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Edgar-finalist Rosenfelt's riveting sixth legal thriller (after 2006's Dead Center) brings independently wealthy Paterson, N.J., lawyer Andy Carpenter to the defense of a very special domestic violence victim, Yogi, a golden retriever alleged to have bitten its owner. Andy uses the court system to spring Yogi from an animal shelter's death row and adopt him, adding the dog to a small family that includes longtime pet golden Tara. But when the gang goes for a walk that leads to a joyful reunion between Yogi and a woman named Karen Evans, Andy learns Yogi is actually Reggie, presumed dead five years earlier after the conviction of Karen's brother, US Customs Inspector Richard Evans, for the murder of his fianc├®e, Stacy Harriman. Suspecting Richard's innocence, Andy tackles the case like a dog on a chew toy, undeterred by an intricate web of deception involving a possible government coverup. No shaggy dog story, this puppy's alive with reliable Rosenfelt wit and heart.
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"I LOVE the Andy Carpenter series from this author! Andy is a rich, sardonic attorney who also loves dogs. This story starts with Andy saving a dog's life via the courts and then it gets better and better. If you have not read this author, start with the first of the series, and you will be hooked. "
— Barbara (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A taut thriller full of whiplash plot twists and wisecracking dialogue.”
— Entertainment Weekly -
“Riveting…Alive with reliable Rosenfelt’s wit and heart.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) -
“A cracking good yarn…As always, Andy’s offbeat, outspoken personality shines on every page, and the balance of humor and mystery is dead-on.”
— Booklist (starred review) -
“[Andy Carpenter’s] most ambitious case yet…Absorbing.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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" The author is coming to Glades Road Branch Feb.24th at 2pm! "
— Suvi, 2/14/2014 -
" This is the second book that I have read in this series and I have to say that I am enjoying this series. It seems like you don't have to read these books in order and they are very similar to a cozy mystery books. The main character Andy Carpentar and the dogs are stars of these books. Can't wait to read more. "
— Jill, 2/12/2014 -
" I love mysteries with humor, henceforth I love this series!!!!!! "
— Beth, 2/6/2014 -
" I love reading anything by David Rosenfelt. I really care about his characters, to the point that they feel like friends. Now that I have a dog, I can really relate to his love of Tara. "
— Andrea, 2/6/2014 -
" Finally a mystery writer with a sense of humor, the plot was pretty good too. "
— Lajuan, 1/22/2014 -
" really liked all 8. Mysteries, people get killed but not dark and gruesome. "
— Mike, 1/21/2014 -
" Golden retrievers at the center of a legal mystery--entertaining. "
— Mary, 1/19/2014 -
" I LOVE the Andy Carpenter series from this author! Andy is a rich, sardonic attorney who also loves dogs. This story starts with Andy saving a dog's life via the courts and then it gets better and better. If you have not read this author, start with the first of the series, and you will be hooked. "
— Barbara, 1/17/2014 -
" Good book for a short plane ride "
— Sue, 12/21/2013 -
" David Rosenfelt's attorney Andy is the male version of Stephanie Plum. Lots of luck is needed for their basic talents to succeed. I listened to this during the Christmas holidays as I took down the tree. Funny, great pacing, and if you like dogs this is the book for you. "
— Debi, 12/8/2013 -
" The cover got me! This was an easy read, and while predictable, I still really enjoyed it. "
— Sarah, 11/25/2013 -
" Laurie comes for a visit but returns, Andy is lonely... enjoyed "
— Pattianne, 11/23/2013 -
" Another good one from Rosenfelt. Some familiar characters, all old friends, and some familiar plot elements, none stale. Complex plot well executed, fast paced, just the right length. "
— Kathy, 8/9/2013 -
" I loved this book. It was thoroughly entertaining, even though I did guess the ending about half way through! "
— Cathy, 7/12/2013 -
" A spectacular book. Once past the first chapter, I couldn't put it down. The book is written well, with humor, and full of wonderful characters you'll easily get attached to. If you like mysteries or any animal-related book, you will definitely enjoy this. "
— Christine, 5/21/2013 -
" Another fun to read Andy Carpenter mystery. "
— Paulette, 4/30/2013 -
" What a fun read! It was laugh out loud. I enjoyed the legal play, a great who dun it, and funny. What more could you ask for? I highly recommend to anyone who enjoy's mystery's and likes to laugh, oh and anyone who likes dogs. : ) "
