks to my family and to my good friends, Shelitha Mckee and Sophia Muckerson.

      Special thanks to Addison Abbott for allowing me to include you


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