Killing Trail
A Timber Creek K-9 Mystery

Name: Killing Trail
Brand: Blackstone Audiobooks
Availability: InStock
Author: Margaret Mizushima
ISBN: 9781504722827

Author: Margaret Mizushima

Series: Timber Creek K-9 Mysteries #1

Narrator: Nancy Wu

Unabridged: 9 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Blackstone Publishing

Published: 05/10/2016

Categories: Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Women Sleuths, Police Procedural

Synopsis

When a young girl is found dead in the mountains outside Timber Creek, lifelong resident Officer Mattie Cobb and her partner, K-9 police dog Robo, are assigned to the case that has rocked the small Colorado town.With the help of Cole Walker, a local veterinarian and single father, Mattie and Robo must track down the truth before it claims another victim. But the more Mattie investigates, the more she realizes how many secrets her town holds. And the key may be Cole’s daughter, who knows more than she’s saying.The murder was just the beginning, and if Mattie isn’t careful, she and Robo could be next. Suspenseful and smart, Killing Trail is an explosive debut that will have listeners clamoring for more Mattie and Robo for years to come.

About Margaret Mizushima

Margaret Mizushima writes historical novels and contemporary mystery/suspense novels. She has authored ten novels in the Timber Creek K-9 mystery series. She has served as past president of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Mystery Writers of America and was elected 2019 Writer of the Year by Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. Her short story “Hayhook” was published in the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers 2014 anthology, Crossing Colfax.

About Nancy Wu

Nancy Wu has narrated audiobooks since 2004, winning three AudioFile Earphones Awards. A New York theater, television, and film actor, she has recorded in studios all over the world—from Italy to Switzerland to Thailand. Her credits include Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Hope & Faith, All My Children, Made for Each Other, and the Oscar-nominated film Frozen River.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Paula on June 04, 2021

A very enjoyable mystery/suspense story that involved the murder of a teenage girl in the mountains outside of Timber Creek, Colorado. It featured Deputy Mattie Cobb, who was the first K-9 officer in the Timber Creek police force, and her absolutely wonderful canine partner Robo. Add to that, a grea......more

Goodreads review by Howard on November 10, 2022

4 Stars for Killing Trail: Timber Creek K-9 Mystery series, Book 1 (audiobook) by Margaret Mizushima read by Nancy Wu. This was a good start to a new series. It’s interesting to see how a female police officer with a new K-9 partner adjusts to her job in a small Colorado town.......more

Goodreads review by Amy on January 09, 2017

I had a hard time putting this, the first in the Timber Creek K-9 Mysteries, down. I am absolutely in love with Robo, the German Shepard K-9 who is the "star" of the show. There is a good story here and I can't wait to see where future stories in this series lead us.......more

Goodreads review by Julie on September 19, 2019

Officer Mattie Cobb has a new partner: K-9 Officer Robo. They have just completed their training at the academy and returned to Timber Creek, CO. As she learns to apply what she learned during training and to trust her dog, the two of them are pulled into a case where the dog could be key: The death......more

Goodreads review by Mark on December 07, 2015

Timber Creek Sheriff Deputy Mattie Lu Cobb has a new partner. “Born in Russia, he was a handsome guy: straight black hair, intense brown eyes, and white teeth that flashed when he grinned.” In fact, the new partner “was the only one in the department who could outrun her in a cross-country foot race......more

Quotes

“Mizushima does an excellent job of developing [Mattie and Robo] as characters, allowing readers to feel a personal connection to them both. Overall a great debut for an up-and-coming mystery writer.”

“A deftly crafted mystery that is all the more impressive considering that Killing Trail is author Margaret Mizushima’s debut…Solidly entertaining from beginning to end.”

“Winning heroine…Strong debut…A realistic view of how a K-9 team works, treating Robo as an important character, but never stooping to anthropomorphism. And it’s impossible not to fall in love with Robo.”

“Debut author Mizushima’s classic police procedural adds a fresh angle involving the work of K–9s. The appealing Robo knows what he’s doing, he just needs to train Mattie to trust him. Sue Henry fans will love.”

“The interactions between Mattie and Robo will tug the heartstrings of every dog lover…Mizushima’s debut reflects both her skill as a suspense writer and her respect for animals. The shocking conclusion will stay with readers while they wait for the next story in the series.”

“This series kickoff…reveals just enough about ancillary characters to suggest untapped opportunities while fleshing out solid backgrounds to make a cozy cozy.”

“Margaret Mizushima’s Killing Trail introduces a fine new crime-fighting team, Mattie Lu Cobb and her partner, Robo, who happens to be a dog. They’re put to the test in Timber Creek, a small town in Colorado, and the result is a satisfying mystery with a couple of cops you’re going to be glad to meet. Check it out.”

“Compelling characters, both human and canine, make Killing Trail a standout first novel. Officer Mattie Cobb battles external danger and her own troubled past as she and her K-9 partner race to catch a killer. Mattie is both caring and relentless, and everyone should have a partner like Robo.”

“A terrific debut with a refreshing detective duo—Deputy Mattie Lu Cobb and Robo, her K-9 partner! Margaret Mizushima has crafted a compelling and savvy mystery that explores the big secrets in a small western town. I was cheering on Mattie and Robo every step of the way.”