In the murder mystery novella The Spill of Sangria Blood, set in a central-coast California zoo, the tranquil ambiance is shattered when Tom Dantry, the esteemed zoo superintendent, falls victim to a lethal dart gun attack. As the investigation unfolds, dark secrets and hidden motives come to light, intertwining the lives of the zoo's inhabitants with the harrowing pursuit of justice. Amidst the captivating backdrop of a zoo teeming with exotic creatures, the hunt for the killer intensifies, revealing a web of treachery and deceit that will leave readers on the edge of their seats.