Ponds, Politics, and Presidential Pooches: An Election Mystery (Croak & Dagger Book 2)
By Dr. John P. Elcik IV
Local politics were messy enough. Now the spotlight has gone national.
As the Meadows’ influence expands beyond quiet ponds and small communities, political ambition reaches new heights — and new absurd lows. Campaign promises grow louder, scandals multiply faster, and public image becomes more valuable than public service.
In this satirical election mystery, familiar Croak & Dagger characters navigate media theatrics, power struggles, and the strange reality that popularity often outruns truth. Behind the smiling speeches and polished slogans lies a tangled web of motives that threatens to upend everything.
Packed with sharp humor, ensemble chaos, and clever political parody, Ponds, Politics, and Presidential Pooches raises the stakes of the Croak & Dagger series while delivering laugh-out-loud commentary on modern campaigning and leadership theater.
Perfect for readers who enjoy political satire, allegorical fiction, and mysteries that expose power with humor instead of sermons.