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David Rosenfelt
David Rosenfelt writes legal thrillers and mysteries, including the Andy Carpenter series. His books like Open and Shut and One Dog Night often mix courtroom drama with a dry sense of humor. He is also the
Deck the hounds
Andy Carpenter is a lawyer who prefers the company of dogs to the courtroom, but a chance encounter with a homeless man and his golden retriever pulls him into a holiday legal battle. When his new friend is suddenly arrested for a cold-case murder, Andy must find the truth behind a crime the man claims to know nothing about. It is a race against time to clear a name and keep a family together before the Christmas season ends.
While "Deck the Hounds" is part of the Andy Carpenter series, it functions well as a standalone story. New readers can easily jump in without prior knowledge of the previous books, as the main mystery is self-contained.
This installment maintains the signature blend of humor, legal intrigue, and dog-centric charm found in Rosenfelt's other Andy Carpenter books. It offers a festive, holiday-themed backdrop that distinguishes it slightly from some of the earlier entries, while still delivering the familiar witty dialogue and engaging plot.