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The Erin O'Reilly Mysteries #14
Hair of the Dog
When it comes to love, everyone is compromised
The murder scene looks depressingly ordinary at first; a home-invasion shooting of a real-estate agent. But Detective Erin O'Reilly has a nose for trouble, and this case smells all wrong. It's bad enough that the victim is tied to several sleazy property deals, but the worst of it is the sole witness to the crime; the dead man's girlfriend is Lieutenant Webb's ex-wife.
Erin is no stranger to personal complications, but Webb's entanglements threaten to derail the whole investigation. With her commanding officer compromised, she and her K-9 Rolf will have to take the lead as they try to tear open a case involving street thugs, car thieves, a shady trainer of fighting dogs, and a paranoid white-collar guy in way over his head. It's shaping up to be an ugly dogfight in the streets of Brooklyn.
The murder scene looks depressingly ordinary at first; a home-invasion shooting of a real-estate agent. But Detective Erin O'Reilly has a nose for trouble, and this case smells all wrong. It's bad enough that the victim is tied to several sleazy property deals, but the worst of it is the sole witness to the crime; the dead man's girlfriend is Lieutenant Webb's ex-wife.
Erin is no stranger to personal complications, but Webb's entanglements threaten to derail the whole investigation. With her commanding officer compromised, she and her K-9 Rolf will have to take the lead as they try to tear open a case involving street thugs, car thieves, a shady trainer of fighting dogs, and a paranoid white-collar guy in way over his head. It's shaping up to be an ugly dogfight in the streets of Brooklyn.
318 pages, Paperback
Published December 20, 2021
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Steven Henry
38 books85 followersSteven Henry is the USA Today bestselling author of the Erin O’Reilly mysteries and the Clarion Chronicles.
Steven learned how to read almost before he learned how to walk. Ever since he began reading stories, he wanted to put his own on the page. He lives a very quiet and ordinary life in Minnesota with his wife and dog.
Steven learned how to read almost before he learned how to walk. Ever since he began reading stories, he wanted to put his own on the page. He lives a very quiet and ordinary life in Minnesota with his wife and dog.
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December 22, 2021
Keep them coming, Mr. Henry.
Another fast and furious homicide investigation with Erin, Rolf and Vic chasing leads and too many bad guys. As usual, great characters, dialogue with Erin and Vic - love it - and the bad guys lose. Just my cup of tea.
Another fast and furious homicide investigation with Erin, Rolf and Vic chasing leads and too many bad guys. As usual, great characters, dialogue with Erin and Vic - love it - and the bad guys lose. Just my cup of tea.
February 7, 2022
Erin O'Reilly and Rolf the Wonder Shepherd are Superhero Action Material!
by Barbara Kelley
Faster than a speeding bullet? Leaping tall buildings in a single bound? Flying around the city like a Superman or Supergirl? Maybe not! However, Erin O'Reilly, Detective Second Grade of the NYPD's Eight ball (8th Precinct) and her wonder K-9 partner Rolf are capable of phenomenal feats (or should I say feets) of nonstop action. They chase down a bus (foot action) and apprehend the criminal trying to speed away with said bus, Erin jumping onto the back of the bus and making her way to the otherwise empty bus toward the criminal! She chases down the same criminal when that guy Houdinis out of the handcuffs she put him in! She chases down the ringleader after he lets out a vicious pack of attack dogs trained to kill! And she has all the bad guys scared of her because of what the O'Malley crime syndicate has told them about her. They don't know that she is undercover as a bad cop just so she can bring down the O'Malleys. And Rolf has mad attack dogs crying "Mommy" after they attack Erin. These criminals are two suspects in the murder of a real estate developer. Another suspect is one of Lt. Webb's ex-wives. Since he is trying to protect her, he recuses himself from the case, and tells Erin that she is on this case. So she and Rolf, along with Erin's human partner, Vic Neshenko are on the case; Erin and Vic take turns as to who plays the good cop or bad cop. If Erin beats the criminal up, she plays bad cop; if Vic beat up the guy, then he plays the bad cop. And Rolf does what he always does: chase bad guys and maybe get to bite one or two if they piss him off, like when somebody or some dog attacks Erin, then Rolf is all over that bad guy. He knows that in the end he's a good boy and will get to play with his Kong toy, like every good dog gets to do. I gave this episode 5 stars and can hardly wait until the end of March 2022 for the next book! This is one of my top 5 favorite series.
