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Liss MacCrimmon Mysteries #9
The Scottie Barked At Midnight
Spring is just a few weeks away, but winter is still digging its claws into tiny Moosetookalook, Maine. Even business at the Scottish Emporium has frozen up, so Liss MacCrimmon is cautiously optimistic when a twist of fate lands her on a reality competition show--until the contest gets a little too cutthroat. . .
Driving on an icy road on a truly dark and stormy night, Liss swerves her car when something darts out in front of it. She braves the weather and discovers a Scottish terrier shivering in the snow. Relieved that the dog survived their run-in, Liss sets out in search of her owner, unaware that the Scottie is actually a tiny celebrity--or that she was dognapped.
Liss soon sniffs out the pup's owner, a well-heeled woman named Deidre Amendole, who is ecstatic to be reunited with her furry friend. Deidre and her Dancing Doggies recently won Variety Live, and the trio is slated to appear in the reality show's "champion of champions" competition. But for Deidre, the contest is over before it's begun when she turns up dead. . .
Deidre's daughter asks Liss to help find out what happened to her mother--and to take Deidre's place on the upcoming show. Before Liss can tell her she's barking up the wrong tree, she finds herself ensnarled in the strange world of reality competitions and hot on the trail of a deadly dognapper. And just as she starts pawing at the truth, Liss realizes she could be next on the murderer's list. . .
Driving on an icy road on a truly dark and stormy night, Liss swerves her car when something darts out in front of it. She braves the weather and discovers a Scottish terrier shivering in the snow. Relieved that the dog survived their run-in, Liss sets out in search of her owner, unaware that the Scottie is actually a tiny celebrity--or that she was dognapped.
Liss soon sniffs out the pup's owner, a well-heeled woman named Deidre Amendole, who is ecstatic to be reunited with her furry friend. Deidre and her Dancing Doggies recently won Variety Live, and the trio is slated to appear in the reality show's "champion of champions" competition. But for Deidre, the contest is over before it's begun when she turns up dead. . .
Deidre's daughter asks Liss to help find out what happened to her mother--and to take Deidre's place on the upcoming show. Before Liss can tell her she's barking up the wrong tree, she finds herself ensnarled in the strange world of reality competitions and hot on the trail of a deadly dognapper. And just as she starts pawing at the truth, Liss realizes she could be next on the murderer's list. . .
304 pages, Hardcover
First published October 27, 2015
About the author
Kaitlyn Dunnett
18 books359 followersKaitlyn Dunnett is a pseudonym used by Kathy Lynn Emerson, author of the Mistress Jaffrey Mysteries, the Face Down Mysteries featuring Susanna Appleton, 16th century gentlewoman, herbalist, and sleuth, the Diana Spaulding 1888 Quartet, and the award-winning How to Write Killer Historical Mysteries, plus an assortment of other books.
As Kaitlyn she writes the Liss MacCrimmon series set in Moosetookalook, Maine and the Deadly Edits series set in rural Sullivan County, New York.
She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime and other professional organizations and blogs regularly with Maine Crime Writers.
As Kaitlyn she writes the Liss MacCrimmon series set in Moosetookalook, Maine and the Deadly Edits series set in rural Sullivan County, New York.
She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime and other professional organizations and blogs regularly with Maine Crime Writers.
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September 13, 2015
When Liss MacCrimmon is driving home during an ice storm she sees a small dog run out in front of her car causing her to spin out on the icy roads. Liss finds the Scottish terrier limping and immediately takes her to the vet and then searches for an owner.
Liss finds out the dog belongs to Deidre Amendole and is part of an act on a reality television competition known as Deidre and her Dancing Doggies. Unfortunately after returning Dandy to Deidre Liss gets a call from Deidre's daughter that her mother has passed and since Liss mentioned being a former dancer and the dogs seemed to listen to her, Deidre's daughter wants Liss to fill in for Deidre in the competition. Liss soon finds that there have been several attempts to sabotage the various acts and Deidre's death may not have been accidental.
The Scottie Barked At Midnight is the ninth book in the Liss MacCrimmon series but it's the first of which I have read and seemed to read fine as a standalone novel. A great little cozy mystery with some lovely characters and a couple of too cute canine companions.
Liss seemed like an every day character that just happened to get caught up in an ongoing investigation. She didn't go out and investigate or act as if she was an amateur detective, she just questions everything and tries to keep herself safe and decide who she can trust while being involved in the show which I enjoyed.
