Alice Kanaka

Mavis and Hornwhistle

Cozy Mysteries with a Dash of Dachshund

What happens when an author on the run gets adopted by a dachshund in South Dakota?
Hilarity of course.
Elizabeth Hornwhistle is ill-equipped to deal with her new-found fame and moves to the tiny burg of Harperstown to get away from her aggressive fans and the paparazzi. The next thing she knows, she’s been adopted by a cutie named Mavis, who seems to know a thing or two about solving crime.

Advance Praise from SPR

“A smart and saucy cold-weather mystery from Alice Kanaka, Winter Wonderach is the entertaining opening installment of the new Mavis and Hornwhistle Cosy Mysteries series. A famous author trying to escape her pressurized life lands in rural South Dakota, but it isn’t long before she’s caught up in the dramatic dynamics of small-town life. However, when a corpse turns up in Lizzy’s new house, and her knife is used as the murder weapon, the renowned writer will have to clear her name by solving the case herself, with the help of her new dog Mavis. Charming and lighthearted, but also crafted with delicious suspense, this clever whodunit is an authentically page-turning mystery with a fun but acerbic lead character, and an extra dash of cozy in the form of a loyal dachshund.” Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★

Release date: November 1, 2024

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