International Bestselling Author
NIKKI LEE TAYLOR

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"In a town full of secrets, sometimes
the only one you can trust is your dog."
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Whiskey Ridge is a gripping, atmospheric prequel that introduces ranger Mia Thomas and her loyal search dog Koda on their very first case - a mystery that will test their courage, loyalty, and trust.
Two people vanish deep in the Australian Alps. Only one comes back.
When ranger Mia Thomas and her border collie Koda are called to search Wildling National Park, they find an abandoned campsite and a terrified young woman stumbling from the bush. Issy Inglewood insists her lover disappeared after his drone captured something it shouldn’t have. But when her story starts to unravel, the line between victim and suspect begins to blur.
As Mia fights to uncover the truth, she finds herself caught between loyalty, fear, and the rules she’s sworn to follow. In a community where everyone has something to hide, she must decide who to trust, and how far she’ll go to uncover the truth.
A fast-paced, emotional prequel to the Wildling K9 Mystery Series, this novella introduces search and rescue officer Mia Thomas and her dog Koda - a team driven by instinct, haunted by the past, and about to discover that in the mountains, nothing stays lost forever.
Download your free copy today and discover the origins of the partnership that will go on to define the Wildling K9 Mystery Series.



Why you'll love the Wildling K9 Mystery Series
Prepare to be captivated by the Wildling K9 Mystery Series, a thrilling blend of suspense, adventure, and heartwarming canine companionship.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Australia’s largest alpine national park, this series introduces Mia Thomas, a determined female sleuth, and Koda, her loyal search-and-rescue dog, as they unravel dark secrets in the tight-knit community of Wildling.
With a strong bond between human and dog, the series not only offers a gripping plot but also delves into themes of identity, acceptance, and resilience.
Join Mia and Koda on their enthralling journey, and discover why this K9 search and rescue mystery series will quickly become your next literary obsession.

About Nikki
Nikki Lee Taylor is an Australian author.
She was recently awarded the Sisters in Crime Scarlet Stiletto Award for Crime Fiction and has written three independent titles including The Secrets We Keep which reached Bestseller status in Australia and the UK.
Her other titles are The Truth We Tell and The Alibi.
Nikki is a former news journalist, coffee addict, and regularly competes in canine scent work trials with her dog Saxon.
She lives in Newcastle, NSW.