The setting being a live reality television competition adds a pretty crazy group of secondary competitors/suspects. Also, a bit humorous going behind the scenes of this "live" show.
Overall, would definitely recommend if you enjoy a cozy mystery.
I won this book from Goodreads First Reads, receiving a free copy in no way reflects upon my review and all thoughts are my own.
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Liss finds out the dog belongs to Deidre Amendole and is part of an act on a reality television competition known as Deidre and her Dancing Doggies. Unfortunately after returning Dandy to Deidre Liss gets a call from Deidre's daughter that her mother has passed and since Liss mentioned being a former dancer and the dogs seemed to listen to her, Deidre's daughter wants Liss to fill in for Deidre in the competition. Liss soon finds that there have been several attempts to sabotage the various acts and Deidre's death may not have been accidental.
The Scottie Barked At Midnight is the ninth book in the Liss MacCrimmon series but it's the first of which I have read and seemed to read fine as a standalone novel. A great little cozy mystery with some lovely characters and a couple of too cute canine companions.
Liss seemed like an every day character that just happened to get caught up in an ongoing investigation. She didn't go out and investigate or act as if she was an amateur detective, she just questions everything and tries to keep herself safe and decide who she can trust while being involved in the show which I enjoyed.
The setting being a live reality television competition adds a pretty crazy group of secondary competitors/suspects. Also, a bit humorous going behind the scenes of this "live" show.
Overall, would definitely recommend if you enjoy a cozy mystery.
I won this book from Goodreads First Reads, receiving a free copy in no way reflects upon my review and all thoughts are my own.
For more reviews please visit https://carriesbookreviews.wordpress....
March 22, 2015
The book summary will give you a pretty good idea what this entry in the Liss MacCrimmon series is about, but I just want to add that the idea to feature a pair of Scotties in one of Liss's adventures came from a reader who has four Scottish Terriers of her own. She generously acted as a consultant while I was writing.
The story takes place just a few months after the end of Ho-Ho-Homicide. Many of the continuing characters in the series are back, plus lots of new ones. The talent competition includes all kinds of performances, from a juggler and a magician to an exotic dancer and her pet python.
Do I even need to add that Liss's cats, Lumpkin and Glenora, are not at all pleased by her association with a dog?
The story takes place just a few months after the end of Ho-Ho-Homicide. Many of the continuing characters in the series are back, plus lots of new ones. The talent competition includes all kinds of performances, from a juggler and a magician to an exotic dancer and her pet python.
Do I even need to add that Liss's cats, Lumpkin and Glenora, are not at all pleased by her association with a dog?
June 6, 2018
I don't expect reality from a reality tv show and the one in this story is about as crooked as they come. I can't quite see the point for the performers since they don't seem to benefit from winning. There is a feeling that the host could very well be included in the me-too accusations as well. The audiences seem to have liked the "dancing doggies" but dropping Liss in as their handler when the dogs' owner dies just as the Champion of Champions series is about to begin seems a bit much of a stretch.
We meet the usual cast of characters in Moosetookalook (I just love typing the town's name) but Liss' aunt is disabled by eye surgery, the need for which she had carefully hidden.
I like the scotties although they're not my favourite breed in real life, especially the way they pick and choose their friends. I agree that Liss' cats would not enjoy those dogs, not even for a minute.
A good entry for an enjoyable series.
We meet the usual cast of characters in Moosetookalook (I just love typing the town's name) but Liss' aunt is disabled by eye surgery, the need for which she had carefully hidden.
I like the scotties although they're not my favourite breed in real life, especially the way they pick and choose their friends. I agree that Liss' cats would not enjoy those dogs, not even for a minute.
A good entry for an enjoyable series.
October 13, 2023
This book just was not good, in my opinion. The plot was overly contrived, the herrings were more pickled than red, and the writing was mediocre at best. So why did I keep reading, you wonder? Because, about halfway through I decided that for all its many faults, this was the perfect drinking game book (not that I played, but had I indulged I might have ended up actually enjoying the book). The game is simply this: down a shot every time you read the words "dirty tricks" (dirty trick and dirty trickster also count). But be warned, one standard-sized fifth (approximately 750 mL) will NOT be enough.
July 30, 2024
It is what it should be, a fun Clue style novel of "who did it?"
