Murder, She Barked

Paws & Claws Mystery, Book 1

By: Krista Davis

Narrated by: Jeanie Kanaley

Holly Miller's life has gone to the dogs. She has no job, her boyfriend's former flame is sniffing around, and a scruffy but lovable Jack Russell terrier is scattering crumbs all over her borrowed car. Just when she thought things couldn't get worse, a troubling phone call about her grandmother sends her rushing home to the family inn on Wagtail Mountain.

The staff - and a frisky calico kitten named Twinkletoes - adopts Holly and her new dog on arrival. Someone in this friendly town is bad to the bone, though. One of the employees at the inn has been killed in a hit-and-run accident, which is looking anything but accidental. Now Holly and her furry companions will have to nose out the murderer before someone else gets muzzled.

©2013 Cristina Ryplansky (P)2015 Tantor

Love this new series

I enjoy Krista Davis's Domestic Diva series and I also enjoy this one as well. There's a lot going on and a lot of characters, but Davis does a good job weaving the story together so the reader does not get lost. I can't wait for the next book in this series to be released.

Another Go To Author

Once and awhile you just stumble upon something good and this series is really something good. A rescued dog, a cozy mystery, an adorable cat, a handsome childhood friend, and a wonderful grandma! How could things go wrong. Well, there is this pesky "fiancé" who keeps hanging around. A "fiancé" whom Holly needs to dump! Give these books a try, I don't think you will be disappointed!

So-so

Not much substance. Usually I enjoy light-hearted mysteries, but this one floundered. I won't be following this series.

Good story.

Fun and fast moving story. The narrator sounds a bit childish in parts. But, the story makes it go away.

Naration makes main character whine a lot.

Would you try another book from Krista Davis and/or Jeanie Kanaley?

I would try another book by the author, but would be reluctant with Ms. Kanaley's interpretation.

Cozy Pet Lovers' Mystery

I wasn't too sure about the book in beginning. But, I ended up loving it!!! And I plan to read the rest of the series!!!!

fun light clean

somewhat hard to follow but clever and cute. great for fun pastime. good for families

Great read

Loved the narrator. Hope she does the rest of Sarah's books. Not all are narrated so will have to wait and see...

Decent story line but narrator ruins it

Would you try another book from Krista Davis and/or Jeanie Kanaley?

I will continue to listen to entire series but it's difficult to listen to narrator. Her cutsie voice and inflections make the characters seem brainless and dumb.

Narrator is brilliant

In a world full of harsh and overly dramatic books, TV and film is such a pleasure to read a book like this. Nothing could be sweeter than all the animals involved and the people that love them. The writing is excellent making it easy and purely enjoyable to read.

The narrator is especially suited to this series and is absolutely brilliant as she shifts her voice to suit the characters; male and female alike. Especially she is excellent with speaking any of the accents both domestic and international.

Awesome book!