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Whiskey, Tango & Foxtrot Mystery #4
A Deadly Tail
Deirdre "Foxtrot" Lancaster returns-with her otherwordly animal companions Whiskey and Tango-to shine a light on the dark side of fame...
Foxtrot has seen a lot of strange things as assistant to billionaire Zelda Zoransky at her wacky mansion. And that includes her telepathic cat Tango and ectoplasmic pooch Whiskey. So it's no surprise to find a horde of zombies lurching across the lawn-even if they are just actors in a horror movie that's filming on the mansion grounds. The special effects look pretty convincing. But all that fake blood doesn't fool Whiskey, who quickly sniffs out the truth: one of those corpses is real...
A DEADLY TAIL
Before you can say, "Lights, camera, murder," Foxtrot and her furry partners-in-crimesolving are caught up in the drama of who-killed-who...and why. With a crazy cast of characters including a neurotic director, a star-hungry diva-even with an appearance by Lassie's ghost-it's bound to have one hell of a twist ending. But first, Foxtrot and her supernatural sidekicks have to find a killer amongst them-before the whole case is a wrap......from author Dixie Lyle.
"A clever new series that deftly blends cozy mystery with the paranormal...original and witty."-Ali Brandon, author of the Black Cat Bookshop mysteries
Foxtrot has seen a lot of strange things as assistant to billionaire Zelda Zoransky at her wacky mansion. And that includes her telepathic cat Tango and ectoplasmic pooch Whiskey. So it's no surprise to find a horde of zombies lurching across the lawn-even if they are just actors in a horror movie that's filming on the mansion grounds. The special effects look pretty convincing. But all that fake blood doesn't fool Whiskey, who quickly sniffs out the truth: one of those corpses is real...
A DEADLY TAIL
Before you can say, "Lights, camera, murder," Foxtrot and her furry partners-in-crimesolving are caught up in the drama of who-killed-who...and why. With a crazy cast of characters including a neurotic director, a star-hungry diva-even with an appearance by Lassie's ghost-it's bound to have one hell of a twist ending. But first, Foxtrot and her supernatural sidekicks have to find a killer amongst them-before the whole case is a wrap......from author Dixie Lyle.
"A clever new series that deftly blends cozy mystery with the paranormal...original and witty."-Ali Brandon, author of the Black Cat Bookshop mysteries
352 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 2, 2016
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Dixie Lyle
20 books93 followersDixie Lyle loves animals, mysteries, books, reading, words, bad puns (are there any other kind?) and once had a torrid summer romance with an entire library. Did I mention the books? Oh, and definitely doesn't believe in the supernatural. Nope, not me. Hey, what was that sound? Where's that spooky green glow coming from? Oh, hello, didn't see you standing there in the corner, what with you being all see-through and everything. Want a cup oftea? Moan once for yes, twice for no.
Allegations that Dixie Lyle has a goofy sense of humor are entirely unfounded, and should be forwarded to the unfounded and unlost department.
Allegations that Dixie Lyle has a goofy sense of humor are entirely unfounded, and should be forwarded to the unfounded and unlost department.
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February 4, 2016
This is a good book, for the most part. It was a bit confusing at first in how the dialogue of the animals is conveyed. It's very funny, and any animal lover will get a kick out of that aspect of the story.
Overall rating: 3.5/5.0 stars.
Reviewed for Affaire de Coeur Magazine: http://affairedecoeur.com.
Overall rating: 3.5/5.0 stars.
Reviewed for Affaire de Coeur Magazine: http://affairedecoeur.com.
January 4, 2019
This is one of my all-time favourite series' and book 4 did not let me down - I loved this!
This is a cozy series with a "sort of" magical twist, but the major draw of this series is the humour. Dixie Lyle must be an absolute BLAST to be friends with in real life, if the way she writes is any indication. These books always make giggle all the way through at the subtle, and sometimes not subtle humour that is woven in with the plot.
