Saturday, July 26, 2025

Book Review: A BONE TO PICK (A Canine Crew Mystery Book 1) by Fiona Grace

About the Book 

When Evie, Margo, and Grace—three best friends in their 50s—find their nests empty and time on their hands, they start up the Canine Crew, a neighborhood dog-walking service. But none of them ever expected to have to solve a doggone murder…. 

It's walkies into the dark side for Evie and her pals as their peaceful pet parade turns perilous with the murder of a charming mailman. A lost dog collar might be the key to unleashing the truth—but can these spirited sidekicks fetch justice before suspicion buries them alive? 

Take a paws-first dive into the beguiling world of the Canine Crew, where escapades are laced with wag-worthy wit and delightful idiosyncrasies. Em-bark on a journey that fetches a perfect mix of chuckles, warm fuzzy feelings, and tail-wagging surprises. Get ready to befriend a trio of fetching heroines who are bound to collar your affection and have you howling for more until the break of dawn. 

Book Review 

The story involves three single women - Gracie, Margo, and Evie, all in their 50s. Margo, with her business sense established a dog walking business, the Canine Crew, and the three ladies know everything going on their town as they engage in their business. They're also not only fans of dogs, but of mysteries. 

When the pleasant and very flirtatious mailman is killed and found by Evie, she is considered a "person of interest" and the three ladies decide to investigate. A dog collar is the only clue. 

This is a light read with a good mix of dogs, mysteries, and a touch of romance possible consistent with the cozy genre. The pacing is steady and the three main characters are well-developed (though they seem to think 50 is old), and their personalities complement each other. 

This is the first of seven in the Canine Crew Mysteries, and I will be adding the next to my long TBR list.


About the Author 

Fiona Grace is the author of multiple book series, including the CANINE CREW, most of them cozy mysteries, some with a paranormal twist, or a culinary twist. Other book series are romance centered. Certainly, a lot of choices with this author:LACEY DOYLE COZY MYSTERY, TUSCAN VINEYARD COZY MYSTERY, DUBIOUS WITCH COZY MYSTERY, BEACHFRONT BAKERY COZY MYSTERY, CATS AND DOGS COZY MYSTERY, ELIZA MONTAGU COZY MYSTERY, MURDER IN THE MANOR, and for romance ENDLESS HARBOR. Notably, the first book in each series is available on Amazon.

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