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Sam Mason Mysteries #9
Finding Answers
Long buried secrets threaten to upset life in the town of White Rock.
When Sergeant Jody Harris finds her landlord, Garvin McDaniels, dead things get sticky. Especially when evidence is found linking her to the murder. Not only that but someone claims Jo was angry that Garvin wasn't going to sell her the property she currently lives in.
As evidence mounts against her, Jo is relieved of duty. Thankfully Chief Sam Mason and Lucy are still on the case. Sam believes in her innocence and Jo is confident he will do what it takes to clear her name. Not to mention, she isn't going to sit at home, she's doing her own investigating on the side.
When the case takes a strange turn linking Jo's property to a decades old murder things start looking up for Jo. Now she knows why someone is trying to frame her, but what she doesn't know is who that person is.
Meanwhile, Kevin and Bridget are running their own stealth investigation and reveal a tangled thread of corruption between Convale and town officials that even Sam Mason and K-9 Lucy might not be able to unravel.
When Sergeant Jody Harris finds her landlord, Garvin McDaniels, dead things get sticky. Especially when evidence is found linking her to the murder. Not only that but someone claims Jo was angry that Garvin wasn't going to sell her the property she currently lives in.
As evidence mounts against her, Jo is relieved of duty. Thankfully Chief Sam Mason and Lucy are still on the case. Sam believes in her innocence and Jo is confident he will do what it takes to clear her name. Not to mention, she isn't going to sit at home, she's doing her own investigating on the side.
When the case takes a strange turn linking Jo's property to a decades old murder things start looking up for Jo. Now she knows why someone is trying to frame her, but what she doesn't know is who that person is.
Meanwhile, Kevin and Bridget are running their own stealth investigation and reveal a tangled thread of corruption between Convale and town officials that even Sam Mason and K-9 Lucy might not be able to unravel.
308 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 27, 2025
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L.A. Dobbs
22Ìýbooks250ÌýfollowersL.A. Dobbs is the not-so-cozy pen name of USA Today bestselling cozy mystery author Leighann Dobbs. Under the name L.A. Dobbs, she writes engaging mysteries that have twisty plots filled with secrets and lies.
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March 5, 2025
good story, things are coming together, looking forward to Hiding Crimes in 2026...
April 10, 2025
Sam Mason should have it easy as a sheriff in a small rural town but think again. Finding Answers by L.A. Dobbs is another great installment in this series where we get some answers but at the same time we also get new questions. The murder rate in this community is not good but the mysteries are. I have been hooked on this series since I discovered it many years ago now. I love the setting and the characters and the ongoing underlying mysteries that follows this series. I can really recommend it.
March 7, 2025
Loved it !l
I cannot get enough of these Sam Mason books .I sit down and before I know it I’m finished with the book. Sam and Jo have another mystery on their hands. This book had so many clues and just when you think you know who it is. It someone else. Can’t wait to see what’s going to happen with Wyatt.
I cannot get enough of these Sam Mason books .I sit down and before I know it I’m finished with the book. Sam and Jo have another mystery on their hands. This book had so many clues and just when you think you know who it is. It someone else. Can’t wait to see what’s going to happen with Wyatt.
March 2, 2025
Twists and turns around a murder and others subplots.
I love this series. Not only the people, but also the animals give the story its colour around the principal plot but also the subplots.
Thank you L.A. Dobbs for a superb story!.
I love this series. Not only the people, but also the animals give the story its colour around the principal plot but also the subplots.
Thank you L.A. Dobbs for a superb story!.
February 7, 2025
Finding Answers is Book 9 in the Sam Mason mystery series by L.A. Dobbs.
I really enjoyed this story. The characters are complex, flawed and well fleshed out.
Seargeant Jody is taking a meal to her landlord and finds him dead.
All eyes are on Jody as she is trying to convince the landlord to sell his cottage to her.
There is a lot more to the story as secrets and lies are expertly revealed by the author.
It seems almost everyone has something to hide, except K9 Lucy.
This mystery was so well written. This is one of my favorite crime mystery series.
This can be read as a stand-alone, but I do think enjoyment will be found with reading the other books first to get more of a backstory.
Can't wait for more books in this incredible series.
I really enjoyed this story. The characters are complex, flawed and well fleshed out.
Seargeant Jody is taking a meal to her landlord and finds him dead.
All eyes are on Jody as she is trying to convince the landlord to sell his cottage to her.
There is a lot more to the story as secrets and lies are expertly revealed by the author.
It seems almost everyone has something to hide, except K9 Lucy.
This mystery was so well written. This is one of my favorite crime mystery series.
This can be read as a stand-alone, but I do think enjoyment will be found with reading the other books first to get more of a backstory.
Can't wait for more books in this incredible series.
February 20, 2025
This is the ninth book in the Sam Mason Mystery series. This is a little different from a cozy but not graphic. It is a standalone read but is part of a series. I suggest reading them in order if you want to continue the threads of character growth and their secrets.
In this story, Jo is so close to having Mr Garvin McDaniels sell her the cottage she has been renting. While delivering a casserole, she finds that he was brutally murdered. She becomes the prime suspect and is benched by the mayor.
