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  • Published: 19 April 2021
  • ISBN: 9781496719294
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $17.99

Watchdog



It's autumn in Connecticut. Melanie Travis has just started a new job, and with the added excitement of showing her Standard Poodle, Faith, in the fall shows, the last thing she wants is to become embroiled in yet another of her brother Frank's money making schemes. His current brainstorm--remaking an old store in stylish suburban Fairfield County into a trendy coffee bar--already has the neighbors snarling. Worse, wealthy Marcus Rattigan, who's bankrolling the project, is found murdered on the premises, and the police think Frank did it.

Always the family watchdog, and faced with Frank's imminent arrest, Melanie has no choice but to take on the investigation. Drawing on her connections in the dog world, Melanie is soon successfully unmuzzling the dead man's nearest and dearest. But Melanie is about to learn that being a watchdog can sometimes be dangerous--especially when every clue she uncovers leads her one step closer to a murderer who is desperate enough to kill again...

Melanie Travis and her pedigree poodles are back on the case in Watchdog, the fifth installment in award-winning author Laurien Berenson's delightfully dog-friendly cozy mystery series!

It's autumn in Connecticut. Melanie Travis has just started a new job, and with the added excitement of showing her Standard Poodle, Faith, in the fall shows, the last thing she wants is to become embroiled in yet another of her brother Frank's money making schemes. His current brainstorm--remaking an old store in stylish suburban Fairfield County into a trendy coffee bar--already has the neighbors snarling. Worse, wealthy Marcus Rattigan, who's bankrolling the project, is found murdered on the premises, and the police think Frank did it.

Always the family watchdog, and faced with Frank's imminent arrest, Melanie has no choice but to take on the investigation. Drawing on her connections in the dog world, Melanie is soon successfully unmuzzling the dead man's nearest and dearest. But Melanie is about to learn that being a watchdog can sometimes be dangerous--especially when every clue she uncovers leads her one step closer to a murderer who is desperate enough to kill again...

  • Published: 19 April 2021
  • ISBN: 9781496719294
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $17.99

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Praise for Watchdog

Praise for Laurien Berenson and her Melanie Travis Canine Mysteries

"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

"Filled with more dogs, more fun, and more mystery, this cozy is the perfect summer read." --Modern Dog on Bite Club

"Bite Club is another satisfying title in Berenson's Canine Mystery series. Boomer, Lilly and I give it our highest rating--ten dog biscuits!" --Suspense Magazine

"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

"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