Death by Diamond Lab: A Hilarious Feel-Good Cozy Mystery

About Death by Diamond Lab: A Hilarious Feel-Good Cozy Mystery

A vanished boyfriend, a high-end "gift" from a Labrador, and a clairvoyant parrot. When retired army therapist Alex agrees to help a frazzled newcomer find her missing boyfriend—and his missing dog—she expects drama, not a full-blown conspiracy. But after the Labrador drops a diamond under the bush and the boyfriend washes up dead, Alex and her husband Reg (a dry-witted ex-SEAL with excellent aim and zero patience) realize their paradise comes with a body count.

With their retired bomb-sniffing dog, Bombay, leading the way, the couple uncovers a smuggling ring using dogs to move diamonds across the border. But the deeper they dig, the messier it gets—shady cops, secret wives, and a jewelry store with gang ties. And at the center of it all?

A mysterious woman who’ll stop at nothing to protect her empire. To crack the case, they’ll need sharp instincts, stronger cocktails, and a dog who’s hell-bent on unretiring. Welcome to San Malvino.