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Dog Dare
Kendra's sixth adventure
Berkley Prime Crime
June 2008
ISBN
0-425-22232-2
Buy Independent
As a
lawyer and pet-sitter in L.A., Kendra Ballantyne, Esq., has met more
than her share of difficult pets... and people. But when some
arrogant cloners cross her path, she meets a whole new breed--one
whose perilous business is playing God...p>
It’s
been a rough month for Kendra. Her boyfriend and sidekick,
Jeff Hubbard, P.I., has gone missing--right after they decided to
move in together. It sounds like a case of cold feet until
they find his car submerged in a canal. Kendra's panicked
inquiries lead her to Jeff's Aunt Lois, an ex-pole dancer and
full-time eccentric who had taken her dog Flisa, a sweet-natured
Akita mix, to a company that promised to clone the pup. But
poor Flisa never made it out alive... And then one of the
cloners is murdered.
As
Kendra picks up the scent of Jeff’s investigation, she wonders:
Was Jeff kidnapped? If not, why hasn’t he contacted her?
Is he protecting his revenge-driven aunt? Or
worse...could he be the killer? Kendra is hounded by
questions, and for the first time, she's not sure she wants the
answers...
Reviews
"This fabulous series stars a kind hearted
animal lover who though an amateur sleuth is strong willed;
Kendra is opinionated and unforgiving especially at those who
harm animals as she is an animal rights advocate. Thus two
passions merge as she goes from one clue to another to learn
what someone will kill to conceal at the Clone Arranger. Linda
O. Johnston writes a strong tale that fans will enjoy as the
mystery is difficult to solve though the clues are there." --
Harriet Klausner "Linda O. Johnston is an
incredible writer who creates believable, intelligent
characters. DOUBLE DOG DARE has a
fun-filled-suspense storyline that contains intrigue, mystery,
murder, lots and lots of animals, and humor. Ms. Johnston's wit,
pacing, and dialogue make this cozy entry into the "Pet-Sitter"
series a sure fire winner." -- Betty Cox,
Fresh Fiction "Amateur sleuth, attorney and
pet-sitter Kendra Ballantyne is busy solving a dog-related
murder in the latest book in her animal-loving series. This
story nicely combines mystery, romance and humor. A strong
affection for furry, four-legged friends is highly recommended."
-- Barb Anderson,
RT Book
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