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Underdogs #6
Dog Biscuits
Werewolf detective Ari investigates the violence surrounding Seattle’s brand new hockey team.
Ari is currently working for Gilles Girard & Moreau on a probationary basis, and her next assignment has piqued Dale's interest: Seattle is finally getting a hockey team! The owner, a client of the firm, asks her to do a background check on the players who will make up the roster to ensure there are no nasty scandals waiting to be uncovered. Ari follows the new recruits while Dale digs into their pasts.
The first few targets don't show up any red flags, but any hope of an easy case is destroyed when she and Dale are the victims of a sudden, unprovoked attack.
Certain that the attack is related to the hockey team, Ari redoubles her efforts to find out which player is behind it and what they're hiding. Determined to find the truth, she also knows she has to proceed with caution. Hockey can be a brutal sport, and its players can be even more dangerous off the ice.
Dog Biscuits is #6 of a Rainbow and Golden Crown award-winning series.
Ari is currently working for Gilles Girard & Moreau on a probationary basis, and her next assignment has piqued Dale's interest: Seattle is finally getting a hockey team! The owner, a client of the firm, asks her to do a background check on the players who will make up the roster to ensure there are no nasty scandals waiting to be uncovered. Ari follows the new recruits while Dale digs into their pasts.
The first few targets don't show up any red flags, but any hope of an easy case is destroyed when she and Dale are the victims of a sudden, unprovoked attack.
Certain that the attack is related to the hockey team, Ari redoubles her efforts to find out which player is behind it and what they're hiding. Determined to find the truth, she also knows she has to proceed with caution. Hockey can be a brutal sport, and its players can be even more dangerous off the ice.
Dog Biscuits is #6 of a Rainbow and Golden Crown award-winning series.
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Published April 1, 2017
About the author
Geonn Cannon
114 books228 followersGeonn Cannon is a male author who grew up in Oklahoma, thousands of miles from the nearest coastline, who found his calling in stories about women who live on an island in the Pacific Northwest. In 2010, Geonn became the first male author to win the prestigious Golden Crown Literary Society Award for his novel "Gemini." In 2015, he won it again for "Dogs of War." He has written two official tie-in novels for Stargate SG-1, and his Riley Parra novels have been turned into an Emmy-nominated webseries by Tello Films. His first name is pronounced just like "John."
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December 2, 2019
'Thanks to Suppose Crime Publishers for my ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review'
Loved!
Very impress with the writing and continuation of such a great series. The storyline was fast-paced, satisfying, deeply researched and believable -- not a dull moment, filled with constant action, Love, good chemistry, intimacy, had a few of the usual cast of characters, attention seeking plot twist and a turn that created a bit of suspense, drugs, many tense moments, add a compelling plotline about the wolf/canidae that will leave you/us the readers wanting more. Also it's another fine tune mystery/crime thriller that involved both main characters which i think makes it one hell of a great 6th series --- cliffhanger? Read to find out..... I highly recommend to everyone!
Loved!
Very impress with the writing and continuation of such a great series. The storyline was fast-paced, satisfying, deeply researched and believable -- not a dull moment, filled with constant action, Love, good chemistry, intimacy, had a few of the usual cast of characters, attention seeking plot twist and a turn that created a bit of suspense, drugs, many tense moments, add a compelling plotline about the wolf/canidae that will leave you/us the readers wanting more. Also it's another fine tune mystery/crime thriller that involved both main characters which i think makes it one hell of a great 6th series --- cliffhanger? Read to find out..... I highly recommend to everyone!
June 1, 2021
I liked it better than the 2 previous books in the series ...
And I'm still totally hooked !!
But ...
There are still (sometimes huge) editing issues (too numerous typos, wrong pronouns, change of the characters' names, sloppy punctuation, repetitions, weird presentation sometimes ... you name it !!) like in all the other books of this series (even if I didn't mentioned them when I rated the novels) which could really be a really awesome if they could be finally fixed once and for all.
At least now the text is justified...
And I'm still totally hooked !!
But ...
There are still (sometimes huge) editing issues (too numerous typos, wrong pronouns, change of the characters' names, sloppy punctuation, repetitions, weird presentation sometimes ... you name it !!) like in all the other books of this series (even if I didn't mentioned them when I rated the novels) which could really be a really awesome if they could be finally fixed once and for all.
At least now the text is justified...
April 30, 2017
3.5 stars
There’s no doubt about it, this author knows how to weave an intriguing plot. Having devoured his Claire Lance series, I was excited to receive a copy of this e-book.
While it’s said that this story can be read as a standalone, as a reader who has not read the previous books, I can’t say I entirely agree.
