This book is a great suspense book. I enjoyed listening to this story and was always eager for it to continue. This is a book you just want to keep reading.

Another Andy Carpenter book #30 in this incredible series. I have read a few but not really in any order and I always enjoyed them. This book is narrated by Grover Gardner and he does an incredible job. I love the cover of this book as well. The terrier is so cute in the Santa hat. I would have to say my favorite part of the Andy Carpenter series is Andy himself. I laugh out loud at much of what he says and just shake my head at the rest. David Rosenfelt even takes a laugh at himself the author in this book and it was my favorite little part of the whole book. I would recommend this series to anyone. It's a clean well written story with a laugh here and there.
Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the complimentary audiobook. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

The More the Terrier is the 30th book in the Andy Carpenter series and it continues Rosenfelt’s seven year tradition of writing a Christmas themed book along with a regular one. This doesn’t cover any new ground as far as the characters. Andy still hates Christmas, Laurie still starts celebrating months in advance. All the gang's here, in their normal roles.
This time, the family returns home from a skiing vacation to find an extra dog. Andy recognizes the little terrier as one they fostered until he was adopted by a mother and college aged son. Well, as is always the way with these stories, the young man has been arrested for the murder of one of his professors and Andy signs on as his defense attorney.
I will say I’m getting a little weary of the mafia playing a part in the story. Rosenfelt would have you think that New Jersey is riddled with mobsters, although this time the Russians also have a role. But the “rationale” behind the murder was different and unique. These books definitely have a formula, but I never tire of them.
But the trademark humor is there. I had to chuckle that Rosenfelt even managed to insert himself into this book. And this is a series that makes for a fabulous audio experience thanks to Grover Gardner who is fabulous as Andy. I both read and listened to this and even when reading, Grover’s voice was in my head.
And I have to give it to Rosenfelt. He always leaves me guessing as to how it will all come together.
This can easily work as a stand-alone as Rosenfelt provides sufficient background on each character.
My thanks to Netgalley, St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio for an advance copy of this book.

Another charmer from David Rosenfelt.

The titles and covers are still ridiculous, but the plots, dialogue, and characters are all tight.

My favourite moments generally involve Marcus and/or the pub scenes with his friends, and, while there’s defintely a formulaic feel to these mysteries, I’ll keep adding to my collection, for as long as he keeps cranking them out.

Thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Macmillan Audio for this droll ARC.

This was my first book in this series & I was hoping the dog storyline played a much bigger role in the book. Unfortunately for me, the book wasn’t what I expected. Overall, it was okay. It just didn’t capture my interest until towards the end & then it felt a bit rushed.

Great narrator, well woven story and a satisfying ending. All of the hallmarks of a David Rosenfelt mystery are in evidence and that’s what makes it a winner!

I love listening to Andy Carpenter ! This series never disappoints. There is always a new dog that introduces us to a new case. If you are looking for a fun cozy mystery this is a great one.

This was another quick and fun addition to the Andy Carpenter series. I had a fun time figuring out who the bad guy was and how it all connected. My favorite part of this series is always Andy's commentary. It never feels that I have to giggle out loud at some point in the book.

Somehow we have gotten to #30 in this series and I am still looking forward to the next one. The stories are pretty formulaic with themes that repeat, but Rosenfelt has managed to keep it from feeling repetitive or getting stale. I still get excited when I see a new addition to the series is coming out.

For anyone wanting to jump into this series, you can really start at any point. Rosenfelt does a nice job of explaining who the players are and how they came to be associated with Andy without going into too much detail. Each story is a standalone mystery so you will see how the current situation begins and get closure to the story by the end.

As usual, the audio was narrated by Grover Gardner, who did a wonderful job. His intonation and timing with the humor in the series is spot on. I absolutely recommend the audio for any audiobook listeners.

This series has the cutest covers.

This is the typical Andy Carpenter book. We’ve got a rescue dog, an innocent client, and a possible mob connection. That being said, the formula works every time, mostly because Andy is a great character. He’s funny, smart, self-effacing, sarcastic, and loves dogs. And the narrator, Grover Gardner, pulls it off wonderfully. Andy’s friends and family are also likeable and well-developed, if a bit quirky at times.