The characters in this series are fabulous - absolutely fabulous! Mainly Foxtrot, Whiskey and Tango, as the main leads, but even the supporting characters are quirky and clever and super fun!
The mystery in this one felt extra complicated for me, but that isn't a complaint, since I never try to figure out whodunnit before the reveal. For me, the characters and the craziness are the thing that keeps me coming back to this series book after book.
If you are a fan of this series then you should definitely read this installment. If you haven't read the earlier books, do start at book 1, as this is a series that needs to be read in order. Either way, I highly recommend this series if you like cozies. This is pure escapist entertainment and well worth the cost of purchasing the books!
This is a cozy series with a "sort of" magical twist, but the major draw of this series is the humour. Dixie Lyle must be an absolute BLAST to be friends with in real life, if the way she writes is any indication. These books always make giggle all the way through at the subtle, and sometimes not subtle humour that is woven in with the plot.
The characters in this series are fabulous - absolutely fabulous! Mainly Foxtrot, Whiskey and Tango, as the main leads, but even the supporting characters are quirky and clever and super fun!
The mystery in this one felt extra complicated for me, but that isn't a complaint, since I never try to figure out whodunnit before the reveal. For me, the characters and the craziness are the thing that keeps me coming back to this series book after book.
If you are a fan of this series then you should definitely read this installment. If you haven't read the earlier books, do start at book 1, as this is a series that needs to be read in order. Either way, I highly recommend this series if you like cozies. This is pure escapist entertainment and well worth the cost of purchasing the books!
March 27, 2016
Compared to the recent run of books I've been reading, this was so light and casual and SO MUCH fun. This isn't the type of book I'd normally buy for myself, but I got it as part of a book swap because "it looks like you like cats" and boy howdy are you right.
The pacing is quick and her voice is witty (especially when coming to describing her animal companions and her train of thought).
I want this to be my future job. Investigating strange happenings with my cat and ghost dog.
The pacing is quick and her voice is witty (especially when coming to describing her animal companions and her train of thought).
I want this to be my future job. Investigating strange happenings with my cat and ghost dog.
July 10, 2019
Foxtrot is the personal assistant to ZZ, a very rich and eccentric woman, but beyond that she's the guardian of a pet cemetery which acts as a portal between afterworlds. She's helped by the ghost of her childhood cat, Tango, and a dog, Whiskey, who has wise advice. They communicate telepathically. There are also a variety of animal ghosts wandering around--and outside of--the cemetery. There's also a menagerie, which includes a variety of wild, and sometimes dangerous, animals. When a bomb goes off in ZZ's mansion, a visiting actress is injured, and the producer of the zombie movie made on the grounds disappears. Or is he the headless, handless body who's been attacked by a honey badger? Parts of this are funny, but parts are just plain over the top.
August 31, 2016
This was another fine addition to the Whiskey Tango and Foxtrot Mysteries. In this one, a movie crew is filming a new Sherlock Holmes/zombie flick at ZZ's mansion when both the director ends up dead and star ends up in the hospital. One is found on the menagerie property without their head and hands and the other is harmed in an explosion in the mansion estate. Foxtrot quickly jumps into action and starts solving the mystery. All of the usual crew are still present, but they weren't as prevalent in this edition as in the previous ones which left me missing the interaction with ZZ and Ben.
I found the primary mystery to be well done, but in this novel, it was all the secondary happenings that interested me more. Tango is convinced that she can direct an animal film with a feline star and makes a bet with Whiskey to do so. She then starts writing a screenplay and casting the animal spirits who live in the Crossroads Cemetery which is adjacent to the mansion. During the tale, she meets the spirits of Benji and Trigger, as well as some other notable famous characters. Her play is eventually sabotaged and Whiskey actually puts in his investigative hat to determine who is out to get his arch nemesis/best friend Tango (she is a cat after all).
