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Andy Carpenter #15
The Twelve Dogs of Christmas
Defense lawyer Andy Carpenter usually tries to avoid taking on new cases at all costs. But this time, he’s happy—eager, even—to take the case that’s just come his way. Andy’s long-time friend Martha “Pups” Boyer takes in stray puppies that the local dog rescue center can’t handle, raises them until they’re old enough to adopt, and then finds good homes for them. Not everyone admires the work Pups does as much as Andy does, however. With Christmas just around the corner, one of Pups’s neighbors has just reported Pups to the city for having more than the legal number of pets in her home under the local zoning laws.
Andy happily takes Pups’s case, and he feels confident in a positive outcome. Who could punish someone for rescuing puppies, after all, especially at Christmastime? But things get a lot more complicated when Randy Hennessey, the neighbor who registered the complaint against Pups, turns up dead. Pups had loudly and publicly threatened Hennessey after he filed his complaint, and Pups was also the one to find his body. All the evidence seems to point to Pups as the killer, and suddenly Andy has a murder case on his hands. He doesn’t believe Pups could be guilty, but as he starts digging deeper into the truth behind Hennessey’s murder, Andy may find himself facing a killer more dangerous than he ever imagined.
With his trademark wit, larger-than-life characters, and clever plotting, David Rosenfelt delivers another gripping mystery.
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First published October 18, 2016
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David Rosenfelt
74 books2,895 followersI am a novelist with 27 dogs.
I have gotten to this dubious position with absolutely no planning, and at no stage in my life could I have predicted it. But here I am.
My childhood was relentlessly normal. The middle of three brothers, loving parents, a middle-class home in Paterson, New Jersey. We played sports, studied sporadically. laughed around the dinner table, and generally had a good time. By comparison, "Ozzie and Harriet's" clan seemed bizarre.
I graduated NYU, then decided to go into the movie business. I was stunningly brilliant at a job interview with my uncle, who was President of United Artists, and was immediately hired. It set me off on a climb up the executive ladder, culminating in my becoming President of Marketing for Tri-Star Pictures. The movie landscape is filled with the movies I buried; for every "Rambo", "The Natural" and "Rocky", there are countless disasters.
I did manage to find the time to marry and have two children, both of whom are doing very well, and fortunately neither have inherited my eccentricities.
A number of years ago, I left the movie marketing business, to the sustained applause of hundreds of disgruntled producers and directors. I decided to try my hand at writing. I wrote and sold a bunch of feature films, none of which ever came close to being actually filmed, and then a bunch of TV movies, some of which actually made it to the small screen. It's safe to say that their impact on the American cultural scene has been minimal.
About fourteen years ago, my wife and I started the Tara Foundation, named in honor of the greatest Golden Retriever the world has ever known. We rescued almost 4,000 dogs, many of them Goldens, and found them loving homes. Our own home quickly became a sanctuary for those dogs that we rescued that were too old or sickly to be wanted by others. They surround me as I write this. It's total lunacy, but it works, and they are a happy, safe group.
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I have gotten to this dubious position with absolutely no planning, and at no stage in my life could I have predicted it. But here I am.
My childhood was relentlessly normal. The middle of three brothers, loving parents, a middle-class home in Paterson, New Jersey. We played sports, studied sporadically. laughed around the dinner table, and generally had a good time. By comparison, "Ozzie and Harriet's" clan seemed bizarre.
I graduated NYU, then decided to go into the movie business. I was stunningly brilliant at a job interview with my uncle, who was President of United Artists, and was immediately hired. It set me off on a climb up the executive ladder, culminating in my becoming President of Marketing for Tri-Star Pictures. The movie landscape is filled with the movies I buried; for every "Rambo", "The Natural" and "Rocky", there are countless disasters.
I did manage to find the time to marry and have two children, both of whom are doing very well, and fortunately neither have inherited my eccentricities.
A number of years ago, I left the movie marketing business, to the sustained applause of hundreds of disgruntled producers and directors. I decided to try my hand at writing. I wrote and sold a bunch of feature films, none of which ever came close to being actually filmed, and then a bunch of TV movies, some of which actually made it to the small screen. It's safe to say that their impact on the American cultural scene has been minimal.
About fourteen years ago, my wife and I started the Tara Foundation, named in honor of the greatest Golden Retriever the world has ever known. We rescued almost 4,000 dogs, many of them Goldens, and found them loving homes. Our own home quickly became a sanctuary for those dogs that we rescued that were too old or sickly to be wanted by others. They surround me as I write this. It's total lunacy, but it works, and they are a happy, safe group.
http://us.macmillan.com/author/davidr...
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February 4, 2017
Early on in this, I thought it was a typical Andy Carpenter book. Nothing wrong with that because I like these books. Now that I've finished it, though, I think it's one of the better ones in the series. I was so taken with this book that I read it in just a few hours. It's not a long book, even at 328 pages, because it's small-ish in size.
Martha Boyers, better known as Pups, has taken in puppies and their moms for decades which eases the burden on local shelters. She is a character in more ways than one! Someone has complained that legally she's only allowed three dogs according to local zoning ordinances. Then the complainant turns up murdered.
I liked the storyline, the courtroom action, and the characters. Don't let the title mislead you into thinking this is just a feel good story about dogs and Christmas.
Martha Boyers, better known as Pups, has taken in puppies and their moms for decades which eases the burden on local shelters. She is a character in more ways than one! Someone has complained that legally she's only allowed three dogs according to local zoning ordinances. Then the complainant turns up murdered.
I liked the storyline, the courtroom action, and the characters. Don't let the title mislead you into thinking this is just a feel good story about dogs and Christmas.
December 21, 2019
David Rosenfelt’s Andy Carpenter series is another of the series I love to listen to. Humor galore and plots that are complicated and convoluted enough to keep me engaged.
Usually, Andy is reluctant to take on a case. But at the start of this book, he’s happily representing Martha “Pups” Boyer in a lawsuit against the town’s zoning department. But before you know it, Martha is a murder suspect and Andy is representing her in a far more serious matter.
This book is as interesting and satisfying as the rest of the series. I had no clue as to the villain until the very end.
Grover Gardner is the perfect narrator for this series. To the point that when I read one of the books in this series, I still hear his voice in my head.
