Virginia Lanier
1 SeriesVirginia Lanier was an American author renowned for her Jo Beth Sidden "Bloodhound" Mystery series. The series began with the 1995 release of "Death in Bloodhound Red," marking Lanier's debut at age 65. Her late start in writing highlights her as an inspiration for aspiring authors.
In "Ten Little Bloodhounds," Jo Beth Sidden anticipates the arrival of ten puppies at her kennel. Amidst this busy time, she agrees to help find a wealthy matriarch's missing cat. The situation escalates when the client is murdered, thrusting Jo Beth into a search for the killer. As she races against time, her primary concern remains returning to her dogs. This gripping narrative combines the urgency of a murder mystery with the warmth of a kennel's daily life.