The mystery itself is well-done, with plenty of red herrings and potential suspects. I like how all of Andy’s team gets in on the action.

While the story takes place around Christmas, the holiday does not impact the story much. It’s not a book I would feel the need to save till December.

I’m a big fan of the Andy Carpenter books, but this one didn’t deliver the way I’ve come to expect. While the series is formulaic, Andy’s quick wit and sarcastic humor is often hilarious, unfortunately, the humor was dialed back in this book, way back!! That being said, the story itself came across on the mundane side. This was an audio book for me and I wasn’t that enamored by the narrator. Perhaps if I’d read it instead I’d have liked it a bit better🤷‍♀️Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

5 stars out of 5

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Sooooo, how did I never come across this book in all the cozy mystery that I have read I have been a cozy reader for longer than I care to admit. Luckily I came across this on Netgalley1 this was a super fun and cozy book. I loved that this took place at Christmas time. Who doesn't love a cozy set during any holiday? I will be catching up on all the Andy Carpenter novels! I really liked how Grover Gardner narrated this book. I hope that he has narrated all the other books in this series.

In this 30th book in the Andy Carpenter series, the Paterson, New Jersey attorney defends a college student accused of murdering his professor.

*****

Ever since he inherited a large fortune, defense lawyer Andy Carpenter takes very few cases. Instead, Andy prefers to hang out with his wife Laurie, 15-year-old son Ricky, and dogs Tara (a golden retriever), Hunter (a pug), and Sebastian (a basset hound). Andy also likes to watch sports; help run a canine rescue operation called 'The Tara Foundation'; schmooze with his friends at Charlie's Sports Bar; and so on.

As the story opens, Andy, Laurie, and Ricky are enjoying a Christmas vacation in the Adirondacks. Andy is winter-averse, but he and the family have gone ice-skating, snowmobiling, and sledding. Andy hasn't gone skiiing because, as he notes: "As best as I can tell, a good day on the slopes is not suffering broken bones, frostbite, or worse, which is why I have spent many good days in front of the television or reading a book. You never hear about a medevac helicopter picking someone up from their den and flying them to a trauma center."

On the way back from the Adirondocks, Andy is looking forward to seeing his three dogs, who've been in the care of dog-sitter Jenny Bedell. However, when the Carpenters arrive home, there aren't three dogs....there are four! Jenny explains that the new pooch showed up on the front porch, and she hasn't been able to locate his owner. It turns out the visiting canine is a terrier-mix called Murphy, who was cared for by the Carpenters before being adopted by Doris Bremer and her son BJ. Andy promptly returns Murphy to Doris Bremer, who's distraught because her son BJ has been arrested for killing his college teacher.

Andy offers to speak to BJ, and hears the following story: BJ argued with his computer science teacher, Professor Stephen Rayburn, about a grade. Afterwards, BJ got a phone call telling him to go to Rayburn's house, to discuss the matter. When BJ arrived at the professor's home, Rayburn was dead, and BJ became an immediate suspect. Later, when the cops found Rayburn's $642 in cash and Rolex watch in BJ's dorm room, the young man was arrested for murder. BJ goes on to explain that his lawyer, James Howarth - who showed up out of the blue - is pushing him to take a deal. This whole business sounds VERY DICEY to Andy, who learns that attorney Howarth is being paid by two gang bosses, Gregori Borodin and Thomas Nucci, to 'defend' BJ.

It's clear that BJ is being framed, and Andy makes short shrift of Howarth and takes over BJ's defense himself. Andy assembles his usual team, which consists of lawyer Eddie Dowd - who's great with paperwork and filings; accountant Sam Willis - a computer hacker extraordinaire; office manager Edna - who goofs off more than she works; and The K-Team, a private detective firm consisting of: Andy's wife Laurie Collins - an ex-cop; Corey Douglas, also an ex-cop, and Corey's police dog, Simon Garfunkel; and Marcus Clark - the toughest man on the planet, whose job includes getting information out of suspects and protecting Andy.

Andy needs Marcus watching his back because the mobsters, Nucci and Borodin aren't about to sit back and do nothing. As Andy proceeds to unravel a complicated conspiracy, and prepare a SODDI (some other dude did it) defense, the thugs make witnesses disappear, and even contemplate killing Andy.

