Description: Mel, the
protagonist, owns a doggie boutique shop, and she operates a booth at a
regional dachshund race called the Dachshund Dash. Before the big
race starts, one of the dog owners is found dead and Mel's assistant
is the prime suspect. Mel investigates the killing to clear her
assistant's name.
Plot: Mel tries to clear
her assistant's name by interviewing dog owners, race officials, and
other folks. Her fiance is an FBI agent and he's at the race, too,
but he won't tell her why. Mel uncovers cheating, doping, gambling,
and other activities at the doggie racetrack.
Characterization: The
characters are reasonably well developed and had their own
personalities. Betty, Mel's assistant, is pretty wild and crazy and
fun to read about.
Setting: Beach town of
Laguna Beach California, which isn't too far from where I live. The
descriptions were good, I was able to picture every scene without it
being over-described.
Other: This is the sixth
book in the series. The books alternate between Mel and her cousin
Caro as the protagonist. I haven't read any other books in the
series, but I was able to follow along and understand the story.
Overall: A good, light
mystery. Funny. I would read more by this author.
Grade: B+
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