Another winner in this series that I love so much. At this point reading an Andy Carpenter book is like catching up with old friends and finding out what they're up to these days. The stories are consistently good ones, mysteries with a wide variety of victims, villains, and wrongly accused clients whose cases Andy just can't refuse. And dogs - always a dog to worry about and possibly rescue.
This time around, the client is someone Andy knows, a college student whose mother is sure has been wrongly accused, and Andy is inclined to believe her. As usual, he and his team set out to prove his innocence and hopefully find the identity of the actual perpetrator. And as usual, the answers aren't easy to find and the outcome is unpredictable. Throw in Andy's mixed emotions about work, travel, and Christmas, and it was a thoroughly enjoyable read.
This series is a bit of a comfort read for me - I know I'll get a good mystery with some twists and turns, with a healthy dose of humor at his own expense as Andy narrates his case. It's actually become a comfort listen - Grover Gardner's narration is absolute perfection for both Andy's serious moments and his snarky sense of humor.
Thanks to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for providing a digital copy for an unbiased review.

David Rosenfelt never disappoints! His skills in writing humor, his love of dogs, and the building of a mystery are all top-notch! I will always read an Andy Carpenter story! Give me more!

Andy and his family return from vacation and all they want to do is settle in and celebrate Christmas but they find an extra dog at their door and it is one they recognize as they fostered him in the past. When Andy takes the dog back to his home he finds the mom in tears because the dog's new owner has been arrested. Andy is a reluctant lawyer but he cannot help but step up and defend someone who he knows and this time he wants to reunite a boy and his dog. The gang is back and they are on the case along with the typical dry humor we expect and it makes for a great story.

David Rosenfelt's Andy Carpenter series never fails to deliver, and this year's holiday installment, The More the Terrier, is no exception. Andy Carpenter, the reluctant lawyer with a knack for solving tough cases, takes on the defense of Brian Bremer, a Rutgers student accused of murdering his professor, Steven Rayburn, over a poor grade. While the evidence against Brian is strong and the motive seems flimsy at best, Andy's determination and sharp instincts quickly set him on the path to uncovering the real culprit.
Despite its festive cover, this book isn't limited to the holiday season and works perfectly as a standalone— you don't need to have read the previous installments to enjoy it. Rosenfelt's trademark dry, sarcastic humor shines throughout, with Andy's witty remarks hitting the mark every time. The plot is intricately woven, starting slow but steadily building into a thrilling legal drama that showcases Andy at his best.
As a seasoned fan of Rosenfelt's writing, I can confidently say he's mastered a formula that works.
Each book brings a fresh, captivating story while keeping familiar elements that readers love. Recurring characters like Andy's wife Laurie, tech expert Sam, the ever-reliable enforcer Marcus, and of course, the lovable dogs-Tara the golden retriever, Hunter, Sebastian the basset hound, and this mystery's star, Murphy the terrier-add depth and charm to the story.
The courtroom scenes are imaginative and entertaining, blending strategy, humor, and legal insight in a way that keeps readers hooked. If you're in the mood for a well-plotted mystery with an intricate case and a wintery setting, this is a great choice.

Rosenfelt's audio book is a great whodunit which hold your attention to the very last chapter. The story of a murder jystery totally capivates the listener and the narrator iss marvelous. Good listen for days!

You can never go wrong with a Rosenfelt audio or book!

Andy Carpenter defends a young man accused of murdering his college professor. With his team, Andy works to find the real killer. But that puts all of their lives in peril. This is book number 30 in the Andy Carpenter mystery series. I enjoy David Rosenfelt's writing style and I liked the narrator of the audiobook. I'll be sure to read more Andy Carpenter mysteries. I recommend The More the Terrier to anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries.
I was given an ARC of this audiobook by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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f you've read this series before, you'll know what to expect from this one. Lots of sarcasm from Andy, Marcus is still the tough guy, Laurie is obsessed with Christmas, and Grover Gardner is still an amazing narrator for the series.

If you haven't read this series before, they work as stand-alone novels. You'll catch on quickly. It's a fun series.

I love this series! Andy has a big heart, is kind of a wimp with a snarky attitude and dry sense of humor, but he gets his job done as a Criminal Defense Attorney. In this book, Andy is proving that BJ, a college student, did not kill his professor even though all evidence points to him. The plot is clever with lots of twists and turns. Each chapter reveals new useful information to back up the case and helps make the connection between Bouradean and Nuchi. My favorite character is Marcus. He’s tough, rough, and always brings the bad guys down. He makes up for Andy’s lack of muscle. This particular case delves into the metaverse which opened my eyes to a world I have no interest in being a part of. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Grover Gardner. Grover nails Andy’s snarky, laid-back personality, and dry sense of humor. I especially liked the Russian accent used for Bouradean’s voice. I highly recommend listening to the audiobook!

