Wow. Very unique and engaging. I really enjoyed this book. I had never read anything from this author before but would be interested in reading other works by him. This crime/police drama was highly entertaining and will keep you wanting to get to the end so you can see the full picture.

This unusual story and title gives you a look into an Australian marriage. The couple have unusual strengths.
The wife Catfish marries and plans to divorce at 18 months into the marriage. She will receive 66% of her husbands wealth. He disappears and the plot revolves around the police investigation.

Interesting focus on fake luxury goods gives the reader insight into this crime.
Fun read.

I basically read this in one sitting because it was fast-paced with short chapters so I kept going well maybe just another chapter to see what happens next. I liked that a lot was going on without giving away too much at once or dragging anything out like lots of thrillers do

Set in Australia, this is essentially a crime mystery. It starts a little slow but then gains momentum. Lindsay (Dogboy) who is marriage to Catfish goes missing. Months before this, Catfish has taken steps to separate from Lindsay and begin divorce proceedings with the goal to glean all she can from his wealthy estate. From there begins a complicated unraveling of counterfeit fashion goods, smuggling and possible murder. At some points I was not able to follow or understand the implications of the different levels of intrigue about the counterfeit of fashion good, but all is explained in the end. Overall I enjoyed this book and found it fascinating. Although it's fictional it is reality based. I would recommend this book for those who enjoy present day based fiction and crime/mysteries. I would give this 4 of 5 starts.

I really enjoyed this book, I thought the storyline was really great and loved the fact that our dectectives were trying to get the tail of the snake out of the head of another snake to prove their case! (That will make more sense when you read it!)

I really felt sorry for 'Dogboy' as it was clear that 'Catfish' was only ever after his money. However, it does seem that he did realise this and the way he set about getting 'rid' of his money was just brilliant.

I loved how the storyline all built up together and thought that the ending was perfect!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book for an honest review

Dogboy a multi millionaire has gone missing, his wife Catfish has been planning a multi million divorce settlement since the day of their wedding . Where is Dogboy and how far will Catfish go to get his vast estates and his money. Also why is Catfish openly mixing with the criminal underworld .
Dogboy and Catfish is a good in depth thriller full of twists turns greed and revenge. This story is cleverly written with dedicated chapters to the main characters. 5 stars

Catfish is an influencer with a huge following. She revels in the attention and has a little boutique shop where she sells items she hawks online. She is outgoing and gregarious. Dogboy is a wealthy businessman with various holdings, including the shop Catfish rents from him. He is introverted and lonely. Their brief courtship, initiated by Catfish, is a whirlwind romance that ends in marriage. In Australia, if a couple split up after 18 months of marriage each spouse is entitled to half of the estate.

They have been married almost a year and a half when Dogboy vanishes without a trace. Catfish, the panic stricken wife, had already begun the divorce process when everything is put on hold. Nothing can proceed until Dogboy’s fate is determined or 8 years have passed since his disappearance.

There are many sub plots and side stories to keep the reader entertained while at the same time the main story, Dogboy’s whereabouts, is pursued. The author has kept all the pieces active and engrossing, while at the same time giving hints as to Dogboy’s fate. A great story that is well written.

I received an advance copy of this book from Net Galley, this is my honest review.

Swift plotting and lots of narrative surprises. Gracias has told stories across multiple genres and I look forward to seeing where he turns next.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance review copy in return for an honest review. This book definitely had my attention from the beginning and I loved the way everything played out.

Thank you to Luke Gracias and Netgalley for providing me with the opportunity to read Dogboy v Catfish.
A well put together and thought provoking thriller that could be placed in more than one genre.
Thoroughly enjoyable and could easily translate into film.
Thank you

"Dogboy v Catfish" is a legal crime thriller that follows Katherine Fisher, also known as "Catfish Kelly," as she files for divorce on the same day she is married. Due to the divorce laws in Australia, She is entitled to maintenance payments until her daughter turns eighteen and half of their combined assets in twelve months. As Catfish prepares to take Lindsay to the dry cleaners, he vanishes. When leads involve the police, they begin their search by traveling to the area of his disappearance, where a murder investigation is launched into the case. The story then delves into the criminal underworld around selling counterfeit designer goods, where the black market sells for more than Australia's exports.