August 27, 2018
Great read
I enjoy reading this series. This kept guessing who the villain was until the last minute. I highly recommend reading.
I enjoy reading this series. This kept guessing who the villain was until the last minute. I highly recommend reading.
August 31, 2015
I recently read Good Reads author, Kaitlyn Dunnett's book, "The Scottie Barked at Midnight". This is the ninth book in Dunnett's Liss MacCrimmon Scottish Mystery series. This fun series follows the exploits of main character, Liss, who works in Moosetookalook. She owns the Scottish Emporium there. Her latest story gets started when Liss swerves to avoid hitting a Scottish terrier. Shortly after Liss returns the dog to her owner, we are introduced to a murder mystery, and a cast of quirky suspects who are competing in the champion of champions on the show, Variety Live. If you like books that don't need violence, cussing, or frequent bedroom scenes to make them interesting, then this is the book for you! I definitely recommend it!
July 16, 2016
I think this one is my favorite so far. Although, I still wonder why her friends ever let her out of their sight. At this point, I think it's gone way beyond "We need to show we trust Liss". Nope. You may trust her, but she draws trouble like a magnet.
Nice light read, with lots of suspects, lots of questions as to why there is so much trouble, and a few backstory things to tie into old tales.
Nice light read, with lots of suspects, lots of questions as to why there is so much trouble, and a few backstory things to tie into old tales.
April 8, 2018
I received this book as a Christmas gift because 1) I love dogs and 2) I love reading mysteries. I had no idea that it was part of a series but it didn't matter. The characters were introduced so there was no confusion about who they were and where they fit.
The story didn't disappoint and was very enjoyable. I will look for others in the series.
The story didn't disappoint and was very enjoyable. I will look for others in the series.
September 20, 2015
This is Ms. Dunnet's best book to date, and I've read the whole series. I'll post a fuller review in a day or two at the most.
May 31, 2017
It has a Scottie on the cover.
It's a light, cozy mystery with a not terribly deep plot.
It has Scotties in the text.
A+
January 1, 2023
I read and enjoyed another one from this series, "X Marks the Scot" and so I thought I'd give this one a try. This series is about a lady who owns and runs a Scottish themed store.
I liked the opening with the difficulty driving in the wintery weather, and the finding of the Scottish terrier, and the back portion of the book with the kidnapping was well-done, too. Creepy, exhausting, realistic, dealing with the coldness.
I had not heard the two Scottish omens before:
"A dog, howling in the night, heralds the approach of death."
"A dog would point in the direction of the next person to die."
I don't really put any validity on these omens, except as interesting stories which made this feel more spooky.
I liked Liss' relationship with Dan.
At first, I thought it was unrealistic for Liss to give up her vacation time to volunteer such time-consuming work without pay for someone she didn't even really know. But then I got to thinking that it's more because of me than because of that plot devise. I don't really like dancing or the chance to look foolish on TV. One of my kids agreed on the phone to me having my gym time televised without asking me. Not one of my favorite memories, but thankfully I didn't do too badly. (My trainer pointed out to me later that I did better than the young twenty-something lady after me.)
But I have, in fact, agreed to work for cheap or volunteer for nothing before when I believed in the purpose enough and/or it was something I could enjoy on its own merits. So maybe that part wasn't that unreasonable if Liss loved dancing and being with the dogs enough. In fact, she knew that she was being used, but didn't mind because she found she wanted to do it. But dancing on TV isn't something I'd want to do in my own spare time!
I'm afraid I've gotten a little jaded on books in mystery series that eventually get around to some sort of TV contest or reality show. Maybe it's because I've read so many culinary mystery series and eventually they get around to some sort of cooking show. JoAnn Fluke's Hannah Swenson series comes to mind, although I know there've been others. Even the Castlewood Manor series about books and libraries eventually got around to a cooking show, whenever the series did a book on the cookbook genre. (In general, I did like the Castlewood Manor series and the Hannah Swenson series and would recommend them, by the way - or at least the first part of the Hannah Swenson series.)
This book was not about a cooking show, but I just couldn't get "into" this TV contest. There's nothing really wrong with the plot devise. I'm just tired of it. If I came at it with fresh eyes, I might've enjoyed it more.