October 13, 2018
The guest stars in this novel are twelve adorable puppies and Andy and Willie bring them in to Tara’s Foundation, their canine rescue facility. The woman in her late 60’s who had housed them previously has been charged with the murder of her neighbour who filed a complaint with the zoning board about too many pets in her home.
Her real name is Martha but everyone calls her Pups as she has been rescuing dogs for decades. Her husband was killed in a “wrong time, wrong place” murder a couple of years before and had been as active in the rescue mission as she was. Maybe even more so: he had purchased large tracts of land all over the U.S. with the intention of eventually donating the land to animal shelter groups. He also was extremely rich.
When the same weapon that killed her husband and a nearby gang member turns up in Pups’ basement after her neighbour is shot, the prosecution ties together both crime scenes and charges her for all three murders. Time is of the essence, because Pups hasn’t much time left. If she loses the court case, her entire estate will go to the government.
Along with his trademark combination of action, suspense and humour, the author pokes fun at himself in this novel, too: Ricky is sound asleep, so I sneak in and kiss him good night. Laurie is also in bed, our bed, so I speed up the Tara-Sebastian walk a little in order to more quickly join her. She’s reading a thriller by David Rosenfelt, one of the great writers of our time, but she puts it down when I get into bed.
That is the first time this has happened, and it cracked me up. Partly for itself, and partly because of the cute domestic scene that happened shortly before as this family grapples with all three people bearing different last names.
As always, this entertaining and action-packed novel was a great choice for me after a few heavier reads. I enjoy the writing, the progress and growth of the familial situation, and the unique characters that make up defense lawyer Andy Carpenter’s team. I recommend this to anyone who is looking for an undemanding series they can enjoy either as back-to-backs or on their own in-between other books.
Her real name is Martha but everyone calls her Pups as she has been rescuing dogs for decades. Her husband was killed in a “wrong time, wrong place” murder a couple of years before and had been as active in the rescue mission as she was. Maybe even more so: he had purchased large tracts of land all over the U.S. with the intention of eventually donating the land to animal shelter groups. He also was extremely rich.
When the same weapon that killed her husband and a nearby gang member turns up in Pups’ basement after her neighbour is shot, the prosecution ties together both crime scenes and charges her for all three murders. Time is of the essence, because Pups hasn’t much time left. If she loses the court case, her entire estate will go to the government.
Along with his trademark combination of action, suspense and humour, the author pokes fun at himself in this novel, too: Ricky is sound asleep, so I sneak in and kiss him good night. Laurie is also in bed, our bed, so I speed up the Tara-Sebastian walk a little in order to more quickly join her. She’s reading a thriller by David Rosenfelt, one of the great writers of our time, but she puts it down when I get into bed.
That is the first time this has happened, and it cracked me up. Partly for itself, and partly because of the cute domestic scene that happened shortly before as this family grapples with all three people bearing different last names.
As always, this entertaining and action-packed novel was a great choice for me after a few heavier reads. I enjoy the writing, the progress and growth of the familial situation, and the unique characters that make up defense lawyer Andy Carpenter’s team. I recommend this to anyone who is looking for an undemanding series they can enjoy either as back-to-backs or on their own in-between other books.
January 15, 2018
About: The Twelve Dogs of Christmas is a Christmas mystery written by David Rosenfelt. It was published on 10/18/16 by Minotaur Books, an imprint of St. Martin’s Press, paperback, 336 pages. The genres are mystery, fiction, Christmas, and Dogs. This book is part of An Andy Carpenter Mystery and it’s the number 15th book.
My Experience: I started reading The Twelve Dogs of Christmas on 1/9/18 and finished it on 1/15/18. This book is absolutely an awesome read! I love how charming and witty Andy is. I like how he handles the courtroom. This book is great for new lawyers because it has many tips and tricks of how a lawyer should think. I’m surprised to learn that lawyers do a lot of detective work on their own in order to defend their case in court. I like learning a lot of what lawyers do in this book! This book has fantastic humor! I agree about the Chicago airport and undecorating the Christmas tree :-) Though this book is part of a series, it can absolutely read as a standalone.
This book is told in the first person point of view following Andy Carpenter, a well-known criminal defense lawyer in Paterson, New Jersey. Andy likes football and when Christmas is three weeks away, he just wanted to relax and enjoy watching the games. Nothing goes according to plans when his friend Martha “Pups” Boyer was brought to court by the Zoning Board restricting her from saving puppies out of her house. Andy defended Pups by telling the courtroom that the Mayor’s wife is making and selling chocolates out of her family home’s basement and won the case. A week later, Pups is under arrest for shooting a neighbor, the one she believes made the complaint to the Zoning Board about her puppies and the same neighbor whom she threaten to kill in court during her recent trial. To make matter worse, the murder weapon is found hidden in her basement to be the same weapon that killed her husband and a gang member eighteen months earlier in a drive-by shooting. That drive-by shooting case was never solved. Andy is now left with a tough case to defend.
This book is very well written and developed. The characters are all well-liked. The plot is interesting. I like Andy and his family and his legal team. The story occur during Christmas but Christmas is not overwhelming. I like the sense of suspense with that mysterious character Caffey. I like the puppies’ roles and appreciate the people who dedicated their time to rescuing them. I like following Andy’s train of thoughts and how he slowly unravel the puzzle to defend his client. Reading this book is excellent because I feel like Andy is telling me a story of what’s going on and what he will do next. The ending is awesome and I didn’t even see it coming. I highly recommend everyone to read this book!
Pro: fast paced, page turner, mystery, suspense, witty, charming, puppies, light-hearted mystery,
Con: none
I rate it 5 stars!
***Disclaimer: Many thanks to Minotaur Books for the opportunity to read and review. Please be assured that my opinions are honest. I’m very surprised to have received this book for Christmas :-)
xoxo,
Jasmine at www.howusefulitis.wordpress.com for more details
My Experience: I started reading The Twelve Dogs of Christmas on 1/9/18 and finished it on 1/15/18. This book is absolutely an awesome read! I love how charming and witty Andy is. I like how he handles the courtroom. This book is great for new lawyers because it has many tips and tricks of how a lawyer should think. I’m surprised to learn that lawyers do a lot of detective work on their own in order to defend their case in court. I like learning a lot of what lawyers do in this book! This book has fantastic humor! I agree about the Chicago airport and undecorating the Christmas tree :-) Though this book is part of a series, it can absolutely read as a standalone.
