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Corgi Case Files #11
Case of the Great Cranberry Caper
Readers are loving this cozy mystery series with its two indomitable dog sleuths. Zack, Jillian and the corgis, Sherlock and Watson, are at it again in this delightful series that pulls you right in.
Zack, Jillian, and the corgis find themselves in the midst of a new mystery with a Thanksgiving twist. Just as they are planning a big holiday dinner, there are no cranberries to be found in the shops. In cozy Pomme Valley and other nearby towns, someone is breaking in and stealing only the cranberries! What's up with that?
The trail takes them to some unexpected places—meteorites? diamonds? missing baby formula?—and Zack is never sure where his trusty canine detective companions will lead him. Will the corgi duo, Sherlock and Watson, be able to sniff out the clues and discover who is behind the treacherous deed, in time to save holiday meals everywhere?
Praise for Jeffrey Poole and the Corgi Case files:
“Mr. Poole is pure genius at tying together a great murder mystery - with plenty of drama, suspense, and even a few laughs thrown in.” – 5 stars, online review
“… the [books] are like Potato chips - you can’t just eat one! So pick this one up and delve into the world of mystery, fun and intrigue...you won’t be sorry!” – C. Nantz, 5 stars on Amazon
“I can't wait for the next book. I love mysteries and animals, so these books are perfect reading for me. Sherlock is a small furry Jessica Fletcher.” – H. Dudley, 5 stars online review
“The best thing--this guy loves the corgis, as I do, and he describes their behavior very well. Looking forward to future stories.” – 5 stars, Amazon
“An intriguing story with a wonderful cast of characters. The plot was excellent and filled with twists and turns it kept my interest to the very end!” – 5 stars on Amazon
“I absolutely love this series. If you like a good story, great characters and seriously smart and lovable canines, you’ll love this book. Start with the first book and work your way through the Corgi Case Files. They just keep getting better.” – K. Underwood, 5 stars online review
“Love love love this series!!! One of my favorites, the characters are fun and real. But of course Sherlock and Watson are the best, who wouldn't want corgis like them! Can't wait for the next book!” – C. Woody, 5 stars, Amazon
Zack, Jillian, and the corgis find themselves in the midst of a new mystery with a Thanksgiving twist. Just as they are planning a big holiday dinner, there are no cranberries to be found in the shops. In cozy Pomme Valley and other nearby towns, someone is breaking in and stealing only the cranberries! What's up with that?
The trail takes them to some unexpected places—meteorites? diamonds? missing baby formula?—and Zack is never sure where his trusty canine detective companions will lead him. Will the corgi duo, Sherlock and Watson, be able to sniff out the clues and discover who is behind the treacherous deed, in time to save holiday meals everywhere?
Praise for Jeffrey Poole and the Corgi Case files:
“Mr. Poole is pure genius at tying together a great murder mystery - with plenty of drama, suspense, and even a few laughs thrown in.” – 5 stars, online review
“… the [books] are like Potato chips - you can’t just eat one! So pick this one up and delve into the world of mystery, fun and intrigue...you won’t be sorry!” – C. Nantz, 5 stars on Amazon
“I can't wait for the next book. I love mysteries and animals, so these books are perfect reading for me. Sherlock is a small furry Jessica Fletcher.” – H. Dudley, 5 stars online review
“The best thing--this guy loves the corgis, as I do, and he describes their behavior very well. Looking forward to future stories.” – 5 stars, Amazon
“An intriguing story with a wonderful cast of characters. The plot was excellent and filled with twists and turns it kept my interest to the very end!” – 5 stars on Amazon
“I absolutely love this series. If you like a good story, great characters and seriously smart and lovable canines, you’ll love this book. Start with the first book and work your way through the Corgi Case Files. They just keep getting better.” – K. Underwood, 5 stars online review
“Love love love this series!!! One of my favorites, the characters are fun and real. But of course Sherlock and Watson are the best, who wouldn't want corgis like them! Can't wait for the next book!” – C. Woody, 5 stars, Amazon
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Published January 1, 2021
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About the author
Jeffrey M. Poole
44 books231 followersJeffrey M. Poole is a professional writer living in picturesque southwestern Oregon with his wife Giliane, and their dog, Kinsey the corgi. He is the best-selling author of cozy mystery series Corgi Case Files and of fantasy series Bakkian Chronicles, Tales of Lentari, and the Dragons of Andela. He is presently plotting out his seventeenth mystery novel and writing his fifteenth fantasy novel.
