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The Ghost Goes to the Dogs (Haunted Bookshop Mystery)
by Cleo Coyle
The Ghost Goes to the Dogs (Haunted Bookshop Mystery)
Paranormal Cozy Mystery
9th in Series
Setting - Rhode Island
Berkley (May 2, 2023)
Mass Market Paperback : 320 pages
A stray dog leads bookseller Penelope McClure and her gumshoe ghost on a chase for a cunning criminal in this brand-new entry in the “UTTERLY CHARMING” (Mystery Scene) Haunted Bookshop Mysteries from New York Times bestselling author Cleo Coyle.
Pet Mystery Week brings brisk business to Penelope’s Rhode Island bookshop, but a real mystery comes barking at her door when a lost dog turns up in a panic. Pen and her son Spencer follow the furry fugitive to a wooded area where the dog’s owner lies unconscious. Mrs. Cunningham is a warm-hearted widow who volunteers at the animal shelter and runs Buy the Book’s pet lovers book club. Why would anyone shoot such a sweet soul?
The police believe it’s an accident, a shot by a careless deer hunter, but Pen remains skeptical. To straighten out this doggone mess, she whistles for the ghost of PI Jack Shepard, an expert in hounding as well as haunting. Jack has a dog story of his own, a case from the 1940s that may help Pen sniff out clues to her present predicament. Yet even with Jack’s hard-boiled help, Pen may not be able to stop the killer from striking again or letting this whole case go to the dogs…
My review of The Ghost Goes to the Dogs by Cleo Coyle
I began reading the Haunted Bookshop Mystery series with book seven which was shortly after the series returned after a long hiatus. Though I’d never read any of the other books, I quickly caught up with the story and fell in love with it! The Ghost Goes to the Dogs is just as delightful as the other books I’ve read from this series.
The characters in The Ghost Goes to the Dogs have lots of personality and are full of life. Yes, even Jack the ghost is full of life, and in this case, he helps Pen track down the culprit who tried to kill Mrs. Cunningham.
Just like Lassie, Mrs. Cunningham’s dog shows up at Pen’s bookstore barking up a storm. When her son heads out to bring him inside, the dog takes off leading Pen and her son to Mrs. Cunningham, who has been shot! I appreciate how kind Pen’s son is. He’s helpful and respectful….ah, the good old days when kids respected their elders. In spite of Pen and her aunt’s reluctance to foster the dog while Mrs. Cunningham is in hospital, they know that Spencer is a responsible kid, and they cave. How could they let a poor, adorable dog be put in a shelter? They can’t!
In case you haven’t read any of the other books, I won’t tell you much about Pen’s two male friends whom she’s known forever because you just have to “see” them for yourselves! I will say that I wished they’d played a bigger role because I feel like they did in the prior two books I read. One of them had a bigger role than the other, but still. I just love them. Maybe it was just me! But if you read this and can’t get enough of those guys, be sure to read The Ghost and the Haunted Portrait and The Ghost and the Stolen Tears. (Those are the two I’ve read.)
And, of course, Jack is my favorite. Since he was gunned down decades ago in the building that’s now the bookshop, he “haunts” the place. Pen is the only one he communicates with. He can communicate with her in her thoughts, and they can spend “real life” together in her dreams where he shows her his past cases. It’s all very cute and charming, and I just love it!
The mystery in The Ghost Goes to the Dogs is very well-plotted. I love following the clues that the author leaves throughout the book. The “ah-hah” moments when you put the pieces together and figure stuff out is very satisfying. It makes me think that I’d better become a detective…maybe not. If you’re a cozy mystery lover, I’ll bet you want to be a detective too! Solving mysteries has been in my blood since my Nancy Drew books days!
The Ghost Goes to the Dogs is a must-read for cozy mystery fans. It’s got great characters, a small town (and big city…you’ll see!) vibe that I love, a celebration of pets, and a “dog-goned” good mystery! I think you’ll enjoy this delightful book as much as I did!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
About the Author
CLEO COYLE is a pseudonym for Alice Alfonsi, writing in collaboration with her husband, Marc Cerasini. Both are New York Times-bestselling authors of the long-running Coffeehouse Mysteries and Haunted Bookshop Mysteries, now celebrating nearly 20 years in print. With more than one million books sold, their work has been honored with starred reviews and multiple best-of-year list selections by reviewers. Alice and Marc are also bestselling media tie-in writers who have penned properties for Lucasfilm, NBC, Fox, Disney, Imagine, Toho, and MGM. They live and work in New York City, where they write independently and together.
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Sounds like a book I will enjoy reading.
Hi, Christy – Your review was a joy to read! You made us laugh and touched our hearts. Marc and I are delighted to know that you enjoyed our latest “dog-goned” mystery (LOL!) and also tickled to know that Pen’s best friends from childhood (Seymour and Brainert) are two of your favorite characters. They are so much fun to write, and they’ll be part of our future Haunted Bookshop stories, as well. In fact, we’re already working on the next Jack & Pen case!
Cheers again for the lovely review! xoxo
And may the spirit be with you…always.
~ Cleo
Yay! I can’t wait! Thanks for stopping!
Thanks for this giveaway chance. I am a fan of this author!
I love reading ghost stories , I watch all of the paranormal shows.
I love the cover art
I have read and enjoyed other books by these authors. I’d love to read this one too!
This book sounds great! Thanks for the giveaway!