Midwest Book Awards Finalist Indie Author Project Select Title A Mysterious Diary Leads to Death Maya Skye inherits a diary filled with startling scents and mysterious secrets. Someone has already murdered once to get it, and now they are coming after her. But they will find this small-town yoga instructor isn’t afraid to fight. Determined to protect her mentor's diary and uncover the truth, Maya dives headfirst into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Set in small Gabriel’s Garden, Minnesota, this spell-binding cozy features a magical diary, a fearless heroine, and an intrepid reporter in a chase for their lives. It dips into zen attitude and Native American lore, tackles old rivalries, and immerses readers in a community of unforgettable characters. "Author Sherry Roberts has created an inspirational story with many layers to keep you engaged." —San Francisco Book Review " A terrific read from beginning to end." —Midwest Book Review Down Dog Diary allowed me to combine my two loves: yoga and mysteries. This was my first mystery, my first time trying to create the puzzle instead of trying to figure it out. Finding patterns within patterns was fascinating. Plus I got to refer to old friends: Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Pink Panther. I researched all the locations in this book, which meant delightful field trips to some of Minnesota's greatstate parks. I have written two more Maya Skye adventures:  Warrior's Revenge and Crow Calling . One man has died for it. Now it's Maya Skye's job to protect it. Can a yoga teacher hunt a killer and still find inner peace? In yoga, the Downward Facing Dog Pose turns your world upside down, and that is exactly what the Down Dog Diary does to yoga teacher Maya Skye. First, her mentor, a former Hell's Angel turned shaman, is killed for the book of secrets. Now Maya has it, and trouble is stalking her. When the mystical journal is stolen, Maya learns just how elusive inner peace can be at the point of a gun. Down Dog Diary is set in small Gabriel's Garden, Minnesota, not far from the Twin Cities. It's a mystery told with humor and drama, but it is also an exploration of the battle for inner peace that rages inside all of us. We may try to follow the path, but life isn't all Minnesota nice. Sherry Roberts is the author of award-winning contemporary fiction ( Up There, Book of Mercy, Maud's House ) and cozy mysteries ( Down Dog Diary, Warrior's Revenge, Crow Calling ). Several of her books are Indie Author Project Select titles as well as finalists in the Midwest Book Awards.   Sherry has contributed essays and short stories to various publications including Saint Paul Almanac, Minnesota Not So Nice, Dark Side of the Loon. and Mystery Magazine . She lives in Apple Valley, Minnesota. Used Book in Good Condition