Death at the Dog Park

by Jessie Garcia

Alyssa Higgins is new to motherhood, suburban life and dog ownership. When she takes her puppy to the dog park and learns of a cold case murder involving another young mother, she becomes intrigued. Enlisting the help of a friend from baby music class, Alyssa begins to snoop around her quiet neighborhood. What she discovers shocks her: she's living in a town full of secrets, intrigue and deception.

256 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 9, 2019

About the author

Jessie Garcia knew she wanted to be a writer or a reporter from about the age of 8. After growing up in Madison, WI she attended college at Boston University, gravitating to television journalism.

Jessie spent over 25 years on the air as a sportscaster and became the sideline reporter for the Green Bay Packers as well as a host of NFL coach's shows. She then got into TV management and now oversees a newsroom of journalists.

Jessie also taught journalism at four universities and produced a documentary on a little-known piece of track and field history.

She has several award-winning non-fiction books out but recently turned to fiction. She has always been drawn to mysteries and thrillers and is excited to be bringing you THE BUSINESS TRIP.

Jessie has two adult sons and lives in Wisconsin with her husband. Their two animals truly rule the house: a savvy cat who simply appeared in the front bushes one day, and a dog who won their hearts at the Humane Society.

Follow her on Instagram at jessiegarcia_author for behind-the-scenes anecdotes.

Reviews

[Jama · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book may be better than the audio version. Hearing the story in the authors voice made the lead sound like a pushover and not very smart instead of the protective mom and empath she was. Intriguing story.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Went back and forth between 2 and 3 stars… I don’t understand why some random lady would be like you know what someone died in this park in the past I want to investigate. That was super weird for me probably would have made it better if the murder had been while they were there so the curiosity angle would make more sense.

[Jill M Moore · Rating 1 out of 5]

No plot, too many typos

I couldn't finish this. The characters were not developed at all, the plot was weak, and the typos and misspelled words just irritating. Author and editor should be ashamed. I want my money back.

[Kelly Buddenhagen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a cozy mystery by any means, but not a deep, twisty thriller either. Super satisfying and easy to listen to. Perfect palette cleanser after some heavier listens!

PS — I love that the author narrated it. :)

[Miss Maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! First time I've ever read ( actually I'm listening to it ) a book with zero reviews.

[NurseRox · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 🌟

[Erica Herek · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a simple murder mystery that was a bit predictable, but still a good story.

[C J · Rating 3 out of 5]

listened to the audio book. I hate the narrator. the wife is so whiney, the plot is insanity. not my favorite listen of the year.

[Nikki Collins · Rating 2 out of 5]

The audio narrator made this book roughhhh.

[Lisa]

I tried the audio but the narrator’s voice was too hard to listen to. I tried to push through but DNF at 39%. Not much (nothing really) has happened with the plot either.