This book is told in the first person point of view following Andy Carpenter, a well-known criminal defense lawyer in Paterson, New Jersey. Andy likes football and when Christmas is three weeks away, he just wanted to relax and enjoy watching the games. Nothing goes according to plans when his friend Martha “Pups” Boyer was brought to court by the Zoning Board restricting her from saving puppies out of her house. Andy defended Pups by telling the courtroom that the Mayor’s wife is making and selling chocolates out of her family home’s basement and won the case. A week later, Pups is under arrest for shooting a neighbor, the one she believes made the complaint to the Zoning Board about her puppies and the same neighbor whom she threaten to kill in court during her recent trial. To make matter worse, the murder weapon is found hidden in her basement to be the same weapon that killed her husband and a gang member eighteen months earlier in a drive-by shooting. That drive-by shooting case was never solved. Andy is now left with a tough case to defend.
This book is very well written and developed. The characters are all well-liked. The plot is interesting. I like Andy and his family and his legal team. The story occur during Christmas but Christmas is not overwhelming. I like the sense of suspense with that mysterious character Caffey. I like the puppies’ roles and appreciate the people who dedicated their time to rescuing them. I like following Andy’s train of thoughts and how he slowly unravel the puzzle to defend his client. Reading this book is excellent because I feel like Andy is telling me a story of what’s going on and what he will do next. The ending is awesome and I didn’t even see it coming. I highly recommend everyone to read this book!
Pro: fast paced, page turner, mystery, suspense, witty, charming, puppies, light-hearted mystery,
Con: none
I rate it 5 stars!
***Disclaimer: Many thanks to Minotaur Books for the opportunity to read and review. Please be assured that my opinions are honest. I’m very surprised to have received this book for Christmas :-)
xoxo,
Jasmine at www.howusefulitis.wordpress.com for more details
October 12, 2016
Andy Carpenter who is a defense lawyer with a new case that he thinks is going to be an easy win during the holiday season. His new client, Martha “Pups” Boyer, has spent years rescuing puppies, raising them until they can be adopted and can be put into good homes. Now however she has been reported to be against the zoning laws for keeping so many animals in her home.
What Andy didn't expect taking on this case though was for the body of the man who made the complaint to turn up. Pups had loudly threatened the victim after he'd made the complaint and now all the evidence seems to be pointing to her as a murderer.
The Twelve Dogs of Christmas is actually the fifteenth book in the Andy Carpenter series by David Rosenfelt. This one seemed to read alright as a standalone novel though as far as the current case involved in the story was concerned. It had an interesting story to follow along with as the main character tries to seek justice for his client.
The one thing though with this book being so far into a series which I hadn't realized when I'd picked it up was that I found I seemed to be lacking a bit of character depth not having read the earlier books. It took me a while to get comfortable with Andy and who he was as a character while he was trying to save his client.
Overall, 3.5 stars good mystery story with good writing which made me interested in possibly going back and picking up more of this series.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
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What Andy didn't expect taking on this case though was for the body of the man who made the complaint to turn up. Pups had loudly threatened the victim after he'd made the complaint and now all the evidence seems to be pointing to her as a murderer.
The Twelve Dogs of Christmas is actually the fifteenth book in the Andy Carpenter series by David Rosenfelt. This one seemed to read alright as a standalone novel though as far as the current case involved in the story was concerned. It had an interesting story to follow along with as the main character tries to seek justice for his client.
The one thing though with this book being so far into a series which I hadn't realized when I'd picked it up was that I found I seemed to be lacking a bit of character depth not having read the earlier books. It took me a while to get comfortable with Andy and who he was as a character while he was trying to save his client.
Overall, 3.5 stars good mystery story with good writing which made me interested in possibly going back and picking up more of this series.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
For more reviews please visit https://carriesbookreviews.wordpress....
February 4, 2017
Witty.
Thrilling.
Heartwarming.
Fun.
You can depend on these books for all of the above. Plus, dogs.
Thrilling.
Heartwarming.
Fun.
You can depend on these books for all of the above. Plus, dogs.
December 15, 2025
4 Dog-Gone Seasonal Stars.
A cute cozy christmas murder mystery that----gawd!!!----I really can only take during this temporary time of 'tis the season 🎄🎁📖ლ(ಥ益ಥლ).
Kyle Holt (a character that stars for all of 2 pages) is a well dressed man in his thirties with an expensive overcoat on his arm. There's a puppy near him on the floor and the way Kyle is holding his coat is strongly indicative that he has not interacted with the dog, a standard specimen in the lousy line-up of reprehensible holiday hound adopters. Willie is among the rescue staff working the adoption desk...
Holt, "I want to get this puppy for my son for Christmas. It's a surprise."
Willie, "His wife doesn't even know, BIG surprise. He wants to know if he can bring it back." Willie looks at Holt. " What's the word you used, 'Exchange'?"
Holt nods, "Right. In case they don't like it or they think one of the others is cuter. And, of course, they might not want one at all. I assume your policy is to take it back?"
💥Kaboom 💥
"Here's our policy," Willie says. "You can't have this dog. In fact, our policy is that you can't have any one of our dogs."
Holt is clearly taken aback, "Why not, is there a problem?"
Willie nods. "The problem is that I'm exchanging you for a different adopter, because I don't like you. I'm going to find someone cuter."
"Asshole," Willie says loud enough that the departing Holt can hear it. 😻👍🥰
Happy Holidays y'all 🐶🐕🐕🦺🦮🐩!
12/15/25 Addendum:
There is a delightful 2004 holiday movie also titled The Twelve Dogs of Christmas. It is not the same story as is told in this 2016 cozy murder mystery, there is no murder in the movie. Both the book and the movie feature a fiesty lady that rescues canines along with a full cast of "good guys" and "bad guys". If you are a rescue-dog darling then you will surely be delighted with the movie which you can watch for free here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcBry...
If you don't have the time or the inclination to watch the entire movie, I still highly recommend a look-see at the titular christmas carol scene which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqKgY...
Enjoy 🐶🎄🐕❅‧*₊⋆☃︎‧*❆₊⋆‧₊˚♪ 𝄞𝄢₊˚😻!
A cute cozy christmas murder mystery that----gawd!!!----I really can only take during this temporary time of 'tis the season 🎄🎁📖ლ(ಥ益ಥლ).
