Dogs in danger. Underground mysteries. Can a girl save her tail-wagging friends from a terrible fate? Riley Carson worries she won’t fit in at middle school. But her first day holds a surprise when she bonds with the new girl after they both stand up to a bully tormenting a stray cat. And she’s even more amazed to discover she can share thoughts with her best friend Finn’s adopted German Shepherd. Slightly weirded out, she and her buddies go on an adventure investigating rumors of mysterious Native American caverns. But their search for hidden treasure is sidelined when they stumble upon a poor pup's remains…and she fears someone is deliberately mistreating her beloved four-legged pals. Can Riley and Finn solve the puzzle of what’s happening to her furry friends? Riley Carson and the Cherokee Caves is the thrilling first book in the Riley Carson middle grade series. If you like big-hearted heroes, animal rescues, and ghost hunting, then you’ll love Megan Wargula’s canine caper. Buy Riley Carson and the Cherokee Caves to explore a fun mystery today! "A great book to get your children interested in reading." "My son has read this book twice and absolutely loves it!" "What a refreshingly fun and important young adult novel!" "I loved the adventure, friendships, humor, and how caring the main character is. I can't wait for the second book!" Riley Carson And The Cherokee Caves is the first book in a series designed to educate people about responsible pet ownership and animal welfare issues within a fun adventure story.  I am a passionate dog lover and I was getting so sad seeing my newsfeed filled with stories of people neglecting animals, being irresponsible, or downright cruel on the one hand, and all these wonderful volunteers working so hard to help on the other hand.  I prayed about what I could do and decided to write a novel for middle-grade readers so we can teach kids when they are young...and hopefully they will teach their parents! I chose Roswell, Georgia for the setting of my novel as it's a beautiful town located outside of Atlanta.  Roswell has a rich history that has been well-preserved...a history including several ghosts!  Roswell also has a lot of natural beauty and was land inhabited by the Cherokee. I hope you enjoy reading the story as much as I enjoyed writing it! Megan Wargula is a self-proclaimed "dog nerd" - the kind of person who knows the dogs in her neighborhood better than their humans! A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Megan has always loved animals and has made it her mission to make the world a better place for dogs through her writing. When not at her day job as a graphic designer, Megan spends the rest of her time writing and enjoying life with her husband and dogs, Finlay and Riley. Megan is a fan of history and the paranormal which is part of the reason she loves the town of Roswell, Georgia so much. Many of the places in the book are real, so plan your visit!