Hot Dog (A Melanie Travis Canine Mystery #9)

By: Laurien Berenson

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Synopsis: A mystery from the Agatha Award finalist: &“Melanie&’s poodles are as lovable and real as the story&’s human characters.&”—Publishers Weekly In an effort to escape tail-chasing males—namely her ex-husband and her current boyfriend—Melanie Travis opts to track down the elusive owner of Dox, an adorable Dachshund who's about to be put on the block at a charity auction. But the more Melanie discovers about the pup&’s background, the messier the case gets. It seems Dox is part of a divorced couple&’s emotional tug of war. As if tiptoeing through the minefield of a broken marriage isn&’t nerve-wracking enough, there&’s also Melanie&’s stalker—or stalkers—to deal with. The obvious pair is a pesky local TV crew who figure Melanie&’s nose for trouble will lead them to the next big story. But what&’s truly frightening is the presence of someone far more sinister. Someone who&’s gotten into Melanie&’s house at night, and stolen her wallet. Someone who&’s dognapped Dox. With doggy abduction and her son&’s safety on her mind, Melanie&’s determination grows. Soon, it looks like her life may be the next thing up for auction… &“A rare breed of writer.&”—The Plain Dealer