Lastly, the snake. We happen to own a 4-foot ball python, like the one mentioned in the book. No, they aren't big enough to eat live chickens or Scottish Terriers, and no, they aren't strong enough to choke the life out of a human being. No, their breed doesn't have real teeth, just nubs, and they can't really hurt you even if they tried - which they wouldn't, unless they felt cornered or frightened.
The stats given in here were often for other breeds of pythons and had nothing to do with the ball python. For example, our 4 ft long ball python only weights 2 to 2 & 1/2 lbs, nowhere near the size to consider eating a whole chicken. Usually a good rule of thumb is to compare their potential meal's width to the width of the snake at its widest point. That's about the largest creature that the snake would eat, which for our ball python would only be a creature about 2 inches wide or less - pretty much just mice or small to "medium" rats, as per the pet store sizing charts.
Our family laughed quite a bit at this depiction of a snake, but perhaps our snake enthusiast laughed a little bitterly, too, because snakes are so often maligned.
I also felt like the snake owner in this book did a pitiful job articulating why the ball python is harmless when the police came to take it away. Yes, they are house pets, but there are so many other valid reasons why they're harmless, too.
We laughed that the police put her in a pet cage. The chances are, depending on the cage, if it was intended for a cat or dog, that the snake would just be able to slither out in the holes between the wire mesh.
I do, however, like Scottish terriers.
I liked the opening with the difficulty driving in the wintery weather, and the finding of the Scottish terrier, and the back portion of the book with the kidnapping was well-done, too. Creepy, exhausting, realistic, dealing with the coldness.
I had not heard the two Scottish omens before:
"A dog, howling in the night, heralds the approach of death."
"A dog would point in the direction of the next person to die."
I don't really put any validity on these omens, except as interesting stories which made this feel more spooky.
I liked Liss' relationship with Dan.
At first, I thought it was unrealistic for Liss to give up her vacation time to volunteer such time-consuming work without pay for someone she didn't even really know. But then I got to thinking that it's more because of me than because of that plot devise. I don't really like dancing or the chance to look foolish on TV. One of my kids agreed on the phone to me having my gym time televised without asking me. Not one of my favorite memories, but thankfully I didn't do too badly. (My trainer pointed out to me later that I did better than the young twenty-something lady after me.)
But I have, in fact, agreed to work for cheap or volunteer for nothing before when I believed in the purpose enough and/or it was something I could enjoy on its own merits. So maybe that part wasn't that unreasonable if Liss loved dancing and being with the dogs enough. In fact, she knew that she was being used, but didn't mind because she found she wanted to do it. But dancing on TV isn't something I'd want to do in my own spare time!
I'm afraid I've gotten a little jaded on books in mystery series that eventually get around to some sort of TV contest or reality show. Maybe it's because I've read so many culinary mystery series and eventually they get around to some sort of cooking show. JoAnn Fluke's Hannah Swenson series comes to mind, although I know there've been others. Even the Castlewood Manor series about books and libraries eventually got around to a cooking show, whenever the series did a book on the cookbook genre. (In general, I did like the Castlewood Manor series and the Hannah Swenson series and would recommend them, by the way - or at least the first part of the Hannah Swenson series.)
This book was not about a cooking show, but I just couldn't get "into" this TV contest. There's nothing really wrong with the plot devise. I'm just tired of it. If I came at it with fresh eyes, I might've enjoyed it more.
Lastly, the snake. We happen to own a 4-foot ball python, like the one mentioned in the book. No, they aren't big enough to eat live chickens or Scottish Terriers, and no, they aren't strong enough to choke the life out of a human being. No, their breed doesn't have real teeth, just nubs, and they can't really hurt you even if they tried - which they wouldn't, unless they felt cornered or frightened.
The stats given in here were often for other breeds of pythons and had nothing to do with the ball python. For example, our 4 ft long ball python only weights 2 to 2 & 1/2 lbs, nowhere near the size to consider eating a whole chicken. Usually a good rule of thumb is to compare their potential meal's width to the width of the snake at its widest point. That's about the largest creature that the snake would eat, which for our ball python would only be a creature about 2 inches wide or less - pretty much just mice or small to "medium" rats, as per the pet store sizing charts.
Our family laughed quite a bit at this depiction of a snake, but perhaps our snake enthusiast laughed a little bitterly, too, because snakes are so often maligned.
I also felt like the snake owner in this book did a pitiful job articulating why the ball python is harmless when the police came to take it away. Yes, they are house pets, but there are so many other valid reasons why they're harmless, too.
