Dogs are better behaved than people in this new cozy mystery where a pet behaviorist finds herself the prime suspect in an upscale murder, perfect for fans of Eva Gates and Victoria Gilbert.
Nikki Jackson-Ramanathan is struggling to get her pet behaviorist business off the ground, making ends meet as a dog walker while keeping her eyes peeled for greener pastures. An appointment in a rich suburb of Saint Louis seems to be her ticket to success. The wealthy Mrs. Van Meer wants Nikki to help the family’s old hound dog, who is grieving the loss of his owner. But then Mrs. Van Meer turns up dead.
With a multitude of suspects like the sketchy landscaper, the judgy housekeeper, and the rest of Mrs. Van Meer’s money-obsessed family members, Nikki’s happy to sit back and let the police solve the crime. Until she learns that Mrs. Van Meer’s will leaves Nikki in charge of a sizable amount of money and the police start dogging her every step.
Life would be a lot easier if she just had to deal with the animals, but Nikki resolves to catch the real culprit and convince the cops they’re barking up the wrong tree.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Nikki Jackson-Ramanathan is struggling to get her pet behaviorist business off the ground, making ends meet as a dog walker while keeping her eyes peeled for greener pastures. An appointment in a rich suburb of Saint Louis seems to be her ticket to success. The wealthy Mrs. Van Meer wants Nikki to help the family’s old hound dog, who is grieving the loss of his owner. But then Mrs. Van Meer turns up dead.
With a multitude of suspects like the sketchy landscaper, the judgy housekeeper, and the rest of Mrs. Van Meer’s money-obsessed family members, Nikki’s happy to sit back and let the police solve the crime. Until she learns that Mrs. Van Meer’s will leaves Nikki in charge of a sizable amount of money and the police start dogging her every step.
Life would be a lot easier if she just had to deal with the animals, but Nikki resolves to catch the real culprit and convince the cops they’re barking up the wrong tree.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Praise for this book
"Everyone is going to be talking about How to Talk to Your Dog about Murder, a charming new mystery that features a dog behaviorist whose dedication to her newest client drags her into intrigue and mayhem. Clever and filled with heart, this one will keep you turning the pages until way too late at night." - Deborah Blake
"How to Talk to Your Dog about Murder is a fun, engaging novel with quirky characters and a mystery that will keep you guessing. Soderberg nails the dynamics of a dog behaviorist and the lovable hound's dysfunctional family. The story is crafted with a charming voice that had me turning the pages, unable to stop. For fans of dogs, a great whodunit, and well-rounded characters, How to Talk to your Dog about Murder is a must-read." - Kitt Crowe
"Soderberg has fashioned an appealing heroine in dog whisperer Nikki, whose invitation to analyze a grieving pet whose owner recently died turns into a challenging mystery when murder rears its head. A cast of characters with hidden secrets provide an intriguing array of suspects, including - to her surprise - Nikki herself." - Nicholas George
"When she's accused of killing her client, Nikki Jackson-Ramanathan isn't going to roll over. Lest she end up in prison, she must dig up clues to prove her innocence. Thankfully, she's got help from her husband and best friend. How to Talk to Your Dog About Murder is a clever cozy that readers will devour like a dog given a biscuit." - Diane Kelly
"The dog lover in me couldn't wait to read this, and the writer in me was impressed by the craftsmanship of this delightful debut. Two thumbs and four paws up . . . Emily Soderberg is a writer to watch. I look forward to reading the next installment in this fun series and to falling in love with a new canine character the way I fell in love with aging hound dog Reginald." - Laura Jensen Walker
"How to Talk to Your Dog about Murder is a fun, engaging novel with quirky characters and a mystery that will keep you guessing. Soderberg nails the dynamics of a dog behaviorist and the lovable hound's dysfunctional family. The story is crafted with a charming voice that had me turning the pages, unable to stop. For fans of dogs, a great whodunit, and well-rounded characters, How to Talk to your Dog about Murder is a must-read." - Kitt Crowe
"Soderberg has fashioned an appealing heroine in dog whisperer Nikki, whose invitation to analyze a grieving pet whose owner recently died turns into a challenging mystery when murder rears its head. A cast of characters with hidden secrets provide an intriguing array of suspects, including - to her surprise - Nikki herself." - Nicholas George
"When she's accused of killing her client, Nikki Jackson-Ramanathan isn't going to roll over. Lest she end up in prison, she must dig up clues to prove her innocence. Thankfully, she's got help from her husband and best friend. How to Talk to Your Dog About Murder is a clever cozy that readers will devour like a dog given a biscuit." - Diane Kelly
"The dog lover in me couldn't wait to read this, and the writer in me was impressed by the craftsmanship of this delightful debut. Two thumbs and four paws up . . . Emily Soderberg is a writer to watch. I look forward to reading the next installment in this fun series and to falling in love with a new canine character the way I fell in love with aging hound dog Reginald." - Laura Jensen Walker
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