Foal Me Once - Mysteries of Aspen Falls Author:Elizabeth Penney Nestled in the mountains of Colorado near Rocky Mountain National Park, the charming town of Aspen Falls seems to have it all—from stunning vistas to miles of beautiful trails used for wildlife viewing, cross-country skiing, and wildflower walks. And then there’s the quaint downtown that’s filled with western Victorian architecture—a nod... more » to the town’s heritage.
But what Aspen Falls hasn’t had in years is a veterinarian, and the residents have decided to do something about it. They come together as a community to donate retail space for an animal clinic in the old fire station, hoping to bring a doctor to the area who can treat animals both large and small. When Dr. Ashley Hart hears about the offer, she knows it’s the perfect opportunity for her and her Dalmatian, Max. What she doesn’t realize is that there’s more to the picturesque town than meets the eye. The small community is teeming with mysteries, and Ashley soon finds herself in the thick of them. Fortunately, she discovers an ally in handsome U.S. Park Ranger Cole Hawke, and she also finds a friend and fellow sleuth in Holly Kipp, owner of 3 Alarm Fur, a traveling grooming service she runs out of the station.
In Foal Me Once, Ashley is called to Canterbury Stables to treat an Andalusian foal with a strange constellation of symptoms. Her visit ends on a good note, but when the rancher calls her the next day to report a Belgian colt suffering from similar problems, Ashley suspects foul play. She arrives to find the horse exhibiting classic signs of poisoning, a dead trainer in the barn, and a pressing mystery on her hands.« less