In the Kate Killoy Mysteries, the line between dog training and detective work blurs. Though an amateur sleuth, Kate's smarts and her skills in the various canine disciplines—provide a wholesome but thrilling approach to solving crimes. Her adventures, with her well-trained Samoyeds, provide suspenseful stories that celebrate the bond between human investigation and canine instinct.

The Kate Killoy Mystery style is romantic suspense, with intriguing puzzles but without graphic content. Set in the engaging world of dog shows, the stories mix the intrigue of crime-solving, with the various training skills of obedience, agility, tracking, search and rescue, and even police dog work. This brings layers of authenticity and excitement to each case she tackles. The quirky cast of characters provides depth to the mysteries and a growing romance, adds both a heartwarming and humorous balance to the intrigue. Each book, celebrates the connection between a trainer and her dogs, and is set against the backdrop of fascinating mysteries waiting to be solved.