A Christmas Raine Stockton Dog Mystery "An exciting, original and suspense-laden whodunit...A simply fabulous mystery starring a likeable, dedicated heroine..."
--Midwest Book Review on the Raine Stockton Dog Mysteries
It's Christmas time, and for Raine Stockton and her Search and Rescue dog, Cisco, Hansonville, North Carolina is just like a Norman Rockwell painting-- except for the rash of thefts of baby Jesus figurines from nativity scenes, an abandoned box of golden retriever puppies that someone leaves beside her mailbox, and a mysterious gift from one of Cisco's a grateful admirers. Raine already has her hands full with her own misbehaving pooches, unexpected house guests, and a complicated new relationship. But when a newborn is abandoned in the manger of the town's living nativity and Raine walks in on what appears to be the scene of a murder, she has more to worry about than keeping the Christmas spirit alive.
More Praise for the Raine Stockton Dog Mysteries
" An intriguing heroine, a twisty tale, a riveting finale, and a golden retriever to die for. [This book] will delight mystery fans and enchant dog lovers."
---Carolyn Hart
"Has everything--wonderful characters, surprising twists, great dialogue. Donna Ball knows dogs, knows the Smoky Mountains, and knows how to write a page turner. I loved it."
--Beverly Connor
"Very entertaining... combines a likeable heroine and a fascinating mystery... a story of suspense with humor and tenderness."
--Carlene Thompson
"There can't be too many golden retrievers in mystery fiction for my taste."
--Deadly Pleasures
"A delightful protagonist....a well-crafted mystery"
--Romantic Times
About the Author: Donna Ball is the author of over a hundred novels under several different pseudonyms in a variety of genres that include romance, mystery, suspense, paranormal, western adventure, historical and women's fiction. Recent popular series include the Ladybug Farm series by Berkley Books and the Raine Stockton Dog Mystery series. Donna is an avid dog lover and her dogs have won numerous titles for agility, obedience and canine musical freestyle. She lives in a restored Victorian Barn in the heart of the Blue Ridge mountains with a variety of four-footed companions. You can contact her at www.donnaball.net.
