Raine Stockton

In the shadow of the majestic Smoky Mountains, where beauty belies danger, Raine Stockton navigates a world where loyalty, courage, and the bond between humans and dogs are put to the ultimate test. As an ex-wife of the local deputy sheriff and a dog trainer with a haunting past, Raine knows the treacherous woods of Hanover County intimately. But when a chilling kidnapping of a mother and her young daughter strikes close to home, Raine is pulled back into the life she tried to escape, enlisting her steadfast canine companion, Cisco, to track down the missing. Amidst the towering trees and rugged terrain, Raine grapples with her own fears, facing both the wilderness and the demons that haunt her since a previous search-and-rescue mission went tragically wrong. Each mystery reveals not only sinister plots hidden in the forest but also the resilience of the human spirit and the unbreakable bond between a woman and her dog. With danger lurking behind every bend and a ticking clock pushing her forward, Raine must confront what she fears most—herself. Join Raine and Cisco in a spellbinding series where nature's beauty masks dark secrets, and every mystery unfolds a new layer of suspense and emotional depth. Will Raine emerge from the shadows to save the innocent, or will her past consume her? Enter the gripping world of the Raine Stockton Dog Mysteries, where adventure is just a pawprint away.