The Mysteries of Just Another John Smith Shorts Books 1 to 5: The Starter Collection

Five Cases. One Young Detective. No Shortage of Trouble.

Eighteen-year-old John Smith is the youngest detective at the Noble Detective Agency (NDA). He might have a “basic” name, but his cases are anything but ordinary. From stolen gems to sabotaged bike races, John must use his keen eye for detail and unwavering principles to solve the seemingly impossible.
This bundle includes the first five fast-paced, clean, and wholesome cozy mysteries in the series:

1. The Australian Shepherd Scheme (or The American Shepherd Scheme)
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When Penny’s puppy, Pumpkin, goes missing on a frosty Little Rock morning, what starts as a simple search spirals into a disturbing pattern. With five more puppies from the same litter vanishing, John must track down the culprit before the trail goes cold.

2. The Cookie Kingdom Crumbles
The grand opening of the Cookie Kingdom is just days away, but someone is determined to see the bakery fail. From anonymous threats to broken windows, the sabotage is escalating. John dives into a world of sweet treats and bitter secrets to save the shop before the first cookie is served.

3. Diamonds Are Simply Not Forever

A world-rare Arkansas Blue Diamond vanishes from a triple-layered security display. It’s a classic locked-room puzzle that has baffled top security firms. John arrives on the scene to prove that even the most high-tech theft leaves a trail for the right detective to follow.

4. Don’t Give a Dog a Bad Name
When a senior-living community’s garden is vandalized, all eyes turn to a harmless-looking dachshund. John is called in to restore order and quickly realizes that the “obvious” culprit might be the victim of a much larger neighborhood grudge.

5. Bike for Your Life
In the high-stakes world of mountain bike racing in Bentonville, sabotage threatens to end a championship season. John is brought in as a neutral party to untangle a web of fierce rivalry and hidden grudges where the next “accident” could be fatal.

Why Readers Love John Smith:

• Professionally Vetted Quality: The first story is recognized with the Readers’ Favorite 5 Star Review Seal.
• Clean & Wholesome: Perfect for YA readers and fans of cozy mysteries.
• Bite-Sized Mysteries: Each story is around 10,000 words or less—ideal for a quick, engaging read.
• A Relatable Protagonist: John is bright, resourceful, and a firm believer that “all necessary work is equal.”