New Tricks
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4.4 • 225 Ratings
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
In this "taut thriller full of whiplash plot twists and wisecracking dialogue," a lawyer will do whatever it takes to make sure an adorable Bernese puppy -- whose owner was brutally murdered -- doesn't fall into the wrong hands (Entertainment Weekly).
Few can rival Andy's affection for dogs. However, the playful new friend he just inherited is valued by several people, many of whom are willing to resort to violence to get what they want. It will take more than Andy's usual courtroom theatrics to save this dog, including a little help from his beloved golden retriever, Tara.
Andy soon discovers that anyone around him is in danger, including his long-time girlfriend Laurie, and he will have to muster all of his wits to save those he holds most dear.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In Rosenfelt's excellent seventh legal thriller to feature Paterson, N.J., defense attorney Andy Carpenter (after Play Dead), Andy takes on another canine client Waggy, a Bernese mountain puppy, who's somehow connected to the murder of Walter Timmerman, "a semi-titan in the pharmaceutical industry." Andy represents the dog in a custody battle between Diana, Walter's widow, and her stepson, Steven, who's a suspect in his father's shooting. Shortly after Andy picks up Waggy from Diana, she dies in a bomb explosion at her house. When Steven's arrested for Diana's murder, Andy agrees to represent him. After Andy's police chief girlfriend, Laurie Collins, who's visiting from Wisconsin, is shot and wounded while playing with Waggy and Tara, Andy's golden retriever, Andy realizes Waggy was the real target. Rosenfelt injects this clever installment with courtroom twists, a peek into some scary DNA research and a romantic surprise.
Customer Reviews
New Tricks
Delightful doggie book which took the edge off of losing my canine best friend to old age. I will read more in honor of Lily.
Blossom
David Rosenfeld has a great understanding of the law and dogs as well as his beloved Tara. His sense of humor is over the top. The descriptions of Waggy’s antics as a 7-month old puppy was so very entertaining and true. Looking forward to the next one.
Another gem
This book is probably the best yet! It's longer and more serious, but it grips you. The characters continue to grow. I guessed the final solution earlier than I expected. Not sure if the author intended that or not.