top by for a few comfortably suspenseful visits to Stewart’s Crossing, where reformed computer hacker Steve Levitan and his crime-sniffing golden retriever Rochester are always nose-to-the-ground in this warm, witty collection of cozy dog mysteries.
These short mystery stories, set between the novels of the Golden Retriever Mystery Series, dive deeper into Steve and Rochester’s evolving partnership. In the first tale, Steve is just learning to love the big, goofy golden retriever he inherited after his neighbor’s death—while Rochester shows him how to open his heart to Lili and to a whole new life filled with loyalty, laughter, and second chances.
From there, the duo is whisked into a roller coaster of canine-powered investigations—from thefts and strange disappearances to a shocking murder and even the discovery of an abandoned baby. Along the way, familiar fan-favorite characters return, including:
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Rick Stemper, Steve’s best friend and Stewart’s Crossing’s most dog-friendly detective
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Rascal, Rick’s spirited Aussie and Rochester’s BFF
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Gail Dukowski, owner of the Chocolate Ear
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Edith Passis, Steve’s unforgettable childhood piano teacher
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Joey Capodilupo and Mark Figueroa, with their snow-white golden Brody
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Van Dryver, Lili’s globetrotting ex, whose investigation into Amish puppy mills leads to a surprising collaboration
Blending humor, heart, and clever whodunits, these stories offer the perfect fix for readers who love cozy mysteries with dogs, small-town sleuthing, and feel-good crime solving.
“The golden retriever mysteries are barking good!” — Sparkle Abbey, author of the Pampered Pet mystery series
