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New Tricks (Andy Carpenter Series #7)
Andy Carpenter gains possession of an adorable Bernese puppy whose owner was brutally murdered. Few can rival Andy's affection for dogs, and he will do whatever it takes to insure that this little pup doesn't fall into the wrong hands. However, his playful new friend is valued by several people, many of whom are willing to resort to violence to get what they want. It will...more
Hardcover, 309 pages
Published
August 6th 2009
by Grand Central Publishing
(first published 2009)
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The book "New Tricks" by David Rosenfelt is an excellent story. It not only puts you on the edge of your seat wondering about a mysterious murder, but the author, David, also throws in some romance to get the people going. If you love dogs, mysteries, romance, and a great sence of humor,I highly reccommend this book. The main character, Andy Carpenter, basically narrates the story from his point of view, and I tell you, he and I have the same sence of humor! Although once in a while you may come...more
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Attorney Andy Carpenter is a wise-cracking, dog-loving, and long-distance relationship balancing, trust fund baby. He makes the most of his time now that he has the luxury of choosing his cases. In his own words: "I've been on a three month vacation from work. I find that my vacations are getting longer and longer, almost to the point that vacationing is my status quo, from which I take infrequent 'work breaks.' Two things enable me to do this: my mostly inherited wealth and my laziness."
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First Sentence: “Andy Carpenter, Lawyer to the Dogs.”
Attorney Andy Carpenter inherited enough money so he can work only when he wants, or when a judge assigns him a pro bono case. When the head of a large pharmaceutical company and owner of a Bernese mountain dog puppy is murdered, Carpenter is asked to take care of the dog until the custody fight between the man’s widow and son is settled.
He doesn’t expect that when he picks the dog up, the house explodes and the original owner’s widow is kill...more
Attorney Andy Carpenter inherited enough money so he can work only when he wants, or when a judge assigns him a pro bono case. When the head of a large pharmaceutical company and owner of a Bernese mountain dog puppy is murdered, Carpenter is asked to take care of the dog until the custody fight between the man’s widow and son is settled.
He doesn’t expect that when he picks the dog up, the house explodes and the original owner’s widow is kill...more
Aug 18, 2010
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Where has this series been hiding? This is my first book by this author and I am going to go back and read all of the catalogue. Normally, I am all about reading series in order, but I picked up right away on all of the recurring characters. The writing is spectacular and you feel like you are watching a movie rather than reading the words.
Andy Carpenter, our hero lawyer who rescues Golden Retrievers is someone you would like to have as a neighbor, well, all except that he tends to bring what l...more
Andy Carpenter, our hero lawyer who rescues Golden Retrievers is someone you would like to have as a neighbor, well, all except that he tends to bring what l...more
I enjoyed this Andy Carpenter story - at the center is a 7 month old Bernese Mountain Dog named 'Waggie'. Tara's reaction (she is getting up in age) is very much like my dogs' reactions when I brought home a puppy for "fostering." Waggie is the son of a champion showdog and wanted by several people after his owner and wife are killed. Does Waggie hold more secrets than just being a future champion?
His owner, and I use that term because in this book that's what he was, was one of the richest and...more
His owner, and I use that term because in this book that's what he was, was one of the richest and...more
As usual, David Rosenfelt, has written a winner. This time he is involved with of all things, dogs! Judge Hachet (not his real name) has given Andy a new assignment, figure out who should get a puppy. Not just any puppy, a show dog! Who was owned by a very rich man. The story gets better, one of the people up to get the puppy gets killed and the other is arrested for the murder of two people including his father. It gets better, Laurie is in New Jersey for a vacation from her police job in Wisco...more
I told you I couldn't wait! Neither could my husband. So, I used my Audible.com credit. We then spent about 7.5 blissful hours listening to Grover Gardner read David Rosenfelt's book to us. What a grand job he did of a really fun story and some very interesting characters!