As always in this series, Andy does well at BJ's trial, making points when he cross-examines witnesses, and presenting a strong defense. This time, though, the prosecution case seems airtight.....so what's Andy to do?

The Andy Carpenter mysteries are formulaic, but entertaining, with Andy constantly making funny quips and sarcastic remarks. In that respect, this book was disappointing, because Andy wasn't as hilarious as usual. I'll admit it was fun to read that Andy's wife Laurie likes the David Rosenfelt mysteries, while Andy himself isn't a fan. I also liked that the pooch Murphy, who must be a genius dog, showed up at Andy's house to get a good lawyer for BJ.

I hope author David Rosenfelt rejuvenates Andy's jokey character in the next book.

I listened to the audiobook, narrated by Grover Gardner, who does a great job.

Thanks to Netgalley, David Rosenfelt, and Macmillan Audio for a copy of the book.

The More the Terrier, the new Andy Carpenter mystery, by David Rosenfelt is brilliant!
All the quirks I have come to come to love about Andy as a successful, albeit reluctant, layer who loves his family and his dogs are back. He has a tough exterior, but when it comes to family or friends, he will do whatever necessary to see justice delivered. Sometimes this means he crosses the mob, other crime groups, the cops, or whoever else may be involved; he’s not selective. He’s consistent with little thought to who the bad guys might be. However, he’s incredibly smart and diligent, and as a result, he’s successful and gets results. He also has full confidence in his team, notably his wife and Marcus. In this case, Andy enters the world of academia and advanced computer technology. The concepts are well researched and explained in a way that makes to anyone. Andy’s dry, sarcastic humor shines as expected, and his loyal supportive team with all their nuances are present as well. If you’ve never read a book in the series, you can pick this up and be fine. There is enough explanation given along the way that you won’t feel lost. If you’ve been reading this series, you will love hearing about known characters along the way.
I love Grover Gardner as the narrator. He paces it well and gives all the characters great vocal representation, both male and female.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

What a wonderful book. The More the Terrier had everything that I love. Dogs, holidays, mysteries. A great read!

The Andy Carpenter series is part cozy, part lawyer-procedural, part traditional mystery. It's really hard to classify, but maybe that's why I enjoy it so much. I love Andy's dry humor and wit, it's refreshing and fun. This is a perfect read between darker suspense novels that I usually read.

This particular story starts off with a dog Andy and Laurie rescued last year who shows up on their doorstep before Christmas. When Andy returns the dog, he learns the owner is in prison for killing his college professor. Andy, ever the reluctant defense attorney, takes the case. It's interesting and twisty -- more twisty than the usual cozy -- and I probably figured out the killer about the time the author wanted me to, which was before Andy figured it out. No spoilers from me -- just saying that it was a well-crafted, interesting story with great characters and solid mystery.

Finally, I listened to the audio book which was given to me by NetGalley and Macmillan Audio. These opinions are my own. The narrator Grover Gardner is fabulous and has become Andy Carpenter to me -- he made what is a good story wholly entertaining.

Another enjoyable Andy Carpenter novel! I’ve been thinking that there must be a ghost writer assisting
as we are now getting two of these a year, one in the summer and the other holiday themed. Mind you I am not complaining!
This holiday-themed novel is not quite as good as the previous but still 4 stars. I’m trying to figure out why I feel that way. In some respects it differed from the previous because there was much less about the dog that found its way to the Tara Foundation shelter. And the defendant hardly asked about the dog while awaiting trial. Edna was barely in this one. I didn’t feel the threat to Andy’s life was as serious. And was there a party at the end? (I listened to the audiobook so I may have missed a brief mention of it).
At any rate, the story is good: a college professor is found dead in his home by a student he publicly disagreed with in class. The case is purely circumstantial but Andy feels he must go above and beyond to prove it wasn’t his client. And perhaps that’s my issue. Was he trying too hard?
To reiterate, I very much enjoy the entire series and will continue reading and recommending them for their plots, legal and police procedures, and especially their humor. The audiobooks are a joy to listen to as well, superbly narrated by Grover Gardner. This is a solid addition to the series. I recommend starting from the beginning for character development, but you do you!

