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Deputy Mattie Cobb and her sister, Julia, travel to Mexico to visit their mother, but when they arrive, they discover that she and her husband have vanished without a trace.Back in Timber Creek, Mattie finds a chilling note on her front door telling her to look for “him” among the standing dead up in the high country. The sheriffs department springs into action and sends a team to the mountains, where Matties K-9 partner, Robo, makes a grisly discovery—a body tied to a dead pine tree.Mattie is shocked when she realizes she knows the dead man. And then another note arrives, warning that Matties mother is in desperate straits. In a last-ditch gambit, Mattie must go deep undercover into a killers lair to save her mother—or die trying.

In the captivating eighth installment of the Timber Creek K-9 Mysteries series by Margaret Mizushima, "Standing Dead," Deputy Mattie Cobb and her faithful canine partner, Robo, find themselves embroiled in a puzzling case that takes them deep into the dark secrets of the logging industry.

When a logger is discovered dead in the forest, Mattie and Robo are called to investigate. As they delve into the victim's past, they uncover a web of corruption and intrigue that extends far beyond the small town of Timber Creek.

The investigation leads Mattie and Robo to a local logging company, where they encounter a cast of suspicious characters with their own hidden agendas. As they navigate the dangerous world of timber, they must unravel a conspiracy that threatens not only the town's livelihood but also the lives of those they hold dear.

With the help of her K-9 partner and a determined team of friends, Mattie races against time to expose the truth and bring justice to the victim. But as she gets closer to solving the case, she finds herself facing a formidable adversary who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets.

"Standing Dead" is a gripping mystery that explores the dark side of the logging industry and the devastating consequences of greed and corruption. With its heart-pounding suspense, complex characters, and a thrilling climax, this novel is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.