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The Dog Who Ate The Airplane
Adam Martin Swope was driven out of his beloved Chicago by his self-created but ill-advised celebrity status as a "finder." To avoid the emotional turmoil taking a toll on his psyche, he fled to Cancun, Mexico. Forced back to the United States by the resurgence of his mother's cancer, he decided to take a job as columnist for the Tweet; the newspaper purchased by his long-time friend Larry Archibald in the small West Virginia town of Canary Corners. He moved into the Canary House, an apartment house reputed to have resident ghosts. His next door neighbor Livinia Blossom told him the story of Canary House and introduced him to her grandniece, Marti, who quickly became his semi-constant companion. What Adam didn't realize was how soon his investigative and finder skills would be called into play to solve a murder. He was also unaware of how much assistance his dog Bagel, and the clues he provided, would be during the investigation.
Authors note: This book series will never have any curse words (not one), any overt sex (the most is the occasional smile, wink and maybe slight innuendo), or overt bloodshed (someone is always murdered, but, as the reader, you only find out after the fact. You will not be a witness to the murder).
Mine are "Gentle" books that a young person can read and pass to a parent without embarrassment or a parent can read the book first and then pass it to a young person.
Authors note: This book series will never have any curse words (not one), any overt sex (the most is the occasional smile, wink and maybe slight innuendo), or overt bloodshed (someone is always murdered, but, as the reader, you only find out after the fact. You will not be a witness to the murder).
Mine are "Gentle" books that a young person can read and pass to a parent without embarrassment or a parent can read the book first and then pass it to a young person.
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First published October 1, 2012
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July 3, 2021
The Dog Who Ate The Airplane (Adam & Bagel, #1) was a dandy page turner. I loved the book!!
September 24, 2014
Adam Martin Swope (38, crime reporter, Chicago Sun-Times), Detective Sam Waters (supervising sergeant, Chicago PD), Detective Harriet (Harry) Masters (Chicago PD) & Tom Givers (driver, Chicago PD) went to a house that Adam thought a child was being held captive.
Upon arrival they did indeed find Harold Minden (sexual predator).
After a thorough search they found a hidden stairway. Low/behold there was Amy (8).
Harold Minden was arrested/brought in for interrogation.
Amy Brisbane mom Amanda Brisbane was there also to greet her daughter.
Adam possessed/had the ability of being able to vision (finder, psychic ability) bad things. The forensic PPL found a gravesite also.
Larry Archibald (Chicago Sun-Times, police beat editor, Adam BMF) bought a newspaper business in Canary Corners, WV.
Adam was in Isla Mujeres (Cancun) & Sarah (35, Adam sister, Ryan/Sheila mom) called & said there mother Agnes had terminal cancer.
He was headed to Eastern Maine Medical Center where she was.
Alex Rivers (reporter, Chicago Sun-Times) left Chi-Town & moved to Canary Corners, WV to work for Larry. Alex (Canary Corners Tweet) married Becky & the have a son Andrew.
Next stop for Robert Adam Madigan (RAM, aka Adam Martin Swope) is Canary Corners, WV also.
Adam decides to stay, work for Larry as a Tweet blogger & moves in the Canary House (Cat House former brothel, #3A).
Adam is invited to a party & meets the rest of the Tweet staff: Ralph Gibbon (national news), Brenda McClung (local news reporter), Heather Brigman (sales), & Melanie Crispin (fashion/culinary).
Later, Adam also meets the local Canary PD: Sheriff Daniel Stibbens (chief of police) Eugene Lender (deputy), George Chapman (deputy), & Patty Fisher (secretary).
Adam gets the dreaded phone call about his mother Agnes. The family has the funeral.
Adam hires Debbie Harvard (Paul wife/secretary, Harper Manufacturing secretary) to run a charitable Rambling Foundation for Britney Swarthmore (caner) he parents could not afford her treatment.
Agnes wants Adam to have Bagel (m, beagle) so he takes the dog home to Canary Corners, WV, 05601. Agnes had taught the beagle to spell.
What is the Boggle shaker box?
What mystery or adventure will Adam encounter next?
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written YA bizarre mystery fantasy book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make great YA mystery fantasy movie, animated cartoon, or mini TV series (A & E, History channel). Defiantly different. To be continued. A very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free book (headlibrarian@thefussylibrarian.com, StoryCartel)
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
Upon arrival they did indeed find Harold Minden (sexual predator).