Kyle Holt (a character that stars for all of 2 pages) is a well dressed man in his thirties with an expensive overcoat on his arm. There's a puppy near him on the floor and the way Kyle is holding his coat is strongly indicative that he has not interacted with the dog, a standard specimen in the lousy line-up of reprehensible holiday hound adopters. Willie is among the rescue staff working the adoption desk...
Holt, "I want to get this puppy for my son for Christmas. It's a surprise."
Willie, "His wife doesn't even know, BIG surprise. He wants to know if he can bring it back." Willie looks at Holt. " What's the word you used, 'Exchange'?"
Holt nods, "Right. In case they don't like it or they think one of the others is cuter. And, of course, they might not want one at all. I assume your policy is to take it back?"
💥Kaboom 💥
"Here's our policy," Willie says. "You can't have this dog. In fact, our policy is that you can't have any one of our dogs."
Holt is clearly taken aback, "Why not, is there a problem?"
Willie nods. "The problem is that I'm exchanging you for a different adopter, because I don't like you. I'm going to find someone cuter."
"Asshole," Willie says loud enough that the departing Holt can hear it. 😻👍🥰
Happy Holidays y'all 🐶🐕🐕🦺🦮🐩!
12/15/25 Addendum:
There is a delightful 2004 holiday movie also titled The Twelve Dogs of Christmas. It is not the same story as is told in this 2016 cozy murder mystery, there is no murder in the movie. Both the book and the movie feature a fiesty lady that rescues canines along with a full cast of "good guys" and "bad guys". If you are a rescue-dog darling then you will surely be delighted with the movie which you can watch for free here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcBry...
If you don't have the time or the inclination to watch the entire movie, I still highly recommend a look-see at the titular christmas carol scene which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqKgY...
Enjoy 🐶🎄🐕❅‧*₊⋆☃︎‧*❆₊⋆‧₊˚♪ 𝄞𝄢₊˚😻!
September 27, 2021
This is a Legal Mystery, and this is the 15th book in the Andy Carpenter series. This series as become one of my favorite mystery book series. I love the characters in this book, and I love the dogs in this book series. I really loved the person that Andy was being a lawyer to in this book. Martha “Pups” Boyer is one of a kind, and I loved her character so much. I also loved the mystery in this book a lot. This book was very fast moving and suspenseful. The twist at the end I did not guess, and I really loved it.
December 4, 2016
If, like me, you have been following the Andy Carpenter series, you'll know exactly what to expect from this little gem of a book, an intriguing mystery with snappy dialogue and all the characters you've come to know and love.
Pups Boyer (whose real name is Martha) earned her nickname by taking in stray dogs, often up to 25 at a time. As the book begins, someone has filed a complaint against her for violating a town ordinance which says that people cannot keep more than three animals in their homes. During the court hearing, Pups, who is a bit of a loose cannon, admits that she threatened the neighbor whom she thinks filed the complaint. Shortly after the original issue is resolved, he is found dead and Pups is accused of the murder.
If you are looking for a mystery with a Christmas theme, there are other options which will be better choices; this takes place during the Christmas season, but there is very little emphasis placed on the holiday. If, however, you want a fun little mystery with lots of laughs along the way, you can't go wrong with this delightful choice.
Pups Boyer (whose real name is Martha) earned her nickname by taking in stray dogs, often up to 25 at a time. As the book begins, someone has filed a complaint against her for violating a town ordinance which says that people cannot keep more than three animals in their homes. During the court hearing, Pups, who is a bit of a loose cannon, admits that she threatened the neighbor whom she thinks filed the complaint. Shortly after the original issue is resolved, he is found dead and Pups is accused of the murder.
If you are looking for a mystery with a Christmas theme, there are other options which will be better choices; this takes place during the Christmas season, but there is very little emphasis placed on the holiday. If, however, you want a fun little mystery with lots of laughs along the way, you can't go wrong with this delightful choice.
October 18, 2016
A special thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
David Rosenfelt returns with his favorite series, following (2016) Outfoxed (Andy Carpenter #14), with THE TWELVE DOGS OF CHRISTMAS (Andy Carpenter #15).
One heck of a legal thriller with plenty of mystery, suspense, wit, skill, detective work and a little Christmas cheer!
Andy Carpenter does not like to spend the pre-holiday period on a case- in fact, he tries to work as little as possible. He is rich and does not need to work.
But the world seems to be crying out for this fun-loving witty lawyer’s expertise, to provide legal genius to those targeted by the justice system. So he tries to do his part. However, this case is a bit different. This one, he is eager to take.
His client’s name is Martha Boyer, known as “Pups”, or the Puppy Lady. She is 68 years old, and a feisty thing. Her husband died in a drive-by shooting in Paterson a year and a half ago. He was leaving a restaurant with a friend and had the misfortune of being near a gang member when the shooting started.
The husband Jake Boyer and the gang member were killed, while Boyer’s friend, David Barnett, emerged unscathed. Pups continued to live in their house in New Jersey about ten blocks away from Andy. Some people do not like her but Andy does. What is not to love, she says what is on her mind, takes no bull, funny, and she is a dog lover.
She does not care for the social niceties. She also has a bad cough and is very sick. She never uses any income (which she has plenty), but you wouldn't know it. Her husband was quite a wealthy man with all the land and real estate he left for her.
The animal shelters in Passaic County leave quite a bit to be desired. They are overcrowded and animals that aren’t adopted can get put down. This is one reason Andy and Willie have their Tara Organization.
Puppies or newborns create a particular problem for shelters and take special care. They are prone to disease. This is where Pups steps in. People bring the puppies directly to her, even the shelter managers sends them to her. They have a better chance and she never turns them away.
She seldom has less than twenty-five pups at any given time. She does not care what anyone thinks and says what’s on her mind. However, now the problem is --someone had recently filed an anonymous complaint against Pups, claiming that the zoning law for the area in which she lives, specifically limits the number of pets per household to three. At the time it was filed, she had twenty-six, above the legal limit.
She has thirty days to make a choice and this is when Andy steps in to help her. Jail? Why would anyone in their right mind do this when none of the neighbors cared. Is it so close to Christmas? A setup? However, there is much more to this problem than what you see. It gets very complex. The person was Randy Hennessey. Now this person is dead. Pups is arrested for the murder.
