Now a 2024 BookFest First Place Award Winner in the Fiction-Detective-Women Sleuths genre! A 2024 American Fiction Awards Finalist in the Mystery/Suspense-Cozy genre and a 2024 Readers' Favorite International Book Award Contest Finalist in the Fiction-Animals genre! Veronica possesses a natural affinity for training dogs—and a passion for locating missing people. As "Lawyers, Dogs, and Money" unfolds, Veronica trains peanut allergy alert and prison contraband sniffing dogs—and joins her search and rescue colleague, a Deputy Sheriff for Boulder County, in trying to ascertain the source of threats against Kadri Ilves, a co-worker of Sgt. Donovan's daughter at a high-end import/export business. The woman being targeted is a native of Estonia and has a long history of advocating for social justice causes. As efforts to harm Kadri escalate in an alarming fashion, Veronica's team and Sgt. Donovan desperately attempt to pinpoint the person behind the threats. Veronica's father assists the investigation by researching Kadri's background, including her work to end racial disparity in prison sentencing, and legal claims she has filed relative to disputed lands in Estonia. Has Kadri put herself in the crosshairs of the California branch of the Russian Mafia? Can Veronica and her canine partner, Leda, save Kadri before events turn deadly? Praise for Lawyers, Dogs, and Money: "Lawyers, Dogs, and Money is a story of resilience, bravery, and the unwavering bond between humans and their loyal canine companions...Tracy Carter is a remarkable author who has written a literary gem!" — Midwest Book Review "A young hiker has gone missing...and a wildfire rapidly approaches. Luckily, this is the pressure Veronica Kildare and her dog Leda thrive on. The intense action begins with a perilous search and rescue and the book never loses its punch throughout the story as Veronica stares down further hazards in the succeeding chapters....Veronica...and Leda are characters who will win your heart as they attempt to resolve their latest case. Every scene between the pair is written authentically, with moments of humor and thoughtfulness." — The Book Review Directory "Lawyers, Dogs, and Money...maintains the reader's interest throughout with an intriguing and adventurous plot at its center...Veronica Kildare and her dog, Leda, are the central protagonists...and they extend their charming relationship in a well-written adventure mystery. Carter has a knack for making both humans and animals shine...An entertaining mystery yarn." — The BookLife Prize "I love Leda, Veronica's service dog—well-trained, courageous, and always eager to work...Dog lovers...will fall in love with the various dogs in the story and will cheer Veronica on as she strives to solve the puzzling mystery of Kadri's stalker." — Readers' Favorite 5-Star Review "Lawyers, Dogs, and Money, the second installment in the Veronica Kildare K-9 Mystery Series, will keep you on the edge of your seat. Not only does Tracy Carter weave a story of mystery and intrigue, she skillfully draws the reader into the fascinating world of search and rescue dogs and the strong bond between humans and their canine companions." — Lynn Ellen, Author of Returning to Hattie "Verdict: ★★★★★ Lawyers, Dogs, and Money is the second book in author Tracy Carter's marvelous working dog-centric series, the Veronica Kildare K-9 Mysteries, and continues the suspense-filled story of the title character and her canine partner, Leda, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever rescue. Carter set the bar high with the series' excellent debut, Dogged Pursuit, but she definitely met and surpassed it in this exciting follow-up...The book's opening sequence is attention-grabbing and exceptionally well done, absolutely setting the pace for what's yet to come. There is a central mystery to solve with a wide array of possible suspects and motives that must be checked out and eliminated. Just when I felt I knew where the threat was coming from, new details would emerge to send the characters off in an alternate direction...With its engaging characters, exciting plot, and non-stop action, I recommend LAWYERS, DOGS, AND MONEY to mystery readers, especially those who enjoy stories featuring working dogs, search and rescue, drug detection, or books set in Colorado." — Reedsy Discovery "...If you are a fan of an excellent and suspenseful mystery, a strong female lead character, nature, or most especially dogs, then I can assure you, "Lawyers, Dogs, and Money: A Veronica Kildare K-9 Mystery" is the book for you...Whether she is trying to solve the mystery or training her dogs, there is never a dull moment with the story or the character...By far, the best one in the story, is the relationship between Veronica and her dog Leda. The emotional bond between the two is written so well and every moment between them just seems so real. I loved those parts of the story the most..."Lawyers, Dogs, and Money" has it all... myster