— Jeannie, 4/3/2013 -
" Very entertaining book in which a dog is the star witness. I listened to this one & enjoyed it very much. "
— Mary, 3/22/2013 -
" Really have enjoyed the series, but thought this story had a lot of twists and turns and too many characters ....... found it difficult to keep up with all of the players, at times. Really good twist at the end though that I didn't see coming, and it all came together in the end. "
— Betty, 10/17/2012 -
" I really enjoyed this book, I'm not typically a mystery reader, but this book was entertaining and never boring. The tone of the main character kept me laughing with his sarcasm and overall I would highly recommend this book "
— Sasha, 9/12/2012 -
" I love Andy Carpenter, probably not for everyone, Carpenter series are quick read books and not very thought provoking. They seem to be a fun legal thriller with very interesting characters. "
— Robert, 7/12/2012 -
" Not the best murder mystery, but not the worst either. People who like golden retrievers will be interested in it. "
— Eileen, 2/25/2012 -
" nice series by rosenfelt - courtroom drama and enjoyable mysteries. anti-hero type lawyer - however, after the 6th book, i began to recognize the conspiracy theories! "
— Barb, 11/15/2011 -
" Another in the continuing series of Andy Carpenter. It had a slight twist in it that was totally unexpected which made it different than the 3 previous books in the series that I've read. "
— Alice, 10/10/2011 -
" This was a mystery story. It was okay. Kind of predictable though. At first I thought it was going to be a doggy lovers story, but in the end it was a classic murder mystery. "
— Kim, 9/22/2011 -
" This was a great summertime book. It moved very quickly, and was particularly enjoyable as I lived in North Jersey for awhile and it is always fun to know where the book takes place and be familiar with it. "
— Kieffala, 9/1/2011 -
" Love the wisecracking lawyer, Andy Carpenter and his golden retriever. Fun mystery. "
— Alice, 6/27/2011 -
" Finally a mystery writer with a sense of humor, the plot was pretty good too. "
— Lajuan, 6/11/2011 -
" Once again, Rosenfelt provides laugh-out-loud moments with a good legal procedural story. If you need a diverting book, you can do a lot worse than the Andy Carpenter series.<br/><br/>Rating: 3.5/5<br/> "
— Jill, 6/2/2011 -
" Probably my favorite of the series so far. "
— Jeffrey, 5/31/2011 -
" Love Andy's views on just about everything..<br/>Thanks Davis for another great read. "
— Leslie, 5/29/2011 -
" A spectacular book. Once past the first chapter, I couldn't put it down. The book is written well, with humor, and full of wonderful characters you'll easily get attached to. If you like mysteries or any animal-related book, you will definitely enjoy this. "
— Christine, 5/4/2011 -
" I am listening to this on audible. It's very engaging. I have never read an Andy Carpenter book and really am enjoying this one. A great murder mystery lawyer book. "
— Tracey, 4/12/2011 -
" One of my favorites so far in this series, though the ending confused me a bit. Loved the focus on the dogs. "
— Andrea, 3/21/2011 -
" The author is coming to Glades Road Branch Feb.24th at 2pm! "
— Suvi, 2/14/2011 -
" I really enjoyed this book, I'm not typically a mystery reader, but this book was entertaining and never boring. The tone of the main character kept me laughing with his sarcasm and overall I would highly recommend this book "
— Sasha, 9/19/2010 -
" David Rosenfelt is hilarious! His books are a guaranteed good read. Funny, engaging, you name it! "
— Anne-marie, 9/14/2010 -
" Rosenfelt makes me laugh out loud. "
— Sara, 7/7/2010 -
" L&O-type courtroom drama with dogs, humor, mystery, etc. Bianca, you and Andy should read this guy! "
— Mark, 6/23/2010 -
" Golden retrievers at the center of a legal mystery--entertaining. "
— Mary, 5/27/2010
About David Rosenfelt
David Rosenfelt is the Edgar-nominated and Shamus Award-winning author of thirty novels in the popular Andy Carpenter series, as well as stand-alone thrillers. Hounded won the Shamus Award for Best Hardcover Novel. He and his wife live in Maine with an ever-changing pack of rescue dogs. Their epic cross-country move with twenty-five of these dogs, culminating in the creation of the Tara Foundation, is chronicled in Dogtripping.
About Grover Gardner
Grover Gardner (a.k.a. Tom Parker) is an award-winning narrator with over a thousand titles to his credit. Named one of the “Best Voices of the Century” and a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, he has won three prestigious Audie Awards, was chosen Narrator of the Year for 2005 by Publishers Weekly, and has earned more than thirty Earphones Awards.