Book Review: Every Dog has his Day by Karen Botha, writing as Chloe Grace

Albertus Eagle Detective Beagle Book 2

They say every dog has his day. Well today I've had mine. Hey, I'm Albertus Eagle and it turns out I'm an unwitting pet detective. I haven't always been such a successful legal beagle, but when I'm confronted with a case that is so personal I can't ignore it, I discover I have a passion for finding those who don't want to be found.

Cleo the cat? Well, she tags along for the ride.

I've not only found myself a new home after the untimely demise of my previous owner, but I've also made amends with the cat. It turns out she's not that bad, really.

On top of that, what sends shivers racing down my spine to my paws, is that we've fingered a killer.

How?

Because you humans underestimate us animals. And while you go about your business ignoring our very existence, the cat and I are listening and taking notes.

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My Review:

Oh! That was so much fun. Albie displays all the sweetly bumbling brilliance of Poirot, while Bella and Cleo play long-suffering Watsons to his intrepid sleuth. (And yes, I realize I’m playing mix-and-match with my detective heroes.) I’ve long been fan of pet detectives, though I have to admit this is the first time I can remember reading from a dog’s eye view – I’m more used to a feline leading man. There’s a bit of a Keystone Cops feel to the story. They stumble into the correct solution in the end, though I can’t fault them for that. I still hadn’t picked out the right culprit by the time the arrest was made. I enjoyed this story immensely and I look forward to reading lots more about Albie and his cohorts. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.

Other books in the series:

Sleeping Dogs Don't Lie (Albertus Eagle Detective Beagle 0.5)