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  • Published: 26 November 2019
  • ISBN: 9781496719287
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $16.99

Hush Puppy



Laurien Berenson's sixth Melanie Travis canine mystery is repackaged and reissued for those readers who might have missed it the first time around!

Melanie Travis loves her teaching job at Connecticut's elite Howard Academy, where plans are underway for a Spring Pageant to honor the school's fiftieth anniversary. Immersed in the preparations, Melanie is hurrying to retrieve a painting of one of the illustrious co-founders when she comes upon a disturbing scene: Eugene Krebbs, the Academy's elderly caretaker is arguing loudly with a girl half his size. Before Melanie can learn more than the girl's first name—Jane—she disappears.

It’s clear that Jane isn’t a student at Howard Academy, so what is she doing there? Melanie doesn't have a chance to answer that question before more problems arise. Two days later, Krebbs is discovered stabbed to death right on the school grounds. Now Melanie is embroiled in a full-fledged homicide investigation as she tries to find out who’s added murder to the school’s curriculum. And when Melanie's trail leads her dangerously closer to the truth, she must race against time to track down a cunning killer before she becomes the next victim to be hushed . . . forever.

  • Published: 26 November 2019
  • ISBN: 9781496719287
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $16.99

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Praise for Hush Puppy

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
"Cozy mystery fans and dog lovers will lap this one up."--Library Journal on The Bark Before Christmas
"Berenson cleverly weaves in interesting details about different breeds and showmanship. Fans of Miranda James' Cat in the Stacks series may also enjoy Berenson."--Booklist on Death of a Dog Whisperer