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Dog Eat Dog (Melanie Travis Mysteries)
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Author: Laurien Berenson
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Dog Eat Dog (Melanie Travis Mysteries) Description
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780758213174
ISBN: 0758213174
Label: Kensington
Manufacturer: Kensington
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 352
Publication Date: 2006-03-01
Publisher: Kensington
Studio: Kensington
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780758213174
ISBN: 0758213174
Label: Kensington
Manufacturer: Kensington
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 352
Publication Date: 2006-03-01
Publisher: Kensington
Studio: Kensington
Editorial Review of Dog Eat Dog (Melanie Travis Mysteries)
Customer Reviews of Dog Eat Dog (Melanie Travis Mysteries)
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Good solid reading
Review: It all started with a phone call in the middle of the night. Melanie Travis is finally comfortable enough with Sam Driver that he spends the night at her house; but still not enough to have him there in the morning for breakfast. When the phone rings early in the morning, she finds out that her ex-husband is planning on coming to see the son that he abandoned four and a half years before. Since Melanie does not harbor too many good feelings about Bob, this starts her whole day off on the left foot. While she is obssessing about what this might mean, her aunt Peg takes her to a meeting of the local dog club and a murder takes place.
So, now we have the two basic problems being discussed in this book. What is it that Bob really wants, and who did the victim in? The rest of the 320 pages of this book take a look at those two main threads.
I thought this book was very well done. The pacing was rather deliberate and alternated between resolving the two mysteries in a comfortable pace. There are really no action sequences except for a mild attack at the end of the book, and the book's various resolutions take place in a logical and comforting manner. Yes, Bob leaves after a while without affecting Melanie's life too much. He does manage to resolve some of Melanie's angsts while he is visiting. We also note that his influence is encouraged by Melanie's brother and her aunt Rose. Since the characters are overall quite likeable, it is nice to see her move on in her life.
The murder mystery is handled the same way. Melanie investigates things that come up and finds out one thing after another that make sense. When one clue leads to the next, the resolution is not unexpected and it makes sense. So, there is not confusion or upset feelings about why that particular murder took place. At least the motive was clear and sensical.
Overall, this is a cozy read that takes no particular deep thinking. It is a fun way to spend a few hours and will definitely result in me reading more books in this series.
Oh, there is a dog show component too. So, those who know that scene will understand more of the underlying tensions. Although in this volume, the dogs are definitely subsidiary to the action.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: good book
Review: I enjoy all the books by this author. They're interesting and have good story lines.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Paws-itively Wonderful
Review: I absolutely loved this book! It is well written and has a cohesive plot, which is rare for an animal mystery nowadays. I highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in dogs, dog shows, or just mysteries! The cast of characters in this book makes it (and the rest of the series) a laugh a page. Aunt Peg in particular is just the funniest.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: A glimpse into dog show life
Review: Not only are these mysteries entertaining, but they also inform the reader of the ins and outs of the dog show business and breeding. I am new to dog ownership and these books have answered many questions I was afraid to ask others.
Surely worth enjoying!
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Woof!
Review: Welcome back to the "dog eat dog" world of dog breeding and shows, where Melanie Travis and her Aunt Peg are once again embroiled in a mystery. This time, in Dog Eat Dog, a member of Peg's kennel club is murdered shortly after a meeting, and Melanie is compelled to find the killer despite the fact that she is not a member of the club herself.
Review Summary: Good solid reading
Review: It all started with a phone call in the middle of the night. Melanie Travis is finally comfortable enough with Sam Driver that he spends the night at her house; but still not enough to have him there in the morning for breakfast. When the phone rings early in the morning, she finds out that her ex-husband is planning on coming to see the son that he abandoned four and a half years before. Since Melanie does not harbor too many good feelings about Bob, this starts her whole day off on the left foot. While she is obssessing about what this might mean, her aunt Peg takes her to a meeting of the local dog club and a murder takes place.
So, now we have the two basic problems being discussed in this book. What is it that Bob really wants, and who did the victim in? The rest of the 320 pages of this book take a look at those two main threads.
I thought this book was very well done. The pacing was rather deliberate and alternated between resolving the two mysteries in a comfortable pace. There are really no action sequences except for a mild attack at the end of the book, and the book's various resolutions take place in a logical and comforting manner. Yes, Bob leaves after a while without affecting Melanie's life too much. He does manage to resolve some of Melanie's angsts while he is visiting. We also note that his influence is encouraged by Melanie's brother and her aunt Rose. Since the characters are overall quite likeable, it is nice to see her move on in her life.
The murder mystery is handled the same way. Melanie investigates things that come up and finds out one thing after another that make sense. When one clue leads to the next, the resolution is not unexpected and it makes sense. So, there is not confusion or upset feelings about why that particular murder took place. At least the motive was clear and sensical.
Overall, this is a cozy read that takes no particular deep thinking. It is a fun way to spend a few hours and will definitely result in me reading more books in this series.
Oh, there is a dog show component too. So, those who know that scene will understand more of the underlying tensions. Although in this volume, the dogs are definitely subsidiary to the action.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: good book
Review: I enjoy all the books by this author. They're interesting and have good story lines.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Paws-itively Wonderful
Review: I absolutely loved this book! It is well written and has a cohesive plot, which is rare for an animal mystery nowadays. I highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in dogs, dog shows, or just mysteries! The cast of characters in this book makes it (and the rest of the series) a laugh a page. Aunt Peg in particular is just the funniest.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: A glimpse into dog show life
Review: Not only are these mysteries entertaining, but they also inform the reader of the ins and outs of the dog show business and breeding. I am new to dog ownership and these books have answered many questions I was afraid to ask others.
Surely worth enjoying!
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Woof!
Review: Welcome back to the "dog eat dog" world of dog breeding and shows, where Melanie Travis and her Aunt Peg are once again embroiled in a mystery. This time, in Dog Eat Dog, a member of Peg's kennel club is murdered shortly after a meeting, and Melanie is compelled to find the killer despite the fact that she is not a member of the club herself.
This, however, is not the only thing "eating" at Melanie: the ex-husband is back in town and anxious to take up where he left off with Melanie's son, five-year-old Davey, even though the two haven't seen each other in four years and two months. Needless to say, the reunion does very little for Melanie's escalating relationship with Poodle breeder Sam Driver, particularly when the former hubby drops hints of taking Davey back to Texas.
Discoveries of gossip and blackmail are the focus of Dog Eat Dog, which is a good followup story to Underdog. A light, sometimes humorous read, this is a recommended "cozy".