Dr. Nightingale Goes to the Dogs
2 journalers for this copy...
From the back: "Veterinarian Deirdre 'Didi' Quinn Nightingale has the birthday blues. It's her day, and it's been a disaster. First she's knee-deep in mud during a 'bedside' visit to a stud pig. Then she's over her head in murder when she finds ninety-year-old Mary Hyndman shot to death at her rural upstate farm.
"The discovery leaves Deirdre bone-weary and still facing Mary's last request: to deliver a donation to Alsatian House, a Hudson River monastery famous for its German shepards. Deirdre finds the retreat filled with happy dogs, smiling monks, and peace.
"This spur-of-the-moment vacation rejuvenates Deirdre's flagging strength and spirit until another murder tugs on her new leash on life. Deirdre's investigative skills tell her this death is liked to Mary's. But getting her teeth into this case may prove too tough even for a dauntless D.V.M...when a killer with feral instincts brings her a hairsbreadth from death."
"The discovery leaves Deirdre bone-weary and still facing Mary's last request: to deliver a donation to Alsatian House, a Hudson River monastery famous for its German shepards. Deirdre finds the retreat filled with happy dogs, smiling monks, and peace.
"This spur-of-the-moment vacation rejuvenates Deirdre's flagging strength and spirit until another murder tugs on her new leash on life. Deirdre's investigative skills tell her this death is liked to Mary's. But getting her teeth into this case may prove too tough even for a dauntless D.V.M...when a killer with feral instincts brings her a hairsbreadth from death."
There are too many secondary characters in this book. Having secondary characters around town in a series is a good thing. Trying to make so many of them have a direct impact on the plot in one book doesn't work so well.
As far as I can tell, the main character is a spaz. Which, from the description given of the character, isn't the impression I'm supposed to get. But she tends to be freaking about something, and flip flops around on subjects rapidly--the minor subjects such as her elves, not the major plot twists.
Maybe if I read the first book in this cozy mystery series this one would be better. But the lead character bugged me, things weren't done that should have been (why didn't she ask Abagail about the puppy?!). The ending wrapped everything up neatly, but I found myself unsatisfied with the book.
As far as I can tell, the main character is a spaz. Which, from the description given of the character, isn't the impression I'm supposed to get. But she tends to be freaking about something, and flip flops around on subjects rapidly--the minor subjects such as her elves, not the major plot twists.
Maybe if I read the first book in this cozy mystery series this one would be better. But the lead character bugged me, things weren't done that should have been (why didn't she ask Abagail about the puppy?!). The ending wrapped everything up neatly, but I found myself unsatisfied with the book.
This is going into the boxes for the mass book giveaway in the Illini Union before Thanksgiving, sponsored by the local bookcrossing group. Interested in joining us in the future? See Chambana Bookcrossers
I got this book at the "Big Release" at the Union last Wednesday. I had to read it, it is about german shepards.
The story line was a good one, but unfortunetly not very well written, except for the dogs. You could clearly imagine them right next to you!
I plan to release it tomorrow, somewhere!
The story line was a good one, but unfortunetly not very well written, except for the dogs. You could clearly imagine them right next to you!
I plan to release it tomorrow, somewhere!
Released on Sunday, November 21, 2004 at about 8:00:00 AM BX time (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada) at Arby's, inside the eating area in Rantoul, Illinois USA.
RELEASE NOTES:
I am aiming for a journaled catch! This book will be under one of the TV's in Arby's. I may make it a regular release spot!
RELEASE NOTES:
I am aiming for a journaled catch! This book will be under one of the TV's in Arby's. I may make it a regular release spot!