Paw Prints in the Ledger

A Canine Accounting Caper

By: Tara Choate

Narrated by: Stacey Lind

Irene Lisner is a forensic accountant who could tell you all about fraud, corruption, and embezzlement in Oregon… if only she had the time. Between her wonderful dog, difficult family, and recent diagnosis, she barely has time to say hello to her best friend. When she is assigned a politically fraught case, Irene is sure the city’s problems go beyond staff turnover and governmental drama. The discovery of concealed expenses and forged bank statements make it apparent that this won’t be a simple fix. Confronting thieves is part of Irene’s job, but that doesn’t make it easy. She identifies the problem and faces the embezzler, but her family is not as easy to solve.

©2025 Tara Choate (P)2025 Tara Choate

Well written and Original

I enjoyed this little cozy mystery quite a bit. The story was unique and original, and had little of the typical authors‘ formulaic tricks and manipulations that make reading or listening to many books so tedious. The narration was also crisp and professional.

I was also delighted in the inclusion of the protagonist’s love of the sport of agility. I also live in Oregon and used to compete in agility myself. I attended that Brownsville trial mentioned in the story several times.