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The Adventures of Finn and Annie #4
The Case of the Phantom Pet
Each installment of these mini-mysteries is a sweet, bite-sized read, something you can easily get through in half an hour.
Recently involved in a car accident, a man now claims that his precious dog, Bun, was injured during the crash, too. Can Finn and Annie solve the case and discover what really happened to Bun?
In this heartwarming short story by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Christopher Greyson, join Finn and Annie as they work together to solve The Case of the Phantom Pet!
Finnian Church is trying to piece his life back together. After losing his leg serving in the Army, he is starting a new career as an insurance investigator. Joining him is newly hired videographer Annie Summers— a woman who lost her hearing and is trying to make it as a single mother of two. The world might see them as broken and battered souls, but as they come together to solve mysteries, they discover that they make a great team. Join this unlikely duo as they investigate their way through murder, arson, theft, embezzlement, and maybe even love, seeking to distinguish between truth and lies, scammers and victims.
Recently involved in a car accident, a man now claims that his precious dog, Bun, was injured during the crash, too. Can Finn and Annie solve the case and discover what really happened to Bun?
In this heartwarming short story by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Christopher Greyson, join Finn and Annie as they work together to solve The Case of the Phantom Pet!
Finnian Church is trying to piece his life back together. After losing his leg serving in the Army, he is starting a new career as an insurance investigator. Joining him is newly hired videographer Annie Summers— a woman who lost her hearing and is trying to make it as a single mother of two. The world might see them as broken and battered souls, but as they come together to solve mysteries, they discover that they make a great team. Join this unlikely duo as they investigate their way through murder, arson, theft, embezzlement, and maybe even love, seeking to distinguish between truth and lies, scammers and victims.
- GenresCozy MysteryMysteryCozy
42 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 9, 2019
323 people are currently reading
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About the author
Christopher Greyson
64 books1,077 followersMy name is Christopher Greyson, and I am a storyteller.
Since I was a little boy, I have dreamt of what mystery was around the next corner, or what quest lay over the hill. If I couldn’t find an adventure, one usually found me, and now I weave those tales into my stories. I am blessed to have written over twenty novels.
My love for tales of mystery and adventure began with my grandfather, a decorated World War I hero. I will never forget being introduced to his friend, a WWI pilot who flew across the skies at the same time as the feared, legendary Red Baron. My love of reading and storytelling eventually led me to write and it’s the best job I’ve ever had.
I love to hear from my readers. Please visit ChristopherGreyson.com, where you can become a preferred reader, download an exclusive Jack Stratton mystery, and receive advanced notifications of book releases and more! Please follow Detective Jack Stratton on Twitter @chris_greyson and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChristopherG.... Thank you for reading my novels. I hope my stories have brightened your day.
Sincerely,
Christopher Greyson
Since I was a little boy, I have dreamt of what mystery was around the next corner, or what quest lay over the hill. If I couldn’t find an adventure, one usually found me, and now I weave those tales into my stories. I am blessed to have written over twenty novels.
My love for tales of mystery and adventure began with my grandfather, a decorated World War I hero. I will never forget being introduced to his friend, a WWI pilot who flew across the skies at the same time as the feared, legendary Red Baron. My love of reading and storytelling eventually led me to write and it’s the best job I’ve ever had.
I love to hear from my readers. Please visit ChristopherGreyson.com, where you can become a preferred reader, download an exclusive Jack Stratton mystery, and receive advanced notifications of book releases and more! Please follow Detective Jack Stratton on Twitter @chris_greyson and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChristopherG.... Thank you for reading my novels. I hope my stories have brightened your day.
Sincerely,
Christopher Greyson
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May 13, 2025
They Do It Again!
Finn and Annie are insurance investigators. They work very well together. Finnian is lame. He lost a leg during the war. Annie is deaf. She lost her hearing a while ago.
Neither one of those things causes a problem between them, though. Finn is learning signing so he can communicate better with Annie. And Annie remembers to slow down when she is with Finn.
This book is about the death of a dog because it was in a car accident. What happened to the dog?
