Things Worth Burying (Unabridged) (Matt Mayr).

When Matt and his dog Abner are in a small town full of spooky stories, they experience something far worse than mere rumors. His beloved dog is kidnapped and a deadly sickness begins to take over the town. As a veteran forensic scientist, Matt starts solving the mystery of what happened.

Matt may have published multiple books (CrimePunks and Villainous to name two), but his true passion is his relationship with his adoptive dog, Abner. Abner has a place not only in Matt's life, but also in his books. This character grows significantly throughout the book's run, which makes your affection for him even stronger. Your heart will take a trip down memory lane as you trace the history of Abner's character, the first running stumble of the books that you have read before. The smart references you make during the middle and the finale will give back more old memories that you had forgotten.