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.
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.
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"Loved Whiskey Ridge! Couldn't put it down!" - Diane
"Enjoying this book so much I'm going to bed to read more" - Vicky
"Can't wait for the rest of this series" - Elizabeth
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"In a town full of secrets, sometimes
the only one you can trust is your dog."
Book One - Wildling Road
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Atmospheric, emotional, and impossible to put down, Wildling Road is a gripping Australian rural noir that explores courage, belonging, and the unbreakable bond between a woman and her dog.
Perfect for readers of Jane Harper, Sally Hepworth, and Margaret Mizushima, this story will resonate with anyone who loves small-town mysteries, the connection we have with our dogs, and the wild beauty of the Australian landscape.
"Mia and Koda completely captured my heart. The bond between them felt honest and powerful, and it added so much depth to the mystery. I was especially moved by the way you explored courage, belonging, and standing up in a place where power can feel overwhelming.
It stayed with me long after I finished reading."
Book Two - Deadman's Hollow
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As unexplained deaths and terrifying hallucinations grip the small town of Wildling, K9 search-and-rescue officer Mia Thomas and her dog Koda must uncover the truth before more lives are lost.
Perfect for fans of Jane Harper, Chris Hammer, and Margaret Mizushima, Deadman's Hollow is an atmospheric Australian crime thriller about courage, survival, and the unbreakable bond between a woman and her dog.
"Loved the book, suspenseful, kept me very interested and wanting more."
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 writes crime fiction full of mystery, drama, and twists you will never see coming.
She was winner of the 2024 Scarlet Stiletto Award for crime fiction and the 2025 Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Award.
Nikki is the author of four novels: The Secrets We Keep, The Truth We Tell, The Alibi, and Wildling Road.
Nikki spent much of her career as a news journalist and lives in Newcastle with her cocker spaniel Saxon.