After a thorough search they found a hidden stairway. Low/behold there was Amy (8).
Harold Minden was arrested/brought in for interrogation.
Amy Brisbane mom Amanda Brisbane was there also to greet her daughter.
Adam possessed/had the ability of being able to vision (finder, psychic ability) bad things. The forensic PPL found a gravesite also.
Larry Archibald (Chicago Sun-Times, police beat editor, Adam BMF) bought a newspaper business in Canary Corners, WV.
Adam was in Isla Mujeres (Cancun) & Sarah (35, Adam sister, Ryan/Sheila mom) called & said there mother Agnes had terminal cancer.
He was headed to Eastern Maine Medical Center where she was.
Alex Rivers (reporter, Chicago Sun-Times) left Chi-Town & moved to Canary Corners, WV to work for Larry. Alex (Canary Corners Tweet) married Becky & the have a son Andrew.
Next stop for Robert Adam Madigan (RAM, aka Adam Martin Swope) is Canary Corners, WV also.
Adam decides to stay, work for Larry as a Tweet blogger & moves in the Canary House (Cat House former brothel, #3A).
Adam is invited to a party & meets the rest of the Tweet staff: Ralph Gibbon (national news), Brenda McClung (local news reporter), Heather Brigman (sales), & Melanie Crispin (fashion/culinary).
Later, Adam also meets the local Canary PD: Sheriff Daniel Stibbens (chief of police) Eugene Lender (deputy), George Chapman (deputy), & Patty Fisher (secretary).
Adam gets the dreaded phone call about his mother Agnes. The family has the funeral.
Adam hires Debbie Harvard (Paul wife/secretary, Harper Manufacturing secretary) to run a charitable Rambling Foundation for Britney Swarthmore (caner) he parents could not afford her treatment.
Agnes wants Adam to have Bagel (m, beagle) so he takes the dog home to Canary Corners, WV, 05601. Agnes had taught the beagle to spell.
What is the Boggle shaker box?
What mystery or adventure will Adam encounter next?
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written YA bizarre mystery fantasy book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make great YA mystery fantasy movie, animated cartoon, or mini TV series (A & E, History channel). Defiantly different. To be continued. A very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free book (headlibrarian@thefussylibrarian.com, StoryCartel)
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
March 16, 2013
A man and his dog....what relationship could possibly be better?
Car rides in the country, with Fido's head out the window, tongue flapping in the breeze. A day of fetch in the park. Long walks in the afternoon, followed by a rousing game of Boggle in the evening...
Wait...what??
OK, let me back up. This man-dog relationship might be a little different. Adam Martin Swope and his dog, Bagel, are psychic. Adam has the ability to locate traces of events in the past, hone in on them, and discover clues the police would never have picked up on their own. Bagel can correctly identify his toys by their color, and can spell out clues with the Boggle dice.
What's that again?
OK, backing up even further. Bagel is descended from a long line of special canines--dogs that are able to divine answers to questions that baffle his human counterpart. Even with Adam's ability, he still needs help. Bagel was bequeathed to him by his dying mother, herself a psychic, and thus begins a relationship that finds Adam starting a new life in a small West Virginia town, Bagel at his side, er, feet.
Adam was well-known in the Chicago area, where he had spent a lot of his life--especially after winning a couple of large lotteries. For that reason, and because he never wanted to help find dead bodies or live missing children ever again (too hard on him), he flees the city streets for the nowhereville town of Canary Corners. No sooner does he get there than he gets plunged into solving a mystery: why a remote-control plane that Bagel knocks out of the air just happens to have a cargo of explosives. A seeming prank becomes the precursor to a murder, and once again Adam is on board to help the local constabulary solve the crime; this time, with Bagel and a new love-interest aiding him in his investigations.
This was a thoroughly delightful read. Mr. Coburn has some very likeable characters. Canary Corners is a place I would love to explore; it sounds like a wonderful little town. The protagonist, Adam (who changes his name to Ram, by the way), is a warm, wonderful, giving man. It was a pleasure to meet everyone, especially Adam's elderly, quirky neighbor, Livinia. There is a backstory of their apartment house being haunted--I am looking forward to seeing how that turns out.
