Parrot Prose - (A Coral Shores Veterinary Mystery) by DL Mitchell (Paperback)

About the Book

When a woman vanishes, leaving behind her famous parrot, Tiki Lulu, at the Coral Shores Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Emily Benton and Anthony embark on a perilous quest. As a dead body surfaces they race to untangle the mystery.

Book Synopsis

Maxy Awards 2025 Winner: Mystery & Crime

When Marilyn Peña, an eccentric billionaire, vanishes after dropping off her beloved talking parrot, Tiki Lulu, at the Coral Shores Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Emily Benton and her best friend, Anthony, embark on a quest to find her. The search leads them to a gruesome discovery-a dead body in the swamp behind Marilyn's house.

To make matters worse, the veterinary hospital becomes overrun by Marilyn's devoted social media followers who are gathered as a show of support but also to unravel the next clue in Marilyn's wild bird center treasure hunt. A large amount of money is at stake, which attracts all types of trouble. With tensions rising and danger lurking at every turn, Emily and Anthony clash with Emily's brother, Deputy Sheriff Duncan Benton, and her on again-off again beau, Detective Mike Lane. In a race against time, they must navigate the chaos, protect Tiki Lulu, and uncover the truth before it's too late.

Review Quotes

Maxy Awards 2025 Winner: Mystery & Crime

"A snappy cozy packed with quirky characters, a missing billionaire, and a treasure hunt that spirals into chaos. As Dr. Emily Benton and her friend Anthony search for answers, they uncover danger, deception, and death. "Parrot Prose" provides humor, tension, and-of course-the charming antics of a talking parrot. But when this bird talks, people listen-and murderers better watch out! DL Mitchell delivers another fast-paced, engaging whodunit! This book can be read as a stand-alone, but for those who have read 'Trust the Terrier, ' yes, there is an Elvis sighting." -Cam Torrens, author of the Tyler Zahn thriller series

"DL Mitchell's Parrot Prose is a trip to the beach with your favorite people and pets. Despite the ugliness of the crime and the page-turning tension of solving it, this charming novel is perfect for an afternoon or evening in a comfortable chair with a cup of tea or a maybe a glass of wine." -Katherine Nichols, author of the Lucy Howard Mystery series

"Dr. Emily Benton and her friends are back with another adorable animal who puts them in the middle of a murder mystery. An afternoon of parrot-sitting for celebrity African Grey Tiki Lulu turns into weeks of disruption for Emily's clinic after Marilyn Pena, Tiki's famous owner, disappears. Emily's romance with handsome Detective Mike Lane heats up, but the two clash again when, concerned for her safety, he tries to keep her away from the investigation. Defying the advice of her well-meaning friends and family, Emily goes rogue to pursue an important clue to solving the mystery. Don't miss this exciting new adventure for these charming characters!" -Sharon Marchisello, Trap, Neuter, Die and Secrets of the Galapagos