Harry Haristeen and her band of pets are back and working to clear their friend, architect Tazio Chappers, of any suspicion of murder. Tazio may have occasionally felt like killing Carla Paulson, a rich, snooty and extremely difficult client, but she wouldn't have done the deed -- despite the fact that she was discovered standing over Carla's body, holding a bloody knife.

Harry and her pets can't keep their nose out of mysteries, despite admonitions from friends and new husband Fair to let the police handle the situation. And it's a good thing they're on the case, too.

Brown has written her usual winning story that captures small-town America and the indomitable personalities of pets. A fun, light read.