A Heartwarming Dog-Lover Mystery of Friendship, Justice, and Community

A Body at the Purim Carnival. A Hidden Past. A Community in Danger.

When his golden retriever Rochester noses out a dead body behind the bounce house at Stewart’s Crossing’s first Purim carnival, Steve Levitan is pulled into two dangerous investigations, each revealing its own world of secrets, power, and betrayal.

Two Cases. One Team. Countless Hidden Truths.

Steve’s longtime mentor, Eastern College President Babson, needs his computer expertise. A rising academic star, may have buried his past mistreatment of female colleagues. What Steve uncovers forces him to question academic power, accountability, and how far people will go to protect their reputations.

Meanwhile, Detective Rick Stemper needs help with the murder of Yakov Shmerler, a diamond dealer engaged to marry eighteen-year-old Hadassah Schildkraut. Hadassah fled her restrictive Orthodox community, landing in Stewart’s Crossing under the protection of Steve’s friends. Her escape—and her explosive blog exposing corruption—has made her a target.

A Mystery About Courage, Community, and the Voices That Refuse to Be Silenced. Perfect for fans of: David Rosenfelt’s Andy Carpenter, and Laurien Berenson’s Melanie Travis mysteries. Witty, heartfelt dog mysteries with real emotional stakes. Step into Stewart’s Crossing and discover a mystery where community, justice, and courage take center stage—led by one unforgettable golden retriever.