Death at the Dog Park: A Holiday Duo of Cozy Canine Crimes

De: Neil S. Plakcy, Joanna Campbell Slan

Narrado por: Steve Stewart's voice replica

Two cozy novellas explore murder, mystery, and mayhem at the local dog park in this unique collection from authors Neil S. Plakcy and Joanna Campbell Slan.

In "Dog's Punishment," Steve Levitan and his intuitive golden retriever Rochester uncover dark secrets when investigating the death of a controversial dog trainer. After Melissa Kawamoto is found dead at the local dog park, Steve must untangle a web of professional rivalries, stolen patents, and bitter grudges to catch a killer who turned a revolutionary training method into a deadly weapon.

In "Lamb Chopped," craft store owner Kiki Lowenstein's peaceful morning at the dog park turns horrific when her Great Dane Gracie digs up a severed hand. The discovery pulls Kiki into a disturbing investigation involving missing pets, corrupt officials, and a shadowy network trafficking shelter animals to research facilities. With help from her homicide detective husband, Kiki must expose the truth before more animals—and humans—become victims.

Both stories showcase the unbreakable bonds between humans and their canine companions while delivering clever mysteries filled with twists, turns, and compelling characters. A must-listen for fans of cozy mysteries and anyone who believes dogs have an uncanny ability to point us toward the truth.

©2025 Neil S. Plakcy & Joanna Campbell Slan (P)2026 Neil S. Plakcy & Joanna Campbell Slan

Enjoyable

This is the first time I've listened to or read books by either of these authors. I really enjoyed listening to both stories. This was also my first time listening to a voice replica audiobook. I prefer a narrated book, but I was surprised by how well the voice replica worked. Steve Stewart has a nice voice, which worked well with the stories.

2 Murder Mysteries

This was my first experience with these authors' works, and having never read anything from either one, I was happy to listen to the audiobook. This audiobook included two separate novellas, and both stories gripped my attention with their surprising twists, memorable characters, and adorable dogs. I thought Steve Stewart's voice replica was fine as it was easy to understand and therefore, easy to follow the story. I was given a copy of the audiobook. I volunteered, without financial gain, to post this review which reflected my honest opinions regarding this audiobook.

Fun dog cozy mystery

3/5 STARS! Fun cozy mystery featuring lots of cute dogs. Still don’t like AI narrators, but I understand why authors use them.