Sure the story kept me engaged, Geonn creates wonderful heroines, and as per above mysterious plots. However, the entire time I was reading I kept wanting to know more about the leading ladies, Dale and shifter Ari. For example, there’s talk about them being in a BDSM relationship but nothing shown on page. Ari’s ex plays a part in the story, and again I have no clue of the history there. I did like that they were friends and that Dale was accepting of that.
To summarize, without spoilers, a great deal of the plot revolves around Ari’s investigation into a hockey team and the use of drugs/roofies. I liked this story, but I can’t say I loved it. Perhaps I set the bar too high having fallen in love with Claire Lance.
Thank you to supposed crimes for providing me with an ARC of this story.
There’s no doubt about it, this author knows how to weave an intriguing plot. Having devoured his Claire Lance series, I was excited to receive a copy of this e-book.
While it’s said that this story can be read as a standalone, as a reader who has not read the previous books, I can’t say I entirely agree.
Sure the story kept me engaged, Geonn creates wonderful heroines, and as per above mysterious plots. However, the entire time I was reading I kept wanting to know more about the leading ladies, Dale and shifter Ari. For example, there’s talk about them being in a BDSM relationship but nothing shown on page. Ari’s ex plays a part in the story, and again I have no clue of the history there. I did like that they were friends and that Dale was accepting of that.
To summarize, without spoilers, a great deal of the plot revolves around Ari’s investigation into a hockey team and the use of drugs/roofies. I liked this story, but I can’t say I loved it. Perhaps I set the bar too high having fallen in love with Claire Lance.
Thank you to supposed crimes for providing me with an ARC of this story.
October 30, 2018
4.25 – A great detective novel with an urban fantasy kicker
I know I’ve said it before but the Underdogs books read more like mysteries than urban fantasy novels. At first glance I didn’t see a lot of room in the book for the more ‘fantastical’ side of who Ariadne Willow is, and how she is such a good detective. She is a werewolf, but its almost commonplace, as much a part of her as being a detective. The wolf HELPS her be the detective. But there are whiffs of less than normal things at every turn, like perfume in a room that smells vaguely familiar. Beyond her shifting to aid in an investigation, or to just run for the sheer joy of it. And truthfully, Dog Biscuits by Geonn Cannon could come across as mostly detective-noir if not for the fact that Cannon knows how to write a good tale with multiple simultaneous plots.
It’s with the inclusion of lawyer Cecily Parish that we really get sense of that paranormal plot that a spec fic lover craves. Indeed, there is more afoot than a simple investigation into Seattle’s newest hockey team. It’s an investigation assigned by one of the other lawyers in Cecily’s firm, Gilles Girard & Moreau. Ari works willingly for the law firm, with the understanding that she is on probation for a greater offer for a greater offer to come. The problem with the offer is that they want her to give up her own detective office and move into the corporate world. It would mean more pay, sure. But it would also mean giving up the dream she had built, and taking that dream away from Dale.
Now one of the things I absolutely love about this series that you don’t get very often is a solid and unbreakable relationship. Even though Dale Frye is completely human, she is the perfect match for Ari. What may seem as trivial day to day details to some, to me is an affirmation of the dedication they have to each other. Love, loyalty, and the mutual determination to do what is right rather than what is easy. To help the little guys and bring down the bad ones.
Even after wrapping up the hockey case with the unexpected outcome, Ari has a hard decision to make at the end of Dog Biscuits. Her job is very dangerous and both she and Dale have had to worry on multiple occasions whether or not they’d see the other person alive again. Not to mention that helping the little guys doesn’t pay nearly as well as a corporate investigator job would. As a result, they are left struggling to pay bills at the end of each month. But on the flip side of the coin is Cecily Parish. There is something about her that Ari’s wolf doesn’t trust, and the woman pushes in ways that could harm both Dale and Ari. Either side of the coin could mean potential danger to them or Ari’s detective agency. And Cecily proves it when the decision is made.
In the end, I’ll never be a detective/crime/mystery fiction lover. It’s just not my thing. However, I will always read Cannon’s Underdogs books. My biggest complaint with this novel was that I stayed up until after midnight reading it then I was left with an ominous last paragraph. Thanks a lot for a night of anxious dreams, Geonn!
I know I’ve said it before but the Underdogs books read more like mysteries than urban fantasy novels. At first glance I didn’t see a lot of room in the book for the more ‘fantastical’ side of who Ariadne Willow is, and how she is such a good detective. She is a werewolf, but its almost commonplace, as much a part of her as being a detective. The wolf HELPS her be the detective. But there are whiffs of less than normal things at every turn, like perfume in a room that smells vaguely familiar. Beyond her shifting to aid in an investigation, or to just run for the sheer joy of it. And truthfully, Dog Biscuits by Geonn Cannon could come across as mostly detective-noir if not for the fact that Cannon knows how to write a good tale with multiple simultaneous plots.