The following is how the publisher summarized it:
Andy Carpenter gains possession of an adorable Bernese puppy whose owner was brutally murdered. Few can rival Andy's affection for dogs, and he will do whatever it takes to insur...more
The following is how the publisher summarized it:
Andy Carpenter gains possession of an adorable Bernese puppy whose owner was brutally murdered. Few can rival Andy's affection for dogs, and he will do whatever it takes to insur...more
A great read for mystery fans out there or even those just looking to step into the genre. Author David Rosenfelt successfully crafted a series in which each book can either work together or stand on its own....either way the reader can follow the story without missing a beat....something I experienced first hand. The characters are great, in fact if the main lead, Andy Carpenter, was an actual person, I would definitely want to count him among my friends....and Marcus as well, because if not, I...more
I always enjoy David Rosenfelt's books. He writes with a simple humor but always with an intriguing mystery at the heart that you have difficulty figuring out until he end. And his love of dogs always shines through his stories. In this one, defense attorney Andy Carpenter is in the unique postition of resolving a custody fight for a Burnese mountain dog puppy. The puppy belonged to the recently murdered Walter Timmerman, a prominent man of wealth. Walter's wife and son are now fighting for cust...more
I enjoyed this book a lot. Unlike a couple of the books in this series this one kept me guessing until the end. It also had an additional dog other than Andy's Golden Tara as a primary part of the plot which I loved. I have been reading all the books in this series straight through the advantage to that is they are written chronologically so you can follow the life progression of the main character Andy Carpenter. However these books are also written in a way that they can definitely be read ind...more
This was the second book I read in this series, and I found it to be quite enjoyable, even better than the first.
Rosenfelt starts with a bang (almost literally) and while the high intensity obviously can't continue through the whole book, he keeps it interesting. Waggy, the Bernese Mountain Dog pictured on the front cover, brings liveliness to the book because the lawyer/dog-lover protagonist isn't used to having a high-energy puppy in his home with his Golden Retriever (also pictured) long into...more
Rosenfelt starts with a bang (almost literally) and while the high intensity obviously can't continue through the whole book, he keeps it interesting. Waggy, the Bernese Mountain Dog pictured on the front cover, brings liveliness to the book because the lawyer/dog-lover protagonist isn't used to having a high-energy puppy in his home with his Golden Retriever (also pictured) long into...more
Looking for an enjoyable, but quick and easy read? Love dogs? Enjoy mysteries? Then look no further; the Andy Carpenter series is for you! In this particular story, Andy Carpenter, aka Lawyer to the Dogs, is representing a Bernese mountain dog puppy in a custody fight. It seems that someone would rather have puppy dead than see him fall into the "wrong" hands. But who? Andy must protect the puppy (apparently, there are no canine witness protection programs), discover the would-be killer's identi...more
Andy Carpenter is a lawyer in the happy position of being rich enough that he only has to take cases that interest him, and over the last few years he has come to be mainly interested in animal welfare cases. So it's not much of a surprise when a judge calls him in and appoints him to represent, and take temporary custody of, a dog who is the subject of a custody dispute between his deceased owner's son and widow. It seems a minor additional complication that the deceased owner was murdered.
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Another excellent read from David Rosenfelt. I love his main character, Andy Carpenter, with his sharp wit and wonderful sense of humor. His devotion to his dog, Tara, and long-time love, Laurie, makes for a stable, faithful protagonist, who is undeniably lovable.
This time, another dog enters the picture and comes to stay with Tara and Andy while a custody hearing can take place to decide where the dog should end up. The main person who should get the dog is on trial for a double murder, and it...more
This time, another dog enters the picture and comes to stay with Tara and Andy while a custody hearing can take place to decide where the dog should end up. The main person who should get the dog is on trial for a double murder, and it...more
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New Tricks is a light mystery with some fun writing. The main character, Andy, appears to have a knack for representing canine clients. This time, he has been given custody of a show dog that is the focus of a custody battle. Waggy is a wild and fun puppy, but seems to bring bad luck. It seems that there is a contract on his life. Andy winds up representing a human client on a murder charge, almost losing his girlfriend in a shooting, and coming out on top in the end. I loved the sarcasm and sen...more
As an independently wealthy New Jersey attorney, Andy Carpenter has the luxury of picking his cases and often dogs have become his clients. Because of his legal canine expertise, his pro bono assigned client in this light-hearted mystery is Waggy, a Bernese mountain puppy whose custody is contested after the murder of his multimillionaire, scientific genius owner. The plot thickens after Andy assumes initial custodial care of his client when 1 dog claimant is killed and the other charged with do...more
When wealthy businessman and scientist Walter Timmerman is murdered, his son, Steven and wife (Steven’s step-mother) fight over custody of his Bernese mountain dog puppy, Waggy. The court has appointed lawyer Andy Carpenter to resolve the dispute, and to retain custody of the dog until that happens.
Andy heads to the Timmerman home to take possession of Waggy. Steven is just leaving after arguing with his step-mother. Andy picks up the dog, and as he’s getting back in his car, an explosion rocks...more
Andy heads to the Timmerman home to take possession of Waggy. Steven is just leaving after arguing with his step-mother. Andy picks up the dog, and as he’s getting back in his car, an explosion rocks...more
The latest in Mr. Rosenfelt’s Andy Carpenter series we again join Andy and his group of misfit lawyers and investigators on another murder case. This one starts off with Andy Carpenter being appointed the guardian for a rambunctious puppy destined to be a champion show dog. It seems that everyone associated with this little puppy winds up dead or in the hospital. Can Andy solve the case? Hopefully before his dog Tara gets too upset with the upstart little puppy getting all her dog biscuits!
