Welcome back to Horsin’ Around Thursdays, where every Thursday until the release of my equestrian thriller, Trail of Secrets, I’ll let you know about a new and exciting piece of equine literature!

This week, I’m featuring the latest book in the Saddle Creek series: Dark Days at Saddle Creek, Dancing Cat Books (September 25, 2012). This nail-biting mystery from equestrian author, Shelley Peterson, is sure to appeal the young adult crowd and English riders of all ages.

DARK DAYS AT SADDLE CREEK

Trouble looms over the inhabitants of Saddle Creek Farm.

When inhumane activities emerge in the horse show world, an intriguing RCMP officer turns to Bird for help. Soon, she’s juggling more than she can handle. Between using her unusual skills to bring animal abusers to justice, riding jumping sensation Sundancer to victory (fingers crossed!), and grappling with complicated family issues, Bird has hardly any free time at all. And that’s too bad, because a little free time is just what Bird needs. This summer, she’s determined to find out the truth about her father, whatever that might be.

Things get even more complex when Bird’s old friend and mentor, Pete Pierson, is rushed to the hospital with a life-threatening illness. With support from her animal friends, Cody and Sundancer, Bird struggles to make it through a stormy summer.

About the Author:  Shelley Peterson is the best-selling author of numerous young adult novels, including DANCER, ABBY MALONE, SUNDANCER, and MYSTERY AT SADDLE CREEK. She was born in London, Ontario, and was trained in theatre arts at the Banff School of Performing Arts, Dalhousie University, and the University of Western Ontario.

She works as a professional actress, and has more than 100 stage, film, and television credits to her name. Peterson has had a lifelong love of animals big and small, with particular interest in horses. She divides her time between Toronto and Fox Ridge, a horse farm in the Caledon hills, which she shares with her husband, three children, and the family dog.

http://www.shelleypeterson.com

Be sure to check back next Thursday for two more equestrian books that will transport you to the dusty Texas countryside. Until then, happy reading, riding, and writing!