Jeffrey’s interests include astronomy, archaeology, archery, scuba diving, collecting movies, and tinkering with any electronic gadget he can get his hands on.
Proud member of:
SFWA - Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
MWA - Mystery Writers of America
In September, 2020, the Corgi Case Files mystery series was picked up by Columbine Publishing Group and published under its mystery imprint, Secret Staircase Books. Beginning in 2023, all three fantasy series will also be published under the Secret Staircase Books imprint.
Fans can follow Jeffrey online at www.AuthorJMPoole.com or on Facebook at: Facebook.com/BakkianChronicles.
Jeffrey’s interests include astronomy, archaeology, archery, scuba diving, collecting movies, and tinkering with any electronic gadget he can get his hands on.
Proud member of:
SFWA - Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
MWA - Mystery Writers of America
In September, 2020, the Corgi Case Files mystery series was picked up by Columbine Publishing Group and published under its mystery imprint, Secret Staircase Books. Beginning in 2023, all three fantasy series will also be published under the Secret Staircase Books imprint.
Fans can follow Jeffrey online at www.AuthorJMPoole.com or on Facebook at: Facebook.com/BakkianChronicles.
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December 4, 2020
The corgis are back, Sherlock and Watson, along with their owner Zac and his fiancee Jillian, return in their 11th book.
There are a spate of grocery store burglaries, but some strange things are being stolen, cranberries being the main item. There's not a cranberry to be had, and since it's near Thanksgiving, the crime needs to be solved, and quickly!
Whilst the book doesn't refer to the Covid pandemic of 2020, elements of what happened this year are included in the book.
The author writes a good piece at the end of the book, which is very relevant to this time. In years to come it will mark the book as being released in a moment in history, not necessarily one of the best years, a strange, sad year for some, but a year when we all stayed home!
I've read all of the books in this series and they are all brilliant, really easy to read and are able to be read in an afternoon.
I'm looking forward to the next book to be released.
There are a spate of grocery store burglaries, but some strange things are being stolen, cranberries being the main item. There's not a cranberry to be had, and since it's near Thanksgiving, the crime needs to be solved, and quickly!
Whilst the book doesn't refer to the Covid pandemic of 2020, elements of what happened this year are included in the book.
The author writes a good piece at the end of the book, which is very relevant to this time. In years to come it will mark the book as being released in a moment in history, not necessarily one of the best years, a strange, sad year for some, but a year when we all stayed home!
I've read all of the books in this series and they are all brilliant, really easy to read and are able to be read in an afternoon.
I'm looking forward to the next book to be released.
November 24, 2020
Sherlock and Watson are at it again!
I just love this series. Zach and the Corgis are involved in tracking down a cranberry thief of all things! If you like dogs, mysteries, and a fun cast of characters, this book is for you. I recommend reading these in order to better keep track of who's who.
I just love this series. Zach and the Corgis are involved in tracking down a cranberry thief of all things! If you like dogs, mysteries, and a fun cast of characters, this book is for you. I recommend reading these in order to better keep track of who's who.
December 25, 2020
Cute, cute story for Thanksgiving! I love the corgis!!
November 20, 2022
Decent Mystery - Love the dogs
This was a decent cozy mystery with a major theft instead of dead bodies - a nice change of pace. The corgi dogs are so cute. I’m not a dog person, but even I’d like a chance to scratch their ears and rub their bellies. And the characters were well-done too - Zack, Jillian, Vance and all the others fit well into the story.