None of this makes sense, and Andy suspects there is more than meets the eye. He is determined to get his entire team on board to go back to the gang shooting and re-visit Jake’s death.
Somehow this has got to be tied to the former crime. But why has someone waited this long to set up Pups, and what is their motive? Does it have anything to do with the land, or a hidden agenda to get Pups out of the way?
To further complicate matters, Pups is dying with only a few months to live. Cancer. He will not leave her sitting in jail sick and dying, with her love of dogs and all the good she does for others. An intense race against time.
With his investigation which turns dangerous, he finds a son which never came around, a broker, gang members, and a lawyer. How does this guy being murdered and placing the same gun used to kill Pup’s husband more than a year and a half ago- now in her basement?
In the meantime, there is also a Senator involved with a little blackmail and a sex tape. When opening the will, it is further proof, Martha has nothing to gain from murdering her husband, nor anyone else. Add in little sports, a left-handed baseball pitcher, hitmen, and a blackjack dealer to offer some clues to the mystery and conspiracy to commit murder.
Wow, this was one twisted and multi-layered interesting case, and Andy, as usual, offers the witty entertainment we all love, plus the skilled legal expertise and lots of courtroom drama. (Read in one sitting)
As always, a huge fan of golden retrievers, mysteries, and legal thrillers (a nice combo), readers get caught up with Tara the golden and Sebastian, the basset hound, with the nightly walks and talks. Also Laurie, his ex-cop wife, and Ricky his adopted son. Currently, their little family all have different last names, and Laurie wants to remedy this for Ricky’s sake.
For those of you who may think this is a cheesy Christmas silly story. It is nothing of the such. A fast action legal thriller with a lot of twists and turns. One of my favorites in the Andy Carpenter’s series! No cheese here. A perfect book for those who love legal thrillers, dogs, humor, and an engaging holiday Christmas tale.
If you are unaware of David’s story, read about his incredible Tara Foundation (as in the book). This one is for my Golden Retriever “Duke” I had the pleasure of knowing and loving for fourteen glorious years.
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David Rosenfelt returns with his favorite series, following (2016) Outfoxed (Andy Carpenter #14), with THE TWELVE DOGS OF CHRISTMAS (Andy Carpenter #15).
One heck of a legal thriller with plenty of mystery, suspense, wit, skill, detective work and a little Christmas cheer!
Andy Carpenter does not like to spend the pre-holiday period on a case- in fact, he tries to work as little as possible. He is rich and does not need to work.
But the world seems to be crying out for this fun-loving witty lawyer’s expertise, to provide legal genius to those targeted by the justice system. So he tries to do his part. However, this case is a bit different. This one, he is eager to take.
His client’s name is Martha Boyer, known as “Pups”, or the Puppy Lady. She is 68 years old, and a feisty thing. Her husband died in a drive-by shooting in Paterson a year and a half ago. He was leaving a restaurant with a friend and had the misfortune of being near a gang member when the shooting started.
The husband Jake Boyer and the gang member were killed, while Boyer’s friend, David Barnett, emerged unscathed. Pups continued to live in their house in New Jersey about ten blocks away from Andy. Some people do not like her but Andy does. What is not to love, she says what is on her mind, takes no bull, funny, and she is a dog lover.
She does not care for the social niceties. She also has a bad cough and is very sick. She never uses any income (which she has plenty), but you wouldn't know it. Her husband was quite a wealthy man with all the land and real estate he left for her.
The animal shelters in Passaic County leave quite a bit to be desired. They are overcrowded and animals that aren’t adopted can get put down. This is one reason Andy and Willie have their Tara Organization.
Puppies or newborns create a particular problem for shelters and take special care. They are prone to disease. This is where Pups steps in. People bring the puppies directly to her, even the shelter managers sends them to her. They have a better chance and she never turns them away.
She seldom has less than twenty-five pups at any given time. She does not care what anyone thinks and says what’s on her mind. However, now the problem is --someone had recently filed an anonymous complaint against Pups, claiming that the zoning law for the area in which she lives, specifically limits the number of pets per household to three. At the time it was filed, she had twenty-six, above the legal limit.
She has thirty days to make a choice and this is when Andy steps in to help her. Jail? Why would anyone in their right mind do this when none of the neighbors cared. Is it so close to Christmas? A setup? However, there is much more to this problem than what you see. It gets very complex. The person was Randy Hennessey. Now this person is dead. Pups is arrested for the murder.
None of this makes sense, and Andy suspects there is more than meets the eye. He is determined to get his entire team on board to go back to the gang shooting and re-visit Jake’s death.
Somehow this has got to be tied to the former crime. But why has someone waited this long to set up Pups, and what is their motive? Does it have anything to do with the land, or a hidden agenda to get Pups out of the way?
To further complicate matters, Pups is dying with only a few months to live. Cancer. He will not leave her sitting in jail sick and dying, with her love of dogs and all the good she does for others. An intense race against time.
With his investigation which turns dangerous, he finds a son which never came around, a broker, gang members, and a lawyer. How does this guy being murdered and placing the same gun used to kill Pup’s husband more than a year and a half ago- now in her basement?
In the meantime, there is also a Senator involved with a little blackmail and a sex tape. When opening the will, it is further proof, Martha has nothing to gain from murdering her husband, nor anyone else. Add in little sports, a left-handed baseball pitcher, hitmen, and a blackjack dealer to offer some clues to the mystery and conspiracy to commit murder.
Wow, this was one twisted and multi-layered interesting case, and Andy, as usual, offers the witty entertainment we all love, plus the skilled legal expertise and lots of courtroom drama. (Read in one sitting)
As always, a huge fan of golden retrievers, mysteries, and legal thrillers (a nice combo), readers get caught up with Tara the golden and Sebastian, the basset hound, with the nightly walks and talks. Also Laurie, his ex-cop wife, and Ricky his adopted son. Currently, their little family all have different last names, and Laurie wants to remedy this for Ricky’s sake.
For those of you who may think this is a cheesy Christmas silly story. It is nothing of the such. A fast action legal thriller with a lot of twists and turns. One of my favorites in the Andy Carpenter’s series! No cheese here. A perfect book for those who love legal thrillers, dogs, humor, and an engaging holiday Christmas tale.
