When a body is found in an animal sanctuary, reporter Kristy Farrell discovers it was no accident. As Kristy digs deeper into the victim's past, she unearths dark secrets, providing powerful motives for murder, marking her as the next target.
A mystery fan since she read her first Nancy Drew novel, Lois Schmitt combines a love of mysteries with a love of animals in her series featuring wildlife reporter Kristy Farrell, which includes Monkey Business; Something Fishy, 2nd Runner-Up for the Killer Nashville Claymore Award; Playing Possum, Silver Falchion Award Finalist; and coming from Encircle Publications in September 2024, Bearly Evident. She is a member of several wildlife conservation and humane organizations, as well as Mystery Writers of America and the Long Island Author's Guild. Lois worked for many years as a freelance writer and is the author of Smart Spending, a consumer education book for young adults. She previously served as media spokesperson for a local consumer affairs agency and a teacher at Nassau Community College on Long Island. Lois lives in Massapequa, New York, with her family, which includes a 120-pound Bernese Mountain Dog. This dog bears a striking resemblance to Archie, a dog of many breeds, featured in her Kristy Farrell Mystery series. For the latest news, follow Lois Schmitt on Facebook and Instagram (@LoisSchmittMysteries), and visit her website, loisschmitt.com.