This story kept me up for several nights. I had to read several sections twice because the words rolled off my tongue so pleasantly. One of those is how the main character, Dogboy, got his name. It's rather long, so I'll just recommend you buy and read the book. Also, the book cover with intertwined snakes is explained further in the book. Luke Gracias, the author, connected all the pieces and left a united whole. I thank the publishers Authorsupfront and Net Galley for providing me with an ARC for this honest review.

This was an excellent read, full of mystery, murder and some laughs. Lindsay Kramer was know as dogboy to his friends because he could talk to dogs and hear them. Katherine Fisher was know as catfish. She planned to marry Lindsay then fleece him. The whole book is written like a cop show where they go step by step trying to figure out what happened to Lindsay, he just disappeared one day and was a missing person. The police find out a whole lot more and it takes a while to figure out what was happening. Though I truly liked the ending and what Lindsay put in his will. This is the part that gives you the best laugh. I received a free copy and the views and opinions are my own.

The story is about husband and wife who try to make each other hurt and lose the money. Wife married a rich guy, he thought she was sincere, and she wasn't and planned to steal his money from the start. Since the book was written by a man, you can figure out who won at the end.
The story is set mostly in Australia, and it was interesting to read about their ways, including the police and privacy laws. Her lawyer was talking about confidentiality, but she spilled the beans without any pressure to the police, for example.
Overall, it was an interesting read

I got the copy of the book from NetGalley

Great plot; uneven writing

The plot was good. A guy called Dogboy due to dogs being almost smitten with him, is married to a woman called Katherine Fisher, called Catfish. Dogboy has obtained a fair amount of wealth, but is still shy and really best around dogs. Katherine basically married him for his money. Evidentially Australian rules are that if you are married over 18 months and have a child (she has a child from a previous marriage that appears to fall under this rule), the woman can get a substantial divorce settlement. As the 18 month approaches Katherine sees an attorney to file divorce papers. But, Dogboy disappears at the same time. Did he run away, commit suicide, or was he killed? That is part of the plot.

The plot was good, but the writing uneven. Like when a person utters this line: "Seated in the lounge, our dogs just sat at his feet and completely ignored us." Who talks like that?

I didn't like the end, at least how Katherine ends up. But, I still liked the book on the whole.

Katherine Kelly Fisher, aka ‘Catfish', is married to Lindsay ‘Dogboy’ Kramer, a successful businessman and dog whisperer. As their 18-month anniversary approaches, Lindsay goes missing which, under Australian law, means Catfish has to wait 90 days to get power of attorney over his bank account, and seven years before he can be declared dead and his will read. With his assets frozen Catfish is in a race against time to get hold of Dogboy’s assets before the police get hold of her.

This is a most unusual story and went places I've never been before in fiction and I mean that in a nice way. The story, containing aspects of money laundering, trafficking of illegal drugs and counterfeit designer goods, is very unique and clever. It flowed nicely and was an entertaining read. I'll be on the lookout for future works by Luke Gracias.

My thanks to the author, Luke Gracias, via Netgally for the opportunity to read this novel. All opinions expressed are my own.

This book was very different from any other murder mystery that I've read. Was it somewhat predictable? Yes. Did I know who did it from almost the beginning? Also, yes. But, what brought it all together was the twists that threw you off just enough that you doubted yourself.

Very interesting read. I glad I stepped away from my usual reading habit to give this one a try.

Loved this story revealing the dark secrets behind the traffic in designer goods. The absent Lindsay was by definition a shadowy character with a trace of melancholy who had everything material but not true love in his life. His effect on all dogs he met was an interesting characteristic, one with which I can identify. Dogs are in my opinion, very good judges of character. The police operation was well portrayed and held. my interest. I found the complete reversal in Katherine a little hard to believe but all in all a good read,

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick.

I was expecting more of a kids book but totally was blown away and loved it!!!!


I was so intrigued abd excited tk learn about dogboy and I hope there is a second book and a whole series ! The book kept me wanting to keep reading

Thank you NetGalley for letting me read and review

The title threw me off completely and I was almost expecting a kids story. Lots of shady characters, drama, crime. Enjoyable story, I ended up wondering why I didn’t start reading it sooner. Recommended