Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Story by Leonie Swann
“Act naturally,” bleated the sheep attempting to evade notice. Standing around munching grass seems to be the most natural thing for sheep to do, but solving a murder mystery? When this Irish flock’s favored shepherd shows up dead in a field, our intrepid sheep detectives, most notably the clever Miss Maple, go about trying to find the murderer (while fitting in some quality grazing). If you ever find yourself anthropomorphizing your pets or other domestic animals, you will enjoy imagining the antics of this herd of sheep as they uncover clues and tasty clovers. ~ Alison, Southwest
Play Dead by David Rosenfelt
Independently wealthy, dog-loving defense attorney Andy Carpenter can afford to take on interesting cases—otherwise known as the cases no one else will touch. Now it seems that a golden retriever’s whereabouts may be key to unraveling the truth of a murder conviction that’s five years cold. Andy’s wise-cracking, self-deprecating humor and his relationship with his cop girlfriend make this well-plotted mystery a pleasure at every turn. Great on audio, too, because of the narrator’s wry style and comedic timing. ~ Linda, Fiction
In Like Flynn by Rhys Bowen
On the run from Ireland and a possible murder charge, Molly Murphy has settled into life in 1900s New York City running her own private investigation business. At the invitation of the NYPD and under the guise of being a long-lost cousin of the powerful and charming Senator Flynn, Molly gains an invitation to his mansion, her task to uncover a scam run by two spiritualist sisters. Soon Molly is involved with a four-year-old mystery and several dead bodies. This is a fun mystery with a feisty heroine, and a little history and romance thrown in for good measure. ~ Mary, Lake City
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