Shari Randall Books in Order

While helping her aunt’s lobster shack expand into catering, injured ballerina Allie Larkin discovers a woman’s body in the bay. When police cannot identify the victim, Allie follows clues from working docks into the homes of Mystic Bay’s wealthy residents.

Thirteen crime stories place animals at the center of their mysteries, from household pets to crows and an octopus. Edited by Donna Andrews, Barb Goffman, and Marcia Talley, the anthology includes Shari Randall’s tale about a groomer and a wealthy client.

Recovering from a dance injury, Allie Larkin helps her aunt launch a lobster shack in Mystic Bay. A judge dies during a lobster-roll contest, making Aunt Gully a suspect and prompting Allie to investigate before their new business is ruined.

An enormous lobster brings welcome attention to the Lazy Mermaid Lobster Shack, then disappears. As Allie Larkin looks into a burglary at a wealthy resident’s home, the missing crustacean and a growing murder investigation complicate her quiet off-season.

Allie Larkin helps unveil a Nutcracker-themed tree at Mystic Bay’s Festival of Trees. When the hostess’s valuable diamond necklace disappears during the celebration, Allie investigates the festive gathering to identify the thief in this Lobster Shack short story.