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  • Published: 25 June 2019
  • ISBN: 9781496718365
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $49.99

Bite Club



Thanks to Aunt Peg and her enthusiastic pedigree dog show pals, Melanie's aptly named Bite Club reading group has book lovers all over town burying their noses in thrilling murder mysteries. But another pet project surfaces when Melanie reluctantly agrees to train a Bulldog puppy for elusive member Evan Major. Between the unusual bruise on his face and a bizarre run-in with an unknown dog show attendee, introverted Evan can't dodge trouble. It even sends him to an early grave--while landing Melanie in the hot seat for homicide . . .

Caught at the wrong place at the wrong time, Melanie delves into the victim's shady past to prove her innocence. As she uncovers a juicy scandal that cost Evan his marriage and, possibly, his life, Melanie realizes that booking the real culprit comes down to gathering her pack of suspects together at the next Bite Club meeting. What she doesn't know is Aunt Peg has been hiding some explosive secrets of her own--secrets that, once unleashed, could pit Melanie against an unpredictable killer bent on bringing this story to an abrupt end . . .

Melanie Travis’s new book club caters to readers craving fiction—with bite! But when a real-life murder case bares its fangs, she’ll need to swap dog-eared novels for a lengthy suspect list . . .
 
Thanks to Aunt Peg and her enthusiastic pedigree dog show pals, Melanie’s aptly named Bite Club reading group has book lovers all over town burying their noses in thrilling murder mysteries. But another pet project surfaces when Melanie reluctantly agrees to train a Bulldog puppy for elusive member Evan Major. Between the unusual bruise on his face and a bizarre run-in with an unknown dog show attendee, introverted Evan can’t dodge trouble. It even sends him to an early grave—while landing Melanie in the hot seat for homicide . . .
 
Caught at the wrong place at the wrong time, Melanie delves into the victim’s shady past to prove her innocence. As she uncovers a juicy scandal that cost Evan his marriage and, possibly, his life, Melanie realizes that booking the real culprit comes down to gathering her pack of suspects together at the next Bite Club meeting. What she doesn't know is Aunt Peg has been hiding some explosive secrets of her own—secrets that, once unleashed, could pit Melanie against an unpredictable killer bent on bringing this story to an abrupt end . . .

  • Published: 25 June 2019
  • ISBN: 9781496718365
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $49.99

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Praise for Bite Club

Praise for Laurien Berenson's Melanie Travis Canine Mystery Series:

"For pet fans who thrive on dog-show lore, Berenson's brand is always best in show."- Kirkus Reviews on Ruff Justice

"Cozy mysteries may have cats galore to charm readers, but dog lovers are well served by Berenson's sweet series.- Publishers Weekly on Ruff Justice

"Dive into this rollicking mystery investigating the death of a dog-loving philanthropist...bring this one on your summer vacation!" - Modern Dog on Murder at the Puppy Fest
"Melanie's engaging narration, with its slightly sarcastic flair, makes her utterly relatable. Fans will roll over with joy, and new cozy readers will likely scoop up the rest of the series."--Publishers Weekly on Death of a Dog Whisperer
"Fresh, intelligent, and enjoyable."- Booklist on Live and Let Growl

"Berenson, who has a nose for balancing fun and fright, devises another story that will appeal to dog aficionados and cozy lovers alike."--Kirkus Reviews on Gone with the Woof

"A wonderful novel. Even better if you read it with a dog on your lap."--Suspense Magazine on Gone with the Woof

"Canine lovers will best appreciate this installment."--Publishers Weekly on Live and Let Growl