We laughed that the police put her in a pet cage. The chances are, depending on the cage, if it was intended for a cat or dog, that the snake would just be able to slither out in the holes between the wire mesh.
I do, however, like Scottish terriers.
July 30, 2023
Interesting plot... Most of plot not happening in Moosetookalook.
Spring is just a few weeks away, but winter is still digging its claws into tiny Moosetookalook, Maine. Even business at the Scottish Emporium has frozen up, so Liss MacCrimmon is cautiously optimistic when a twist of fate lands her on a reality competition show--until the contest gets a little too cutthroat. . . Driving on an icy road on a truly dark and stormy night, Liss swerves her car when something darts out in front of it. She braves the weather and discovers a Scottish terrier shivering in the snow. Relieved that the dog survived their run-in, Liss sets out in search of her owner, unaware that the Scottie is actually a tiny celebrity--or that she was dognapped.
Liss soon sniffs out the pup's owner, a well-heeled woman named Deidre Amendole, who is ecstatic to be reunited with her furry friend. Deidre and her Dancing Doggies recently won Variety Live, and the trio is slated to appear in the reality show's "champion of champions" competition. But for Deidre, the contest is over before it's begun when she turns up dead. . .
Deidre's daughter asks Liss to help find out what happened to her mother--and to take Deidre's place on the upcoming show. Before Liss can tell her she's barking up the wrong tree, she finds herself ensnarled in the strange world of reality competitions and hot on the trail of a deadly dognapper. And just as she starts pawing at the truth, Liss realizes she could be next on the murderer's list. . .
Spring is just a few weeks away, but winter is still digging its claws into tiny Moosetookalook, Maine. Even business at the Scottish Emporium has frozen up, so Liss MacCrimmon is cautiously optimistic when a twist of fate lands her on a reality competition show--until the contest gets a little too cutthroat. . . Driving on an icy road on a truly dark and stormy night, Liss swerves her car when something darts out in front of it. She braves the weather and discovers a Scottish terrier shivering in the snow. Relieved that the dog survived their run-in, Liss sets out in search of her owner, unaware that the Scottie is actually a tiny celebrity--or that she was dognapped.
Liss soon sniffs out the pup's owner, a well-heeled woman named Deidre Amendole, who is ecstatic to be reunited with her furry friend. Deidre and her Dancing Doggies recently won Variety Live, and the trio is slated to appear in the reality show's "champion of champions" competition. But for Deidre, the contest is over before it's begun when she turns up dead. . .
Deidre's daughter asks Liss to help find out what happened to her mother--and to take Deidre's place on the upcoming show. Before Liss can tell her she's barking up the wrong tree, she finds herself ensnarled in the strange world of reality competitions and hot on the trail of a deadly dognapper. And just as she starts pawing at the truth, Liss realizes she could be next on the murderer's list. . .
June 2, 2018
Are you looking for a fun, quick read? Well, you have it in this book! Maybe I should re-qualify what I have just written; it is fun for the reader’s NOT the characters!
It is March in Maine, and winter has refused to give into Spring in the quaint little village of Moosetookalook. So, when , Liss MacCrimmon is driving home on hazardously ice roads and something darts in front of her, she finds herself close to a head-on with a tree. Taking stock that she is fine, Liss moves to find what had run in front of her; she knows it is a domestic animal not a wild one from the glance she caught. When she finds a little Scottish Terrier limping nearby, Liss coaxes the dog to her; beginning something she is not ready for.
After taking the dog to a local vet to make sure it hasn’t been injured, Liss attempts to find its owner. Locating the owner at a nearby resort, a woman in a live competition, Liss believes her deed has been completed, until the owner’s daughter shows up at Liss’ home; her mother is dead and the show’s contract must be fulfilled. Liss had mentioned she was a retired professional dancer and she could fit into the act seamlessly.
Standing in for the dead woman, Liss realizes that there is more than a friendly competition at hand, someone is willing to do anything to win! Will Liss find her props gone or will she become the next murder victim before this case is solved?
It is March in Maine, and winter has refused to give into Spring in the quaint little village of Moosetookalook. So, when , Liss MacCrimmon is driving home on hazardously ice roads and something darts in front of her, she finds herself close to a head-on with a tree. Taking stock that she is fine, Liss moves to find what had run in front of her; she knows it is a domestic animal not a wild one from the glance she caught. When she finds a little Scottish Terrier limping nearby, Liss coaxes the dog to her; beginning something she is not ready for.