It’s with the inclusion of lawyer Cecily Parish that we really get sense of that paranormal plot that a spec fic lover craves. Indeed, there is more afoot than a simple investigation into Seattle’s newest hockey team. It’s an investigation assigned by one of the other lawyers in Cecily’s firm, Gilles Girard & Moreau. Ari works willingly for the law firm, with the understanding that she is on probation for a greater offer for a greater offer to come. The problem with the offer is that they want her to give up her own detective office and move into the corporate world. It would mean more pay, sure. But it would also mean giving up the dream she had built, and taking that dream away from Dale.
Now one of the things I absolutely love about this series that you don’t get very often is a solid and unbreakable relationship. Even though Dale Frye is completely human, she is the perfect match for Ari. What may seem as trivial day to day details to some, to me is an affirmation of the dedication they have to each other. Love, loyalty, and the mutual determination to do what is right rather than what is easy. To help the little guys and bring down the bad ones.
Even after wrapping up the hockey case with the unexpected outcome, Ari has a hard decision to make at the end of Dog Biscuits. Her job is very dangerous and both she and Dale have had to worry on multiple occasions whether or not they’d see the other person alive again. Not to mention that helping the little guys doesn’t pay nearly as well as a corporate investigator job would. As a result, they are left struggling to pay bills at the end of each month. But on the flip side of the coin is Cecily Parish. There is something about her that Ari’s wolf doesn’t trust, and the woman pushes in ways that could harm both Dale and Ari. Either side of the coin could mean potential danger to them or Ari’s detective agency. And Cecily proves it when the decision is made.
In the end, I’ll never be a detective/crime/mystery fiction lover. It’s just not my thing. However, I will always read Cannon’s Underdogs books. My biggest complaint with this novel was that I stayed up until after midnight reading it then I was left with an ominous last paragraph. Thanks a lot for a night of anxious dreams, Geonn!
July 22, 2017
I love this series, and this is a fantastic new installment. All the elements I've come to love are in there, but it's obvious that the characters and the storyline have matured and grown over time. It's a perfect blend of good, old-fashioned detective story plus the added bonus of going deeper with Ari and Dale.
The story revolves around Ari's investigation into the background of Seattle's new hockey players. It's a great set-up, even for someone like me (I'm not a fan of hockey or most sports in general). Part of the charm is in how clueless Ari also is about the sport. It made me feel a kinship with her, which amused and delighted me. Be forewarned: There isn't actually a whole lot of hockey going on here. Mainly, it's the mystery of what some of the players are up to. Spoiler alert: It doesn't end with a big game.
I'll leave it up to readers to find out for themselves what sinister things Ari and Dale uncover about the team. Instead, I'll offer a tiny little cheer for the bi character who does a little bit of myth-dispelling (and is also just plain cool). There's also some really shady things going on underneath the investigation itself and how Ari is hired to do it, with a nice cliffhanger at the end. I guess that means we haven't seen the last of this series, and I'm excited to see where it goes.
When it comes to mystery, women in love with each other, beefy hockey players, and this series, there's not a single thing to be disappointed about here. I don't think new readers will need to have read the rest first. However, I hope after this, they'll give the others a chance.
For an absorbing mystery, a satisfying relationship, and plenty of fun and excitement, this gets 5 stars.
The story revolves around Ari's investigation into the background of Seattle's new hockey players. It's a great set-up, even for someone like me (I'm not a fan of hockey or most sports in general). Part of the charm is in how clueless Ari also is about the sport. It made me feel a kinship with her, which amused and delighted me. Be forewarned: There isn't actually a whole lot of hockey going on here. Mainly, it's the mystery of what some of the players are up to. Spoiler alert: It doesn't end with a big game.
I'll leave it up to readers to find out for themselves what sinister things Ari and Dale uncover about the team. Instead, I'll offer a tiny little cheer for the bi character who does a little bit of myth-dispelling (and is also just plain cool). There's also some really shady things going on underneath the investigation itself and how Ari is hired to do it, with a nice cliffhanger at the end. I guess that means we haven't seen the last of this series, and I'm excited to see where it goes.
When it comes to mystery, women in love with each other, beefy hockey players, and this series, there's not a single thing to be disappointed about here. I don't think new readers will need to have read the rest first. However, I hope after this, they'll give the others a chance.
