Bark of Night

Wow. Sometimes there simply are no words to adequately describe how enjoyable a book (or series) is for a reader. I continuously marvel at the 'Andy Carpenter' series by David Rosenfelt. He has become a rather prolific writer and the series just keeps getting better for it. BARK OF NIGHT is my favorite installment in this winning series. It's the type of great mystery we've come to expect but on a larger scale. The trademark whimsy is prominently featured and the great supporting cast of characters are all present. It's a win-win for the reader. The book is a delight. An all-star treasure from a creative mind. No other mystery in 2019 should be required reading in history classes across the land. The young scholars can learn about urban blight thanks to the mind of David Rosenfelt. And, once they stop laughing, they can discover the other marvelous books in the series. They'll be happy they did.

Getting a new Andy Carpenter mystery is like having Christmas and my birthday all wrapped up in one. These books are my absolute favorite - Andy's wry sense of humor and ability to take what looks like a simple criminal case and peel the layers off of the onion make this a superior series. In this case the mystery begins, as it often does, with a dog. Andy's vet, Dr. Dowling, asks him what to do about a healthy dog who was brought in to be euthanized. When the doctor, who can't stand the thought of killing a healthy dog, finds a chip in the dog, it turns out that the dog belongs to a recent murder victim and that leads to Andy and his team wanting to know what happened to bring the dog to his potential doom, and finds Andy defending the local kid who is accused of the crime. It is such a pleasure to spend time with Andy, Laurie, Sam, Hike and Marcus and I can't wait to see what happens next with Andy.

Bark of Night is a fabulous book that is well written and has great characters. This is the first I have read in this series and I will read more. I have found a new favorite author.

How do I explain to those who have not read this author just how great his books are? Of course characters are extremely well-drawn, plots intricate and intelligent but it s much more than that. His main character's voices--whether in his Andy/Tara stories or his series of much more intense thrillers speak true. Witty and sardonic, self deprecating yet confident each plays a part in my hoping a new reader discovers Rosenfelt. There's nothing like reading and author for the first time and he/she becomes a favorite. I'll never true of his talent

Andy and his crew are back to solve yet another baffling series of murders that all tie into one person. Love Rosenfelt's books - they're quick reads, packed with adventure and lots of humor tossed in.

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to preview Bark of Night by David Rosenfelt. All I can say is that Rosenfelt is one of my favorite authors. His books are layered with humor and great dialog.
This book is part of the Andy Carpenter series and this character is truly one of the best in this genre.

Andy loves dogs and his new client is a dog who was left at a vet's office to be put down. But the guy who signed this paperwork was a fraud and now he's dead. Andy must get to the bottom of this as the bodies start to pile up. Andy and his crew will have to work overtime to save a yoiung man's life while solving a case that seems to be complicated and riddled with holes.

Another hit by Rosenfelt - 5 stars.

Andy Carpenter is a wealthy lawyer who would be glad just to walk his dogs watch sports, and hang out with his family instead of taking a case. Occasionally, a case comes up where he feels someone is innocent and is being set up to look guilty, and he will step in for the defense. Did Joey Gamble really murder a documentary film maker? Andy sets out to discover the truth, and it goes a whole lot farther than a murder in Paterson, NJ. This series, with its trademark humor, compelling plots, entertaining characters, and always a dog or two, is one of my favorites. You can also read this novel as a stand-alone.

This series is my absolute favorite - Andy's sense of humor is what makes this series so great. I love the characters, especially the golden retrievers. I highly recommend this series to all mystery readers

I admit it- I am a sucker for just about any book with a dog in it. So when I first saw the cover of "Bark of Night" on NetGalley, the cute French Bulldog on the front made me put in my request right away. I devoured the book in 2 days, and was not disappointed! "Bark of Night" is the 19th book in the Andy Carpenter mystery series- I have not read any of the previous books in this series, but they are now on my "To Be Read" list! Even though it is a part of a series, it certainly read fine as a stand-alone book. "Bark of Night" begins with the book's storyteller, Andy Carpenter, a semi-retired defense attorney whose passion is the dog shelter that he runs, being asked by his veterinarian about an issue he is having regarding a French Bulldog that was brought in to be euthanized- the problem is that the dog is completely healthy, and the man who brought him in to be put down paid in cash, and left. Andy agrees to hold on to the dog, and when they scan him for a chip, it turns out that the dog's owner, a documentary film-maker has been murdered in town. In his quest to find out how Truman, the dog, came to be brought to the vet's office, Andy is led to Joey Gamble, a local teen who has just been put in jail for the murder of Truman's owner. Andy agrees to become Joey's defense attorney, and his search for how Truman came to be in the vet's possession leads Andy to solve the murder.
I absolutely loved the motley group of characters in this book! Andy Carpenter has a sarcastic side to him that kept me chuckling throughout, and his wife Lori, and ex-cop, is the perfect sidekick to him. Andy's private investigator, the elusive Marcus, was also a hilarious and provided some good laughs throughout the story.
"Bark of Night" was a quick read, and it left me wanting to read more of Andy Carpenter, and his canine -related mysteries!
Thanks to NetGalley, and St Martins Press and Minotaur Books, for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. "Bark of Night:" is scheduled to be released on July 16, 2019