There are plenty of secrets, and a subplot with her sister and Kevin.
I thoroughly enjoyed every twist and turn.
I was given an Advanced Readers copy and am NOT required to leave a positive review. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
In this story, Jo is so close to having Mr Garvin McDaniels sell her the cottage she has been renting. While delivering a casserole, she finds that he was brutally murdered. She becomes the prime suspect and is benched by the mayor.
There are plenty of secrets, and a subplot with her sister and Kevin.
I thoroughly enjoyed every twist and turn.
I was given an Advanced Readers copy and am NOT required to leave a positive review. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
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May 14, 2025Entire series is great drama and so much more
These books bring together mysteries, drama, family - both blood and work families, there for each other but all with some deep long held secrets that can, at any time crop up and cause issues for any one of them, Jo, Bridget, Sam, Wyatt or Kevin.
Will Beryl Thorne ever get what she deserves? At least 2 undeserving ppl are dead because of things she seems involved in. A reporter from decades ago, and a sweet lonely old man who had no idea what was about to transpire when he starts researching his property boundries, to leave it to a nature conservatory in his will, and sell No the cabin she loves do much. Can he fulfill his dream?
These books bring together mysteries, drama, family - both blood and work families, there for each other but all with some deep long held secrets that can, at any time crop up and cause issues for any one of them, Jo, Bridget, Sam, Wyatt or Kevin.
Will Beryl Thorne ever get what she deserves? At least 2 undeserving ppl are dead because of things she seems involved in. A reporter from decades ago, and a sweet lonely old man who had no idea what was about to transpire when he starts researching his property boundries, to leave it to a nature conservatory in his will, and sell No the cabin she loves do much. Can he fulfill his dream?
February 4, 2025
Sergeant Jody Harris is taking another meal to her elderly landlord as a bribe to convince him to sell her the house and land she has been renting.
When she gets there, she finds the front door open.
When she goes in, the place has been sacked and her landlord is dead.
Finding Answers is the 9th book in the Sam Mason series.
There are developed characters, a bit of humor, and a German Shepherd.
This can be read as stand alone story or you can read them in order.
When she gets there, she finds the front door open.
When she goes in, the place has been sacked and her landlord is dead.
Finding Answers is the 9th book in the Sam Mason series.
There are developed characters, a bit of humor, and a German Shepherd.
This can be read as stand alone story or you can read them in order.
March 1, 2025
I’m enjoying this on-going story surrounding Sam, Jo, and Lucy, and all of White Rock. This mystery surrounds the death of Garvin McDaniels, Jo’s landlord, and puts her right in the center of the investigation. There are a couple of on-going mysteries that all seem to come together. There are lots of questions, plenty of suspects, and delightful animals. I’m enjoying this series and am glad to see it continues with book 10 in the forecast.
April 3, 2025
Always a fun, but thrilling ride, even if some of the players appear laid back on the surface
This series continues to to be enjoyable not only for the mystery this group at our favorite small town police station focuses on in each book, but also the underlying back stories of each character. They always seems to pop up right in the thick of things and have a surprising link to what they are investigating.
This series continues to to be enjoyable not only for the mystery this group at our favorite small town police station focuses on in each book, but also the underlying back stories of each character. They always seems to pop up right in the thick of things and have a surprising link to what they are investigating.
April 4, 2025
Cliffhanger
No is relieved of duty due to a murder. She asks Mick to help and, of course, everyone at the station is helping too. There's something big going down in town. Why was there a murder? Why did they plant evidence pointing to Jo? What's so important about the property that someone is willing to pay for it? Great job. Cliffhanger. Who's on the hot seat next time? Great job. Thank you.
No is relieved of duty due to a murder. She asks Mick to help and, of course, everyone at the station is helping too. There's something big going down in town. Why was there a murder? Why did they plant evidence pointing to Jo? What's so important about the property that someone is willing to pay for it? Great job. Cliffhanger. Who's on the hot seat next time? Great job. Thank you.
March 11, 2025
My apologies to the author...I would not know how to write a book and it is not an easy task so i regret saying that this was a pretty bad book. It had cliche after cliche (how many times did I have to hear that Holy Spirit was once a church and now a bar). the plot was all over the place and after awhile i just gave up caring who killed Gavin.
March 16, 2025
one homicide solved, a million questions remaining
The owner of Jo’s cottage dies under peculiar and obviously unnatural circumstances.
Somehow (oh, Ms. Dobbs, how did the hair get to the murder scene?) Jo is implicated and summarily suspended by the Mayor.
What a mess! Dirty dealings and secrets - some deadly - surround the town.
The owner of Jo’s cottage dies under peculiar and obviously unnatural circumstances.
Somehow (oh, Ms. Dobbs, how did the hair get to the murder scene?) Jo is implicated and summarily suspended by the Mayor.
What a mess! Dirty dealings and secrets - some deadly - surround the town.
