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 and will be on Kindle Unlimited, so it is available exclusively on Amazon.  Please subscribe to my mailing list to keep up to date on release dates and deals.