Four stars. 💫💫💫💫
Finn and Annie are insurance investigators. They work very well together. Finnian is lame. He lost a leg during the war. Annie is deaf. She lost her hearing a while ago.
Neither one of those things causes a problem between them, though. Finn is learning signing so he can communicate better with Annie. And Annie remembers to slow down when she is with Finn.
This book is about the death of a dog because it was in a car accident. What happened to the dog?
Four stars. 💫💫💫💫
October 9, 2021
Another case solved and another sweet story of Finn and Annie.
January 2, 2020
Cozy mystery...a man claims he was in a terrible car accident and his pet was killed; now he wants the insurance company to pay up and he has the documents to prove it. Finn and Annie once again work to solve the mystery together.
July 10, 2019
Grass roots
Another great one. But please can they be made a bit longer - this one was only 67% of the page count. A car accident and an addendum claim has Finn and Annie going to the claimant's house. But not before he had spotted the red notice about her grass and the sad state of her front door. The addendum is for the loss of a pet. A picture of the pet draws Annie's attention. A fabulous picture that she can't believe was taken with a phone! Whilst Finn starts taking care of the grass, what will Annie discover on the computer. Will it be enough to crack, what they feel is a bogus claim? Is Finn getting closer to Annie and her children?
Another great one. But please can they be made a bit longer - this one was only 67% of the page count. A car accident and an addendum claim has Finn and Annie going to the claimant's house. But not before he had spotted the red notice about her grass and the sad state of her front door. The addendum is for the loss of a pet. A picture of the pet draws Annie's attention. A fabulous picture that she can't believe was taken with a phone! Whilst Finn starts taking care of the grass, what will Annie discover on the computer. Will it be enough to crack, what they feel is a bogus claim? Is Finn getting closer to Annie and her children?
August 27, 2019
Cute story. This time a man has added an addendum to his accident claim for the dog he lost. Finn and Annie meet with him, where she notices the dog’s picture. The photography is of high quality, which makes her suspicious.
At home,while she looks at the claim, Finn mows her lawn with his push mower, good physical therapy for him. She solves the mystery by finding the photo of the famous dog online from a magazine. Then, Finn looks into the vet’s paperwork, and finds the vet is the claimants brother-in-law. Score one for the duo on insurance fraud.
That deserves dinner, and Finn us happy to spend time with Annie and her kids.
KU
At home,while she looks at the claim, Finn mows her lawn with his push mower, good physical therapy for him. She solves the mystery by finding the photo of the famous dog online from a magazine. Then, Finn looks into the vet’s paperwork, and finds the vet is the claimants brother-in-law. Score one for the duo on insurance fraud.
That deserves dinner, and Finn us happy to spend time with Annie and her kids.
KU
April 7, 2020
The Case of the Case of the Phantom Pet: A Mini Mystery Series (The Adventures of Finn and Annie Book 4 [Kindle Unlimited] — Christopher Greyson (3 chapters) March 29, 2020
Another great story for Finn and Annie as they creep closer to something more than business partners and still solve a tricky mystery in the process.
Although, really, it’s Annie who’s doing all the solving.
Still don’t know what happened to Annie in the past, but we certainly know Finn’s story.
Lovely, short, and a great, complete mystery.
Five stars.
Another great story for Finn and Annie as they creep closer to something more than business partners and still solve a tricky mystery in the process.
Although, really, it’s Annie who’s doing all the solving.
Still don’t know what happened to Annie in the past, but we certainly know Finn’s story.
Lovely, short, and a great, complete mystery.
Five stars.
August 29, 2019
"A Very Short Enjoyable Story"
This is a mini-series story about Finn and Annie who are investigators for an insurance company. Finn is missing his lower leg and Annie is his deaf photographic partner. An auto accident the man was involved in now claims his dog, Bun, had been injured too and is dead. They seek to find Bun and learn what happened. Always heartwarming stories with humor. I love this series but wish the stories were a little longer. They end before I want them to end.