If you are unaware of David’s story, read about his incredible Tara Foundation (as in the book). This one is for my Golden Retriever “Duke” I had the pleasure of knowing and loving for fourteen glorious years.
JDCMustReadBooks
September 9, 2018
I needed a light and relaxing read when this book appeared on my self. What could be better than dog story, the cover was charming. While I found a weak point, I cherish the book. Pups is well known as she takes in pregnant dogs until the litter born and raised the puppies until they are ready to find homes. Andy decided to take a case defending Pups from a zoning charges. He succeed only to confront with a murder charge against Pups. As Andy searched for answers he found a deadly reason for seizing land and Pups inheritance. The ending may have you crying so be prepared. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK AND SERIES.
February 14, 2017
The Twelve Dogs of Christmas by David Rosenfelt. An Andy Carpenter mystery.
Martha "Pups" Boyer has been fostering puppies for years just until they're old enough to be adopted. Her home is filled with the sound of tiny paws and soft barking that is until she's charged with murder. It seems that she has been reported with harboring more dogs than the legal limit allows. The neighbor who reported Pups is found murdered.
Andy takes on Pups case with relish, but did he realize he may be taking on more than just another trial by jury? Andy finds himself under surveillance by inscrutable characters and one of them just may be the real murderer.
This is my 17th Andy Carpenter mystery. There are several reasons I go back for more is the lifestyle of Andy and the author...both dog lovers with finding or given a home for rescue pups as their mission. Enjoy the stories immensely and of course Grover Gardner who is the voice of Andy Carpenter.
Martha "Pups" Boyer has been fostering puppies for years just until they're old enough to be adopted. Her home is filled with the sound of tiny paws and soft barking that is until she's charged with murder. It seems that she has been reported with harboring more dogs than the legal limit allows. The neighbor who reported Pups is found murdered.
Andy takes on Pups case with relish, but did he realize he may be taking on more than just another trial by jury? Andy finds himself under surveillance by inscrutable characters and one of them just may be the real murderer.
This is my 17th Andy Carpenter mystery. There are several reasons I go back for more is the lifestyle of Andy and the author...both dog lovers with finding or given a home for rescue pups as their mission. Enjoy the stories immensely and of course Grover Gardner who is the voice of Andy Carpenter.
October 22, 2016
The Twelve Dogs of Christmas is the fifteenth book in the Andy Carpenter series by David Rosenfelt. I do not know how I missed this author as I enjoyed the story immensely and will definitely have to go back and read more in this series. I found this novel to be a lighter John Grisham story. My only problem with reading this book without the others is that the characters were not fleshed out and I did not really get to know them. I am sure this was done in previous books so I will have to rectify that.
Basically the story is about Andy Carpenter, a defense lawyer, trying to seek justice for his client Martha Boyer, aka Pups. When her husband was killed in a drive by shooting 18 months earlier, she inherited a substantial estate in both cash and property. This gave her the means to rescue puppies and their mothers. She spent most of her money on that. Puppies or newborns create a particular problem for shelters and take special care. They are prone to disease. This is where Pups steps in. People bring the puppies directly to her, even the shelter managers sends them to her. When her new neighbour complains to the zoning commission that she is breaking the 3 pet limit, she asks Andy for help. He takes it to court. When the man who complained ends up dead a few days later and Pups is the one to find the body, she is now on trial for murder. Many plot twists and turns occur in this book to make it one that I could not put down.
When I picked this book up, I thought it was a cozy mystery, but I was wrong. It is a legal thriller with plenty of mystery, suspense, wit, skill, and detective work. The fact that it takes place during the Christmas Holiday makes it just a little more fun. The character of Andy Carpenter is that of a fun-loving witty lawyer with a lot of expertise. He is disliked by many of the cops he deals with because he has won so many cases. He has a dedicated staff and family that definitely add to the story and to the human side of Andy. A definite must read for those that like a legal mystery with a little less violence and darkness to it. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via Netgalley.
Basically the story is about Andy Carpenter, a defense lawyer, trying to seek justice for his client Martha Boyer, aka Pups. When her husband was killed in a drive by shooting 18 months earlier, she inherited a substantial estate in both cash and property. This gave her the means to rescue puppies and their mothers. She spent most of her money on that. Puppies or newborns create a particular problem for shelters and take special care. They are prone to disease. This is where Pups steps in. People bring the puppies directly to her, even the shelter managers sends them to her. When her new neighbour complains to the zoning commission that she is breaking the 3 pet limit, she asks Andy for help. He takes it to court. When the man who complained ends up dead a few days later and Pups is the one to find the body, she is now on trial for murder. Many plot twists and turns occur in this book to make it one that I could not put down.
When I picked this book up, I thought it was a cozy mystery, but I was wrong. It is a legal thriller with plenty of mystery, suspense, wit, skill, and detective work. The fact that it takes place during the Christmas Holiday makes it just a little more fun. The character of Andy Carpenter is that of a fun-loving witty lawyer with a lot of expertise. He is disliked by many of the cops he deals with because he has won so many cases. He has a dedicated staff and family that definitely add to the story and to the human side of Andy. A definite must read for those that like a legal mystery with a little less violence and darkness to it. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via Netgalley.
December 31, 2016
3.5 stars
Anyone expecting a cute Christmas story involving adorable, cuddly puppies will be surprised. Of course, the puppies are cute and cuddly, but this is a fast paced legal thriller and mystery involving a couple of murders, a complex land conspiracy, gang members,and a dying sharp tongued dog rescue lady who may have unjustly accused of murder. Anyone interested in legal trials and maneuvering should enjoy the complex plot, which is told with wit and humour.
I learned that there are many books in this series in which dogs play a part, and involve lawyer Andy Carpenter. This does work very well as a stand alone legal mystery, but I want to know more about Andy Carpenter, his family, his dog rescue foundation, his legal trials and mysteries. Will definitely read previous books in the series.
An interesting fact; the author, David Rosenfelt, moved from California where he lived for many years to Maine with his wife and 25 rescue dogs!
Anyone expecting a cute Christmas story involving adorable, cuddly puppies will be surprised. Of course, the puppies are cute and cuddly, but this is a fast paced legal thriller and mystery involving a couple of murders, a complex land conspiracy, gang members,and a dying sharp tongued dog rescue lady who may have unjustly accused of murder. Anyone interested in legal trials and maneuvering should enjoy the complex plot, which is told with wit and humour.
