In Felonies and Fireworks: Whiskey Dog Mystery #5, Sarah Carter, the spirited owner of Carter's Canine Coiffure in the charming town of Cottageville, finds herself in the middle of another puzzling mystery-this time during the week preceding the town's annual Fourth of July celebration. When a local art historian is found dead under suspicious circumstances, and a number of homes and a business are burglarized, Sarah's sleuthing skills are called into action once again.

With her loyal Australian red heeler cattle dog, Whiskey, by her side, sniffing out clues and charming everyone, Sarah delves into a tangled web of small-town secrets, explosive rivalries, and unexpected allies. Before fireworks light up the night sky, Sarah and Whiskey must race against time to uncover the truth before a killer strikes again in their close-knit community.