Humans call me Euclid. I’m a great horned owl and I live on the Oregon coast, in and around a town named Twilight Cove. Most other owls don’t pay much attention to humans or dogs, but I’ve been known to call both my friends. I used to have a special connection with a human named Dorothy. She lived in the forest with me and I would visit her daily. But a terrible thing happened and Dorothy passed away. Now I’m forging a special connection with another human, one named Georgie. My two canine friends, Flossie and Fancy, live with Georgie now and I visit them regularly.

I’m nocturnal so I sleep during the day and hunt mostly at night. I use my keen night vision and hearing to find tasty critters like rodents, birds, and even the occasional reptile to munch on. With my near-silent flight and my sharp talons, my prey rarely stands a chance at escaping my clutches. I also use my talons on bad humans, when the need arises. When the sun comes up, I like to settle on a nice, safe tree branch to enjoy some sleep.

But I don’t sleep all day. My human and canine friends are awake during the day and sleep at night, so I take breaks from snoozing to check in on what they’re doing. Sometimes Georgie investigates crimes so she can help her friends and family. I can sense when there’s something she needs to see, so then I try to lead her in that direction by swooping down to get her attention. She’s been fairly easy to train and pays attention to what I’m trying to tell her, most of the time. It took a bit of a mishap for her to figure out that I want to help her, but she seems to understand now.

I can also sense when Georgie is in danger and where she is. I can’t explain how that works. I just know. It’s a funny sensation, like my feathers are vibrating. Whenever possible, I fly to her aid. Sometimes the dogs and I help her together. Both of the spaniels are smart and we understand each other. With the three of us on Georgie’s side, I bet she can solve any mystery that comes her way.

Murder Most Owl, A Magical Menagerie Mystery Book #1
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Release: April 2024
Format: Print, Digital
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The first in the enchanting new Magical Menagerie mystery series where things are not always what they seem. Georgie Johansen returns to the charming, coastal town of Twilight Cove and quickly finds herself in a whirlwind of romance, magic and murder!

It’s been years since screenwriter Georgie Johansen last visited her Aunt Olivia’s farm in the coastal town of Twilight Cove and things have certainly changed. First of all it’s now an animal sanctuary, and then there’s the new farmhand who’s as mysterious as he is handsome. Her first day on the farm, Georgie encounters the eccentric Dorothy Shale, an older woman who lives in a cabin in the woods. There are rumours that Dorothy’s a witch, but Georgie doesn’t believe that. Although, Dorothy does have an unusual magical presence around her . . .

When Dorothy ends up murdered, suspicion falls on Georgie – she was the one who found the poor woman’s body, and being new in town doesn’t help with the suspicion. Things only get worse when it turns out that Dorothy left her valuable plot of land to Auntie O!

Georgie must act fast to clear her and her aunt’s names by finding the real killer. But as bodies start to mount up, the pressure rises. With the help of the unusual powers of Dorothy’s two dogs and great-horned owl, can Georgie uncover the truth before she becomes the killer’s next target?

About the author
Sarah Fox was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, where she developed a love for mysteries at a young age. When not writing novels, she is often reading her way through a stack of books or spending time outdoors with her English Springer Spaniel.