They say every dog has his day.Well, today I’ve certainly had mine.Hey, I’m Albertus Eagle and it turns out I’m an unwitting pet detective. I haven’t always been such a successful legal beagle, but when I’m confronted with a case that is so personal I can’t ignore it, I discover I have a passion for finding those who don’t want to be found.Cleo the cat. Well, she came along for the ride too.So, … along for the ride too.
So, sure I’ve had my day today, but not in the sense of being past my prime. To the contrary, the fun is just starting. And I am buzzing with a new purpose, mixed with a tiny amount of vindictive elation.
Why?
Because, I’ve not only found myself a new home after the untimely demise of my previous owner, but I’ve also made amends with the cat. It turns out she’s not that bad, really.
On top of that though, and this is what really sends shivers racing all the way down my spine to my paws, is that we’ve fingered a killer.
How?
Because you human’s, you underestimate us animals. And while you go about your business ignoring our very existence, the cat and I are listening and taking notes.
This is the first full length novel in the Albertus Eagle detective beagle series of animal cozy mysteries, starring Albertus Eagle, and his two sidekicks, Cleo the cat and Bella Schuhmann, the smart human who actually understands him. In this wonderful full length book packed with humour and satire, we see the world of murder and intrigue set up through the eyes of a loyal dog turned amateur sleuth.
Don’t miss out on the full series of Cozy Mysteries in the Albertus Eagle Detective Beagle series by Chloe Grace.
Sleeping Dogs Don’t Lie #1 (prequel)
Every Dog has his Day #2
Barking up the Right Tree #3
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This was a thoroughly enjoyable read. I can’t wait for Albie & Cleo’s next adventure. Albie is our amateur sleuth & main Character. He just happens to be a beagle. Cleo is is referred to as”the cat” through much of the book & I loved that! You can just hear the disdain Albie has for her every time you read those words. But, both are hurting over the sudden death of their owner Millie & neither believes it was natural, so they lean on each other, comfort each other & team up to find her killer. And Albie literally does catch the guilty party.
Albie is quite vocal, but for probably the first third to half of the book Cleo doesn’t speak. When she eventually does both Albie & their new owner, Bella, are shocked. When they ask why she hasn’t spoken before Cleo’s response is so perfectly cat.
The author is obviously an animal lover & really has their attitudes down. It’s a big part of what makes this a perfect cozy to me. I love a solid mystery with a lot of humor & a little romance & this one was perfect!
Bella was a very reluctant sleuth, but got into it as time went on. The pace was steady & the plot moved along just right.
Normally, I list pros, cons & a bottom line, but the truth is I have no cons. And this is only the second book I’ve been able to say that about ! I truly hope this is the start of a very long running series.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Oh! That was so much fun. Albie displays all the sweetly bumbling brilliance of Poirot, while Bella and Cleo play long-suffering Watsons to his intrepid sleuth. (And yes, I realize I’m playing mix-and-match with my detective heroes.) I’ve long been fan of pet detectives, though I have to admit this is the first time I can remember reading from a dog’s eye view – I’m more used to a feline leading man. There’s a bit of a Keystone Cops feel to the story. They stumble into the correct solution in the end, though I can’t fault them for that. I still hadn’t picked out the right culprit by the time the arrest was made. I enjoyed this story immensely and I look forward to reading lots more about Albie and his cohorts.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.
When Albus and his companion, Cleo the cat find themselves in a pet shelter after their previous owner’s mysterious and sudden death, they are lucky enough to be adopted by someone who understands them. Really understands them, such as can converse with them. When Albus conveys his concerns about the death, they concoct plans to discover who the murderer is. There are several suspects and it’s tricky collecting evidence. A fun read and this book can be read by anyone.
I’m enjoying this new cozy series, told from the dog’s point of view! The writing is fresh and skillful. Both the two and four legged characters are well drawn and interesting. It was an enjoyable read and I’m looking forward to future installments. I received this book free and chose to make a voluntary, unbiased review.
A cute story. Took me a while to get used to animals talking. I did enjoy the trouble Albie and the Cat got into. I’m sure these three, Bella, Albie and the Cat have many more adventures awaiting them. Also a love story in the making.