Murder, She Barked

Paws & Claws Mystery, Book 1

By: Krista Davis

Narrated by: Jeanie Kanaley

Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins

Publisher's summary

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

Started Out Weak . . . Got Better and Better

When I started listening to Murder, She Barked, I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to finish it. Holly Miller sounded like (and I stress SOUNDED) a whiney middle schooler, not an adult, with a too-sweet voice and was driving her boyfriend’s car to see about her grandma (Oma), yet she had no idea what was wrong. Worrying about every little crumb or dog hair that got in the car . . . not much of a boyfriend . . . which bears out later in the story . . . the narrator is not good, but somehow I muddled through. The story, turns out, IS good, and Holly isn’t the immature gal she is made to sound like in the beginning. She is sweet, kind and just now figuring out what is important to her. I love the idea of the Wagtail Inn and the little town of Wagtail, which is a haven for pet owners. Figuring out who murdered Sven, the employee of the Inn, and the fear that Oma was the real target, was the focus of the story, but there was lots of great side tails . . . pun intended 😊. Excellent resolution to the book.

boring

narrator's was ti nasally and voice was almost like listening toFran Drescger. interesting plot. v

Cozy with pets too!!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish!

Excellent character development and this includes the 4 legged ones!

The pace was good, interesting plot twists and characters to love and some to dislike strongly!

I wish there was a real town that catered to people with pets!

Will buy the subsequent books in the series in hopes they are near this fun!

Easy listening

It was easy and not stressful to listen to. I plan on listening to more from this author.

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!!!!