“This long-running series remains as fresh as ever.” — Publishers Weekly Once again bestselling author David Rosenfelt puts readers in the Christmas spirit in a tale that is equal parts murder mystery and holiday cheer in Silent Bite, the next festive installment in this heartwarming series. Lawyer Andy Carpenter can finally take a breath; he’s almost back on dry land after a family Caribbean … he’s almost back on dry land after a family Caribbean cruise forced on him by his wife, Laurie, to get into the Christmas spirit. Andy can’t wait to get back to the Tara Foundation, the dog rescue organization that’s always been his true passion. But before the boat even docks, Andy gets several calls from his partner, Willie Miller. He needs to see Andy as soon as the Carpenters are back on solid ground.
When Andy arrives home, he finds that all is not calm or bright, and Willie needs his help. Willie’s old cellmate, Tony Birch, has been arrested for murder. Andy doesn’t necessarily believe in Tony, but Willie does. And Andy believes in Willie, which is why Andy decides to take the case.more
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No way this could be an unbiased review. I love Andy Carpenter’s world with all the dogs, the complicated interesting characters, the excellent plots, and, in these days of a virus, the snarkiness and all the laughs. Andy Carpenter is the snarkiest un lawyer you’ll ever meet. His greatest fans are dogs, his wife(a private investigator and former homicide lieutenant with lots of connections), and his son. Andy is a defense lawyer who (sort of) picks his cases, hates going to court, and always wins for the good guys (his clients). This time his partner in dog rescue asks him to defend a friend he met in prison (see books 1 and 2). It’s a case of murder and soon becomes a lot more than that. Lots of sleuthing combined with humor and suspense. Another winner in my book!
I requested and received a free ebook copy from St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur Books via NetGalley. Thank you!
If you love mysteries with a bit of humor, you have to try David Rosenfelt’s “Andy Carpenter” series. Andy is a self-deprecating, dog-loving lawyer, who is trying to retire, but new cases and causes keep dropping in his lap. This is his latest book, set over the holidays and filled with humor and dogs. I highly recommend this series!
Andy Carpenter, a lawyer and rescue dog foundation co-founder, has a problem. His partner at the foundation wants him to take a case of a friend (Tony) accused of murder. This is a problem for Andy because he keeps trying to retire but cases keep coming up. This time he can’t say “no” to his friend, so retirement is off again.
Tony is accused of killing the guy whose lies put him in prison the first time. Since Tony has a dog, Andy wants to free the man for the dog’s sake, if nothing else. Is Tony being framed? By who? Andy feels he may have been set up by a mob boss who runs a gang. Soon there are several more murders. There is a big twist in the story when Andy is almost shot. At this time the killer and the motive are revealed. I did not anticipate this surprise ending.
I love the Andy Carpenter series. As always, this is a fast-paced mystery with interesting characters and a gripping plot.
This is the first Andy Carpenter book I’ve read, and it certainly won’t be the last. Thankfully there’s a large backlog for me to binge on. The wisecracking main character really made this one for me, but the story featured plenty of action as well. I also really enjoyed the perspective of a defense attorney, which is unique among the mysteries I’ve read. Highly recommended!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway. All opinions are my own.
This will not be a fun Christmas for Andy Carpenter, attorney-at-law; murder cases do not follow a holiday calendar, but it will be fun for readers; Carpenter and crew are back in book twenty-two. Readers know the characters; it is almost like visiting with relatives who live out of town; they have matured, but their personalities have remained the same. Andy is still Andy; Laurie still gives him perspective; they both dote on an older Ricky, and everyone is preoccupied with dogs.
The book opens with a scene that provides the inciting event for the story. Following the structure that readers expect and love, the story unfolds in Andy Carpenter’s first person narrative full of sarcasm, self-deprecating humor, and astounding insight. All the familiar characters are there, along with a few new ones. Andy makes quick introductions for new readers, and then proceeds to try not to work, not to get killed, and to protect owners of dogs everywhere. He talks to readers, but mostly talks to himself as only Andy can. His account is occasionally interrupted by other accounts so readers know what Andy does not.
