Helen a Bemis

Understanding Ms. Candy: A Riverview Animal Shelter Mystery Novel Helen a Bemis

"What was that? The loud sound surprised Sandy. Today was her first day alone as Riverview Animal Shelter Supervisor, and she had decided to come to work early. I now wonder about the wisdom of this choice, she thought." The noise came from the unexpected arrival of the young woman soon to be known as "Ms. Candy." Who is this Ms. Candy? The readers of this engaging book will want to find out who the title character is and what has driven her to rural Riverview. When a mysterious death is discovered at Riverview, it is immediately suspected to be a murder. Alice, a young forensic scientist aiding the Riverview Police Department, collects evidence that supports that theory, but her dog, Misty, unearths material that causes a total revision of her picture of what had occurred. With the help and the nose of a dog, Alice finds answers that surprise everyone. The author, Helen A. Bemis, has enjoyed working with dogs all her life. She obtained a college degree at SUNY Adirondack, earned the Certified Professional Dog Trainer international certification and has a successful business, K-9 Karing. She has been grateful for the opportunity to help others understand these loving companions. She loves to hear people say, "Helen has gone to the dogs." This is the eighth of the novels in her Riverview series.