My only real complaint is that I noticed several typos in this book which was not the case in the previous ones. I don't exactly know the reason, but overall it didn't distract from my enjoyment. I love Lyle's writing and as far as cozy mysteries go, this series is rather unique. There is supposed a 5th book supposed to be out, but it hasn't been released yet so I don't know what exactly is going on. This one does end on a tad of a cliffhanger which takes us back to some of the plot line of Book 3, so I hope I learn something of its release soon.
I found the primary mystery to be well done, but in this novel, it was all the secondary happenings that interested me more. Tango is convinced that she can direct an animal film with a feline star and makes a bet with Whiskey to do so. She then starts writing a screenplay and casting the animal spirits who live in the Crossroads Cemetery which is adjacent to the mansion. During the tale, she meets the spirits of Benji and Trigger, as well as some other notable famous characters. Her play is eventually sabotaged and Whiskey actually puts in his investigative hat to determine who is out to get his arch nemesis/best friend Tango (she is a cat after all).
My only real complaint is that I noticed several typos in this book which was not the case in the previous ones. I don't exactly know the reason, but overall it didn't distract from my enjoyment. I love Lyle's writing and as far as cozy mysteries go, this series is rather unique. There is supposed a 5th book supposed to be out, but it hasn't been released yet so I don't know what exactly is going on. This one does end on a tad of a cliffhanger which takes us back to some of the plot line of Book 3, so I hope I learn something of its release soon.
February 22, 2017
I admit it. The reason I like this series is less for the cozy mystery element, and much more to do with the quirky human characters, and the laugh-out loud interactions between the various animal characters, both with each other and with Foxtrot. In other words, they're fun!
For example, in this instalment we have a the ectoplasmic dog trying to herd a mountain of ghostly goats, and the sassy cat trying to direct a movie, as well as the inter-star canine rivalry between Lassie (well, Pal, who played her) and Benji, and a cameo by the ghost of Paul the football-results predicting octopus.
Roll on the next one in the series.
For example, in this instalment we have a the ectoplasmic dog trying to herd a mountain of ghostly goats, and the sassy cat trying to direct a movie, as well as the inter-star canine rivalry between Lassie (well, Pal, who played her) and Benji, and a cameo by the ghost of Paul the football-results predicting octopus.
Roll on the next one in the series.
March 16, 2021
Telepathic cats, an ectoplasmic ghost dog, a boyfriend who is more than human, an extremely eccentric billionaire boss, an estate full of zombies, a dead body minus hands and head and a bomb detonating inside the mansion makes for another wonderful adventure in this delightful cozy paranormal series.
February 15, 2016
A terrific and even fun series for a person who is open to entering w world of animal ghosts, telepathic animals who have some other talents, humans who have other-worldly skills, and many unique personalities plus a murder mystery or few to solve! A Deadly Tail is even better than Trigger, Lassie, and Benji!
November 3, 2017
This was actually the first book in the series that I didn’t love. The beginning is kind of a jumbled mess. Foxtrott and Whiskey find a body, then we jump back 24 hours apparently just so that we can meet the crew of the zombie film. During this time jump we meet a Tango lookalike. In the now again they keep acting as if we should know who that cat is. Finally Ben asks and Foxtrott tells him that somewhere between the body and the bombing she actually went to talk to Eli who told her that the cat in question is the Unsinkable Sam.
After this chaotic beginning is finally over we come to the main story of the book, which is split into two storylines. The murder investigation and Tango putting on a movie to prove that cat‘s are the better actors. Though the production actually takes the spotlight. The murder seems more of an afterthought. In the end Foxtrott uncovers the kind of murder that would have made Wile E Coyote proud. I am actually surprised that she didn’t realize the truth by finding a blueprint with the ACME logo in the corner. Suffice it to say that the resolution wasn’t all that grand.
The Tango storyline has a lot of fun stuff in it. Kung Fu fighting squirrels! Unfortunately Tango isn’t as witty as usual. Her usual self doesn’t return until the last third of the book, before that she and Whiskey aren’t as evenly matched as usual.
