Bought-the-Farm Mysteries

A guest at the farm takes her final flight and ruffles more feathers for Ivy and her crime-solving dog. After a rocky start, Ivy is finally settling into life at Runaway Farm and Inn. She's even managed to smooth the feathers of a formerly feisty neighbor. Or has she? Nothing is ever quite as simple as it seems in charming Clover Grove. When the local bridge club arrives for a high stakes visit, Ivy turns up the hospitality to revive the inn's reputation after two recent murders. What could possibly go wrong with a group of card-playing octogenarians known as pillars of the community? A fox in the henhouse disrupts the plan. Someone is creeping around the farm again, and the Bridge Buddies have barely settled in before one of them gains her heavenly wings. Luckily, Ivy is never alone in a crisis. Keats, the border collie, is eager to apply his sharp brain to this case of murder most fowl, and best friend Jilly always has her back. Even Kellan (AKA Chief Hottie) is softening a little. His change of heart couldn't be better timed because the evidence could leave Ivy without an egg to stand on. If you like twisty, fast-paced mysteries and heartwarming animal stories, then you'll love A Streak of Bad Cluck.

Inside this gorgeous swan is an ugly duckling just waiting to get out. Family. Can't live with them, can't let them be wrongly accused of murder. At least, that's how it works for Ivy and the Galloway clan. Now her best friend, Jilly Blackwood, is in a similar bind. Jilly hasn't seen her grandmother since feathers flew in a family feud years ago. That suited Jilly just fine because her true family-the one she found in Clover Grove-is more than enough. But when Gran calls from her retirement community asking for help, Jilly can't say no. Someone has died under suspicious circumstances and neighbors are blaming either the vicious swan that just moved in ... or Jilly's grandmother. Gran may be quirky, but Jilly knows she's not capable of murder. It's time for Ivy, Keats and Percy to join Jilly on the road trip of a lifetime. Will the crime-solving team make it back to Runaway Farm alive? Join hobby farmer Ivy Galloway and her brilliant sheepdog, Keats, as they wrangle rescue animals and ruthless killers in this lighthearted cozy mystery series for animal lovers. If you enjoy a little magic with your mysteries, Ellen Riggs is also the author of the Mystic Mutt Mystery series.

A tiny horse with big ambitions. A deathbed promise with a deadline. What could go wrong? Clippers, the miniature horse, came as a package deal with Bocelli, the singing donkey. The two rescue animals have been inseparable buddies at Runaway Farm ever since. Now, the talented horse is ready to use his special gifts and train to become a service animal. As he heads into the world pulling Ivy and Bocelli behind, they step into a disastrous dung heap of drama. Ivy already has her hands full figuring out the truth behind a deathbed confession about an old murder, and the police are focusing on a new one. The farm's crime-solving team is used to tricky cases, but is this the one where they get utterly trampled? Join newbie hobby farmer Ivy Galloway and brilliant sheepdog Keats as they wrangle rescue animals and ruthless killers in this cozy mystery series for animal lovers. Bought-the-Farm Mysteries are perfect for readers who love heartwarming hilarity with a hint of homicide.

Murder and marriage make an unexpected match when trouble hops into a wedding. Jilly's wedding is only days away and the last thing bridesmaid Ivy needs is a bunny problem. Scratch that. The last thing she needs is a murder problem. Yet when a ravenous rabbit colony takes over Clover Grove's cemetery and a noted garden enthusiast ends up with a permanent plot of her own, Ivy has no choice but to shift her attention from bouquets to bodies. With a killer at large, the mayor threatens to call off the orchard wedding. Can Ivy and crew solve the mystery in time for Jilly and Asher to say "I do"? The next book in the Bought-the-Farm Mystery Series is a perfect page-turner for lovers of animals and funny, spunky amateur sleuths.

Someone's life depends on a parrot's saucy secrets. Ivy has always wanted to meet Hannah Pemberton, the first owner of Runaway Farm and a generous patron of animal causes. When Hannah arrives at the farm unexpectedly, however, it's anything but a joyful occasion. Duncan, the chatty parrot Hannah left in her aunt's care, has flown the coop. What's more, her aunt is in serious trouble. Hannah has helped Ivy with many a tricky situation and it's time to return the favor. Solving the mystery takes them deep into the world of bird enthusiasts. Is Hannah's aunt the victim of a terrible crime... or the perpetrator? Only the saucy secrets of a winged wisecracker can help the team get answers before someone else flies. The next book in the Bought-the-Farm Mystery Series is a perfect page-turner for lovers of animals and funny, spunky amateur sleuths.

