Recently divorced Ellie Engleman is reclaiming her life
after a disastrous marriage. First on her list is adopting a
dog, which she couldn't have previously due to her ex's
allergies. Ellie is stunned when one of the potential
adoptees speaks to her, telling her he's the reincarnation
of her beloved pet who was killed while she was
honeymooning. Strangely enough Ellie soon discovers that she
can communicate with most dogs, which is an advantage in her
new career as a dog walker.
Ellie works hard to develop a clientele to support herself
and Rudy, her Yorkiepoo constant companion. While picking up
her charges, Ellie discovers the body of Professor Albright.
And his prize-winning bichon frise Buddy is missing. Ellie
immediately suspects foul play, since Buddy is unlikely to
have run away from his beloved owner. With help of the
canine variety, she plays amateur detective, much to the
chagrin of hunky yet irritating Detective Sam Ryder.
The more Ellie looks into Buddy's disappearance, the more
she runs across Detective Ryder. She finds him strangely
compelling even though she's sworn off men after her
divorce. Will she find Buddy before he's gone for good? Will
Detective Ryder ever admit that she's aided in his case?
Will Ellie's snooping arouse the attention of a killer?
HOUNDING THE PAVEMENT, the first book in the Dog Walker
mystery series, is a treat for everyone, whether a dog lover
or not. The motives of the killer aren't obvious immediately
and should provide an enjoyable puzzle for readers to solve.
Ms. McCoy has written a cozy mystery sure to please. As an
added incentive to try this book, all of Ms. McCoy's
royalties for the book are being donated to Best Friends
Animal Society.
The
newest dog-walker on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has a
talent—she can hear what her canine clientele is thinking.
So when a dog’s owner turns up dead, Ellie must bone up on
her sleuthing—and perk up her ears to find a killer.
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