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Shady Hollow

by Juneau Black

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ISBN0593315715

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Shady Hollow

by Juneau Black

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Shady Hollow is a cozy mystery set in a village of anthropomorphic woodland creatures, where a murder investigation unfolds after a curmudgeonly toad is found dead. The protagonist, Vera, must solve the case while contending with someone in the community who seems determined to obstruct her efforts.

Shady Hollow is the first installment in the Shady Hollow series by Juneau Black, published as a Vintage Crime/Black Lizard original. Set in a village called Shady Hollow, the book introduces a community of woodland creatures living together until a curmudgeonly toad is found dead. The central character, Vera, investigates the murder while facing resistance from someone in the Hollow who appears determined to prevent the case from being solved.

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Shady Hollow is a cozy mystery set in a village of anthropomorphic woodland creatures, where a murder investigation unfolds after a curmudgeonly toad is found dead. The protagonist, Vera, must solve the case while contending with someone in the community who seems determined to obstruct her efforts.
Who is it for?
Adult readers who enjoy cozy mysteries, amateur detective fiction, and character-driven crime stories with a lighter tone. Also likely to appeal to those interested in fantasy-inflected mysteries and whimsical, anthropomorphic settings.
What are the main themes?
Small-community social dynamics, amateur investigation, and village life among the inhabitants of Shady Hollow, presented within the framework of a central murder plot.
Who wrote it?
Juneau Black, published by Vintage Crime/Black Lizard (an imprint of Pantheon Books).
What format or source is it?
A novel and the first book in the Shady Hollow series, followed by Cold Clay and Mirror Lake.
What's this book about?

What's this book about?

A murder mystery set in Shady Hollow, a village inhabited by quirky anthropomorphic animal characters including pandas, mice, and corvids. The story follows Vera as she investigates a death while navigating small-community dynamics, local gossip, and resistance from someone determined to prevent the case from being solved.

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