Silent Bite - (Andy Carpenter Novel) by David Rosenfelt (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

"This long-running series remains as fresh as ever." -- Publishers Weekly

Once again bestselling author David Rosenfelt puts readers in the Christmas spirit in a tale that is equal parts murder mystery and holiday cheer in Silent Bite, the next festive installment in this heartwarming series.

Lawyer Andy Carpenter can finally take a breath; he's almost back on dry land after a family Caribbean cruise forced on him by his wife, Laurie, to get into the Christmas spirit. Andy can't wait to get back to the Tara Foundation, the dog rescue organization that's always been his true passion. But before the boat even docks, Andy gets several calls from his partner, Willie Miller. He needs to see Andy as soon as the Carpenters are back on solid ground.

When Andy arrives home, he finds that all is not calm or bright, and Willie needs his help. Willie's old cellmate, Tony Birch, has been arrested for murder. Andy doesn't necessarily believe in Tony, but Willie does. And Andy believes in Willie, which is why Andy decides to take the case.

Review Quotes

"[E]ntertaining . . . . Loads of dog lore and Andy's gripes about things that get under his skin add to the fun. This long-running series remains as fresh as ever." -- Publishers Weekly

"A full-value (of course) mystery plus courtroom drama--with an especially terrific ending that even regular readers mightn't see coming." -- Sullivan County Democrat

"Silent Bite is a fun novel with good characters and an interesting plot. Those who like Christmas and/or dogs with their mystery books will particularly enjoy this one." -- Simcoe.com

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

Silent Bite is highly recommended and is proof that each new installment in the Andy Carpenter Mystery series is a winner. -- Portland Book Review

Praise for David Rosenfelt and The Andy Carpenter Mysteries

"Dog lovers won't want to miss this one." - Publishers Weekly on Dachshund Through the Snow

"This book was a romping good time, perfect for taking a break through the stressful holidays." -- Dogster Magazine on Dachshund Through the Snow

"All the elements dedicated readers will be expecting, wrapped up in a festive Yuletide setting. . . sweet moments of puppy love will have readers smiling." -- Library Journal (starred review) on Deck the Hounds

"As is always the case with Rosenfelt's Carpenter novels, nearly every page will elicit a smile, if not out-loud laughter." --NJ.com on Deck the Hounds

"In each and every book, Rosenfelt manages to make the reading both humorous (laugh-out-loud funny) and edge-of-your-seat suspenseful." --HuffPost on The Twelve Dogs of Christmas

"Heartwarming... Carpenter's endearing first-person narrative moves the story along with just the right mixture of humor and suspense." -- Associated Press on The Twelve Dogs of Christmas

About the Author

DAVID ROSENFELT is the Edgar-nominated and Shamus Award-winning author of more than twenty Andy Carpenter novels, including One Dog Night, Collared, and Deck the Hounds; its spinoff series, The K-Team; 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.