Mr. Coburn's books are warm, cozy reads, suitable for anyone who wants a nice book to curl up with. This is the first in a series of books by Mr. Coburn; I will have the priviledge of reviewing the next one in the near future. I highly recommend his "Adam and Bagel" series.
Car rides in the country, with Fido's head out the window, tongue flapping in the breeze. A day of fetch in the park. Long walks in the afternoon, followed by a rousing game of Boggle in the evening...
Wait...what??
OK, let me back up. This man-dog relationship might be a little different. Adam Martin Swope and his dog, Bagel, are psychic. Adam has the ability to locate traces of events in the past, hone in on them, and discover clues the police would never have picked up on their own. Bagel can correctly identify his toys by their color, and can spell out clues with the Boggle dice.
What's that again?
OK, backing up even further. Bagel is descended from a long line of special canines--dogs that are able to divine answers to questions that baffle his human counterpart. Even with Adam's ability, he still needs help. Bagel was bequeathed to him by his dying mother, herself a psychic, and thus begins a relationship that finds Adam starting a new life in a small West Virginia town, Bagel at his side, er, feet.
Adam was well-known in the Chicago area, where he had spent a lot of his life--especially after winning a couple of large lotteries. For that reason, and because he never wanted to help find dead bodies or live missing children ever again (too hard on him), he flees the city streets for the nowhereville town of Canary Corners. No sooner does he get there than he gets plunged into solving a mystery: why a remote-control plane that Bagel knocks out of the air just happens to have a cargo of explosives. A seeming prank becomes the precursor to a murder, and once again Adam is on board to help the local constabulary solve the crime; this time, with Bagel and a new love-interest aiding him in his investigations.
This was a thoroughly delightful read. Mr. Coburn has some very likeable characters. Canary Corners is a place I would love to explore; it sounds like a wonderful little town. The protagonist, Adam (who changes his name to Ram, by the way), is a warm, wonderful, giving man. It was a pleasure to meet everyone, especially Adam's elderly, quirky neighbor, Livinia. There is a backstory of their apartment house being haunted--I am looking forward to seeing how that turns out.
Mr. Coburn's books are warm, cozy reads, suitable for anyone who wants a nice book to curl up with. This is the first in a series of books by Mr. Coburn; I will have the priviledge of reviewing the next one in the near future. I highly recommend his "Adam and Bagel" series.
February 1, 2013
“The Dog Who Ate the Airplane” is as much a character study and a picture of small-town life as it is a mystery, and it works well as all three. Adam, the central character, a crime reporter in Chicago, is also a reluctant psychic investigator who has helped police solve many cases. He and his editor soon wind up at a small-town newspaper in West Virginia. After the case Adam solves in the first chapter, one can understand why they might both want to go to such an out-of-the-way place.
Adam is dealing with the demands generated by his fame as a psychic detective, with problems created by the unwanted publicity he has received for winning several lotteries, and with the imminent death of his beloved mother. He is a kind a generous man who prefers a quiet and peaceful life, just what he has not had yet. His mother bequeaths him her dog, Bagel the beagle, who just happens to have some psychic abilities of his own. Well, all dogs have a little of that, don't they? But Bagel's talents are well developed, making him an able sidekick for Adam.
Before Adam gets comfy in his apartment in the town's historical hotel, murder strikes, and his talents as a crime reporter and psychic are called upon once again. He sets out covering the incident while settling into his new life, establishing a charitable foundation with part of his lottery winnings, meeting the town folks, eating quite a bit, and sort of staying on the lookout for an attractive woman he might like.
Being a former small-town reporter who did the crime beat and just about everything else, I can say with certainty that the slow pace of life shown here and the people who populate this town are true to life. It's a long way from the fast pace of most contemporary life, but it is a way of life that still persists. This story, though not told at the blasting speed of much current fiction, meanders along at the appropriate rhythm for its locale and characters, and it gets to where it's going quite nicely.
I have only one little persnickety problem with the tale, and that is Adam's assumed name in his new home: Ram. There may be something here that I'm not getting, but for me it doesn't suit Adam's personality. The name seems to crack the page with its incongruity every time I read it. Oh, yes, and, for my tastes, Adam could spend less time eating and more time doing psychic stuff. Well, that's two things.
Yet, I love psychic detectives and dogs, so this is my kind of book. All thumbs up!
