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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
Who Let the Dog Out?
Defense attorney Andy Carpenter is more interested in his golden retriever than his legal practice, but a break-in at a local animal shelter pulls him into a high-stakes murder case. When he discovers a rescued dog might be the key to a decades-old mystery, Andy must navigate a web of corruption to protect both his client and the pup. This fast-paced mystery balances legal drama with a heavy dose of canine charm.
This book is the first installment in the Andy Carpenter series, introducing the titular defense attorney and his golden retriever. While it can be enjoyed as a standalone mystery, the characters and their relationships develop across subsequent books.