The first book in the Shady Hollow series, in which we are introduced to the village of Shady Hollow, a place where woodland creatures live together in harmony—until a curmudgeonly toad turns up dead and the local reporter has to solve the case.
Reporter Vera Vixen is a relative newcomer to Shady Hollow. The fox has a nose for news, so when she catches wind that the death might be a murder, she resolves to get to the bottom of the case, no matter where it leads. As she stirs up still waters, the fox exposes more than one mystery, and discovers that additional lives are in jeopardy.
Vera finds more to this town than she ever suspected. It seems someone in the Hollow will do anything to keep her from solving the murder, and soon it will take all of Vera’s cunning and quickness to crack the case.
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“Black’s books — Shady Hollow, Cold Clay and Mirror Lake . . . have become my favorite new comfort reads. The plotting is sharp, the prose lean and the atmosphere pure joy. Vixen and the rest of the critters never feel like anthropomorphic Disney cartoon characters. I eagerly await a fresh infusion of Shady Hollow mayhem.” —The New York Times
“This captivating tale offers sunshine and murder in perfect proportion to keep readers entertained and engrossed in deceptively placid Shady Hollow.” —Shelf Awareness
“An absolutely delightful cozy read. . . . An remarkable empathy is also on display in these pages, putting this book firmly in the category of heartwarming reads despite the murders it chronicles.” —Criminal Element
“Watership Down meets Mickey Spillane. A mystery of rare and sinister charm.” —Alan Bradley, New York Times bestselling author of the Flavia de Luce series
“A magical confection that will leave you nostalgic for the storybooks of your youth. It’s quirky and clever, charming and smart. I read Shady Hollow in one sitting and can’t wait for more!” —Sarah Addison Allen, New York Times bestselling author of First Frost
“Get ready to fall in love with Shady Hollow and its quirky cast of animal characters. Charming and clever, Juneau Black will take readers on delightful ride as the mystery unfolds. I can’t wait to read more!” —Amy E. Reichert, author of The Kindred Spirits Supper Club
“Need a book to curl up with by the fire? This is it! Shady Hollow must be the coziest of cozy crime stories. It’s a whimsical woodland murder mystery like no other! I not only enjoyed reading about it—I want to live there, surrounded by enigmatic pandas, diligent mice and well-read corvids. I have to try the food, listen to the gossip and visit the tiny café—and I don't even care that there is a murderer on the loose!” —Leonie Swann, bestselling author of Three Bags Full
"Cute premise, well written, engaging. Reminds me of Fern Hollow, but for grown-ups."
— A M. (4/5)
Loved every page of this whimsical mystery!
"Shady Hollow was such a great mystery! It kept me hooked right until the very end—I was constantly guessing who it was, and the little clues along the way made it even more fun to read. I don’t normally read very fast, but I honestly couldn’t put this one down. I loved it so much that I immediately bought the next in the series!"
— Diane (5/5)
Animal Detective - Novel, ""Shady Hollow""
"As an animal lover, I really enjoyed the book. Love how animals and how they systematic solve crimes to bring justice in their community."
— Linda C. (5/5)
I love the name of rhe book, it stands out and grabs the attention of readers
"This book is such a cute cozy read! I definitely recommend to any who likes murder mysteries, and it had a cute twist to it!"
— Faith (5/5)
Cozy little mystery
"If you're looking for a low stakes murder mystery set in a charming animal world, this is for you. The characters are fun and the world feels like a big hug."
— Alexandra (5/5)
Cute cozy story
"I enjoyed this cute, cozy story. Loved the characters. The mystery of the murders was a little predictable, I guessed it fairly early, but I still liked it. I saw that there are 4 or 5 more of these & I definitely will check them out. A nice palate cleanser too."
— Kickthenarrative (3/5)
The perfect cozy mystery
"This was the perfect cozy mystery! I adored getting to know all the creatures residing in Shady Hollow. There were some great secrets uncovered and amazing locations to visit. Joe’s Mug was a particular favourite. It was a lot of fun getting to solve the crimes along with Vera. She was a really vivacious fox that sure knows how to track down every lead. I can’t wait to revisit Shady Hollow in the next book. I miss these characters already. If you’re looking for a comforting but atmospheric read, I highly recommend giving this one a try."
— Lindsay (5/5)
A sweet holiday read.
"The plot was easy to guess, but the story and the residents of Shady Hollow were charming enough to make up for it."
— Elva (4/5)
Shady hollow
"Really enjoyed this book and bought the next one in the series ."
— Cara (5/5)
Cozy mystery
"Really loved this book, I don't usually like mysteries but it was so cozy and whimsical I just couldnt put it down. Was quite a quick read so was good to take on my holiday"
— Holly (4/5)
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Published date: Jan 25, 2022
Language: English
No. of Pages: 240
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780593315712
Dimensions:
5.18" W x
0.71" L x
7.97" H
Juneau Black is the pen name of authors Jocelyn Cole and Sharon Nagel. They share a love of excellent bookshops, fine cheeses, and good murders (in fictional form only). Though they are two separate people, if you ask either of them a question about their childhood, you are likely to get the same answer. This is a little unnerving for any number of reasons.
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