Dash, P.I.

by Carol Lea Benjamin

Contains #1 and #2 in the Rachel Alexander & Dash series: This Dog For Hire (1996) and The Dog Who Knew Too Much (1997).

Genres: Mystery, Dogs

394 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1997

About the author

A noted dog trainer and former detective, Carol Lea Benjamin is the author of books on canine behavior and training as well as the Rachel Alexander and Dash mystery series. She has been honored by the International Association of Canine Professionals with her election to their Hall of Fame. Ms. Benjamin lives in Greenwich Village with her husband and their dogs.

Reviews

[Erin]

I thought Dash P.I. was going to be a cozy, where a little old lady and her dog solve whodonits, but when the subject of gender politics in 90s NYC came up in the first chapter, I realized that I was just judging the book by it's cover (or in this case, title).
This is actually 2 books in 1 (take that, reading challenge!), both starting a female detective in Greenwich Village, and her trusty sidekick pitbull. Both mysterious we're engaging and had interesting, well written characters. I thought the first story would make an excellent movie, either as a late 80s period piece, or set in modern times (if you could figure out how to update some technology related plot pieces). Overall, I enjoyed both books. Fun and page turning!

[Kathleen]

This particular book has two stories in one book. Not a new idea, having your dog help with mysteries, but well done.