This is a mini-series story about Finn and Annie who are investigators for an insurance company. Finn is missing his lower leg and Annie is his deaf photographic partner. An auto accident the man was involved in now claims his dog, Bun, had been injured too and is dead. They seek to find Bun and learn what happened. Always heartwarming stories with humor. I love this series but wish the stories were a little longer. They end before I want them to end.
July 10, 2019
This is my third Finn and Annie mini mystery. I have enjoyed them all. The relationship between Finn and Annie is progressing.
Christopher Greyson writes great full length thrillers too. I recommend everything he writes.
These short Mini Mysteries are great for reading when you want a quick and satisfying read.
Christopher Greyson writes great full length thrillers too. I recommend everything he writes.
These short Mini Mysteries are great for reading when you want a quick and satisfying read.
July 13, 2019
Finn & Annie mini books are delightful
The characters are believable and fun. They have real life physical problems but they take them and go forward the best they can. Very commendable.
The characters are believable and fun. They have real life physical problems but they take them and go forward the best they can. Very commendable.
September 3, 2019
Another Mini Mystery
Finn and Annie have another insurance case to solve. In a car accident, a man claims his dog was killed. It's up to Finn and Annie to figure out the truth. Was the dog killed? Or is this a scam? Read it and find out. You'll be glad you did!
Finn and Annie have another insurance case to solve. In a car accident, a man claims his dog was killed. It's up to Finn and Annie to figure out the truth. Was the dog killed? Or is this a scam? Read it and find out. You'll be glad you did!
October 16, 2019
Short story
I dont like short stories, but i cant help but like these. I just read so fast they are over before i can find my place in em. But he does what he does so well. His characters are just so real.
I dont like short stories, but i cant help but like these. I just read so fast they are over before i can find my place in em. But he does what he does so well. His characters are just so real.
July 10, 2019
Finnian Church and Annie Summers keep growing on me. Looking forward to the next mini-mystery.
July 14, 2019
Don't really care for having to read a mini-series only a few pages long at a time.
September 15, 2019
I’M LOVIN’ FINN & ANNIE JUST LIKE I LOVE JACK STRATTON SERIES. CANT WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK, I HOPE MR GRAYSON CAN KEEP’EM COMING. BEAUTIFUL, SIGH! ‘D
September 21, 2019
Finn and Annie
These books with Finn and Annie are so lighthearted, easygoing, fast, funny and romantic. Looking forward to the next! Thanks!
These books with Finn and Annie are so lighthearted, easygoing, fast, funny and romantic. Looking forward to the next! Thanks!
September 27, 2019
The Lost Dog
Finn and Annie’s latest client claims he lost his dog in an accident. Solving that mystery leads to evolution in their relationship.
Finn and Annie’s latest client claims he lost his dog in an accident. Solving that mystery leads to evolution in their relationship.
February 5, 2020
Another Great Read!
These short stories just brighten my day! And I want them to go on and on. Mr Greyson sir, you have the flare of telling a great story.
These short stories just brighten my day! And I want them to go on and on. Mr Greyson sir, you have the flare of telling a great story.
April 24, 2020
Very light reading.
July 21, 2020
I love this series. Each one is a short story with characters that develop as the series progresses, and a plot that is entirely believable. Quick but enjoyable. I surely intend to read each one.
January 16, 2021
Quick reads. I enjoyed them all!
March 2, 2021
Quick & enjoyable read.
These are great quick read novels that you can enjoy while waiting in a doctor's office. The characters are well developed.
These are great quick read novels that you can enjoy while waiting in a doctor's office. The characters are well developed.
February 9, 2022
Cute and Romantic
I loved the story and how these two misfits are developing a relationship. The 2nd I've read in the series and have enjoyed each one.
I loved the story and how these two misfits are developing a relationship. The 2nd I've read in the series and have enjoyed each one.
September 28, 2022
I really like these stories.
August 27, 2019
I can never get enough of these stories! I enjoyed seeing a different side to Annie and to Finn as well. I just love seeing them grow a little closer! The case was interesting, and I enjoy watching them use their unique talents to figure things out. I can't wait for #5!
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