The Dudley Files: Sold Out Without the Holdout

by Cary Robinson

Book One in The Dudley Sold Out Without the Holdout is currently out of print. You may find it gently used from other select sellers. A young man nicknamed Careless by his friends (although he claims to have no friends) is coerced, then seduced, into a life partnership with a big golden-colored hound dog named Dudley (not that there's anything wrong with that). Once Dudley is rescued from the SPCA, their man/dog bromance brings together one's peculiar appreciation for seemingly obscure details with the other's supremely talented schnoz. Their warehouse loft neighbors-a sharp-tongued beautiful blonde named E.D. (who has no interest in Careless, but not for a lack of trying on his part) and Sarge (a stammering throwback from the '60s)-join the pair when road-raged, redneck friend, Birk, learns of a mystery involving their favorite country western singer.
Against the backdrop of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Careless continues to be thoroughly slobbered on by day and spooned every night by the large hound dog (not that there's anything wrong with that either). Careless is a fictional character concocted by Dudley, the hound dog, who swears the story is true... well, mostly true.

284 pages, Hardcover

First published February 21, 2012

About the author

Cary Robinson is an award winning author. In reality, he is merely Dudley's Doctor Watson. You see, Dudley (the golden-colored hound dog) writes the stories but much like his driving, his typing stinks. Most of the time Cary sits out by the river with his dogs as they contemplate on ways to not get anything done.

Reviews

[Elsie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Too much introduction - mystery doesn't occur until last 1/4 of book.
Zany cast of characters (which I usually like) but characters not fully developed.
Mr. Robinson apparently spent time at Echo Hill Ranch and knows the Friedman's so I ended up feeling like he was trying, and failing, to write like Kinky Friedman.

[Randy Hendershot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read. A must for any dog lover. Cary really has a special way to transport you in his books to get the flavor of Houston. Have really enjoyed all his books. Would recommend reading all in this series.

[Randi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I give The Dudley Files 4 stars because it made me laugh out loud. I went to high school with the author and as I read along, I could actually "hear" his voice narrating the ridiculous scenarios of the author and his partner, his beloved dog, Dudley. The novel is peppered with interesting facts and trivia about the great state of Texas which adds to the fun. Although this book is marketed to the adult reader, it would be a great read for a teenager who thinks reading is boring; the humor and antics could turn a non-reader to a reader.

[Katie Cross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review coming soon.