This story is perfect for day 5 of Bout-of-Books (August 2022)
“Fifty-Four Pigs: A Dr. Bannerman Vet Mystery” by Philipp Schott
The perfect mix of animals and mystery. Don't be fooled by the unassuming and fairly plain cover, it's a wonderful mystery.
Philipp Schott, Canadian author and veterinarian, brings readers the next set of mysteries and adventures of Dr. Bannerman in “Fifty-Four Pigs.”
Dr. Peter Bannerman loves the cold and snow. Good thing because he lives in Manitoba near Lake Winnipeg, in the town of New Selfoss, where winter temps reach 30 below and a balmy day might be minus 10.
Bannerman is the local veterinarian treating both house pets and farm animals. Peter also loves a mystery, a good cup of tea, and watching the sun rise. His dog, Pippin, is an excellent scent hound, winning many local and provincial contests. Pippin can always find “his man” and loves to seek out the objects Peter hides for him.
Laura Bannerman, Peter’s wife, knits sweaters, hats, and mittens with amazing designs, and isn’t always keen about Peter’s investigations.
Kevin is Laura’s brother and one of the Royal Canadian Mounted Policemen (RCMP) assigned to the area.
The story begins when a pig barn explodes killing all fifty-four pigs. The only problem is that there are 55 bodies in the burned-out barn, the extra being human. Who was the extra body? And why was he in the barn? Did he get caught in the blast? And where is Tom, the pigs’ owner?
Peter Bannerman investigates much to his brother-in-law’s annoyance. Peter also noses around a shed with displaced pots and some strange disappearances. A second dead body appears, and then the Bannerman home is robbed of a TV, some jewelry, and all the meat in the freezer. At which point, the puzzle becomes so tantalizing Peter must investigate.
Yes, Peter finds himself embroiled in a murder mystery he’s bound and determined to solve, not matter the cost.
Philipp Schott writes an intriguing mystery filled with suspense and humorous scenes. The winter landscapes will freeze readers no matter the temperatures in their homes. Once you read a Dr. Bannerman Vet Mystery, you’ll want to try them all.
Want more stories about animals? Try “The Accidental
Veterinarian: Tales from a Pet Practice” by Philipp Schott
and, of course, “All Creatures Great and Small” by James Herriot 
and “Doctor Doolittle” by Hugh
Lofting, the amazing doctor "who talks to the animals."
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