I learned that there are many books in this series in which dogs play a part, and involve lawyer Andy Carpenter. This does work very well as a stand alone legal mystery, but I want to know more about Andy Carpenter, his family, his dog rescue foundation, his legal trials and mysteries. Will definitely read previous books in the series.
An interesting fact; the author, David Rosenfelt, moved from California where he lived for many years to Maine with his wife and 25 rescue dogs!
January 11, 2019
David Rosenfelt wrote in this book a line that Laurie was reading a book by David Rosenfelt and touted him as a great author. Well, as a follower, I simply cannot disagree. He writes with wit, sarcasm, and a true talent for combining the practice of criminal law with great storytelling. This is the 15th book in the series and had the right focus on character development and plot developments that left me turning all 300 plus pages until it was finished. Two thumbs up for bringing a freshness to a storyline that early on seemed doomed to be the cookie cutter (Patterson) style of writing. Don't be confused--David knows where his golden goose lays and the basic plot remains the same with good guys prevailing over evil, but he now makes the journeys a fun experience and a very entertaining read.
November 25, 2020
I’ve been reading this series and enjoying them so decided it was time to award a 5 star :)
Pups is a most interesting client and the case is unusual.
There were many twists and turns.
Bravo DR !
And I am chuckling over Andy’s take on Christmas ....
Pups is a most interesting client and the case is unusual.
There were many twists and turns.
Bravo DR !
And I am chuckling over Andy’s take on Christmas ....
February 11, 2017
I've finally caught up to the latest in the Andy Carpenter series, which was my goal for the New Year. The Twelve Dogs of Christmas was a crime mystery involving an old lady, Martha 'Pups' Boyer. Several decades of tradition taking care of new born puppies before separating them from their mother and adopting them out, gets not just a letter of complaint by a neighbor, but the complainant ends up dead after the hearing, the gun being the same gun that killed her husband 18 months previously. There are wills, land, tons of money, and even a couple of gang members thrown into the mix as Andy Carpenter, once again, takes on the challenge and gives us a heart felt ending to a conspiracy - to swindle an old lady out of millions.
I really enjoyed this story. It was a bit short and seemed a little more on the cozy side, since it was around Christmas time. We don't get to spend a lot of time with all the characters that we like, but it was just 'enough' to keep me interested.
I really enjoyed this story. It was a bit short and seemed a little more on the cozy side, since it was around Christmas time. We don't get to spend a lot of time with all the characters that we like, but it was just 'enough' to keep me interested.
December 20, 2022
When the irascible lady who runs a shelter is cited, because her next door neighbor informed on her, Andy takes her case. He regrets it when the neighbor turns up dead a bit later.
It's the usual conspiracy, but at least this one kind of makes sense.
It's the usual conspiracy, but at least this one kind of makes sense.
January 19, 2024
Gruff and snarky northern attorney fighting the good fight for puppies and their caretaker. ‘Nuff said. 🐶💚
June 15, 2021
I loved it - one of the best in the series. And yes, a character named Dan!!
January 5, 2018
First Sentence: “You looking for work”
As much as defense lawyer Andy Carpenter tries to avoid taking on new cases, anything involved with dogs is a case he can’t turn down. Martha “Pups” Boyer has been reported by her neighbor, Randy Hennessey, to the city for violating the pet-limit zoning law. Andy thinks defending Martha will be simple until Randy turns up dead and Martha is the prime suspect. Even then, Andy has no idea just how dangerous this case may be.
This is a definite example of the don’t-judge-a-book-by-its-cover rule. This certainly doesn’t start out as a happy holiday story. It is, however, a very compelling opening and one that demands you keep reading.
The introduction to the protagonist is also an introduction to the author’s voice (compelling), humor (enjoyable), and cynicism (heavy-handed, at times). It is also a very good segue to the body of the story.
The introductions to Andy’s team are short but memorable and each member makes an impression. The shadowy figure of Cafferty adds a threat and suspense.
If one appreciates a well-done courtroom scene, Rosenfeldt is for you. In this case, it is also another step along the way into a wonderfully twisty plot involving dogs, property, politics, and corruption.
“12 Dogs of Christmas” is an engrossing courtroom suspense that is a great escape from winter weather.
12 DOGS OF CHRISTMAS (Legal thriller-Andy Carpenter-New Jersey-Contemp) – G+
Rosenfeldt, David – 15th in series
Minotaur Books – October 2017
As much as defense lawyer Andy Carpenter tries to avoid taking on new cases, anything involved with dogs is a case he can’t turn down. Martha “Pups” Boyer has been reported by her neighbor, Randy Hennessey, to the city for violating the pet-limit zoning law. Andy thinks defending Martha will be simple until Randy turns up dead and Martha is the prime suspect. Even then, Andy has no idea just how dangerous this case may be.
This is a definite example of the don’t-judge-a-book-by-its-cover rule. This certainly doesn’t start out as a happy holiday story. It is, however, a very compelling opening and one that demands you keep reading.
The introduction to the protagonist is also an introduction to the author’s voice (compelling), humor (enjoyable), and cynicism (heavy-handed, at times). It is also a very good segue to the body of the story.
The introductions to Andy’s team are short but memorable and each member makes an impression. The shadowy figure of Cafferty adds a threat and suspense.
If one appreciates a well-done courtroom scene, Rosenfeldt is for you. In this case, it is also another step along the way into a wonderfully twisty plot involving dogs, property, politics, and corruption.
“12 Dogs of Christmas” is an engrossing courtroom suspense that is a great escape from winter weather.
12 DOGS OF CHRISTMAS (Legal thriller-Andy Carpenter-New Jersey-Contemp) – G+
Rosenfeldt, David – 15th in series
Minotaur Books – October 2017
July 30, 2017
Ok, ya'll. I'm not a fan of gifs in reviews, but damn it, some times you just need one.
So, this pretty much sums up this book for me:
Ugh. This book, guys.... For me, this was definitely the most emotional of the Andy Carpenter series. Now, partially it was because, after a month of reading the entire series, this is it. I'm caught up. Now I have to wait Lord only knows how long till the next one (is it too soon to do a re-read of the series? I'm only half joking). But also the story itself very much pulled on the heart-strings.