Foxtrott also doesn’t shine in this book. She always was a little bit of a control freak, but here she overdoes it a little. While this crime clearly isn’t related to the supernatural, she still thinks she is the only person that can solve is. Suddenly she apparently believes herself to be Hercule Poirot. She pushes her human colleagues away. Even if she can’t explain how she got her information, she can come up with better things than „I can’t tell you“. She faceplants quite badly during one of her Hercule Poirot moments. And it is never a good thing, when the reader actually feels that she deserved that. The good thing is that she realizes it herself and maybe in future books she can grow a little.
There are a lot of interesting animals introduced in this book. The Unsinkable Sam, a plethora of animal actors and even the first dog in space. I love those little tidbits.
After this chaotic beginning is finally over we come to the main story of the book, which is split into two storylines. The murder investigation and Tango putting on a movie to prove that cat‘s are the better actors. Though the production actually takes the spotlight. The murder seems more of an afterthought. In the end Foxtrott uncovers the kind of murder that would have made Wile E Coyote proud. I am actually surprised that she didn’t realize the truth by finding a blueprint with the ACME logo in the corner. Suffice it to say that the resolution wasn’t all that grand.
The Tango storyline has a lot of fun stuff in it. Kung Fu fighting squirrels! Unfortunately Tango isn’t as witty as usual. Her usual self doesn’t return until the last third of the book, before that she and Whiskey aren’t as evenly matched as usual.
Foxtrott also doesn’t shine in this book. She always was a little bit of a control freak, but here she overdoes it a little. While this crime clearly isn’t related to the supernatural, she still thinks she is the only person that can solve is. Suddenly she apparently believes herself to be Hercule Poirot. She pushes her human colleagues away. Even if she can’t explain how she got her information, she can come up with better things than „I can’t tell you“. She faceplants quite badly during one of her Hercule Poirot moments. And it is never a good thing, when the reader actually feels that she deserved that. The good thing is that she realizes it herself and maybe in future books she can grow a little.
There are a lot of interesting animals introduced in this book. The Unsinkable Sam, a plethora of animal actors and even the first dog in space. I love those little tidbits.
May 12, 2021
This is the fourth book in the "Whiskey, Tango & Foxtrot" mystery series, featuring Deirdre "Foxtrot" Lancaster, her spectral dog Whiskey, and the latest incarnation of her cat, Tango.
Foxtrot is used to dealing with the weird and unusual as the personal assistant to billionaire Zelda "ZZ" Zoransky, but zombies take the cake. Fortunately for all involved, the zombies are costumed actors in a movie being filmed on the grounds of ZZ's mansion. Unfortunately, Whiskey's keen nose detects that one of the corpses is real. Close on the heels of such a gruesome discovery, there is an explosion in the mansion, and one of the stars of the movie is gravely injured. Foxtrot is convinced the two incidents are related, but she's content to let the police handle the investigation...until Eli, the ghostly crow who oversees the animal cemetery abutting ZZ's property, tasks Foxtrot with looking into the matter.
Trying to conduct a subtle investigation while massaging Hollywood-sized egos would be bad enough, but Foxtrot must also deal with disruptions at the animal cemetery, most of which are being caused by her cat. Tango has the movie bug and wants to rally the animal ghosts into a production of her own. Foxtrot is going to have her hands full trying to juggle two impending disasters at once, but that's what ZZ pays her for.
I enjoy these stories, but this has been my least favorite so far. I didn't like that there were two main plots, rather than one primary plot with some subplots thrown in. Reading the story was like watching Pong on hyperspeed. Guh. Plus, the ending was unsatisfactory, in my opinion. Giving this one a four.
Foxtrot is used to dealing with the weird and unusual as the personal assistant to billionaire Zelda "ZZ" Zoransky, but zombies take the cake. Fortunately for all involved, the zombies are costumed actors in a movie being filmed on the grounds of ZZ's mansion. Unfortunately, Whiskey's keen nose detects that one of the corpses is real. Close on the heels of such a gruesome discovery, there is an explosion in the mansion, and one of the stars of the movie is gravely injured. Foxtrot is convinced the two incidents are related, but she's content to let the police handle the investigation...until Eli, the ghostly crow who oversees the animal cemetery abutting ZZ's property, tasks Foxtrot with looking into the matter.
