Ring Leader

Search and Rescue Cozy Mysteries, Book 6

By: Patti Benning

Narrated by: Julie McKay

Sometimes the best-laid plans…
Can be murder.

Amateur sleuth, Eve Foster, has been keeping a secret from her best friend, and it’s almost time for that secret to come out into the open.

Levi, Tiana’s long-term boyfriend, is planning a proposal, and has asked Eve to help him set up the perfect evening. Since Tiana wants a public proposal, they make reservations at a nice restaurant and bring the staff in on the plan.

Eve and a couple more friends sneak in through the back of the restaurant so they can witness the proposal and surprise Tiana when she says yes, but before Levi can get down on one knee, a tragedy occurs, derailing their plans.

When Tiana begins behaving strangely after the failed proposal, Eve soon realizes that something has gone terribly wrong.

Can she dig up the facts and crack the case…even if she discovers something she never wanted to know? Find out in this exciting Cadaver Dog Cozy Mystery!

©2024 Patti Benning (P)2025 Blue Nose Publishing

Levi and Tatiana

It's time for Levi to finally prepare to Tatiana, Eve has been helping him with the preparations.
Unfortunately, not all goes to plan. The unthinkable happens. What seems to be a cut and dry case does not sit well with Eve

So she decides to solve the mystery

Entertaining!

This is the sixth book in the Search & Rescue Cozy Mysteries series. I love this series! Evelyn adventures are always entertaining and captivating. The plot is well crafted and intriguing. I liked the mystery, the intrigue, and the twists and turns. Julie McKay is an amazing narrator. She did an excellent bringing this story to life. I enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to more in the series. #BlueNoseAudio

Great story!

Book six of the Search and Rescue Cozy Mysteries, Ring Leader will grab your attention from the beginning. Patti Benning has a knack for creating the “want to know more” feeling.

From the previous books in the series we have been witness to Eve’s good friends,Tiana and Levi’s developing relationship. Ring Leader begins with a surprise in store for this loved up couple. Although the event ends up far from the celebration which it was meant to be.

I am really enjoying the friendship Eve and Aidan have going on. Will this develop into more? Can Eve let down her walls and let someone special in?

Each character is portrayed by Julie McKay with conviction. The transition from male to female is fantastic. Each character has a very distinct and different voices throughout. I enjoyed the pace from Julie. Flawless performance!

Thank you Patti for another great mystery. You kept me turning the pages. Thank you to Blue Nose for an entertaining advanced listener copy.

Eve is Front and Center!

Book 6 of the Search and Rescue Series was a bit different from the other stories in the series. This time Eve is present for the murder, attempting to record Tiana and Levi's proposal. No need for rescue dogs Willow or Atlas when the body is in front of Eve! I really liked Eve's character development in this story, recognizing that she is ready for some romance in her life. Also, Tiana's odd behavior was heartbreaking to read, and I was pre-emptively mourning their friendship before the conclusion of the story. I also didn't figure out who the murderer was before the end of the story, which is always a bonus. Julie McKay's narration was simply fantastic, keeping my attention throughout the entire story. Thanks to Blue Nose Publishing for the opportunity to listen and review.

Ring Leader

Ring Leader is the sixth book in Patti Benning’s Search and Rescue Cozy Mystery series, and it does not disappoint. Each installment features a distinct mystery that is both entertaining and engaging, and this one is no exception. Julie McKay is immensely talented and truly shines in this solo narration, bringing every emotion and bit of intrigue to life. Her performance pulls the listener in from the very beginning. I can’t wait for more books narrated by Julie McKay and more cozy mysteries from Patti Benning.