law-enforcement, lawyers, family, friendship, murder, snark-fest

***** Andy Carpenter is the snarkiest un lawyer you'll ever meet. His greatest fans are dogs, his wife, and his son. Wife is a private investigator and former homicide lieutenant with lots of connections, Andy is a defense lawyer who (sort of) picks his cases, hates going to court, and always wins for the good guys (his clients). The publisher's blurb is pretty good and sets up the early part of the story, but it's hard to say more without doing the spoiler thing. Whether you've read any of the earlier books or not, you can't miss with this one. But I have to warn you, I read a fairly recent one and promptly headed off to get the rest!
I requested and received a free ebook copy from St Martin's Press/Minotaur Books via NetGalley. Thank you!

Bark of Night by David Rosenfelt. 5 stars

Bark of a Night is the newest Andy Carpenter book for 2019. Tara would definitely give this 5 barks. David Rosenfelt has been able to sustain the level of humor and mystery in every Andy Carpenter book and this one is no exception. Andy takes Tara to visit the vet for a small problem; a request for a discussion has Andy imagining dire circumstances. The vet got a request to euthanize a healthy dog and he needs Andy's advice. Truman, a French bulldog was owned by a recent murder victim and there is a mystery surrounding his appearance at the clinic.

So, Andy Carpenter, reluctant defense attorney is now on the case.. This series is great because of Andy Carpenter's dialogue and the other characters that inhabit his world. There is a part early in the book that states diving for sponges in the ocean feels like a suffocating and nightmarish experience. Andy compared it to visiting IKEA with Laurie. That part had me laughing on the bus and there were other moments that I had to stifle my laughter. Andy and his team solve the mystery and there is a happy ending. I can't wait the hear the audiobook narrated by Grover Gardner.

I look forward to Dachshund in the Snow the Andy Carpenter mystery for the holidays.

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press (Minotaur Books) for this ARC

Bark at Night is intriguing story that will keep you reading until the end. Lots of plot twists. The characters are definitely interesting and intense. You'll find yourself trying to solve the mystery along with the characters.

From the engaging title to the end of the book, this is pure magic! I have been a long-standing fan of Mr. Rosenfelt’s writing and if you have not read the “Andy Carpenter” series (and other books by this author) then it is your loss. Andy inherited a large sum of money and is a lawyer who really doesn’t want to take cases. He wants to spend time with his wife Laurie (a former cop), their young son Ricky and his golden retriever Tara, but crime always seems to get in the way. This non-case starts with a dog named Truman who has been turned in to Andy’s veterinarian to be euthanized although there is nothing wrong with the dog. To Andy, who is a complete dog lover, this is an outrage and he is now on the case. It turns out that it was not the owner who brought the dog to the vet as the owner had been murdered. The case widens from that point and the reader is taken along for the ride as Andy, with his extraordinary wit and brilliance (and protection by Marcus), proceeds to find clue after clue that ends in an amazingly complicated and thrilling ending. I always start a book by this author at the beginning of the day as I know I will have finish it before bedtime! I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)

David Rosenfelt's Andy Carpenter series is a delight to read, every time. Bark of Night is a fast-paced, quick read that is smart, witty, and heart-warming and leaves the reader feeling satisfied. The characters are like returning friends that I can't wait to hear from again, and the ending is absolutely perfect.

While the books in this series can be read as stand-alones, I love the series so much, I hope you will read them all.

Thank you to NetGalley, David Rosenfelt, and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This is another series that I have been following for a decade now - and I always look forward to the latest installment! Andy is, despite what the fictional prosecutors, judges and cops of Paterson think, a very likable character. He's funny and these books never fail to make me laugh and keep me fully engaged and entertained! I am also impressed with how Rosenfelt also manages to make dogs so central to each of the plots!

In this case, Andy gets involved when a murder victim's dog is surrendered to his veterinarian with payment to put the dog down. But the man who turned in the dog, isn't the man who is arrested for the dog owner's murder. Andy manages to save the dog, and gets involved in the investigation on behalf of his new client. It's a quick read - and perfect to escape into! This one is perhaps not the most complex plot-wise in the series, but it is fun to read and solidly entertaining! I am already looking forward to reading the next installment (which should be just in time for the holidays, so I am glad that I don't have to wait a full year)!

If you never read an Andy Carpenter book, I feel sorry for you. David Rosenfelt is an excellent writer with many books to his credit...I've read them all...but his Andy Carpenter books are some of the best books a mystery lover can find. Always entertaining, the cast of characters is as familiar as your next door neighbors. The story line is full of clues and you'll still be amazed when Andy solves the crime...but then his family and friends are amazed when he solves the crime too. If you enjoy Kinsey Millhone or Stephanie Plum, you'll love Andy Carpenter.