Muzzled - (Andy Carpenter Novel) by David Rosenfelt (Paperback)

About the Book

"The ever-charming David Rosenfelt is back with Muzzled, where reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter and his beloved golden retriever, Tara, are back on the case as a favor to a friend. Reluctant New Jersey lawyer Andy Carpenter doesn't call many people friend. So when one comes to him for help, he's more than willing to listen, and do what he can. Beth reunites lost dogs with their owners. Over the years, she's helped Andy reunite countless dogs from the Tara Foundation-the dog-rescue foundation that's Andy's true passion-with their owners. A particular case is weighing on Beth. Months of searching for a stray's owner led to a gruesome discovery: the owner had been murdered. Andy is happy to help, of course the Tara Foundation will find the stray a new home. But that's not why Beth is there . . . the "murdered" owner contacted Beth, and he wants his dog back"--

Book Synopsis

In David Rosenfelt's Andy Carpenter mystery, Muzzled, Andy and his beloved golden retriever, Tara, are back on the case as a favor to a friend.

Andy Carpenter is a lawyer who would rather not practice law. He'd rather spend his time working with the Tara Foundation, his dog rescue organization, and being with his family and his two dogs, Tara and Sebastian. But when a friend asks him for a favor that involves both dogs and his lawyerly expertise, he can't say no.

Andy's friend Beth has found a stray that seems to have belonged to a murder victim--in fact, the man and two of his colleagues died in an explosion a few weeks ago. But when the murdered man contacts Beth, asking for his dog back, Andy knows there must be more to the story. The man claims his life is in danger, and that's why he disappeared. As much as Andy doesn't want to get involved--anything to avoid a new case--he can't help but come to the rescue of a man who'd risk everything, even his life, to reunite with his dog.

Once again, David Rosenfelt delivers suspense and laughter in equal measure in another engaging mystery from "one of the most unforgettable voices in the genre." (Associated Press)

Review Quotes

"The courtroom proceedings fascinate, and a shocking twist will catch readers by surprise. It's a pleasure to spend time with bighearted Andy, a capable, self-aware, and witty lead, and his quirky teammates." -- Publishers Weekly

"[Muzzled] is reliably smart and funny, sharply witty and intricately worked out." -- Sullivan County Democrat

"Another fun Andy Carpenter book. It's always a pleasure to hang out with these characters and especially when Marcus gets to beat up people." -- Red Carpet Crash

Praise for David Rosenfelt and the Andy Carpenter Novels

"One of the most unforgettable authors in the genre." --Associated Press

"Reading the "Andy Carpenter" series by David Rosenfelt is dangerous. The books should come with warnings: "Read with Caution, Extremely Addicting."" --Huffington Post

"Fans of legal thrillers and golden retrievers, take heart." --Seattle Times

"Without getting too sentimental or cutesy, the Andy Carpenter novels show how our bonds with dogs can change our lives." --Mystery Scene

"Rosenfelt's mysteries are always delightful reading." --Jersey's Best

About the Author

DAVID ROSENFELT is the Edgar-nominated and Shamus Award-winning author of more than a dozen Andy Carpenter novels, including One Dog Night, Collared, and Deck the Hounds; the Doug Brock thriller series, which starts with Fade to Black; and stand-alone thrillers including Heart of a Killer and On Borrowed Time. Rosenfelt and his wife live in Maine with an ever-changing pack of rescue dogs. Their epic cross-country move with 25 of these dogs, culminating in the creation of the Tara Foundation, is chronicled in Dogtripping.