Walker Styles grew up reading kids’ books, so it makes sense that he’s writing them now. And when he isn’t writing books, he’s out solving mysteries around the city of Manhattan, where he lives. Just the other day, he lost the book he was reading. Following all the clues, Walker deduced the couch ate it! (Well, the book was under the couch cushions. Still, mystery solved!).

Ben Whitehouse is an illustrator based in Birmingham, UK. He has previously worked in the animation industry as a character designer, animator, and stop motion puppet maker before finding his feet within the world of illustration. You can visit him at StopMotionBen.com.

"Welcome to Pawston, the animal capital of the world. Every day, thousands of animals go about their business, behaving as good citizens should. But there's a darker side of Pawston known as the criminal underbelly ... That's where Rider Woofson the best dog detective in Pawston comes in. And with the help of his pals in the Pup Investigators Pack, the criminals won't stand a chance even if they commit the purr-fect crime"--Provided by publisher