Andy Carpenter gains possession of a Bernese puppy as part of a pro bono assignment. Things get complicated after one of the parties in the custody battle over the puppy is murdered, and the other is arrested and hires Andy as his legal defense. In addition to investigating the case, Andy has also been charged with deciding who will get ownership of the puppy. Even though the series deals with legal procedure, it's entertaining, mostly upbeat and funny. Narrated by Grover Gardner.
I'm not a big fan of lawyers but the protagonist of this particular story has won me over with his wit and love for dogs. Andy Carpenter, a defense lawyer who really doesn't need to work after an inheritance from his father, gets drawn into a DNA/dog custody case. I was surprised at how funny this book is and loved the characters, including a friend of his who always has to verbally spar in song lyric style with him. I would definitely read the next book in this series.
Another Andy Carpenter mystery featuring a new canine, a Bernese puppy who seems to consider it his mission to keep Andy's Golden Retriever Tara occupied. The attorney finds himself in the middle of a double murder investigation that is intertwined with a custody battle for the puppy. Andy and his girlfriend Laurie must face life altering challenges while trying to keep the puppy out of trouble and defend Andy's client from his murder charges. Enjoyable.
If you are a dog lover and have not read this series, don't delay, go check out a copy of any of the books. Andy Carpenter, dog lover and part-time attorney, finds himself as temporary guardian of Waggy, a Bernese Mountain dog. Apparently, Waggy's owner, Walter Timmerman was murdered and there is a custody dispute between the widowed stepmother and the surviving son, Steven Timmerman. After the widow is murdered by an explosion, Steven, is arrested and Andy agrees to represent Steven at trial. A...more
I really enjoyed this book. It sure helped that the main dog character was an eight month old Berner pup (that reminded me of nine month old Lottie), but this was a nice, fast read. The author has so many great lines in this book - about puppies, lawyers, people. Rosenfelt clearly has never "known" a Berner and had some preconceptions about dog shows and dog show people. This did not diminish my enjoyment of the book. A good mystery is always good.
A quick read, entertainng mystery. The main character, an attorney, loves dogs. His researcher speaks to him in lyrics from songs. Of course I cannot think of one but it is clever and entertaining. He has written several other mysteries which I think I will look up. The author and his wife are big dog advocates and established the Tara Foundation which rescues dogs. That alone is a good reason to read his books.
This is my first David Rosenfelt book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. He's a very funny and witty guy. I chuckled a lot. Another reviewer described the book as a light murder mystery. I would agree. He worked his apparent love of dogs into the law arena and seasoned it with a little bit of science. His humor sets the stage and keeps things bright and airy. I would enjoy reading more of his books.
Another light mystery: clever dialogue and the dog angle will attract readers. Attorney Andy Carpenter ends up defending a young man accused of murdering his own father and stepmother--for the money. Turns out that Waggy the show dog and DNA experimentation have more to do with this case. Andy's fun and so is his team (easy to recommend the series) but I thought the plot dragged in the middle.
This is book #7 of the stand-up comedy/mystery/dog-related legal procedural series featuring lawyer Andy Carpenter and his golden retriever Tara.
This book (which can be read as a stand alone by the way) is not as funny as the others in the series, and the culprit is obvious far sooner than the author probably intended, but it is still a very entertaining and endearing book.
Rating: 3.5/5
This book (which can be read as a stand alone by the way) is not as funny as the others in the series, and the culprit is obvious far sooner than the author probably intended, but it is still a very entertaining and endearing book.
Rating: 3.5/5
I can't believe I never read this series until just a month or 2 ago, and now here I am caught up with it except for the newest one which just came out! I love Andy and all other characters in the series, even "Hatchet", and I think this one would definitely be one of my favorites. Andy gets involved in a dog custody case, at Hatchet's behest, which turns into a double case. The dog, Waggy, is a central character in the case and the story takes a lot of twists and turns. A great read!
This was a quick, pleasant read. At first I was annoyed at the protagonist's continuous wise cracking, but it got a bit more serious as it went along. And thankfully, the dogs in the story are just that - dogs. They don't talk, they don't solve crimes, there is nothing anthropomorphic about them. They are just pet dogs, which is as it should be.
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I have gotten to this dubious position with absolutely no planning, and at no stage in my life could I have predicted it. But here I am.
My childhood was relentlessly normal. The middle of three brothers, loving parents, a middle-class home in Paterson, New Jersey. We played sports, studied sporadically. laughed around the dinner table, and generally had a good time. By...more
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