Lawyers, Dogs, and Money

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Veronica possesses a natural affinity for training dogs-and a passion for locating missing people. As "Lawyers, Dogs, and Money" unfolds, Veronica trains peanut allergy alert and prison contraband sniffing dogs-and joins her search and rescue colleague, a Deputy Sheriff for Boulder County, in trying to ascertain the source of threats against Kadri Ilves, a co-worker of Sgt. Donovan's daughter at a high-end import/export business. The woman being targeted is a native of Estonia and has a long history of advocating for social justice causes. As efforts to harm Kadri escalate in an alarming fashion, Veronica's team and Sgt. Donovan desperately attempt to pinpoint the person behind the threats.

Veronica's father assists the investigation by researching Kadri's background, including her work to end racial disparity in prison sentencing, and legal claims she has filed relative to disputed lands in Estonia. Has Kadri put herself in the crosshairs of the California branch of the Russian Mafia Can Veronica and her canine partner, Leda, save Kadri before events turn deadly

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"Lawyers, Dogs, and Money is a story of resilience, bravery, and the unwavering bond between humans and their loyal canine companions...Tracy Carter is a remarkable author who has written a literary gem!" -- Midwest Book Review

"I love Leda, Veronica's service dog--well-trained, courageous, and always eager to work...Dog lovers...will fall in love with the various dogs in the story and will cheer Veronica on as she strives to solve the puzzling mystery of Kadri's stalker." -- Readers' Favorite 5-Star Review

"A young hiker has gone missing...and a wildfire rapidly approaches. Luckily, this is the pressure Veronica Kildare and her dog Leda thrive on. The intense action begins with a perilous search and rescue and the book never loses its punch throughout the story as Veronica stares down further hazards in the succeeding chapters....Veronica...and Leda are characters who will win your heart as they attempt to resolve their latest case. Every scene between the pair is written authentically, with moments of humor and thoughtfulness." -- The Book Review Directory

"Lawyers, Dogs, and Money, the second installment in the Veronica Kildare K-9 Mystery Series, will keep you on the edge of your seat. Not only does Tracy Carter weave a story of mystery and intrigue, she skillfully draws the reader into the fascinating world of search and rescue dogs and the strong bond between humans and their canine companions." -- Lynn Ellen, Author of Returning to Hattie.

Author Bio

Tracy Carter graduated from the University of Glasgow, Scotland with a Master's degree in History. Her lengthy career as a legal assistant has included stints at international law firms and prosecutors' offices, followed by jobs as the Horse Identifier at two thoroughbred racetracks-all while training dogs in obedience and rally. Tracy's first book is the Gold Medal winner in the 2023 Readers' Favorite International Book Award Contest in the Fiction-Animals genre. She lives near Cleveland, Ohio with her husband and Llewellin Setter, where she is an avid hiker and dedicated college football fan. You can learn more about the Veronica Kildare K-9 Mystery series and Tracy at her website www.tracycarterbooks.com.