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the audiobook in exchange for my honest review!

In Andy Carpenter’s 30th outing by David Rosenfelt, we are again immersed in the Carpenter family; this time at Christmas. Andy is a reluctant attorney who would rather hang with his friends at the local sports bar and watch anything sports related on the TV and walk his three dogs without a care in the world than actually work. Especially at Christmas! But no, yet again he is forced to help a friend of the family when he is charged with murder. Fortunately, Andy and his investigative crew are very good at defending their clients.

I think that the actual mystery and who-dun-it is better in this book than many before it. Andy, his PI wife Laurie, the big bruiser protection guy Marcus, and a computer hacker sidekick follow pretty much the same format as in all the other 29 books in the series. Clever court room drama, lots of humor and witty comments from Andy, a connection to dogs that is not overboard so the novel does not fall into the sub-genre Cozy category and plenty of warmly portrayed characters. A perfectly jolly mystery for those interested in a lighter mystery!

All the drama takes place in Paterson, NJ, which is actually where David Rosenfelt is from. Rosenfelt has won the Edgar, Shamus and Berry Awards over the years — if you have not read him, The More the Terrier would be a good place to start. It does not matter where in the series you begin. I personally like to listen to this series because Grover Gardner is a wonderful audiobook narrator. I miss his voice between books, it is so outstanding!

My rating: 5 of 5

This ARC title was provided by Netgalley.com at no cost, and I am providing an unbiased review. The More the Terrier was published on Oct. 15, 2024.

From the very first book in this series, Open and Shut, I’ve been captivated by the world of Andy Carpenter and the reluctant cases he takes on. Our intrepid hero relentlessly takes on case after case, consistently demonstrating his compassion for those in need. Andy’s dog ownership is a significant factor in my admiration for him.

In this installment, Andy and his family are returning home from a relaxing vacation. Finding a dog on his doorstep really surprises Andy, even though he already owns three dogs. Despite helping countless dogs through his dog rescue organization, the Tara Foundation, this dog is no stranger to Andy. He tries to return the dog Murphy to his owner.

Shockingly, Andy learns that Murphy’s owner BJ has been arrested for murder and BJ’s mother pleads for Andy’s help in proving BJ’s innocence. It is the Christmas season, and Andy wanted to continue relaxing. In fact, he’s retired, but keeps on taking cases. For BJ’s sake, this proves no different for Andy.

There’s a tongue-in-cheek reference when Laurie, engrossed in the latest David Rosenfelt book, refuses to go to sleep. Andy, unable to comprehend her fascination, questions her interest in reading it. Beyond the snarky and humorous content, the show also delves into serious moments when Andy attempts to help those in need.

Many thanks to Minotaur Books and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

The More the Terrier is the 30th (!!!) Andy Carpenter legal procedural mystery by David Rosenfelt. Released 15th Oct 2024 by Macmillan on their Minotaur imprint, it's 304 pages and is available in hardcover, audio, and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links throughout.

For current fans of the series, this is a good one. It's full of the same sarcastic, warm humor and the same ensemble cast as previous entries in the series. Andy Carpenter is, of course, central to the story and still trying to figure out how to stay retired and avoid working. This is such a long running and consistently well written series that saying it's "more of the same, worked around a different mystery" should be enough of a recommendation by itself. Although it's the 30th book in the series, the mystery is self contained and the necessary back-story is written in without major spoilers for previous books. I heartily recommend the whole series, but this particular entry is very strong and fits the rhythm and vibe of the whole.

This is pure comfort reading. It's got a likable protagonist, an engaging mystery, humorous dialogue, and a solid climax, denouement, and resolution. (This one is *full* of creepy criminals out to make a young computer science student take the fall for crimes he didn't commit). I adore Andy's supporting team, especially Marcus in this installment, and he's getting more speaking parts and active roles instead of just being the muscle; and it's a good change to see his character development. The dogs, as always, are stars, even lugubrious and lazy Sebastian, although he admittedly slept through most of the book.

The audiobook has a run time of 6 hours and 34 minutes and is expertly read by series narrator Grover Gardner who manages to juggle the various accents and characters of all ages and both sexes without problems. I found myself grinning and laughing along several places with the wonderful narration. The read was definitely enhanced by the narrator. The sound and production quality are high throughout the recording.

