Hair of the dog Melanie Travis Mystery Series, Book 4

"A well-paced and well-organized story, a surprise ending, and an ability to capture the great bond between dogs and people." –Booklist The dog days of summer have just begun, and Melanie Travis is looking forward to savoring each lazy afternoon. And where better to enjoy herself than at her Aunt Peg's Fourth of July barbeque? It sounds ideal, until an uninvited guest proves that even the laziest dog day of the year can suddenly turn vicious. . . "Abundant with dog lore, this lighthearted adventure will charm dog fanciers and cozy fans." –-Publishers Weekly Melanie knew someone should have kept Barry Turk on a short leash. The star Poodle handler and lady killer had a habit of chicanery that bred contempt in the dog show circuit. But when Barry is shot dead in his own driveway, even Melanie is stunned at how unsporting the competition can get. Now, as Melanie digs for clues deep under Connecticut's well-groomed surface, she finds herself sniffing around in the... ϡ쯦랠

A well-paced and well-organized story, a surprise ending, and an ability to capture the great bond between dogs and people. -Booklist

The dog days of summer have just begun, and Melanie Travis is looking forward to savoring each lazy afternoon. And where better to enjoy herself than at her Aunt Peg's Fourth of July barbeque? It sounds ideal, until an uninvited guest proves that even the laziest dog day of the year can suddenly turn vicious. . .

Abundant with dog lore, this lighthearted adventure will charm dog fanciers and cozy fans. -Publishers Weekly

Melanie knew someone should have kept Barry Turk on a short leash. The star Poodle handler and lady killer had a habit of chicanery that bred contempt in the dog show circuit. But when Barry is shot dead in his own driveway, even Melanie is stunned at how unsporting the competition can get. Now, as Melanie digs for clues deep under Connecticut's well-groomed surface, she finds herself sniffing around in the killer's own backyard, and counts herself lucky to have the animal instincts to keep herself alive. . .

Ms. Berenson's characters are likeable. Her plots twist and turn, and her stories are filled with surprises. --The Lufkin Daily News (TX)

Did pawing at too many women get a dog handler shot dead? A twist-filled mystery that "will charm dog fanciers and cozy fans."— Publishers Weekly The dog days of summer have just begun, and Melanie Travis is looking forward to savoring them. And where better to enjoy herself than at her Aunt Peg's Fourth of July barbecue? It sounds ideal, until an uninvited guest proves that even the laziest dog day of the year can suddenly turn vicious. Melanie knew someone should have kept Barry Turk on a short leash. The star poodle handler and ladykiller had a habit of chicanery that bred contempt in the dog show circuit, particularly among its female members. But when Barry is shot dead in his own driveway, even Melanie is stunned at how unsporting the competition can get. Soon Melanie is investigating a litter of suspects, which includes Barry's ruthless young assistant, her hot-tempered boyfriend, a Blue Ribbon judge with a grudge, and even Barry's last lover, Alicia. Now, as Melanie digs for clues deep under Connecticut's well-groomed surface, she finds herself sniffing around in the killer's own backyard, and counts herself lucky to have the animal instincts to keep herself alive. "A good choice for dog aficionados."— Library Journal "A well-paced and well-organized story, a surprise ending, and an ability to capture the great bond between dogs and people."?Booklist The dog days of summer have just begun, and Melanie Travis is looking forward to savoring each lazy afternoon. And where better to enjoy herself than at her Aunt Peg's Fourth of July barbeque? It sounds ideal, until an uninvited guest proves that even the laziest dog day of the year can suddenly turn vicious. . . "Abundant with dog lore, this lighthearted adventure will charm dog fanciers and cozy fans."?-Publishers Weekly Melanie knew someone should have kept Barry Turk on a short leash. The star Poodle handler and lady killer had a habit of chicanery that bred contempt in the dog show circuit. But when Barry is shot dead in his own driveway, even Melanie is stunned at how unsporting the competition can get. Now, as Melanie digs for clues deep under Connecticut's well-groomed surface, she finds herself sniffing around in the killer's own backyard, and counts herself lucky to have the animal instincts to keep herself alive. . . "Ms. Berenson's characters are likeable. Her plots twist and turn, and her stories are filled with surprises."?The Lufkin Daily News (TX) The Dog Days Of Summer Have Just Begun, And Melanie Travis Is Looking Forward To Savoring Each Lazy Afternoon. And Where Better To Enjoy Herself Than At Her Aunt Peg's Fourth Of July Barbecue? It Sounds Ideal, Until An Uninvited Guest Proves That Even The Laziest Dog Day Of The Year Can Suddenly Turn Vicious. Melanie Knew Someone Should Have Kept Barry Turk On A Short Leash. The Star Poodle Handler And Ladykiller Had A Habit Of Chicanery That Bred Contempt In The Dog Show Circuit, Particularly Among Its Female Members. But When Barry Is Shot Dead In His Own Driveway, Even Melanie Is Stunned At How Unsporting The Competition Can Get. Soon Melanie Is Investigating A Litter Of Suspects Which Includes Barry's Ruthless Young Assistant, Her Hot-tempered Boyfriend, A Blue Ribbon Judge With A Grudge, And Even Barry's Last Lover, Alicia. Now, As Melanie Digs For Clues Deep Under Connecticut's Well-groomed Surface, She Finds Herself Sniffing Around In The Killer's Own Backyard, And Counts Herself Lucky To Have The Animal Instincts To Keep Herself Alive. Melanie Travis investigates when Barry Turk, a renowned poodle handler and notorious lady's man, is murdered in his driveway during a Fourth of July barbecue attended by Connecticut's most prominent kennel club members A doghandler is murdered in his home in Connecticut. The victim had many enemies, other doghandlers on the dog show circuit and men whose wives he seduced. Sleuth Melanie Travis investigates