Officer Mattie Cobb battles external danger and her own troubled past as she and her K-9 partner race to catch a killer. Bill Crider, Anthony Award Winner and author of Between the Living and the DeadĬompelling characters, both human and canine, make Killing Trail a standout first novel. They're put to the test in Timber Creek, a small town in Colorado, and the result is a satisfying mystery with a couple of cops you're going to be glad to meet. "Margaret Mizushima's Killing Trail introduces a fine new crime-fighting team, Mattie Lu Cobb and her partner, Robo, who happens to be a dog. Readers will quickly become invested.and many will be eagerly reading each and every installment." "Mizushima’s characters are extremely compelling, and she ably draws the reader into the life of each one. "Fascinating detail about the psyche and handling of K-9 police dogs.and the loving interaction between Robo and Mattie.are more than enough to carry the book and entice me to read more in the series." Solidly entertaining from beginning to end." "A deftly crafted mystery that is all the more impressive considering that Killing Trail is author Margaret Mizushima's debut.
"Readers who love animals and the outdoors will particularly enjoy what is a good read." Overall a great debut for an up-and-coming mystery writer." "Mizushima does an excellent job of developing as characters, allowing readers to feel a personal connection to them both. "This series kickoff.reveals just enough about ancillary characters to suggest untapped opportunities while fleshing out solid backgrounds to make a cozy cozy." And it's impossible not to fall in love with Robo." "Winning heroine.strong debut.a realistic view of how a K-9 team works, treating Robo as an important character, but never stooping to anthropomorphism. Pair this with Robert Crais' Suspect (2013)" The shocking conclusion will stay with readers while they wait for the next story in the series. Mizushima’s debut reflects both her skill as a suspense writer and her respect for animals. "The interactions between Mattie and Robo will tug the heartstrings of every dog lover. Library Journal starred review, Debut of the Month The appealing Robo knows what he’s doing, he just needs to train Mattie to trust him. "Debut author Mizushima’s classic police procedural adds a fresh angle involving the work of K 9s. Nominated for RT Book Review's Reviewer's Choice Award for Best First Mystery
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