An unexpected family reunion unleashes a dangerous mystery. Ivy has always wondered how sheepdog Keats became such an incredible companion and sleuth. When her beloved dog's breeder tracks them down, she finally gets the chance to find out. The family reunion isn't all bliss, however. Keats' sister, another talented border collie, has been dog-napped in nearby Thistledown. The team leaps to the rescue, but the deeper they dig, the more complicated the story becomes. Could the dog's disappearance be linked to a crime in Clover Grove? Either way, rescuing Keats' savvy sheepdog sister is priority number one. Ivy and Keats may end up in a terrible bind, but family always comes through. The next book in the Bought-the-Farm Mystery Series is a perfect page-turner for lovers of animals and funny, spunky amateur sleuths.

Santa calls about a reindeer problem that puts Christmas in deadly peril. Clausville has been a hill country institution for decades. The festive holiday theme park and petting zoo always attracts a crowd. This year, the resident reindeer is in quite a predicament. While another ornery ruminant wasn't on Ivy's wish list, there's always room at the inn for an animal in need. Turns out the reindeer isn't the only one in trouble. Santa himself is on the hook for a terrible crime. All signs point to him, but has the jolly old elf been framed? It's all hands, paws and hooves on deck to keep Clausville running while solving the mystery. The reindeer may hold the key to bringing Christmas in for a landing on time. The next book in the Bought-the-Farm Mystery Series is a perfect page-turner for lovers of animals and funny, spunky amateur sleuths.

"I couldn't put these books down and am so excited that there are so many books in the series! I've definitely found a new favorite author." ~ Amazon reviewer Join rookie sleuth, Ivy Galloway, and doggy detective, Keats, as they dig up dangerous secrets in quaint Clover Grove. You'll fall in love with an incredible dog in this trio of fun, twisty mysteries. Now there's a new cat in town, Percy the mischievous marmalade tabby, who has a unique skill set for crime-solving. The Runaway Farm "family" features the eccentric Galloway clan, an ecclectic group of friends, and an ever-expanding menagerie of quirky, lovable animals whose zany antics keep Ivy on her toes even more than the criminals. This 700-page collection of fast-paced and funny full-length Cozy Mysteries for animal lovers includes: Till the Cat Lady Sings: When someone gets their final cut at Ivy's family's new hair salon, she needs all hands-and paws-on deck to defend the Galloway name. Alpaca Lies: Can Ivy and the team figure out the steps before the killer strikes again? Twas the Bite Before Christmas: The crime-solving team needs to show this sad donkey the true meaning of Christmas… while taking down a killer. "Delightful. Fun easy read with quirky characters. Skilled writing leads you through the journey to find the killer managing to give you just enough to keep you guessing." "This series just gets better and better. Each new book brings back old "friends" both humans and animals. The mysteries are interesting and not easily figured out. I love the humor interspersed with the mystery and look forward to the next book." "If you like your cozies with smart quirky characters and even smarter animals, this is the series for you. Each book has a compelling story and will suck you in. I can't wait for the next one!"

A songbird holds the key to a mystery that's foiled lesser sleuths than this sheepdog Sherlock. An antique birdcage attracts a winged visitor singing sad songs of small-town wrongs. Ivy and Jilly follow a colorful feathered friend to uncover a mysterious stash of love letters. While planning for Jilly's upcoming wedding, they commit to finding the lovelorn couple, stumbling from one crisis to another as villains old and new try to foil them in their mission. Will they be able to figure out the story behind the bird's gorgeous tune before it flies… and someone else dies? The next book in the Bought-the-Farm Mystery Series is a perfect page-turner for lovers of animals and funny, spunky amateur sleuths.

"Outstanding series! I tucked into these books and found a whole new set of friends. I couldn't wait to read what the next book held and I was NEVER disappointed. The books are well written, entertaining and fun." ~ Amazon reviewer Hobby farming takes a back seat to crime-solving for Ivy and her clever team. There's no end to the secrets for amateur sleuth, Ivy Galloway, and her canine and feline detectives in quaint Clover Grove. This nearly 800-page collection of fast-paced and funny full-length Cozy Mysteries for animal lovers includes: Swine and Punishment: A reality TV show puts stars in everyone's eyes… until another dead body arrives. Runaway sow Wilma is the prime suspect, but has this temperamental diva been framed? Don't Rock the Goat: Ivy is expecting kids, but when spring delivers another murder to Clover Grove, goat midwifery becomes the least of her problems. Can an ornery pickpocket goat outplay a heartless killer before the farm menagerie grows? Swan with the Wind: Jilly's grandmother and a vicious swan have been accused of murder in a quirky gated retirement community down south. It's time for Ivy, Jilly, Keats and Percy to take the road trip of a lifetime. Will the crime-solving team make it back to Runaway Farm alive? Praise for the Bought-the-Farm Series: "Another laugh-out-loud comedy by the talented Ellen Riggs… I laughed so much I cried and then I cried for real at the end so be ready with a tissue." "Suspenseful and full of surprises!! Ellen is as much fun as Jana Deleon!" "Awesome from page one. I couldn't put it down. The characters are fabulous and awesome. Loved the dog."