The More the Terrier is unfortunately a dnf for me. The language within 10 percent was too much. There was also a few blasphemes. Definitely unnecessary. Otherwise the story would have had potential. Not for me or for readers who are offended by this. I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in trade for my honest opinion. My thoughts are my own.

Book Title: The More the Terrier
Series: Andy Carpenter #30
Author: David Rosenfelt
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narrator: Grover Gardner
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Pub Date: October 15, 2024
My Rating: 5 Stars
Pages 304

If you are new to Andy, he is semi-retired as he came into a large inheritance. He loves dogs and has helped in establishing the Tara Foundation named after his golden retriever Tara – trust me there is no other dog like Tara!!!
Andy typically only takes cases a dog involved. However, he always has and needs help from his wife Laurie as well ‘The K-Team’ ~Marcus Clark and Corey Douglas - Corey and Laurie * former police officers. Sam Willis is also part of this group and is a super hacker but employed as an accountant.

Together they will pull their resources in order to prove that Brian (BJ) did not murder Professor Stephen Rayburn.
Brian is an “A’ student on Scholarship at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. Professor Stephen Rayburn is a visiting professor from Georgetown and doing research as well as teaching one class. He gave Brian a “C’ on a report which to everyone else should have been an”A”! The Professor doesn’t usually have any students challenge him and refuses to hear his challenge. However, Brian gets a call later that the Professor would like to discussion the paper and asks Brian to meet him at his home. Hmm this is something that is not done as the professors have an office on campus for such meetings. Nevertheless Brian goes .When he arrives at the house, he finds the door open and the Professor on the floor. He rushes to check is he is okay but see the blood and actually gets it on himself. Before he can call 911 the Police are there and immediately arrest him for murder.
(We arm chair detectives know that this sure looks like Brian was being framed!).

Although this novel is #30 in the Andy Carpenter series and #24 for me; I believe it can be read as a standalone. Reading just need a little back ground information and are set to board the Andy train.
In addition to an entertaining story I especially love narrator Grover Gardner. [author: David Rosenfelt|277189] has a great wit and Grover Gardner delivers it so well!
Andy’s stories are always entertaining~ true they are formula driven ~ in addition to dogs; there will be movie talks and of course- courtroom drama (which I love!)
Andy and his courtroom shenanigans never disappoints - I expect a surprise twist, and hopefully a Victory dinner!!!
To me there is nothing wrong with this formula!!!

Another great story –True more nasty language than I Iike but I know to expect it.

Want to thank NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this early Audiobook.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for October 15, 2024.

Another cute read

These are the perfect summer read for me. I love the audio books at double speed - I like the narrator, but boy does he read slowly! They are light and funny and there is usually a clever twist that is not too weird. This installment has reluctant attorney Andy Carpenter representing a college student charged with the murder of a computer professor. He was found above the body and has gotten into an argument about a grade, but is that really a reason to think this otherwise good kid would commit murder? Andy doesn't think so and figures out who the bad people really are. Spoiler alert: not Andy's client.

I really like these series and love to listen to them while working in the yard or around the house. They are not terribly involved so you can miss a little without being totally lost. There is not a lot of graphic sex or violence, but there is usually someone getting shot or coshed over the head,

A dog whose owner is being framed for murder…must be another Andy Carpenter book. That said, you don’t read this series expecting anything less. You read Andy Carpenter books for the witty repartee, figuring out the real murderer before the end, and cheering all of our heroes on along the way. I realize that everyone can’t be front and center each time, but I needed more interactions with Vince and Pete. The story, itself, was interesting and relevant to today’s digital crimes. The defendant, a young college student, is accused of murdering his college professor following a public argument. As usual, things are not always as they seem and Andy must provide an alternative in order to free his client. With the bad guys dropping like flies, time is running out of time to provide reasonable doubt. The audiobook, read by the marvelous Grover Gardner, is always a fun ride. This isn’t the great American novel, but it is one of the more pleasant ways to spend an afternoon. Keep them coming Mr. Rosenfelt and if you want to throw in a client who isn’t being framed, feel free to do so. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced listen.