For an absorbing mystery, a satisfying relationship, and plenty of fun and excitement, this gets 5 stars.
April 18, 2019
Ari's such a badarse, and Dale... what a woman! I love'em. Getting to know Lucy and Diana's been great too. This case sure was a doozy.
June 25, 2017
"Dog Biscuits" is the first book I've read from Geonn Cannon, and now I'm hooked on catching up on his "Underdogs" series. When I read the "Dog Biscuits" description about ice hockey and werewolves, I had my doubts; however, not far into the novel, I understood the premise and became engrossed thoroughly with the characters and the plot. Ari is a tough cookie private investigator with a huge heart and a clear trusted circle that surrounds her. I found myself holding my breath with suspense at certain points in the plot. Cannon was descriptive with his characters without being overbearing, and I could literally picture them in my mind's eye. He writes and reveals just enough at the right times to trigger your imagination. As book #6 leaves off very intriguingly, I'm already looking forward to when #7 arrives.
December 3, 2017
2017 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: Dog Biscuits (Underdogs #6) Geonn Cannon
1) I think I’ll more than likely go and read more books in this series, because this book was a good read. I looked at the cover and thought No way, but it proved me wrong.
1) I think I’ll more than likely go and read more books in this series, because this book was a good read. I looked at the cover and thought No way, but it proved me wrong.
April 18, 2017
This latest installment of the Underdogs Series takes up where the previous stories left off. There is enough connection to earlier episodes to satisfy existing fans, but a solid chunk of back story so that new readers have no difficulty following along, and get a good clue as to what may have come before.
The story opening provides a clear sense of Ariadne Willow's temperament and temperature, as she wrestles with the future of her PI agency. Her dislike of her potential boss is visual and almost visceral, while adding enough humour to keep her from coming off as overly cocky. The supernatural elements of the series are posited casually, they are going to exist but not be the full focus of the story. This is well developed and thought out. Too often books about werewolves are only about werewolves, leaving plot as incidental. From the beginning you can see that this wont' be the case in Dog Biscuits.
There is a strong relationship built between Ariadne and her partner, Dale, which is constantly developing throughout the story. Their playfulness and deep concern for each other comes across as a supportive and loving couple, though they avoid overt sweetness by challenging each other and sniping as confident adults are likely to do. While the queer elements do come across nicely, they are not a major focus of the story, a pleasant alternative to so many gay relationships in books where the fact of their gayness is the only things bringing the characters together. Ari and Dale seem to truly like as well as love each other, and it shows clearly in their worry and caring.
The main mystery, wrapped around the announcement of a new professional hockey team for Seattle, is explicable enough for non-sportsfan readers to follow along without becoming bored, while, I'm sure, including enough inside information to entertain the hockey aficionado.
The climax of the story is satisfying, offering enough realism that a character could be imagined falling into the situation after a few blunders, but the escape is exciting, if a little stressful for everyone involved.
Overall a well-written and entertaining novel, not too heavy, but with enough diverse elements to hold the reader's attention throughout.
I was given this ARC free by Supposed Crimes in exchange for an honest review.
The story opening provides a clear sense of Ariadne Willow's temperament and temperature, as she wrestles with the future of her PI agency. Her dislike of her potential boss is visual and almost visceral, while adding enough humour to keep her from coming off as overly cocky. The supernatural elements of the series are posited casually, they are going to exist but not be the full focus of the story. This is well developed and thought out. Too often books about werewolves are only about werewolves, leaving plot as incidental. From the beginning you can see that this wont' be the case in Dog Biscuits.
There is a strong relationship built between Ariadne and her partner, Dale, which is constantly developing throughout the story. Their playfulness and deep concern for each other comes across as a supportive and loving couple, though they avoid overt sweetness by challenging each other and sniping as confident adults are likely to do. While the queer elements do come across nicely, they are not a major focus of the story, a pleasant alternative to so many gay relationships in books where the fact of their gayness is the only things bringing the characters together. Ari and Dale seem to truly like as well as love each other, and it shows clearly in their worry and caring.
The main mystery, wrapped around the announcement of a new professional hockey team for Seattle, is explicable enough for non-sportsfan readers to follow along without becoming bored, while, I'm sure, including enough inside information to entertain the hockey aficionado.
The climax of the story is satisfying, offering enough realism that a character could be imagined falling into the situation after a few blunders, but the escape is exciting, if a little stressful for everyone involved.
Overall a well-written and entertaining novel, not too heavy, but with enough diverse elements to hold the reader's attention throughout.
I was given this ARC free by Supposed Crimes in exchange for an honest review.
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