In January 2026, I am going to release the first ebook in the series "The Mysteries of Just Another John Smith Shorts" entitled: "The Australian Shepherd Scheme".  Here is a synopsis:

"On a frost-locked morning in Little Rock, Penny arrives at the steps of the Noble Detective Agency clutching a single, desperate hope: her lost Australian Shepherd pup, Pumpkin. What seems like a straightforward poster-and-social-media inquiry soon spirals into something far darker. When five more puppies from the same litter vanish without a trace—and the breeder’s home is found ransacked but untouched—the case takes on eerie overtones. 

Detective John Smith must peel back layers of small-town secrets and rising panic among Shepherd owners. Is this the work of a calculated animal thief, or something more sinister? As winter’s chill deepens, every new clue brings John closer to a hidden threat whose next move could shatter the close-knit community. In the race to reunite a grieving girl with her puppy and stop a mysterious terror, every second counts."

It is currently available for preorder. Please subscribe to my mailing list to keep up to date on release dates and deals.