Bark of Night (An Andy Carpenter Novel Book 19)
“Bark of Night is a treat, especially for those who love thrillers and dogs.” — Associated Press
The next novel in David Rosenfelt’s witty, heartfelt mystery series featuring lawyer Andy Carpenter and his faithful golden retriever, Tara.
When defense lawyer Andy Carpenter’s veterinarian asks to speak to him privately at the checkup of his golden retriever, Tara, the last thing Andy expects is Truman. Tiny, healthy, French bulldog Truman was dropped off days ago with instructions to be euthanized by a man everyone thought was his owner. But now the owner is nowhere to be found.
Andy is furious. Who would want to euthanize a perfectly healthy dog with no explanation? He is willing to whisk Truman away to the Tara Foundation, the dog-rescue organization which is Andy’s true passion. They will find a home for Truman. But that’s not all the vet tells Andy. Thanks to Truman’s chip, it’s discovered that the man wasn’t Truman’s owner at all . . . Truman's real owner has been murdered.
It’s now up to Andy – with help from his loyal sidekick Tara, Truman and the rest of the gang – to solve this case. In the latest in the popular Andy Carpenter mystery series, David Rosenfelt’s charmingly clever wit and love of dogs are back and better than ever.
Reviews (166)
Another great one!
If you're a fan of Rosenfelt and/or Andy Carpenter, you'll love this book. If you haven't read any other of the Andy Carpenter books, you can still read and enjoy this book. As is typical in a Rosenfelt book, it keeps your interest from the beginning. The action keeps moving along. No slow or boring parts here. The bits of humor are here as usual. I like how Rosenfelt uses names of people and dogs in his life in his books. Dr. Dowling and Murphy the mastiff make appearances here. You don't have to be a dog person to like these books. If you are a dog person, you need to read all the Andy books, and most emphatically, you need to read "Dog Tripping" and "Lessons From Tara". You'll see the similarities between Rosenfelt and Andy. By the way, no dogs are ever harmed within the pages of a David Rosenfelt book.
How does he do this book after book?
The Andy Carpenter series is a series that is still going strong after 19 books. These books always have a great story, the great characters we have to come to love, and so much humor. I giggle and smile my way through all the books. This particular story was so twisted and.....convoluted I guess? I had no idea where everything was going and I had no idea how Andy was going to pull this one together. I started the book this morning and read all day until I could finish. I always put down what I am reading when a new David Rosenfelt book comes out, I never want to wait to start the new book. This could probably be read as a stand alone if you have never read any of this series, Mr. Rosenfelt is really good at explaining the characters and the connections in each book without too much repetition. I highly recommend this series and this book if you like mysteries and humor. Also if you like dogs, there are always dogs.
Best in Show!
I have read every Andy Carpenter novel and I truly believe this is the best one yet. It is different in that the usual characters as Vince Sanders and Pete Stanton are mentioned minimally and even Joe Gamble, the young man that Carpenter is defending in a murder case, is not front and center as his clients were previously. Because...there is more to this than meets the eye. It is not just a case of Gamble killing a man in a robbery situation. This case reaches far beyond Paterson, NJ. Their son, Ricky, is away act summer camp, so this allows Andy and Laurie the latitude to work together more on this case, than in other books. Even Marcus takes on a more substantial role here. (And as he would say, "Yunh.") This book is hard to put down from Chapter One....on. Enjoy.
Absolutely Wonderful!
I’ve been a fan of the Andy Carpenter series for several years now. I always enjoy his adventures although would typically be classified as “light reads”. Yet this installment reinforces the balance of elements David Rosenfelt incorporates into this series in a very poignant manner. There’s mystery, action, humor and great character development. As the series continues, one really cares about the characters and is touched by the relationships they have with one another as well as those they assist. It’s a great book and part of a wonderful series I recommend to anyone.
Legal Mystery With Humor and Dogs!
This is #19 of the Andy Carpenter series and they never disappoint. They are told in first person by Andy himself, a wise cracking, sarcastic, and brilliant trial attorney. They always have two of my favorite things - dogs and court room scenes. This one is a good mystery and very entertaining - as are they all. It's fun to follow Andy and his investigators (which include Laurie, his clever wife and mother of their adopted son, Ricky) as money is no object when trying to clear the newest client from a murder charge. Money is no object because, ever since Andy inherited a pile of cash and started a dog rescue called the Tara Foundation, he spends whatever is needed to keep his innocent clients from conviction. He'd rather not practice law at all (and, in fact, tries to stop and retire at least once during every novel) but clients keep turning up and he's been winning at trial for 19 books in this series. The books are funny and smart and touching, and I'm ready for the next one already. Thanks Mr. Rosenfelt! Please keep them coming!
If you love dogs, complex criminal defense procedurals, great characters and hilarious writing...
Yes, I am a fan. It is possible I am an addict of David Rosenfelt's writing, but he and his wife run their own senior dog rescue, so it's all money well spent. In my view, it is well worth reading the entire Andy Carpenter series and this latest is one of the best. The characters and Andy's commentary are worth the read, but the detailed look at how criminal defense is investigated and handled in court is, to me, fascinating. Maybe not enough dog stuff here, but I'll pre-order the next one as soon as possible with fingers crossed.. Write faster, David!
Great suspense novel
While I'm not Andy Carpenter's biggest fan, David Rosenfelt is too wonderful a writer to ignore. He's created a snarky sometimes-lawyer/dog advocate, who while not charming, charms his way through some of the most well-crafted mysteries available. Bark At Night grabs your interest from the opening paragraph, and doesn't let up until the last. While the novel contains a lot of violence, it's NECESSARY for the story, and not thrown in for the heck of it. All the complications of the mystery, and the various characters are wonderfully drawn. I even liked grumpy, weak-kneed Andy more than usual. Laurie was fantastic (as usual). This is one of Mr. Rosenfelt's best books. Highly recommended.
Andy Carpenter novels are the absolute best
I love these novels about the lawyer Andy Carpenter, his wife and team of investigative personnel. Andy Carpenter is funny, smart (and smart aleck). I really enjoy reading how his character has grown over the years - from marrying Laurie to adopting their son. And of course Marcus, Sam his accountant and the police detective Stanton, along with his friend and partner in the Tara rescue dog foundation, round out a stellar cast of characters. All of Rosenfelt's novels on Andy Carpenter are written from the viewpoint of Andy in the first person, which makes them that more enjoyable to read. I've never been disappointed in any of the Andy Carpenter novels.
Hard to take
I read this series because there’s no gruesome killings, etc. and the story lines are usually pretty good. But this author’s attempts at humor are almost unbearable to get through. It’s like a 8 yr old. I wish he would just play it straight and drop 90% of his attempts at being funny or amusing, he’s neither. Also, he makes Andy’s cop friend Pete a cartoon character with no brain. He needs to fix that. But in the end I will continue to read since he tells really good stories. And his court scenes are good as well.
An Uplifting Feel Good Read
I buy the Andy Carpenter series for my animal-loving husband who is a push over for just about any story with a dog in it ( or cat for that matter. Or horse. Or wounded pigeons or whatever). He enjoys Rosenfelt’s self deprecating humor and of course the ever present dog-related issue integrally woven into each story. Add the Tara Foundation and there is a guarantee that I will hear chuckles and see a smile whenever I glance at the chair where he sits to read.
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