Trying to conduct a subtle investigation while massaging Hollywood-sized egos would be bad enough, but Foxtrot must also deal with disruptions at the animal cemetery, most of which are being caused by her cat. Tango has the movie bug and wants to rally the animal ghosts into a production of her own. Foxtrot is going to have her hands full trying to juggle two impending disasters at once, but that's what ZZ pays her for.
I enjoy these stories, but this has been my least favorite so far. I didn't like that there were two main plots, rather than one primary plot with some subplots thrown in. Reading the story was like watching Pong on hyperspeed. Guh. Plus, the ending was unsatisfactory, in my opinion. Giving this one a four.
January 5, 2025
Deirdre "Foxtrot" Lancaster returns-with her otherwordly animal companions Whiskey and Tango-to shine a light on the dark side of fame...
Foxtrot has seen a lot of strange things as assistant to billionaire Zelda Zoransky at her wacky mansion. And that includes her telepathic cat Tango and ectoplasmic pooch Whiskey. So it's no surprise to find a horde of zombies lurching across the lawn-even if they are just actors in a horror movie that's filming on the mansion grounds. The special effects look pretty convincing. But all that fake blood doesn't fool Whiskey, who quickly sniffs out the truth: one of those corpses is real...
A DEADLY TAIL
Before you can say, "Lights, camera, murder," Foxtrot and her furry partners-in-crimesolving are caught up in the drama of who-killed-who...and why. With a crazy cast of characters including a neurotic director, a star-hungry diva-even with an appearance by Lassie's ghost-it's bound to have one hell of a twist ending. But first, Foxtrot and her supernatural sidekicks have to find a killer amongst them-before the whole case is a wrap......from author Dixie Lyle.
Foxtrot has seen a lot of strange things as assistant to billionaire Zelda Zoransky at her wacky mansion. And that includes her telepathic cat Tango and ectoplasmic pooch Whiskey. So it's no surprise to find a horde of zombies lurching across the lawn-even if they are just actors in a horror movie that's filming on the mansion grounds. The special effects look pretty convincing. But all that fake blood doesn't fool Whiskey, who quickly sniffs out the truth: one of those corpses is real...
A DEADLY TAIL
Before you can say, "Lights, camera, murder," Foxtrot and her furry partners-in-crimesolving are caught up in the drama of who-killed-who...and why. With a crazy cast of characters including a neurotic director, a star-hungry diva-even with an appearance by Lassie's ghost-it's bound to have one hell of a twist ending. But first, Foxtrot and her supernatural sidekicks have to find a killer amongst them-before the whole case is a wrap......from author Dixie Lyle.
February 22, 2022
Firstly, I love the animal characters. They are quirky and fun, even if I have a little trouble following who is talking at times.
Foxtrot-meh. She’s ok. Not particularly interesting really.
As for this story, I honestly couldn’t keep track of the murder and the quest to solve it as the book ended up focusing heavily on Tango’s production about her life.
I couldn’t even say I know/recall who the murderer is (was?).
A bomb was set off, kinda keeping the reader guessing.
I know a laser pointer was involved, much to Tango’s dismay.
There were some red herrings: a weird sculpture made by a drugged up guest at the estate and a pal of his who seemed a questionable sort. And a honey badger who may have either attacked and killed a human or simply feasted on his body parts.
Loved the animals, found the story too broken to keep me engaged.
Foxtrot-meh. She’s ok. Not particularly interesting really.
As for this story, I honestly couldn’t keep track of the murder and the quest to solve it as the book ended up focusing heavily on Tango’s production about her life.
I couldn’t even say I know/recall who the murderer is (was?).
A bomb was set off, kinda keeping the reader guessing.
I know a laser pointer was involved, much to Tango’s dismay.
