The Reviews Are Coming In! BEST IN MURDER Is a Hit!
"I Consumed It."
"Although the Mac Faraday series is tightly interconnected, this installment works beautifully as a standalone; longtime readers will enjoy the returning characters and connections, while newcomers can simply settle in and enjoy the ride… There are so many threads woven through this story, which makes it exceptionally satisfying to watch everything come together in a spectacular finish." — Gina Rae Mitchell, book reviewer
"I've read all of Lauren's books. Every series. And it felt like Christmas when I got my hands on Best In Murder… why hasn't anyone made these into a television series or some movies? I'd be first to watch!" — Laura Thomas, FUONLYKNEW
"Pedigreed dogs, rich owners, cutthroat competition, enormous egos, several murders, a stolen diamond dog collar, a missing Irish Wolfhound show dog, a disgruntled cop, and a criminally inclined biker with a vicious poodle all come together in this tale… I consumed it." — Marilyn R. Wilson, Book Reviewer and Author
"Mac's wit, Gnarly and Storm's involvement, and the dog-show setting made this my favorite installment so far… If you enjoy your mysteries with humor, memorable sleuths, and plenty of canine mischief, this one belongs on your reading list." — Kim Bartosch
"I have not read a book that I have enjoyed quite as much as this one in a long time… Word of warning don't read it with other people in the room." — Audiobook reviewer, Instagram
"The mystery is intriguing and the action is relentless! I also found myself laughing out loud so often." — Nissa, @nissa_the.bookworm
"Best in Murder is a murder mystery filled with laugh out loud moment and lots of amazing dogs… a very fun cozy murder mystery." — Bookstagrammer, Instagram
"Best in Murder is the 15th book in the series, but you can dive in completely blind and not feel lost at all… The story was full of clever twists and unexpected turns." — OneMoreChap
"This one really goes to the dogs… It was a dogtastic read." — Nighttime Reading Center
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This complete cozy mystery is set at the Spencer Inn the week before the big dog show and is available only to readers who pre-order Best in Murder.
When beloved local Frieda Selleck is found mauled to death in her locked cottage, all evidence points to her gentle, arthritic Goldendoodle service dog, Michelangelo. But Mac Faraday refuses to believe the obvious. With help from his irrepressible German Shepherd, Gnarly, Mac must prove the loyal service dog was framed for murder.
Just days before the glamorous Mid-Atlantic Classic Kennel Club Invitational descends on the Spencer Inn, Frieda—a sharp-eyed woman with a reputation for “psychic” visions—had handed Mac a sealed envelope containing clues to her own killer. Now, with doors locked from the inside, no signs of forced entry, and a hidden wall safe emptied of cash and gold, Mac and Gnarly race against time to uncover the truth.
Joined by an unlikely four-legged partner in Michelangelo, the canine detective squad follows a trail of family secrets, phony smiles, suspicious alibis, and a desperate climb down a steep wooded hillside. As the pieces fall into place, Mac discovers that even the shiniest “golden child” can hide a dark heart.
A fast-paced, twist-filled cozy mystery packed with humor, heart, and plenty of doggy mischief. Perfect for fans of the Mac Faraday series!
“Who Framed Michelangelo?” is an exclusive prequel short story set at the Spencer Inn the week before the events of Best in Murder (Mac Faraday Mystery #15, coming October 13, 2026). Available only to pre-order customers.
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This complete cozy mystery is set at the Spencer Inn the week before the big dog show and is available only to readers who pre-order Best in Murder.
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