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The Dog Park Detectives

The Dog Park Detectives, Book 1

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The Dog Park Detectives

By: Blake Mara
Narrated by: Patricia Rodriguez, Rose Akroyd, Richard Attlee, Joe Eyre
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About this listen

 Murder is never just a walk in the park . . .

When friends Louise and Irina find a dead body in the local park whilst walking their dogs, they are soon drawn into the mystery of who murdered local entrepreneur Phil Creasey.

Phil used to be a member of their dog walking community – nicknamed ‘the Pack’ – until the death of his cockapoo, and the Pack feel they owe it to Phil to investigate his death. But with Louise and Irina leading the charge, it isn’t long until they’re neck-deep in local gangs, stolen motorcycles and a disturbing string of poisonings. Have the Pack bitten off more than they can chew, or can they follow their noses and solve the crime?

The Dog Park Detectives is a joyous and fur-ociously entertaining murder mystery for fans of dogs and cosy crime, and the first in a pawfully exciting new series that is perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Robert Thorogood.

‘More good dogs than I've ever seen in a single book! Oh, and a grisly, puzzling murder to solve, with lots of twists and red herrings. But really, I'm here for the pooches, and you should be too’ Antony Johnston

‘Howling good fun, with a plot twisty enough to get any dogged armchair detective barking up the wrong tree. I loved it – just don't tell my cats!’ Fiona Leitch

‘Adored The Dog Park Detectives! Brilliantly written, with quirky characters, dogs and a dash of murder, I ripped through this in two sittings. Perfect cosy crime’ Lisa Hall

‘A pacy and entertaining murder mystery that’s a must-read for all dog-loving crime fans. Go the Dog Park Detectives!’ A. K. Turner

‘Totally PAWSOME – I was hooked from the very first page and Mara weaves a special cosy magic throughout with rich characters and a fascinating, twisty plot. A brilliant whodunnit and all delivered with the deftest of touches. Unputdownable!’ Jonathan Whitelaw, author of The Bingo Hall Detectives

‘An absolute delight to read. Like a lovely, summery stroll in the park - specifically the dog park’ Kat Ailes, author of The Expectant Detectives

‘A fun murder mystery with plenty of leads to get tangled and clues to sniff out!’ Sarah Yarwood-Lovett

‘I loved it. As someone allergic to furry animals, it was nice to hang out fictionally with "the Pack" as they sniffed out the evidence and did their best not to tangle up dog leads on their quest to find a murderer. With memorable owners and even bigger dog personalities, this series is set to run and run’ Joy Kluver©2024 Blake Mara (P)2024 Simon & Schuster, UK Amateur Sleuths Animals Cosy Crime Crime Thrillers Dark Humour Literature & Fiction Murder Mystery Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Detective Exciting

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Quite a ridiculous storyline! But the facts about the dogs were correct and up to date. Lots of names to keep up with. Wouldn't read a sequel to be honest.

Good production

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I really liked that the story was a lot about dogs. Fun read, I do recommend if you like dogs. I did find the voice of the main character a bit extreme and annoying. The rest was good.

If you love dogs it’s a nice read

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A brilliantly penned, entertaining page-turner. This was a very engaging read with a clever plot twist maintaining suspense throughout. A very original take on crime , perfect for dog lovers and for converting common mortals to canine lovers.

Clever plot and a wonderfully entertaining read

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The Dog Park Detectives is a delightful and captivating cozy mystery that I thoroughly enjoyed. The plot is filled with unexpected twists keeping me hooked from start to finish. The charming East London park setting, combined with the endearing bond between the characters and their dogs, adds a unique and heartwarming touch to the story. Mara's writing is witty and engaging, making it a joy to listen while walking my own dog. Fans of Richard Osman and dog lovers alike will find this book a perfect blend of suspense and canine charm. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an entertaining and cozy murder mystery.

Absolutely loved it! Recommend

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a nice little listen, while I walked my own dogs. I will come back soon to catch up with the gang!

enjoyed getting to know the characters

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