Muzzled (Kate Turner, DVM, Mysteries Book 1)

During a house call on a wet spring morning, veterinarian Dr. Kate Turner arrives at an estate where a couple breeds champion Cavalier King Charles spaniels. She discovers a bloody crime scene with twenty-seven blue-ribbon dogs loose throughout the property. Police initially suspect murder-suicide, but when Dr. Kate notices the famous best-in-show champion is missing, the case becomes more complex. Dr. Kate recalls her grandfather's observation that murder typically stems from love or money. As she treats pets around town, she uncovers multiple suspects and motives among residents who had reason to want the couple dead. Possible explanations include financial gain from the champion dog, the couple's daughter's desire to escape the dogs and inherit their wealth, a celebrity filmmaker's involvement in a multi-million dollar lawsuit, or long-buried personal secrets. Meanwhile, troubling developments occur at Dr. Kate's own office, raising questions about her safety. This is the first book in the Kate Turner, DVM, Mysteries series.