Ruff Justice (A Melanie Travis Canine Mystery #22)

By: Laurien Berenson

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Synopsis: A dog leash becomes a lethal weapon in this mystery from the Agatha Award finalist, &“a rare breed of writer&” (The Plain Dealer). With the excitement of the spring dog show season sweeping Connecticut, prize-winning Poodle owner Melanie Travis is determined to help her son finally lead his Standard Poodle toward a championship title. But the competition is fierce. Aunt Peg even skips the judging panel to exhibit a pup of her own, standing out from the pack with a handmade leash from elite artist Jasmine Crane. Jasmine&’s handiwork is to die for—but Aunt Peg didn&’t expect to find her strangled to death by one of her dazzling custom creations… When Aunt Peg&’s longtime dog sitter, a renter on Jasmine&’s property, vanishes that same day, Melanie suspects a dangerous connection. Her hunch only grows as she discovers sketchy secrets about the late artist. Juggling a teaching job, the show ring, and a daunting suspect list, Melanie finds herself entangled in a mindboggling murder mystery—and hot on the trail of a desperate killer. &“For pet fans who thrive on dog-show lore, Berenson&’s brand is always best in show.&”—Kirkus Reviews &“Entertaining…[a] sweet series.&”—Publishers Weekly &“A book everyone should collar.&”—The Oklahoman