Last Updated: August 30, 2024
Dog Day Afternoon
by David Rosenfelt
Retired lawyer Andy Carpenter has run the Tara Foundation — the dog rescue organization named after his beloved golden retriever — for years. His investigator, Marcus Clark, has been at Andy’s side for a long time. Even though they’ve known each other for years, Marcus keeps his personal life a mystery. So it’s a shock when Marcus arrives at the Tara Foundation with two strangers in tow. Turns out Marcus takes disadvantaged young men under his wing and gets them a chance at a different life. One of the young men, Nick Williams, instantly falls in love with one of the Tara Foundation dogs, Daisy. When there’s a mass shooting at Nick’s work, leaving six dead, all signs point to Nick.
Pumpkin Spice Puppy
by Laurien Berenson
It’s autumn in Connecticut and there’s a chill in the air, the fall leaves are a riot of color, and pumpkin spice is the flavor of the season. Melanie Travis is perennially busy, of course–but when the owner of a local pet supply shop is found murdered, sleuthing tops her To Do list…
The Full Moon Coffee Shop
by Mai Mochizuki
In Japan, cats are a symbol of good luck. As the myth goes, if you are kind to them, they’ll one day return the favor. And if you are kind to the right cat, you might just find yourself invited to a mysterious coffee shop under a glittering Kyoto moon. This particular coffee shop is like no other. It has no fixed location, no fixed hours, and seemingly appears at random to adrift young people at crucial junctions in their lives. It’s also run by talking cats.
Feline Fatale
by Rita Mae Brown
Mary Minor “Harry” Harristeen investigates a murder in Albermarle County, Virginia with assistance from her beloved pets, including cats Mrs. Murphy and Pewter and dogs Pirate and Tucker.
Requiem for a Mouse
by Miranda James
At last, Charlie and Helen Louise’s wedding is only a month away. They’re busy preparing for the big day, and the last thing Charlie needs is a new mystery to solve. Enter Tara Martin, a shy, peculiar woman who has recently started working part-time at Helen Louise’s bistro and helping Charlie in the archive. When Tara is viciously attacked and lands in the hospital, Charlie knows his instincts were correct: Tara was in trouble and someone was after her. With the help of his much beloved cat, Diesel, Charlie digs deeper, and discovers shocking glimpses into Tara’s past that they could never have predicted.