So why not a higher score? Because the editing was awful. There were so many basic issues, I almost stopped reading - and would have, except I wanted to know who and how. Biggest continuity issues I remember: (1) she drives up the mountain in her SUV, but he drives down in his Jeep. (2) he gets a bag of cranberries from the grocer, puts it in his car, then never gives it to her and complains that there are no cranberries anywhere. (3) The use of the word “retard” is just wrong. There were other smaller ones, but these were the ones that stuck out.
Recommendation: a decent mystery with good characters but definitely needs a better editor.
This was a decent cozy mystery with a major theft instead of dead bodies - a nice change of pace. The corgi dogs are so cute. I’m not a dog person, but even I’d like a chance to scratch their ears and rub their bellies. And the characters were well-done too - Zack, Jillian, Vance and all the others fit well into the story.
So why not a higher score? Because the editing was awful. There were so many basic issues, I almost stopped reading - and would have, except I wanted to know who and how. Biggest continuity issues I remember: (1) she drives up the mountain in her SUV, but he drives down in his Jeep. (2) he gets a bag of cranberries from the grocer, puts it in his car, then never gives it to her and complains that there are no cranberries anywhere. (3) The use of the word “retard” is just wrong. There were other smaller ones, but these were the ones that stuck out.
Recommendation: a decent mystery with good characters but definitely needs a better editor.
November 22, 2021
Cases of cranberries stolen from grocery stores! No fresh or frozen cranberries available for Thanksgiving!
If you've never met these two fun and furry crime solvers (Mr Sherlock and Ms Watson) and their widowed humans, you're missing a lot of fun! All of the characters certainly are, and the sleuthing is well done. This time winery owner Zack and his friend, local police detective Vance, take the Corgis and go to several crime scenes where all those cranberries have gone missing. Zack's fiancee Jillian, owner of The Cookbook Nook, is planning Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas decorations, and the wedding, while keeping a hand in the investigation. And those Corgis just keep leading their humans by the nose til they get it right!
Loved it! Easily a stand alone, but why?.
Bob Johnson aces the narration with just the right touch that highlights the humor by downplaying the guffaws.
I won this audio in a giveaway! Yay me!
If you've never met these two fun and furry crime solvers (Mr Sherlock and Ms Watson) and their widowed humans, you're missing a lot of fun! All of the characters certainly are, and the sleuthing is well done. This time winery owner Zack and his friend, local police detective Vance, take the Corgis and go to several crime scenes where all those cranberries have gone missing. Zack's fiancee Jillian, owner of The Cookbook Nook, is planning Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas decorations, and the wedding, while keeping a hand in the investigation. And those Corgis just keep leading their humans by the nose til they get it right!
Loved it! Easily a stand alone, but why?.
Bob Johnson aces the narration with just the right touch that highlights the humor by downplaying the guffaws.
I won this audio in a giveaway! Yay me!
December 12, 2021
Another brilliant mystery!
I always enjoy these books. Corgis solving cases... what's not to love? This isn't your average scooby-doo tale, and in fact, it's not your typical Corgi Case File. A mystery without a murder was a bit of a fresh take that I enjoyed. I hope Mr. Poole continues to mix it up! So... what are all the cranberries missing? Tune in to find out!
As always, Bob Johnson does a brilliant job with the audio book narration. He truly is the perfect voice for this series!
Get your stuffing ready, find some cranberries before they all run out, and get ready to enjoy quite the Thanksgiving adventure!
I always enjoy these books. Corgis solving cases... what's not to love? This isn't your average scooby-doo tale, and in fact, it's not your typical Corgi Case File. A mystery without a murder was a bit of a fresh take that I enjoyed. I hope Mr. Poole continues to mix it up! So... what are all the cranberries missing? Tune in to find out!
As always, Bob Johnson does a brilliant job with the audio book narration. He truly is the perfect voice for this series!
Get your stuffing ready, find some cranberries before they all run out, and get ready to enjoy quite the Thanksgiving adventure!
