The Paws and Portholes Mysteries: A Six-Book Cozy Mystery Series
About The Paws and Portholes Mysteries: A Six-Book Cozy Mystery Series
From the sun-drenched decks of the Caribbean to the glittering dining rooms of luxury ocean liners, the Paws and Portholes Mysteries series follows six unforgettable women who board cruise ships looking for escape and find themselves tangled in murder instead. A retired homicide detective and her stubborn French Bulldog, a forensic accountant and her sharp-nosed Yorkshire Terrier, an aspiring novelist and her meticulous Miniature Poodle, a disgraced journalist and her relentless Beagle, a yoga instructor and her intuitive Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and a burned-out public defender and her irrepressible Pug — each woman brings her own unique skills to the investigation, and each canine companion proves that the best detectives don't always walk on two legs. Every book in the series drops a reluctant amateur sleuth into a world of shipboard secrets, where the glamour of the open ocean hides greed, betrayal, and cold-blooded calculation.
From poisoned candles and frozen stairwells to staged accidents and falsified ledgers, the murders are clever, the motives run deep, and the suspects all have something to hide. Ship security wants each case closed quickly and quietly, but these women — aided by some remarkably talented noses — refuse to let the truth go overboard. Each story stands alone, delivering a satisfying mystery with a cast of colorful characters and a healthy dose of humor, heart, and snappy shipboard banter.
The Paws and Portholes Mysteries series is perfect for readers who love cozy mysteries with strong female protagonists, charming animal companions, and sun-soaked settings that feel like a vacation even when someone's been murdered. Whether you're a longtime fan of the genre or just discovering it, each book promises the same irresistible combination: a clever puzzle, a likeable sleuth, an adorable dog with a gift for finding trouble, and the guarantee that justice will be served before the ship reaches port.