A Tail of Mystery (A Luke and Bandit cozy mystery Book 1)

Name: A Tail of Mystery (A Luke and Bandit cozy mystery Book 1)
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Rating: 4.3 (405 reviews)
Author: Paul Regnier

by Paul Regnier

Contemporary Fiction Mystery Thriller

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy cozy mysteries with a lighter touch and don't mind absurd premises if the humour lands.
You like crime stories where the detective team includes quirky locals and unexpected allies.
You appreciate stories where a talking animal sidekick is played for genuine laughs, not sentimentality.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer serious, procedural mysteries where the stakes feel genuinely dark.
You find talking animals gimmicky and need your mysteries grounded in realistic forensics.
You want a murder investigation that's tense and claustrophobic rather than amusing.

About this book

Luke Cooper returns to his hometown after losing his job, bringing his dog Bandit with him. Desperate for money, he volunteers for an experiment conducted by his uncle. When he wakes up, his uncle is dead and Bandit can suddenly talk to him. With Luke as the only person found at the scene, he becomes the prime suspect. However, Bandit discovers a clue that may point to the real killer. Luke enlists help from his mother, childhood friend, and his newly verbal dog to investigate the murder and clear his name before facing arrest.

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