Blaize Clement, author of the critically acclaimed Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter, delivers a compelling cozy in which pet sitter Dixie Hemingway must befriend numerous dogs and circus animals to find a deadly felon. When a dachshund she's walking digs up a dead body, she realizes the person she's just waved to-the one speeding away in the dead man's car-may be the murderer. Although Dixie can't ID this mysterious driver, the killer got a good look at her-and Dixie's life is in danger.
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"I didn't expect to like it when there was way too much detail about pet care but once I got into it, it was hard to put down. I've read some other mysteries with a theme (scrapbooking, bake shop, and I forget some of the others--they were forgettable, that's why) and didn't like them. This was a good read and I will read more. Even found a meaningful quote "Staying in the safe darkness of memory and yearning is easy. Going forward to the light of possibility takes courage.""
— Barb (4 out of 5 stars)
" Quick, light reading. Whole series of pet sitter and murder involvement. "
— Jeanie, 2/17/2014" Strong writing, likable characters, great plot, breezing, what's not to like? "
— Scoats, 2/15/2014" A solid follow-up to a strong first book. Very fleshed out characters and a good plot that kept me guessing to the end. "
— Jill, 2/9/2014" Enjoyed this book just as much if not a little more as the second and can't wait to read the third. Somewhat repetitive from the first book, having read the two in quick succession. Small amount of swearing that just seemed out of place and out of character for Dixie that annoyed me slightly. "
— Sara, 2/8/2014" I read the first in this series several years ago, and was underwhelmed. Decided to give the series another go and I am glad I did. This one was much better than the first. Character development of Dixie was what pulled me in. The ending was a little fantastic, but this is a mystery. "
— K., 2/5/2014" Good story and great leading character, but the animal cruelty depicted in the book turned my stomach. With a title like this, one doesn't expect such graphic violence. Don't think I'll be reading any more by this author. "
— Abbey, 1/10/2014" Dixie's involved in circus-related mystery when Conrad Ferrelli's body is found by a dog Dixie is caring for. "
— Kitty, 12/27/2013" A lot of people tag this one a cozy, but I would have to disagree. Language and subject matter take it out of the cozy category but I don't think that's a reason to skip this book. The humor and insight of the character makes it worthwhile. "
— Gwen, 12/22/2013" Good story line but a little too much violence and unnecessary language for my taste. The title makes you think they might be in the same class as the Lillian Jackson Braun novels "The Cat Who..." But they are definitely not a "lighter' mystery read. "
— Loraine, 12/1/2013" I liked this one better than the first one. "
— Heidi, 11/20/2013" Despite the too cute titles, the writing is sharp and clear and the characters believable. "
— Virginia, 10/18/2013" An engaging heroine, a quirky and quick read. "
— Alice, 10/9/2013" This one made me feel that Stephanie Plum might have competition when it comes to to my reading attention. "
— Maria, 7/31/2013" Fun fast read. Combines a love of animals and mysteries. "
— Lynne, 6/3/2013" Another good mystery, but it was rather sad. At least, I though it was. But I like the main character and it was a good story. "
— Linda, 4/3/2013" Sarasota based pet sitter mystery - fun for me cuz I know the neighborhoods! Plus pet sitting! "
— Ginny, 12/4/2012" also very cute. I like this character. fast reads "
— Connie, 10/23/2012" Another light and fun Dixie Hemingway mystery. The pet-sitter helps her clients in a "nancy Drew" like manner. The characters are amusing even when the plot is only semi-plausible. "
— Beth, 9/30/2012" This is turning into a great series "
— Patty, 4/23/2012" More of the same as the first book. I like the characters, but the books are a little descriptive-heavy. "
— Stewie's, 1/17/2012" This was a sad addition to the series. I can handle reading about human death in mysteries, but cannot tolerate cruelty to animals even in books. Dixie Hemingway is an excellent petsitter, but she cannot always control what happens to the animals around her. Good book but bittersweet. "
— Jan, 12/25/2011" I love the animals, of course! "
— Kimberly, 12/7/2011" This book was so good. I can't wait to read the next one. She really know how to write a book. "
— Nicole, 11/22/2011" i am totally hooked on this series, dixie hemingay in sarasota and her pet sitting escapades! "
— Nora, 5/23/2011" I loved Dixie Hemingway, ex-sheriff's office turned pet sitter, when I first met her in 'Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter,' and could hardly wait to get my copy of 'Duplicity'. I was not disappointed. Excellent series. Highly recommended. "
— Betty, 5/23/2011" Fun fast read. Combines a love of animals and mysteries. "
— Lynne, 4/27/2011" I read the first in this series several years ago, and was underwhelmed. Decided to give the series another go and I am glad I did. This one was much better than the first. Character development of Dixie was what pulled me in. The ending was a little fantastic, but this is a mystery. "
— K., 4/8/2011" Quick, light reading. Whole series of pet sitter and murder involvement. "
— Jeanie, 4/4/2011" i am totally hooked on this series, dixie hemingay in sarasota and her pet sitting escapades! "
— Nora, 4/1/2011" More of the same as the first book. I like the characters, but the books are a little descriptive-heavy. "
— Stewie's, 3/24/2011" Another good mystery, but it was rather sad. At least, I though it was. But I like the main character and it was a good story. "
— Linda, 3/5/2011" I liked this one better than the first one. "
— Heidi, 11/21/2010" A lot of people tag this one a cozy, but I would have to disagree. Language and subject matter take it out of the cozy category but I don't think that's a reason to skip this book. The humor and insight of the character makes it worthwhile. "
— Gwen, 8/26/2010" Spoiler alert!<br/>Would have been better without the unrelated death of a title character. Almost enough to make me not want to read this author again. "
— Cathy, 5/18/2010" Love the animals and the lessons we humans can learn from them. Looking forward to starting the third book in the series. "
— Paula, 4/18/2010" A mystery solved by a cute dachshund. "
— Linda, 4/10/2010" This is turning into a great series "
— Patty, 3/26/2010" This one made me feel that Stephanie Plum might have competition when it comes to to my reading attention. "
— Maria, 3/20/2010Blaize Clement is the author of the Dixie Hemingway mystery series.
Julia Gibson received an MFA from New York University. She has appeared on Broadway and other major stages in New York, as well as regional theaters from Dallas to San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, and more. Gibson has played major roles in productions such as The Seagull, Angels in America, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Her television and film credits include Michael Clayton, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Spin City, and One Life to Live.