If you are a dog-lover, (as I am) and you like mysteries, (as
I do), then you will love this latest mystery from the author, David
Rosenfelt. It is an addition to the Andy
Carpenter series, but it is also enjoyable as a stand-alone. Rosenfelt lived in Patterson, New Jersey and this
is his 11th Andy Carpenter mystery featuring this New Jersey city.
Andy is an
independently wealthy, criminal defense attorney. His main interest is his girlfriend, his dog,
and the Tara Foundation, a dog rescue center.
So it is no surprise that he is reluctant to take on new clients but after
much persuading agrees to take on his accountant’s friend, Barry Price. Unfortunately, Barry dies in a plane crash
before meeting Andy. It is soon
discovered that the plane crash was not accidental and Barry’s wife is arrested
for his murder. Without spoiling the
mystery, I can tell you that the story involves a mob of international
terrorists threating a major attack on the United States, a group of
octogenarian computer whizzes who assistant our attorney, and of course, you
will meet some pretty special dogs, and have a thoroughly entertaining
time. This book will keep you turning
the pages as fast as the plot keeps coming up with unexpected twists and turns
to the very exciting end. The story is told
with Andy’s wisecracking humor and unusual courtroom behavior and candid
observations. All this keeps his fans
coming back for more and I believe you will be a fan after reading, Unleashed.
After you read this novel you may want to try his nonfiction
book, Dogtripping. Rosenfelt
is an ardent dog lover and has rescued many throughout his life. This book chronicles his funny account of a
cross-country move from California to Maine, and the beginnings of the Tara
Foundation, a dog rescue center. Oh, and
did I forget to mention that the family did this move with twenty-five rescue
dogs, eleven volunteers, and three RVs?
As a side note, I would also like to add that one of our own
staff members at MAPL has met David Rosenfelt and has corresponded with him. She is also a lover of dogs.
Genre: Legal
thrillers; Suspense stories Writing Style:
Compelling; Witty
Book reviewed by Cecelia R.
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