After taking the dog to a local vet to make sure it hasn’t been injured, Liss attempts to find its owner. Locating the owner at a nearby resort, a woman in a live competition, Liss believes her deed has been completed, until the owner’s daughter shows up at Liss’ home; her mother is dead and the show’s contract must be fulfilled. Liss had mentioned she was a retired professional dancer and she could fit into the act seamlessly.
Standing in for the dead woman, Liss realizes that there is more than a friendly competition at hand, someone is willing to do anything to win! Will Liss find her props gone or will she become the next murder victim before this case is solved?
January 27, 2017
Liss MacCrimmon Ruskin, owner of the Scottish Emporium in Moosetookalook, Maine rescues a Scottish terrier let loose on a dark, ice covered road as she is returning home from a shopping trip. Liss finds the distraught owner with the help of her friends on the local police force and returns Dandy to her owner who is starring in a reality TV show along with her dancing Scotties Dandy and her brother Dondi. The next day, the star is found dead and her daughter persuades Liss to take her place in the competition. This leads Liss to discover that all is not fun and games among the contestants. Vandalism, thefts and Dandy's dognapping leaves Liss trying to find out who is trying to do in the competition. This was another fun adventure with some of my favorite characters in charming Moosetookalook. This series always delivers an entertaining adventure while continuing to grow the characters. Don't miss your chance to visit this delightful cast of characters in Moosetookalook. This book delivers a great standalone read and will make you want to go back and read it from the beginning.
October 14, 2022
Loved this one, has cats and Scottie dogs. Liss is driving home after a shopping spree,the road is icy and dangerous and then an animal runs across the road and Liss nearly hits a tree trying to avoid hitting the animal. After Liss calms down she gets out to see if her car is damaged and then goes looking to see what she almost hit, it turns out to be a little Scottie dog shivering on the side of the road, and though it doesn't appear to be seriously hurt Liss decides to put it in the car and take it to her town to see the vet. After taking the dog in to the vet Liss goes home and the next day she starts posting notices around to find the dogs owner, until owner can be found she takes the dog home which the cats really aren't that happy about. It then turns out the dog was dog-napped and after returning it to the owner problems begin such as murder and dirty tricks, why did this happen well to find out you will have to read the story, lots of suspects but no clear answer to who dun it at least not till the end, so happy reading and see if you can figure it out.
November 12, 2017
For no particular reason, I have an irresistible pull towards cozy mysteries with a dog/cat in the title. Some of them are too sugary sweet for my tastes, but The Scottie Barked at Midnight didn't fall into that category.
The first few pages of this novel are devoted to Liss Ruskin's treacherous drive through a snowstorm. Anyone who lives in a winter climate can relate to Kaitlyn Dunnett's descriptions of black ice, frozen slush, and sliding down hills. With her cramped hands frozen to the steering wheel and a mantra of I'm almost home running through her head, Liss narrowly avoids hitting a black streak that runs across the road. Shaken, she gets out of her car and finally locates a frightened black Scottie in the trees. Finding the dog's owner leads Liss into a campy turn as a reality TV star with murders on the side.
Enjoyed this one, 3.5 stars for me.
The first few pages of this novel are devoted to Liss Ruskin's treacherous drive through a snowstorm. Anyone who lives in a winter climate can relate to Kaitlyn Dunnett's descriptions of black ice, frozen slush, and sliding down hills. With her cramped hands frozen to the steering wheel and a mantra of I'm almost home running through her head, Liss narrowly avoids hitting a black streak that runs across the road. Shaken, she gets out of her car and finally locates a frightened black Scottie in the trees. Finding the dog's owner leads Liss into a campy turn as a reality TV star with murders on the side.
Enjoyed this one, 3.5 stars for me.
October 30, 2017
In Moosetookalook, Maine, a talent contest is taking place. A contestant dies. How can her act go on? Well, good old Liss MacCrimmon local snoopy person and owner of a gift shop gets involved after she rescues one of the Scotties involved in the act. Liss happens to be a former professional dancer, so she can do the old soft shoe and direct the Scotties and their dancing. However, of the contestants, one seems to be determined to eliminate the competition and win, by hook or by crook. Now Liss must protect the Scotties, compete, and figure out who is the trickster. But wait, when a local reporter ends up dead, she is now dealing with murder. Naturally, there is a cop who wants her to steer clear. Then, her husband wants her to do the same. First thing she knows she is sleeping in a snow bank inside a big bag. Save her life and solve the mysteries is what Liss must do now. Lots of red herrings in this book which send the reader twirling dizzily in all sorts of directions. Fun and fast!