Adam is dealing with the demands generated by his fame as a psychic detective, with problems created by the unwanted publicity he has received for winning several lotteries, and with the imminent death of his beloved mother. He is a kind a generous man who prefers a quiet and peaceful life, just what he has not had yet. His mother bequeaths him her dog, Bagel the beagle, who just happens to have some psychic abilities of his own. Well, all dogs have a little of that, don't they? But Bagel's talents are well developed, making him an able sidekick for Adam.
Before Adam gets comfy in his apartment in the town's historical hotel, murder strikes, and his talents as a crime reporter and psychic are called upon once again. He sets out covering the incident while settling into his new life, establishing a charitable foundation with part of his lottery winnings, meeting the town folks, eating quite a bit, and sort of staying on the lookout for an attractive woman he might like.
Being a former small-town reporter who did the crime beat and just about everything else, I can say with certainty that the slow pace of life shown here and the people who populate this town are true to life. It's a long way from the fast pace of most contemporary life, but it is a way of life that still persists. This story, though not told at the blasting speed of much current fiction, meanders along at the appropriate rhythm for its locale and characters, and it gets to where it's going quite nicely.
I have only one little persnickety problem with the tale, and that is Adam's assumed name in his new home: Ram. There may be something here that I'm not getting, but for me it doesn't suit Adam's personality. The name seems to crack the page with its incongruity every time I read it. Oh, yes, and, for my tastes, Adam could spend less time eating and more time doing psychic stuff. Well, that's two things.
Yet, I love psychic detectives and dogs, so this is my kind of book. All thumbs up!
November 2, 2014
I received a free kindle copy of The Dog Who Ate the Airplane by Edward Coburn (Adam And Bagel Book 1) from Amazon for fair review. I gave it four stars.
Adam wants to stop helping the police with his extrasensory knowledge. His last job was finding a girl who'd been kidnapped by a pedophile. At the same site, even though this girl was found alive there were multiple graves. It was too much for him. He moved from Chicago to a rural area after he assumed a new name.
When his mother, who owned the very special dog, Bagel, died of cancer, Adam inherited him. This tells of some of their adventures. The title of the book came about because there had been a remote controlled airplane that Bagel claimed & while his teeth made marks, he didn't eat it, that was a newspaper writer's journalistic license.
Can Adam keep his identity a secret? Can he keep his wealth a secret? Can he learn how to understand the way Bagel communicates? This kept me reading into the wee hours to find out the answers.
"Authors note: This book series will never have any curse words (not one), any overt sex (the most is the occasional smile, wink and maybe slight innuendo), or overt bloodshed (someone is always murdered, but, as the reader, you only find out after the fact. You will not be a witness to the murder).
Mine are "Gentle" books that a young person can read and pass to a parent without embarrassment or a parent can read the book first and then pass it to a young person."
Link to purchase: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009...
Adam wants to stop helping the police with his extrasensory knowledge. His last job was finding a girl who'd been kidnapped by a pedophile. At the same site, even though this girl was found alive there were multiple graves. It was too much for him. He moved from Chicago to a rural area after he assumed a new name.
When his mother, who owned the very special dog, Bagel, died of cancer, Adam inherited him. This tells of some of their adventures. The title of the book came about because there had been a remote controlled airplane that Bagel claimed & while his teeth made marks, he didn't eat it, that was a newspaper writer's journalistic license.
Can Adam keep his identity a secret? Can he keep his wealth a secret? Can he learn how to understand the way Bagel communicates? This kept me reading into the wee hours to find out the answers.
"Authors note: This book series will never have any curse words (not one), any overt sex (the most is the occasional smile, wink and maybe slight innuendo), or overt bloodshed (someone is always murdered, but, as the reader, you only find out after the fact. You will not be a witness to the murder).
Mine are "Gentle" books that a young person can read and pass to a parent without embarrassment or a parent can read the book first and then pass it to a young person."
Link to purchase: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009...
June 11, 2014
Weak 3 star read.
The story itself is cute and fun and it works. But we spend a lot of time settling the background before we get to the mystery. It was enjoyable enough reading the background, but I hope the author does better in future books.
This book needs some polish. It had out of place symbols, spaces before some periods, and a few lines of bright yellow highlighting. Also plural vs. possessive issues a couple places. Most of that is minor, but I have never seen "presume" used so much ever before in my life and it got really ridiculous with various characters presuming things all over the place!