There were some red herrings: a weird sculpture made by a drugged up guest at the estate and a pal of his who seemed a questionable sort. And a honey badger who may have either attacked and killed a human or simply feasted on his body parts.
Loved the animals, found the story too broken to keep me engaged.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 18, 2018
A Sherlock Holmes vs. Zombies movie is being made on the estate, even ZZ is made up as a zombie. Acting fever hits Tango and she stirs up most of the animals in the graveyard. A lot of the book has Whiskey and Tango bickering; which is tiresome, a little of that goes a long way. Foxtrot investigates a murder and a bombing in this book. Some of the usual characters appear along with new ones to challenge Foxtrot's mystery solving powers. Tango's directorial debut often seems like a train wreck, but the performance was a pure love letter that proves the greatness of the crossroads. Another entertaining read for fans of quirky cozy mysteries.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 1, 2019
I didn’t even get to chapter four before I had to quit. There were already so many problems with the book. When they find the body, Foxtrot isn’t even fazed. Normally the first thing to do would be to call the cops, right? She waits until later to do that. Also, she acts surprised when Whiskey mentions the parting of the Red Sea, which I found ridiculous considering that she doesn’t act surprised when she finds a body.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 12, 2017
This is a fairly new series for me and I love it. It's very easy to forget that Whiskey is not alive and I'm so jealous that all animals can't communicate like Whiskey & Tango do. Having Lassie and a few other "famous" animals pop in was totally unexpected. I always enjoy seeing how Foxtrot figures the mystery out; what her reasoning is. Looking very forward to the next book in the series.
May 30, 2018
Witty fun fast-paced goofy and entertaining! THE BEST! Dixie Lyle is awesome.
September 30, 2018
This was a fun book. I still love the characters and enjoy watching the world expand.
May 26, 2019
At first I liked it, it was funny, animals were nice. Later it got really boring, there wasn't much going on regarding crime story.
July 18, 2019
Another fun, silly and yet completely cool entry in the series!
November 11, 2019
A little too confusing. Not sure I want to read another I this series.
February 22, 2020
3.25 stars
November 12, 2022
I would of DNF it if I wasn't so determined to finish this book. Some parts made me laugh though.
February 16, 2016
When is a murder not a murder?
Readers will find the answer in Dixie Lyle’s newest Whiskey, Tango, & Foxtrot mystery, A Deadly Tail. These paranormal mysteries are delightfully whimsical, filled with remarkable animals, eccentric humans, and “Foxtrot”, a woman whose job is to efficiently manage anything and everything that arises. For Foxtrot, the unexpected and the unusual are an everyday occurrence. Apart from her job managing Z’s estate, Foxtrot is responsible for ensuring all is well at the animal crossroads.
Her two companions, Whiskey and Tango are a trip. Whiskey is able to transform himself into just about any dog breed that has ever existed, and Tango, her cat, is able to speak the language of every animal alive. Their unique talents come in handy, as does their perceptive commentary.
A few of the wonderful and exciting things you can expect to encounter in A Deadly Tail
Tango directing her own motion picture with an amazing array of spectral animals
A zombie movie in the making, pitting Sherlock Holmes against a shambling Moriarty
Special effects and an unusual and complicated murder plot
The ultimate game of lawn billiards
Spectral animal celebrities, and yes once again a Cat directing her own movie - definitely worth mentioning more than once
I absolutely adored A Deadly Tail - so much that I read it in pieces just to make it last longer. As I read, I frequently singled out phrases and paragraphs to share with my husband, who loves animals as much as I do. While both Whiskey and Tango are able to communicate telepathically with Foxtrot, they retain the qualities that make them unique as animals. The good-natured cat vs dog competition is fun to watch. I loved the part where Foxtrot is talking Tango down from a catnip trip, and the whole movie making experience with Tango at the head - simply amazing. Dixie Lyle imparts a great deal of humor to her writing, and she frequently uses just the right turn of phrase to turn giggles into bellows of laughter.
If you love animals, paranormal mysteries with a heavy dose of humor, or both, you will love Dixie Lyle’s newest mystery A Deadly Tail.