Generally speaking, this is another great addition to the Andy Carpenter series. The pacing is on point, the existing characters are true to the previous books, while new characters are well-written and are great additions to the story. And, despite me starting out by mentioning how emotional this story is, there is still the classic Andy Carpenter humor that we all love so much.
I think this one will be a big hit with Andy Carpenter fans new and old.
**I received this copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
So, this pretty much sums up this book for me:
Ugh. This book, guys.... For me, this was definitely the most emotional of the Andy Carpenter series. Now, partially it was because, after a month of reading the entire series, this is it. I'm caught up. Now I have to wait Lord only knows how long till the next one (is it too soon to do a re-read of the series? I'm only half joking). But also the story itself very much pulled on the heart-strings.
Generally speaking, this is another great addition to the Andy Carpenter series. The pacing is on point, the existing characters are true to the previous books, while new characters are well-written and are great additions to the story. And, despite me starting out by mentioning how emotional this story is, there is still the classic Andy Carpenter humor that we all love so much.
I think this one will be a big hit with Andy Carpenter fans new and old.
**I received this copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
June 15, 2017
I continue to love these books even though I know there will be a good ending. I realized today that it doesn't matter that they follow a pattern; it's just so much fun to see how we're going to get to the (somewhat predictable) end.
December 12, 2017
I skipped many books in this series to read this holiday theme one. The character development surprises me to say the least. Nevertheless another great legal thriller. Would recommend if you like this genre, this series has light crime, not gory.
November 18, 2018
I thought this series had faded a bit with the last couple of books, but this one was very good. Very typical of the series & a fun story. There were enough twists to keep it interesting & all the normal characters showed. If you like the template, this is one of the better ones.
February 15, 2019
Rosenfelt has taken another step away from the ‘Andy Carpenter saves the world’ storylines that dominated several earlier books in the series – a step toward more realistic storylines in my opinion. Here, Andy’s defense of a woman accused of violating zoning laws quickly morphs into defending her on a triple murder charge.
However, he still hasn’t brought dogs back to the prominent roll they played in the first books in the series. He also hasn’t quite recaptured Andy’s wry view of the world. It’s there, it’s just not as crisp and fresh as it once was.
There’s a bit of ego here as Rosenfelt has Laurie, Carpenter’s wife, reading a book by David Rosenfelt then calls him one of the greatest writers of all time. Very unprofessional, Mr. Rosenfelt.
He is still doing chapters in other characters’ POV. They weren’t as jarring here as in prior books, but their erratic appearance still breaks up the flow of the story. Since they aren’t in Andy’s POV, they also take away his ‘voice’ – one of the things that made these books so unique. Please go back to that, Mr. Rosenfelt.
The real killer pays for his crimes but the reader never learns his identity. That leaves the reader feeling as if this story is incomplete, as if we’ve been cheated out of complete resolution. Not good, Mr. Rosenfelt.
Even so, overall these books are a refreshing change the bulk of all mysteries on the market. And I intend to go on reading them.
However, he still hasn’t brought dogs back to the prominent roll they played in the first books in the series. He also hasn’t quite recaptured Andy’s wry view of the world. It’s there, it’s just not as crisp and fresh as it once was.
There’s a bit of ego here as Rosenfelt has Laurie, Carpenter’s wife, reading a book by David Rosenfelt then calls him one of the greatest writers of all time. Very unprofessional, Mr. Rosenfelt.
He is still doing chapters in other characters’ POV. They weren’t as jarring here as in prior books, but their erratic appearance still breaks up the flow of the story. Since they aren’t in Andy’s POV, they also take away his ‘voice’ – one of the things that made these books so unique. Please go back to that, Mr. Rosenfelt.
The real killer pays for his crimes but the reader never learns his identity. That leaves the reader feeling as if this story is incomplete, as if we’ve been cheated out of complete resolution. Not good, Mr. Rosenfelt.
Even so, overall these books are a refreshing change the bulk of all mysteries on the market. And I intend to go on reading them.
January 1, 2021
This was a fairly dark book for a novel with cuddly
puppies stuffed adorably into Christmas stockings on the cover! I enjoyed the low key humor and found that even though this was book 15 in the series, I was able to pick right up in the story. I think I'll go back and start with book one, Open and Shut
puppies stuffed adorably into Christmas stockings on the cover! I enjoyed the low key humor and found that even though this was book 15 in the series, I was able to pick right up in the story. I think I'll go back and start with book one, Open and Shut
September 1, 2018
Lawyer protagonist with a dog centered plot. Really enjoyed the character development.
December 26, 2020
Take a wisemouthed lawyer who can afford to take semi retirement by only representing innocent clients while supporting an animal shelter, add in that his wife is no longer law enforcement but works as his private investigator and more and you have the baseline for this convoluted mystery. There are many other people who help Andy find out what the truth really is and make it courtroom admissible. Andy tackles the first case with ease, but the murder trial of that same woman who is accused of three murders in less than two years is very taxing. Lots of twists and turns in the plot and the characters certainly are, but there's no need for spoilers or an attempt at a summary. I found it to be a real brain grabber and was surprised to find that it is the most recent in a series! At no time does the reader feel lost or as if missing background info.
Grover Gardner narrates this complicated snarkfest very well!
Grover Gardner narrates this complicated snarkfest very well!
December 12, 2016
Always like to take in a holiday novel or two, but am not overly fond of those that are overly sweet. This was a fun, quick read with short sentences and short chapters loaded with a cynical yet humorous tone.
The mystery had plenty of red herrings. The opening chapter did not seem to have anything to do with the remainder of the story...until the last chapter where Rosenfelt ties it together nicely. Perhaps the nicest thing Rosenfelt does is tell the story from a man's point of view where he acknowledges that he likes being a father of an adopted Hispanic son and he likes being married.
The only thing that remains a mystery is the title itself. There are general references to dogs, but it was not especially a dog-centered story.
The mystery had plenty of red herrings. The opening chapter did not seem to have anything to do with the remainder of the story...until the last chapter where Rosenfelt ties it together nicely. Perhaps the nicest thing Rosenfelt does is tell the story from a man's point of view where he acknowledges that he likes being a father of an adopted Hispanic son and he likes being married.
The only thing that remains a mystery is the title itself. There are general references to dogs, but it was not especially a dog-centered story.
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