The story itself is cute and fun and it works. But we spend a lot of time settling the background before we get to the mystery. It was enjoyable enough reading the background, but I hope the author does better in future books.
This book needs some polish. It had out of place symbols, spaces before some periods, and a few lines of bright yellow highlighting. Also plural vs. possessive issues a couple places. Most of that is minor, but I have never seen "presume" used so much ever before in my life and it got really ridiculous with various characters presuming things all over the place!
January 24, 2016
Not well-written, but not a subject I like either
I almost quit upon reading the following sentence:
"He maintained a healthy weight at thirty-eight thanks to genetics, rather than any effort on his part, and the many women he’d taken out over the years considered him handsome."
That's a great sample of the writing in the book. Didn't care for the subject matter and couldn't get through the difficult sentences. A good try but needs far more editing before it's ready for readers.
I almost quit upon reading the following sentence:
"He maintained a healthy weight at thirty-eight thanks to genetics, rather than any effort on his part, and the many women he’d taken out over the years considered him handsome."
That's a great sample of the writing in the book. Didn't care for the subject matter and couldn't get through the difficult sentences. A good try but needs far more editing before it's ready for readers.
June 6, 2013
This book is such a take off on Braun's "cat who..." books. Journalist-check. Independently wealthy-check. Small town full of characters-check. Animal that helps solve the mystery-check. That being said, I did enjoy the story, if not the stilted way the hero acts and talks. I definitely would read more if they were free, but I wouldn't pay much for them.
July 20, 2013
This was awful. The dog didn't appear until halfway through the book and, honestly, everything that happened before that didn't need to be told. It was BACKSTORY. Writing was stiff and passive. As a beagle rescuer, I really wanted to like this book so I could then go on to read the series but, ugh, just can't do it.
January 25, 2014
I would have enjoyed a book based on just the first chapter. I was so entranced then flipped to chapter two and pretty much skimmed the rest of the book to find out about the dog in the title. He seemed a minor character. The dialog was sooooooo boring and nobody really has conversations like that. Sorry I found this rather boring after the first chapter.
March 30, 2015
Mystery with a paranormal twist
The main character is a newspaper reporter with psychic visions. His dog has far from normal dog skills. Together they go about solving murders in some pretty strange ways. The story has a good plot and charming characters. I recommend this book to all who enjoy cozy mysteries.
The main character is a newspaper reporter with psychic visions. His dog has far from normal dog skills. Together they go about solving murders in some pretty strange ways. The story has a good plot and charming characters. I recommend this book to all who enjoy cozy mysteries.
March 19, 2013
It was my first book by this author. It was very entertaining. The character is quite a gentleman.I didn't understand at first how a dog would be a part of this story. The beagle is unusual for a dog, but it does make for an interesting character. I'm anxious to start the second book.
April 30, 2014
Sort of disappointed with this one. It had great potential for an awesome mystery but the story spent too much time talking about Adam's new surroundings. I loved Bagel he was a smart dog. He's the reason why I'd give this series another shot. hopefully the other books have more action/ mystery!
July 22, 2014
Interesting, but definitely not a nail biter.
story moves along well. good variety of characters. Bagel the beagles is quite a character.
Story moves along well. Good variety of characters. Bagel the dog is quite exceptional. Story is okay. Easy reading.
story moves along well. good variety of characters. Bagel the beagles is quite a character.
Story moves along well. Good variety of characters. Bagel the dog is quite exceptional. Story is okay. Easy reading.
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April 22, 2013I enjoyed this book. It's an unusual detective story with romance built in.
November 19, 2014
Get to a point!
I'm sorry this story bored me to death. I really didn't care who did it or why.
Not a fan.
I'm sorry this story bored me to death. I really didn't care who did it or why.
Not a fan.
November 30, 2014
Very good and enjoyable. I couldn't put it down I read until 3am until I finished it. Read it in 2 days.
December 7, 2014
Odd and quirky book...but somehow I still enjoyed it. I likw mystries an pets, so the combo always make me happy. Fun and easy to read.
February 1, 2016
What a cute cozy mystery. I'll be looking for the sequels. A reporter with psychic abilities solves mysteries assisted by his beagle who also has psychic abilities. Just a fun read.
April 16, 2016
I liked it and would like to read the rest of The Dog Who Ate....series.
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