A famous racehorse named Sir Drayton has such a mysterious background that Ivy and her pet friends feel a strange sense of intrigue about the Governor's Gold Cup races even before they arrive in the historic horse-racing town of Cammerville.

The Mystery of the Stolen Stallion, Book 3 in the "Shandon's Ivy League" Mystery Series, by Columbia author Karen Petit is a thrilling adventure for young readers and pet lovers of all ages.

Although the fun-loving Miss Darla has planned every detail of the trip for her friends and their pets, the adventure takes an unexpected turn for Ivy and the "Shandon's Ivy League" sleuths - Ernest, a quick-thinking pug; Spooky, a street-smart cat with a heart of gold; Lovely, a former greyhound racing star; and Hoover, a hyperactive puppy who is set to race in the Jack Russell Terrier Trials.

The FBI, a smart stable-mouse named Hamilton, Detective Dave and Blitz, the handsome police dog who has stolen Ivy's heart, are called on to solve the disappearance of the magnificent race horse who goes missing and one of the "Shandon's Ivy League" pets. When a million-dollar ransom demand is received, everyone fears the worst.

It's down to the wire for Ivy, America's No. 1 Canine Sleuth, and her crime-solving friends who must use all of their detective skills to find Sir Drayton and get him to the race on time.

The Mystery of the Stolen Stallion is published by Red Letter Press.