Five stars for both the text and audiobook versions. All around fun read. Perennial favorite series.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

This is a Legal Cozy Mystery, and this is the 30th book in the Andy Carpenter series. I have read the other books in this series before picking up this book. I really love the characters in this book, and This book was everything I needed. Of course, there were a lot of moments that made me laugh in this book and cute dog moments. I really loved the case that was worked in this book. I really could not put this book down. I listened to the audiobook for this book, and I really enjoyed it. The only thing I wish they would say when a new chapter starts. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.

Another great book about the great lawyer Andy Carpenter.. This time the murderer really messed up. He tried to frame someone that Andy knows. That makes it personal for him to find out what has happened. Andy and. his crew put together all the clues to find out who really did it. It of course involves the dogs and one of the rescues that gets the whole thing started. Love Grover Gardner, he is Andy Carpenter.

I love a good sarcastic character and Andy Carpenter fits the bill! I have loved everyone of Andy's cases, even though he doesn't.

I just don't know how I can praise this book and series enough! The characters are so individual I love seeing them, the story lines are interesting and of course there are dogs.

Best of all is Grover Gardner, I think I could listen to this man read the phone book (if there still was one) and find it enjoyable!

I highly recommend this entire series, get the audiobooks, or you are really missing out on a treat! I think it would be best to start at the beginning since you get a lot of background story on Andy's life.

Thank you Netgalley and Macmillan audio for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Book 30 of a series in my top 3 of all time.... how do I even rate these anymore?!?!?!

It's an Andy Carpenter novel, of course he takes a case for a friend.
It's an Andy Carpenter novel, of course there is a dog at the center of it all.
It's an Andy Carpenter novel, of course Andy makes a ton of enemies and is almost killed multiple times.
It's an Andy Carpenter novel, of course there is a victory party at the end.

Every book is like reuniting with old friends. Andy Carpenter is one of the best literary characters today!! Yes, I said what I said. The supporting cast is equally great. This installment focuses a lot more on the investigative team, which are amazing. I would like more Pete and Vince again though.

A delightful and cozy mystery unfolds, where lawyer Andy Carpenter finds himself entangled in a complex trial with multiple intriguing plotlines and web-like intrigue. The story is peppered with witty sarcasm, evoking fond memories of legal shows from my childhood. I thoroughly enjoyed the well-developed characters, particularly Andy’s affection for his dogs.

I listened to the audio version of this book narrated by Grover Gardner. Gardner's voice is ideal to portray the rather crusty old lawyer. His delivery of the dry humor of Andy Carpenter really couldn't be any more perfect. It always makes me grin.

This is another cozy mystery in which Carpenter gets involved in trying to prove the innocence of someone and ends up getting himself in a little bit of trouble along the way. In this case, he is trying to prove that a young man is not guilty of killing his professor.

The story was captivating, humorous and had me guessing till the end.

Thanks to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the audiobook. All thoughts are my own.

The More the Terrier by David Rosenfelt
Narrator, Grover Gardner
Andy Carpenter series, book 30
Ricky is 15! I can hardly believe it. However, I have read or listened to this whole series. These books may be a bit formulaic and there’s no great intellectual challenge but they are fun and funny and I enjoy them. Especially the Christmas books. I thought the author’s self reference in the story was hilarious. There was a federal agent but at least he wasn’t from the FBI for a change. There were the usual court room scenes but the ending was a bit of a surprise.
Excellent narration by Grover Gardner as always.

In the book The More the Terrier, author David Rosenfelt continues his bestselling Andy Carpenter Mystery series. Once again Andy is coming out of retirement. I think Andy should just give up on retirement! When Andy and his family come home they find Murphy, a dog they had fostered and adopted out, waiting for them. When Andy goes to take Murphy back, he finds that his owner BJ is in jail. So Andy has to help out a fellow dog lover. And his desire to have a calm peaceful Christmas is dashed. But the case is more involved than he thought and puts him and his family in danger. What is really going on? This was a great story that continues the series. The audio-book narration was very good by long-time narrator Grover Gardner. I would recommend this book and the series. I received a copy of this audio-book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

David Rosenfelt has done it again!
The Andy Carpenter series is one of my all time favorites to read. He is always an auto buy author for me.
Mr. Rosenfelt's banter and sarcasm always makes me laugh out! The narrator he uses is just perfect!
If you have never read his books before, you don't have to have read the other books to read this one.