Poison In The Pansies By Dale Mayer -

: Doreen is rarely seen without her devoted trio: Mugs the Basset hound, Goliath the cat, and Thaddeus the talking parrot. Reviewers on Goodreads specifically noted that the animals take a more active role in this particular mystery, often coming to Doreen's rescue when things get dangerous.

: Fans are particularly invested in the "will they, won't they" dynamic between Doreen and Mack, noting that their relationship hits new milestones in this book.

One of the most praised aspects of this series is its consistent and colorful cast of characters:

: Reviewers from sites like Amazon noted that this installment felt more complex than previous ones due to the way multiple poisoning cases were intricately entwined. Where to Buy