May 29, 2018
Ultimate Reading Challenge 2018. A title which includes a time of day.
On her way home one evening Liss comes across a Scottie. When she returns the dog to her owner she discovers the dog was dognapped, probably by someone attempting to eliminate the dog's owner from a TV reality show competition. When the dog's owner dies, her daughter asks Liss to take her place in the competition. Liss learns that lots of things are happening to those in this competition and she may even be in danger. Who is responsible for what is going on?
On her way home one evening Liss comes across a Scottie. When she returns the dog to her owner she discovers the dog was dognapped, probably by someone attempting to eliminate the dog's owner from a TV reality show competition. When the dog's owner dies, her daughter asks Liss to take her place in the competition. Liss learns that lots of things are happening to those in this competition and she may even be in danger. Who is responsible for what is going on?
May 28, 2019
This was not my style of book. I don't care for the "live vote, audience choice" type of program and was thoroughly uninterested in that part. But the dogs and the protagonist were good, the dogs didn't die, so it was ok. The writing was nice, the continuity good, but ----. This was the book I had in my purse for waiting rooms, railroad crossings, didn't realize how long it had taken me to read it.
October 17, 2021
Wonderful entertaining listening 🔰😀
Another will written romantic thriller adventure mystery novel by Kaitlyn Dunnett book nine in the Liss MacCrimmon Series. Liss ends up replacing a woman 🚺 who has mysteriously died while getting ready too tape a TV 📺 show. Liss finds she is not safe as she practices for the show. I would recommend this novel and series to readers of mysteries. Enjoy the adventure of reading or listening to books 📚 2021🏡🐈
Another will written romantic thriller adventure mystery novel by Kaitlyn Dunnett book nine in the Liss MacCrimmon Series. Liss ends up replacing a woman 🚺 who has mysteriously died while getting ready too tape a TV 📺 show. Liss finds she is not safe as she practices for the show. I would recommend this novel and series to readers of mysteries. Enjoy the adventure of reading or listening to books 📚 2021🏡🐈
February 28, 2018
I actually enjoyed this book. It is not the first book in the series, but enough information was given throughout the story that you did not feel you were missing anything. The two Scotties are adorable in this storyline. I am looking forward to going back and reading some of the earlier books in this series.
April 25, 2022
The context for this mystery is a "reality" talent competition that begs the meaning of reality. While our television channels fill prime time with "reality" shows, one wonders what is real and for whom? Are my favorite shows rigged or do the audience's texted votes really count for something? Lots of questions but not many answers. The book's mystery was solved in a most surprising way.
May 28, 2017
I enjoyed the way it started and the mystery began there. It was scary in some parts due to a fire taking place, but probably only to me. I would recommend this book for the satisfying ending alone.
January 11, 2018
This was my first book by this author and I really enjoyed it. Got such a kick out of the name of the fictional town - Moosetookalook. Really kept me guessing who the murderer was. Will be reading more in this series.
June 10, 2018
Good book
Good character development, especially for the main character. Detailed description of the small town and surrounding area. The plot left me guessing and had good adventure to it.v
Good character development, especially for the main character. Detailed description of the small town and surrounding area. The plot left me guessing and had good adventure to it.v
September 26, 2019
Really cute book with engaging characters. Liss is a store owner who, after nearly crashing trying to avoid an accident. The dog she almost hit had been dog napped and Liss finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation and a last minute fill in for a reality show.
November 17, 2024
It was fine, I guess. A quick cosy read, not too annoying, and the dogs were a cute touch, but ... overall, extremely predictable and utterly forgettable. I suspect I might have liked it more if I had read other books in the series, but as I haven't, none of the characters meant anything to me.
June 6, 2017
I won this book in a goodreads giveaway. This mystery keeps you guessing who done it til the final pages. Gread read.
June 14, 2017
I really enjoyed this book. The author does an excellent job of making all of the characters interesting. I am looking forward to reading another book in the series.
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