The plot has the expected elements; an innocent dog owner is unjustly accused of a dreadful crime. As bodies pile up, conflicting evidence is abundant. Things become complicated in a dark world of warring street gangs, organized crime, and a possible serial killer; it is New Jersey after all. Andy uncovers something awful that happened in the past and wonders if people might just be waiting a long time for revenge. Of course, the case goes to trial so Andy can have his “Perry Mason moment.” The results are never in doubt, the man owns a dog who loves him after all, but the details, the specifics, are dramatic and unanticipated.
Every Andy Carpenter book is funny, dramatic, and full of unexpected events; “Silent Bite” is no exception. It is enjoyable with just the right amount of drama and suspense. The clues are expertly hidden in plain sight, waiting to be discovered, but easily overlooked. I received a review copy of “Silent Bite” from David Rosenfelt, Minotaur Books, and St. Martin’s Publishing Group. When I read my first Andy Carpenter novel several years ago, I just had to go back and read them all starting at the first one. For new readers, I recommend reading this book, and then doing the same thing, going back and reading them all.
This is another great Andy Carpenter book. Andy, a wannabe retired, attorney just can’t seem to stay out of the courtroom. This time he is asked by his friend Willie to defend someone from a murder charge. All the evidence points to Tony as being the killer, but it all points to him a little too conveniently in Andy’s way of thinking. As always, I really enjoy the Andy Carpenter series by David Rosenfelt. The characters in this series become your friends and of course Tara and Sebastian, Andy’s dogs just add a nice touch to it all. After all, if Andy did not discuss his cases with Tara how would he come to the conclusions that he does. I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it. A big thank you to Net Galley and St. Martin’s press for an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I don’t know how Mr. Rosenfelt continues to write such fascinating mysteries for our beloved attorney Andy Carpenter, but I hope he continues to do so. His use of amusing and sarcastic dialog makes the books a joy to read. Returning from an unwanted cruise, Andy once again finds himself involved in an unwanted murder trial. This time his best friend, Willie, has a friend who has been charged with murder and says he is innocent. Willie believes him and therefore Andy must believe him too. The case will involve not one but several murders by the time the case goes to trial. Andy along with his wife Laurie (a former cop and his investigator) and muscle Marcus Clark join the regular eccentric defense team. And of course, there is the beloved Tara. The case seems unsolvable and as the bodies pile up will Andy lose his first case? Loved it! I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)
I have read and enjoyed every one of the Andy Carpenter mysteries and some of them more than once. This series is a sure fire stress buster for me. Andy is the person I would like to hang out with, even just taking a walk with Tara and Sebastian would be fine. Burgers and sports at their local bar, sign me up. Dinner at home with Laurie and Ricky would be great. Andy is a good friend and a super, pain in the butt, wise ass, very talented lawyer. He may want to retire but we all know that will never happen. When Willie asks him to take a special case, Andy, reluctantly, says yes and gathers his team. I won’t give a spoiler but there is a shakeup for his team on the horizon. We also find Andy up against a new judge. As usual, things are about to get very interesting and very strange in the world of Andy Carpenter and his team. Bring it on.
This is a series that I want to say ‘trust me on this’. If you like lawyers, complicated mysteries, twists, turns and big surprises, humor, great characters and people who love dogs, do not hesitate to pick up any one of the twenty-two books in the series. Reading the first in the series, Open and Shut is a must but then just dive in to the rest. You won’t be disappointed.
My thanks to the publisher Minotaur Books and to NetGalley for giving me an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
This is the 22nd book in this series and still going strong! The story is set around christmas time and our lawyer friend Andy Carpenter finds himself helping a friend from the Dog Rescue group to help an old cell mate. It is a fast moving story well written and attention keeping. looking forward to more of this series never gets dull.