Disappearance at Hangman's Bluff-A Felony Bay Mystery #2 by J.E. Thompson*

Abbey Force and her best friend Bee have another mystery to solve.  She and Bee ride their ponies over to their neighbor Judge Gator's house to check on his dog, Yemassee, who is about to give birth to puppies.  While they are there, someone shoots the dog and takes her away.
Crime seems to abound on Leadenwah Island-an armored car and a gas truck disappears.  And why are there tractor trailers hauling dirt off the island?
With their tenacity, Abbey and Bee set off to solve these mysteries.  Not even a hurricane can prevent them finding the answers and promoting justice.
A fast-paced novel!  Abbey is a feisty character!
I like how in both novels Mr. Thompson changes Abbey's view of her arch-nemesis by the end of the story.
Warning/points to discuss:  Abbey lies to adults a few times.  The criminals in the story have guns and threaten to shoot the characters.
*Highly recommend.