"Visitors are arriving in droves to spend Thanksgiving in the mountains of pet-friendly Wagtail, Virginia. Many of them are bringing dog and cat gingerbread houses to enter in the contest that will be held in the new convention center. Wagtail resident Orly Biffle bequeathed the land to the town in his will, provided that they not cut down the grand old oak tree on the property. Orly's children are mighty miffed that they didn't inherit the prime piece of property overlooking the lake. Holly notices that Trixie and ...
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"Visitors are arriving in droves to spend Thanksgiving in the mountains of pet-friendly Wagtail, Virginia. Many of them are bringing dog and cat gingerbread houses to enter in the contest that will be held in the new convention center. Wagtail resident Orly Biffle bequeathed the land to the town in his will, provided that they not cut down the grand old oak tree on the property. Orly's children are mighty miffed that they didn't inherit the prime piece of property overlooking the lake. Holly notices that Trixie and Twinkletoes, her calico kitty, are fixated on the big oak tree. Trixie barks at it as though she thinks it's a corpse! Just as contestants are spicing up their sweet gingerbread creations, the majestic tree drops an enormous limb. The mayor declares that the tree is dangerous and must come down. When a bulldozer churns up some roots, the tree falls over on its own accord revealing a body inside the trunk! Initially, everyone suspects this unsavory trick was Orly's doing. But it soon becomes clear that someone is trying to keep the truth under wraps. Trixie and Twinkletoes now have to help Holly sniff out some suspects and leash a conniving killer."--
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There is always something fun happening in Wagtail, Virginia, the idyllic fictional town that caters to visitors and their pets.
For Thanksgiving, the Great Gingerbread Dog and Cat House has come to town and the Sugar Maple Inn has a full house. Holly, Oma Liesel, Zelda, Mr. Huckle, Gingersnap, Twinkletoes, and Trixie are thrilled to welcome everyone. They are surprised that Holly's mom has come for a visit but have no trouble finding a place for her to stay.
The competition is taking place at the new convention center. The land for the center was bequeathed to Wagtail will only one stipulation. They can't cut down the big oak tree on the property. His children are hoping they will break the clause by cutting down the tree and then the property would revert to them. But it seems that big old tree was ready to go. First, it loses a large limb which has Trixie and Twinkletoes dancing around like there is a body in the tree. Then, when the roots are loosened, it falls over all on its own revealing a pair of shoes presumably attached to a body. Those animals are rarely wrong.
Assuming that is why Orly didn't want the tree removed, they now have to figure out who is buried in the trunk and who was involved in putting them there. Holly steps right up to help Officer Dave solve the mysteries.
I love this series! Holly, Oma Liesel, Zelda, Mr. Huckle, Gingersnap, Twinkletoes, and Trixie are like old friends that I am always delighted to visit. They are genuine and have huge hearts. They love welcoming new people to town and always try to see the good in people. I love that the pets play a huge role in each story. This time Trixie really gets to shine with A Guide to Murder told from her point of view. After all the bodies she has found she is definitely an expert on the subject.
In addition to the body in the tree, there is another murder later in the story. Are these deaths connected? Are there two killers walking around Wagtail? There are also some surprising twists that really kept this reader totally engaged. I loved following along with Holly as she worked through the list of missing persons that could be the corpse in the tree. It really was a complex mystery with a lot of details to work through. I was kept guessing until the very end.
I always look forward to the food prepared at the Inn and other restaurants for humans, canines, and felines and that several recipes are included at the end of the book.
A Good Dog's Guide to Murder is a wonderful cozy mystery for the holiday season. The gingerbread competition, the Thanksgiving meal, the Christkindl Market, and decorating for Christmas all together with a mystery that is so well-plotted and written is a real treat to read.
While the murder mysteries are wrapped up by the end of the story, Ms. Davis adds a little surprise at the end of the story, and it seems there are some interesting times ahead for my friends in Wagtail. All have me very excited for Book #9.
Kristina
Sep 18, 2022
Wagtail is a wonderful town to visit!
A Good Dog�s Guide to Murder by Krista Davis was a delight to read. It is the 8th A Paws and Claws Mystery. It can be read on its own, but you will be missing out on a great series. I like Krista Davis�s writing style (friendly, relaxed, engaging). I was quickly drawn into the story, and I did not want the tale to end. I love visiting Wagtail. It is a charming town with friendly residents and pet friendly places. I just love that the pets can go everywhere (except the kitchens of the restaurants). It is Thanksgiving week which means an influx of tourists to the cozy mountain town. The gingerbread competition is being held at the new convention center. When a large branch falls off the tree in front of the convention center, it is cause for concern. They learn that the tree is rotten and needs to come down. Unfortunately, Orly�s will (the man who left them land) specified that his tree could not be chopped down by the town. When the tree is bulldozed, they discover why Orly did not want the tree removed. They find two shoes sticking out the bottom and those shoes have feet in them. Holly soon learns that a number of people have gone missing from Wagtail over the years. Holly works on narrowing down the list so she can identify the victim. She also does some sleuthing with help from her Jack Russell companion who has a nose for murder. I enjoyed this whodunit. It was a fun one to follow and solve. It was complex with some surprises along the way. I liked the various events that happened (kept things lively). I love how Trixie helps with the investigation. I loved the chapters from Trixie�s point of view. They were entertaining. Holly�s mother is in town, and she has some unforeseen news for Holly and Oma. There is a delightful surprise at the end of the book. I loved the holiday atmosphere with Thanksgiving and the Christkindl Market (reminded me of my childhood in German Village). I did not want A Good Dog�s Guide to Murder to end. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. A Good Dog�s Guide to Murder is a charming cozy with a gingerbread challenge, convention center conundrum, multiple missing people, an enhanced canine sniffer, a family visitor, and a happy holiday.