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January 11, 2021Great as always
Great as always can't wait for the next one a must read for any age great to give as a gift for any reader. Would be great to read to nursing home patients and take then a stuffed Corgi e as company
Great as always can't wait for the next one a must read for any age great to give as a gift for any reader. Would be great to read to nursing home patients and take then a stuffed Corgi e as company
January 25, 2021
Canine antics.
Another fun story with Sherlock and Watson, and their owner Zack. This time it is two weeks before thanksgiving and somehow the stores are all out of cranberries. Then the robberies start...
Another fun story with Sherlock and Watson, and their owner Zack. This time it is two weeks before thanksgiving and somehow the stores are all out of cranberries. Then the robberies start...
February 18, 2021
A very good book in my opinion. As usual the Corgis seem to have the clues well in hand from their very first involvement. The main characters continue to develop well. The plot was interesting but a little unbelievable unless you were from small town. Recommend as a good read.
August 7, 2023
Not a major fan of cozy mystery books but once in a while it can be a nice change.
It was cute but typical cozy mystery. Any age would be fine to read but there is some minor swear words here and there. Somewhat a fast read.
It was cute but typical cozy mystery. Any age would be fine to read but there is some minor swear words here and there. Somewhat a fast read.
November 12, 2023
I enjoy light cosy mysteries right now
And this book falls right into this classification. I used ‘Alexa’ to read which can lose some of the ‘joy’ of reading, but it works right now for me. I enjoyed this book and will read some more books by this author.
And this book falls right into this classification. I used ‘Alexa’ to read which can lose some of the ‘joy’ of reading, but it works right now for me. I enjoyed this book and will read some more books by this author.
November 29, 2021
Oh, how I love this series and this is book 11. Sherlock and Watson are at it again solving the impossible cases. This book is just in time for the holiday reading and it is a fun read. Our narrator is again Bob Johnson and as always he does an excellent job of creating the scene for the caper. This book was just the story I needed to get my Thanksgiving shopping and cooking going. Can't wait for my adventures with Zac and his lovely dogs.
May 7, 2022
Zack and the dogs are at it again. It's Thanksgiving and cranberries are disappearing from a few stores. Loved the story as usual. Can't get enough of these dogs!
October 19, 2022
So far ibhave loved this series but this one was tough for me to get into. Probably too much star trek for me.
November 16, 2022
Cute
Liked how the caper was a new twist on the hiding places. This was fun to read. I love the circles in these stories that's what makes the book cute.
Liked how the caper was a new twist on the hiding places. This was fun to read. I love the circles in these stories that's what makes the book cute.
June 3, 2023
A fun read.
June 11, 2024
just a fun read
September 1, 2021
I didn't finish the crit.....
Another 👍great story from Mr Poole.
I think I am right in line to read the next one. Yay!!. I love the way the corgis
get their puzzle pieces, pretty clever, sort of like playing clue. I'm getting a bit toward the senior side and I remember when clue came out but haven't played it for 55yrs!!!! I better buy a game
and see if I'm correct. Anyway the beautiful way the dogs are characterized makes me feel like I have one of those hairballs around, nothing can bring more JOY into your life than any wonderful member of the canine family! Great mystery wonderful. Can I say this without you getting upset, crits are good for artisr
crits are good for artists. I know I have sat in on enough, I'm an artist, retired. I wonr if you would consider not always go to the beginning of all your books? Your still one of my vavorite authors, now on too the next book!
Another 👍great story from Mr Poole.
I think I am right in line to read the next one. Yay!!. I love the way the corgis
get their puzzle pieces, pretty clever, sort of like playing clue. I'm getting a bit toward the senior side and I remember when clue came out but haven't played it for 55yrs!!!! I better buy a game
and see if I'm correct. Anyway the beautiful way the dogs are characterized makes me feel like I have one of those hairballs around, nothing can bring more JOY into your life than any wonderful member of the canine family! Great mystery wonderful. Can I say this without you getting upset, crits are good for artisr
crits are good for artists. I know I have sat in on enough, I'm an artist, retired. I wonr if you would consider not always go to the beginning of all your books? Your still one of my vavorite authors, now on too the next book!
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