March 20, 2025
Sam Mason k-9 series is a must read
I love the friendships that has been built in this series. The way the author has also included the animals and the friendship to the story . I would recommend this series to anyone that love a good mystery and a animal lover because in these books you are getting the best of both worlds .
I love the friendships that has been built in this series. The way the author has also included the animals and the friendship to the story . I would recommend this series to anyone that love a good mystery and a animal lover because in these books you are getting the best of both worlds .
May 15, 2025
Another great mystery
This book was really hard to put down! Gripping from the beginning to the end and I felt sad when I reached the last page.
The characters, and especially Lucy, have a way of crawling into your heart. The mystery and suspense keep you on your toes. This book is perfect for any fans of mysteries and suspense.
This book was really hard to put down! Gripping from the beginning to the end and I felt sad when I reached the last page.
The characters, and especially Lucy, have a way of crawling into your heart. The mystery and suspense keep you on your toes. This book is perfect for any fans of mysteries and suspense.
February 19, 2025
Another AMAZING book in the series!
As Sam, Jo, and the rest of the team find answers to one question, new questions pop-up.
Will they ever figure out what really happened all those years ago?
I can't wait to find out what Sam, Jo, and Lucy are able to discover next.
As Sam, Jo, and the rest of the team find answers to one question, new questions pop-up.
Will they ever figure out what really happened all those years ago?
I can't wait to find out what Sam, Jo, and Lucy are able to discover next.
March 1, 2025
Super great read!
I have read each book in the series, so far. Each seems better than the one before. Love the characters and the setting. She also develops her characters to my liking. Cannot wait for next book!
I have read each book in the series, so far. Each seems better than the one before. Love the characters and the setting. She also develops her characters to my liking. Cannot wait for next book!
March 3, 2025
SO....Do we get the rest of the answers sometime in the future?
I haven't given up on the rest of the story or at least the rest of the answers. PLEASE! Since one of the former characters, named Sorrentino, head of Convale? I hope it's in the works. THANK YOU, L.A.! ENJOY!
I haven't given up on the rest of the story or at least the rest of the answers. PLEASE! Since one of the former characters, named Sorrentino, head of Convale? I hope it's in the works. THANK YOU, L.A.! ENJOY!
March 6, 2025
Great series
Although there is a conclusion to the murder, there are issues that continue throughout the series. Read it from the beginning to get the full enjoyment and storyline. I look forward to the next book in the series. Lucy is always a plus!
Although there is a conclusion to the murder, there are issues that continue throughout the series. Read it from the beginning to get the full enjoyment and storyline. I look forward to the next book in the series. Lucy is always a plus!
March 19, 2025
Riveting
As always these books leave me Wanting more and more I love the series and recommend it highly Once I started the book I could not put it down and I am excited for the next Book A great read
As always these books leave me Wanting more and more I love the series and recommend it highly Once I started the book I could not put it down and I am excited for the next Book A great read
March 22, 2025
Jo is put on suspension because her landlord was murdered and she is implicated.
Jo had been trying to buy her rental for a long time. But her landlord just couldn’t let it go. But she became his friend and always had hopes till the day she found him dead.
Jo had been trying to buy her rental for a long time. But her landlord just couldn’t let it go. But she became his friend and always had hopes till the day she found him dead.
April 8, 2025
Lighthearted but good storyline.
Enjoy the continuity of characters and storyline. Serious, but not enough to keep me awake at night. Just a feel good book that makes you want the next one right now!
Enjoy the continuity of characters and storyline. Serious, but not enough to keep me awake at night. Just a feel good book that makes you want the next one right now!
March 6, 2025
Left me hanging....
I was so excited when this finally released, love this little group & the things they get into and solve. Now I'm just like when does the next come out?????
I was so excited when this finally released, love this little group & the things they get into and solve. Now I'm just like when does the next come out?????
March 7, 2025
Great read!!!
I love this series!!! These books are hard to put down!!!
I can’t wait for the next one to come out!!!
I love this series!!! These books are hard to put down!!!
I can’t wait for the next one to come out!!!
March 17, 2025
As always, love these characters and cannot wait to read more.
March 19, 2025
super read
Cannot wait for the next one. Everyone better than the last one The whole series is a total win. Excellent author!
Cannot wait for the next one. Everyone better than the last one The whole series is a total win. Excellent author!
March 23, 2025
Love these Sam Mason series
All of the characters have secrets, I love this premises. Great books!! Keep this series going for a long time. I hate waiting for the next one.
All of the characters have secrets, I love this premises. Great books!! Keep this series going for a long time. I hate waiting for the next one.
March 24, 2025
very good!!
I enjoy all the books I have read in this series so far and am looking forward to the next book. I can't wait until next next book to find
out more about Wyatt.
I enjoy all the books I have read in this series so far and am looking forward to the next book. I can't wait until next next book to find
out more about Wyatt.
March 27, 2025
Fantastic series. Great characters and always a good mystery.
April 1, 2025
great book
I’m loving this series. I can’t wait for the next book. This series reminds me of a tv show called Longmire. It’s excellent
I’m loving this series. I can’t wait for the next book. This series reminds me of a tv show called Longmire. It’s excellent
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