5/5
I received a copy of A Deadly Tail from St Martin’s Press in exchange for an honest review.
—Crittermom
Readers will find the answer in Dixie Lyle’s newest Whiskey, Tango, & Foxtrot mystery, A Deadly Tail. These paranormal mysteries are delightfully whimsical, filled with remarkable animals, eccentric humans, and “Foxtrot”, a woman whose job is to efficiently manage anything and everything that arises. For Foxtrot, the unexpected and the unusual are an everyday occurrence. Apart from her job managing Z’s estate, Foxtrot is responsible for ensuring all is well at the animal crossroads.
Her two companions, Whiskey and Tango are a trip. Whiskey is able to transform himself into just about any dog breed that has ever existed, and Tango, her cat, is able to speak the language of every animal alive. Their unique talents come in handy, as does their perceptive commentary.
A few of the wonderful and exciting things you can expect to encounter in A Deadly Tail
Tango directing her own motion picture with an amazing array of spectral animals
A zombie movie in the making, pitting Sherlock Holmes against a shambling Moriarty
Special effects and an unusual and complicated murder plot
The ultimate game of lawn billiards
Spectral animal celebrities, and yes once again a Cat directing her own movie - definitely worth mentioning more than once
I absolutely adored A Deadly Tail - so much that I read it in pieces just to make it last longer. As I read, I frequently singled out phrases and paragraphs to share with my husband, who loves animals as much as I do. While both Whiskey and Tango are able to communicate telepathically with Foxtrot, they retain the qualities that make them unique as animals. The good-natured cat vs dog competition is fun to watch. I loved the part where Foxtrot is talking Tango down from a catnip trip, and the whole movie making experience with Tango at the head - simply amazing. Dixie Lyle imparts a great deal of humor to her writing, and she frequently uses just the right turn of phrase to turn giggles into bellows of laughter.
If you love animals, paranormal mysteries with a heavy dose of humor, or both, you will love Dixie Lyle’s newest mystery A Deadly Tail.
5/5
I received a copy of A Deadly Tail from St Martin’s Press in exchange for an honest review.
—Crittermom
April 8, 2016
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
May 4, 2016
#4 in the Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot series. Ghosts, Zombies & Murder, oh my! Dixie Lyle is a wonderfully humorous writer. When reading these books I sometimes get the feeling that the author might have ADHD or some similar condition, but she always manages to pull everything together and wrap it neatly in the end.
In this visit to the land of Foxtrot & friends we have a movie in the making, extreme crocet, and a play that is truly the thing.
In this visit to the land of Foxtrot & friends we have a movie in the making, extreme crocet, and a play that is truly the thing.
June 7, 2016
This review is a little hard for me to write. I have loved every book in this series, but this one just didn't do it for me. I loved the writing but was lost in the premise. I think there was just too much going on with this venture. I am sure, however, that I will love the next book and everything will be back on track for me.
February 9, 2016
I enjoyed the character relationships and the animals as I usually do in this series. What disappointed me this time was how little of the story was actually about the mysteries. It was delightful meeting animal stars and their imaginary histories as well as the usual nonsense that Keene gets into. However, I would enjoy a lot more story with regards to the mysteries.
April 11, 2016
Loved the latest installment in this series. I loved Tango's play. And the fact that there were more people in this one that could see the ghosts than just Foxtrot and the gang. It would be great if someone could illustrate Keene's masterpiece. And I totally didn't see the twist at the end. Great job Dixie Lyle. Can't wait for the next one.
April 8, 2016
Good addition that has great character and mystery. I was not too fond of the over use of the animals talking, though I know it was essential to the plot. Perhaps if the author has used conventional quotes instead of the back and forth with italics, and brackets it might not have been as annoying.
May 7, 2021
This re-read is because #5 is finally coming out. The re-read allowed me to remember why I enjoy this series so much. I love the voices of the individual animals, and I love how hyper competent Foxtrot is. Definitely a series worth following
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