Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Pampered pooches go to Pine Ridge Canine Center to get primped and spoiled, and watch TV in luxurious accommodations. To dog breeder Melanie Travis, who is checking out the place for her friend Alice Brickman, it all seems way too extravagant -- and a bit ridiculous. But when the doggie day care center's co-owner, Steve Pine, turns up dead in his office, Melanie develops a real interest in Pine Ridge. Melanie discovers that, though the pooches who spend time at Pine Ridge are blissful, there are simmering resentments among the staff, and a long list of suspects. With the police at a loss for leads, it's up to Melanie to go undercover and sniff out a killer whose secrets lie buried in a dog's paradise that's proving to be anything but.
Synopsis
Melanie Travis thought her sleuthing days were behind her. She has a new baby to take care of--not to mention five Standard Poodles. These days, the closest Melanie gets to detective work is scoping out the scene at the local doggie day center for her friend Alice Brickman.
As Melanie learns, it's a dog's life at the Pine Ridge Canine Care Center--and life is good. Everyone seems blissfully happy. Everyone canine, that is, as Melanie soon discovers there are some simmering resentments among the Pine Ridge staff. And when Steve Pine, the center's charming, good-looking co-owner, is found shot to death on the floor of his office, there's no shortage of suspects.
With the police at a loss for leads, it's now up to Melanie to go undercover and sniff out a killer whose secrets lie buried in a dog's paradise that's proving to be anything but. . .
"Warm and fuzzy. . .another cute tail-wagging puzzler."--Publishers Weekly
"A top-notch mystery. . .Newcomers to the series will be hooked, and returning readers will continue to enjoy Melanie's relatable nature and charm."--Romantic Times
Synopsis
After the charming co-owner of a doggie day care is found murdered, it's up to poodle-breeder Melanie Travis to go undercover and sniff out a killer, in the latest installment of Berenson's canine cozy.
About the Author
Laurien Berenson is author of the delightful Melanie Travis canine cozy mystery series, including Jingle Bell Bark and Best in Show. She has a degree in psychology from Vassar College and has been married for almost twenty-five years. She lives in Georgia with her husband, her son, six dogs, and two Welsh ponies.