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Name: Lady Vanishes
Author: Carol Lea Benjamin

Dash, the pit‑bull terrier of Rachel Alexander, is more than a companion—he’s a trusty sleuth. While assisting with crime‑solving, Dash also works as a therapy dog with developmentally challenged individuals. When Lady, a mop‑coated puli who had been Harbor View’s cherished therapy dog, disappears, the following day the home’s owner is found dead in a bizarre hit‑and‑run. With her local knowledge and Dash’s calming presence, Rachel and Dash must investigate the strange murder, expose a dark plot, and bring justice to the people who are often ignored.

First publish date: 1999

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator

Authors: Carol Lea Benjamin

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