When beloved local widow Margaret Hale is found dead in her favorite chair, dog walker Claudia Reeves is told it was simply her heart giving out. But Margaret was a woman of careful routines, and Claudia knows something is wrong. With loyal golden retriever Biscuit at her side, she starts tugging at the loose threads: a pill bottle out of place, a dark sedan in the driveway, and financial secrets someone was desperate to keep buried. In a neighborhood full of polished gardens, gossip, and long-held trust, Claudia must follow the clues before a clever killer slips the leash for good. Sit. Stay. Dead. is a warm, twisty cozy mystery filled with heart, small-town charm, and a dog who may be the best partner a sleuth could ask for.
