Dog Day Afternoon - David Rosenfelt

 Dog Day Afternoon - David Rosenfelt

Pub. Date: July 2, 2024

She read

This is the 29th in the mystery/legal thriller series featuring the irascible but somehow charming attorney Andy Carpenter. Unfortunately for me,  it is only the second I have read. It works well as a standalone. 

Andy Carpenter, independently wealthy and his wife, Laurie, a retired member of the police department, operate the Tara Foundation for rescue dogs. Surrounded by a support system of colorful characters to assist, Andy takes on occasional legal cases when he thinks the accused is innocent.  

Shockingly, six people at a Paterson, NJ law office are murdered by a masked intruder.  Two people escaped unscathed and both identify the killer as someone who worked there doing odd jobs.  When Andy’s trusted friend, the almost superhuman Marcus, asks him to take on the case, Andy isn’t sure about it.  As he learns more about the accused, he realizes that he is indeed innocent and the murders may have something to do with some nefarious dealings at the firm. 

The book has a decent, well paced plot. What I really enjoyed was the humor spread throughout the book, especially Andy’s snarky wit. This is a book that is a mystery, legal thriller, and comedic.  What more could you ask?

As an aside, for those unfamiliar with David Rosenfelt…in real life he and his wife do have a Tara Foundation for rescue dogs. They have rescued thousands of dogs. How can you not love this author?

Thanks to #NetGalley and @stmartinspress #minotaurbooks for the DRC.

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