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The Dog-Eared Diary

A Chrissy the Shih Tzu Mystery

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In this second installment in the series, Chrissy digs up clues to help Autumn solve a historical disappearance and a modern-day murder mystery

Autumn Clarke is getting her life back to normal with the help of her extraordinary shih tzu, Chrissy, when the death of a local philanthropist reveals the man’s dark family secrets, as well as unexpected ties to Autumn. When Chrissy discovers a dog-eared diary in the dead man’s family home, Autumn discovers that things in the Clarke family are not quite as they seem.

Can Autumn interpret the hidden clues in the dog-eared diary to crack the most puzzling disappearance in Knollwood history? Are the recent murders connected to the past? Is Chrissy more insightful than Autumn realized?

"I have fallen in love with Chrissy and Autumn and their continuing journey to health while finding themselves in the middle of a murder mystery adventure. My pre-teen daughter and I enjoyed reading The Dog-Eared Diary and then discussing the clues, plot twists, and characters." (Antoinette Brickhaus, Maryland)

"Through the relationship between Autumn and Chrissy, Wing also shows the importance of therapy animals and how much they can help those who need them. Add a sweet romance to the intrigue of the mystery and you've got a book that you won't want to put down." (Melissa Alvarez, Intuitive, animal communicator and author of Animal Frequency and Llewellyn's Little Book of Spirit Animals)

"Diane Wing has created a wonderfully endearing little character in Chrissy the Shih Tzu. It really shines through that the author is a lover of animals and dogs. I can see these books quickly becoming a cherished addition to the cozy mystery genre." (J. New, author of The Yellow Cottage Vintage Mysteries)

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While attending a local festival Chrissy digs up a skeleton, and once again Autumn finds herself up to her neck in murder. She is surrounded by a new family and old grudges and hidden enimies. This is a wonderful mystery with more wonderful characters. This story extols the help therapy animals provide

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Story well written and great narration.

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Story well written and great narration

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I was provided with a free copy of this audiobook in return for an honest review.

Having already listened to the first book in this series, I was already aware of who the key characters were and was interested to see how the author would develop them (or not as the case maybe).

Without giving away anything from either novel, I would like to say that as a mystery this is well plotted, has a sensible number of red herrings to keep you guessing, and characters you actually want to learn more about. The advent of Chrissy as a main protagonist is a lovely idea as the author has tried to make well thought out decisions without dwelling too much on how different the dog could seem to a reader/listener.

I like the well drawn characters, particularly Autumn as she struggles with her PTSD and tries to overcome the obstacles the author throws at her. And although the concentration is on her and Chrissy, with some side characters being slightly sidelined, I think this is a great story and enjoyable listen.

If I had purchased this book I would have been more than happy with my purchase, and if you like mystery novels and love dogs, this is definitely the book for you.

Good twists with interesting characters

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I enjoyed this book. There is a lot going on in this book and it's so much more than just a good mystery. I had visions of a baddie from a Scooby Doo cartoon rubbing his hands together and muttering I would have got away with it too, if it were for those pesky kids and there dog. Although the story is fun it is nothing like Scooby Doo and it's a well worked and entertaining mystery. There was a number of twists and surprises, which meant I had no clue who the killer was, Thank goodness for Autumn and of course Chrissy. They are a dream team, that is fun to spend time with. While it's not a paranormal story as such, Chrissy and Autumn have a special bond that let's the little dog show Autumn what she has seen, somehow this works and gives the series a special and unique spark.. I listened to this book out of order because I enjoyed book four so much I had to go back to the beginning to see what I had missed. Each story is written as a standalone but why miss out on the magic that is Chrissy and Autumn.

After the death of her parents, Autumn with the help of her shih tzu, Chrissy, is finally coming to terms with aftermath of the car crash. But the unexpected discovery of a buried body and the summons to visit a dying man has her questioning everything she knows about her family. On his death bed, the towns philanthropist reveals that Autumn is the next in line to inherit the Peabody vast inheritance. His sister was adopted and while she thinks she is entitled to the fortune, the will leaves her with nothing. Autumn might not have know her relative before he died but with him having been poisoned, she is going to get to know him. Ever if it means reading a long forgotten diary, it might just give her a clue as to who is buried in the field too. Was he killed for the inheritance and if so has Autumn just become a target?
I liked the narrator. She has a pleasant voice that is easy to listen too.

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