The Dog Sitter Detective Takes the Lead

Dog Sitter Detective, Book 2

By: Antony Johnston

Narrated by: Nicolette McKenzie

Gwinny Tuffel is preparing for her first acting role in a decade in the West End, but she is dog-sitting on the side to keep the wolf from the door. So, when ageing rock star Crash Double needs help with his Border Collie, she jumps at the chance. After all, looking after the charming Ace on Crash's Little Venice houseboat shouldn't be an onerous task. But that's before the singer's dead body surfaces during the annual Canal Carnival festivities. While the police dismiss the death as an accident, Gwinny suspects murder most foul. With a medley of suspects and some far-fetched motives to make heads or tails of, it is up to Gwinny, with Ace's on-the-ground knowledge, to make sure the killer faces the music.

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An enjoyable listen

Well written and well read it’s worth listening to. The narrator does a good job of distinguishing voices, and there are enough plot twists to keep it interesting.

A Delightful Second Book in the Series

I was delighted with book #1 in the series, and had purchased all 4 books in audio version.

I had missed the fact that different dog breeds appear on the cover of each book, so I was slightly disappointed that the Saluki dogs in the first book were not part of the story. It turned out that the Border Collie who is the star of this book is just as entertaining and clever, and I even learned a few facts about this very smart breed.

Retired actress Gwinny Tuffel has just been given an acting part in a theater production. She also continues her side job as a dog sitter, and accepted a job to take care of a music star's dog Ace in the celebrity's houseboat.

The rock star ends up dead, so Gwinny and her retired policeman friend get involved in trying to find out whodunnit.

There are plenty of quirky characters to suspect and investigate and not get in trouble with the police.

The ending is very clever and complicated, but Gwinny reveals it all in the end.

I was pleased that the Saluki dogs make a brief cameo appearance at the end.

Author Anthony Johnston writes brilliantly and cleverly, and narrator/performer Nicolette McKenzie is perfect.

Great Book, Good Mystery

This is the second book in the series, but you can start here as it could be read as a stand alone. As I said in the review of the first book, this writing is much better than the usual cozy formula series that are not as sophisticated in writing style as this author is. I had not heard of Antony Johnston but with a little research discovered he is an extremely accomplished author, explains why this series is great.

Fun Sequel

The narration is fantastic. Fun follow up to the first book. The Dog Sitter solves the case again with the help of a furry sidekick.