I don't often have access to my husband's Kindle, so I took advantage when he traveled recently to read Ralph E. Vaughan's K-9 Blues: A Three Dog Mystery (Paws & Claws #3) (#554). How ironic that my husband chose that same trip to read K-9 Blues on his tablet! We were in total agreement about what a good story this is when we compared notes.
Levi, Sunny and Yoda have worked with police dogs Anthony and Arnold before in solving cases for the Three Dog Detective Agency. They know the officers to be dogs of integrity and staunch upholders of the law, even if they don't always get along well with their civilian counterparts. When they come to the Chula Vista office seeking a whippet who has taken shelter with the Agency, Levi wants a chance to hear Slim Shady's side of the story before they turn him over to the police.
When Officers Anthony and Arnold return later that day, they are the ones needing help. Someone on the force has set them up and planted evidence of a horrific crime in their kennels. Drummed out of the police force in disgrace, Anthony and Arnold are more determined than ever to find out who is responsible, and what role Slim Shady played in the events. Meanwhile, the Three Dog Detective Agency is pursuing its own investigation into Slim Shady's story of being attacked by a vicious gang of dogs with a mysterious leader. When the trails they are following intersect, what else can the K-9 officers and Levi's band of investigators do but join forces?
It's a well-told tale with a strong moral and ethical grounding. These dogs do, indeed, act on principles, so it's more than just an ordinary adventure story. I will admit to reaching for a Kleenex at the end. What could be more real than a shaggy dog tale that pulls at your heart strings?
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