by Barbara Kelley
Faster than a speeding bullet? Leaping tall buildings in a single bound? Flying around the city like a Superman or Supergirl? Maybe not! However, Erin O'Reilly, Detective Second Grade of the NYPD's Eight ball (8th Precinct) and her wonder K-9 partner Rolf are capable of phenomenal feats (or should I say feets) of nonstop action. They chase down a bus (foot action) and apprehend the criminal trying to speed away with said bus, Erin jumping onto the back of the bus and making her way to the otherwise empty bus toward the criminal! She chases down the same criminal when that guy Houdinis out of the handcuffs she put him in! She chases down the ringleader after he lets out a vicious pack of attack dogs trained to kill! And she has all the bad guys scared of her because of what the O'Malley crime syndicate has told them about her. They don't know that she is undercover as a bad cop just so she can bring down the O'Malleys. And Rolf has mad attack dogs crying "Mommy" after they attack Erin. These criminals are two suspects in the murder of a real estate developer. Another suspect is one of Lt. Webb's ex-wives. Since he is trying to protect her, he recuses himself from the case, and tells Erin that she is on this case. So she and Rolf, along with Erin's human partner, Vic Neshenko are on the case; Erin and Vic take turns as to who plays the good cop or bad cop. If Erin beats the criminal up, she plays bad cop; if Vic beat up the guy, then he plays the bad cop. And Rolf does what he always does: chase bad guys and maybe get to bite one or two if they piss him off, like when somebody or some dog attacks Erin, then Rolf is all over that bad guy. He knows that in the end he's a good boy and will get to play with his Kong toy, like every good dog gets to do. I gave this episode 5 stars and can hardly wait until the end of March 2022 for the next book! This is one of my top 5 favorite series.
January 8, 2022
This one moves the story line along with a good caper to boot
Steven Henry has created characters the reader genuinely cares about. This book didn’t have the drama and pacing of the earlier books in the series, but it gives us more family drama for Erin. It also gives us more clues as to how the job of taking down the mob is proceeding.
The bonus novella also gives important background on Harry, Erin’s boss. It was a great quick read.
I am anxiously awaiting the next installment of this series coming out in March
Steven Henry has created characters the reader genuinely cares about. This book didn’t have the drama and pacing of the earlier books in the series, but it gives us more family drama for Erin. It also gives us more clues as to how the job of taking down the mob is proceeding.
The bonus novella also gives important background on Harry, Erin’s boss. It was a great quick read.
I am anxiously awaiting the next installment of this series coming out in March
July 5, 2022
good read!
Another strong Erin O’Reilly story. Harry Webb’s ex is in town, in trouble, and who does she call? Oh yes. Harry brings in Erin & Vic and some serious investigating goes on. Great story.
Another strong Erin O’Reilly story. Harry Webb’s ex is in town, in trouble, and who does she call? Oh yes. Harry brings in Erin & Vic and some serious investigating goes on. Great story.
December 17, 2022
This another great book. I enjoy the chit-chat between Erin and Vic. The book is fast paced and exciting. I also enjoy the conflict that runs throughout the series that gets solved by tiny bits in each of the books.
January 7, 2022
Surprise to find another star subject in a Henry novel.
I enjoyed the New story by Steven Henry and I thought I recognized the new primary character right away. It was an interesting short story I was glad it got resolved quickly. Thanks Steven!
I enjoyed the New story by Steven Henry and I thought I recognized the new primary character right away. It was an interesting short story I was glad it got resolved quickly. Thanks Steven!
March 13, 2026
I really enjoyed this book and thought it was a good addition to the series. The dive into Webb's past was also interesting. I felt bad for all the involved dogs in this book (although the book doesn't ever state this, I would not be surprised if the bad guy in this book wasn't involved in dog fighting). The novella add-on dealing with Webb in LA was a good read and one I thoroughly enjoyed. I like Webb as a character.
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September 30, 2024
I have been wondering if Steven Henry is an immortal, having lived thousands of lives so that he knows police procedurals, dog training, love and friendships so well. Can a mere mortal's head hold all the things Mr. Henry's does?
The team is thrown for a loop when Lieutenant Webb's ex-wife calls to ask him for help. Even though she lives in LA, she has come to New York state to visit a new boyfriend, who is now dead, having been shot three times at close range. Webb (Harry) is breaking protocol by keeping the situation on the down low, keeping the ex, hidden. Erin and Vic want to handle it the right way but Webb pushes. He does finally take himself out of the equation, letting Erin lead.
There are dirty real estate dealings, a guy named Gasoline and the kennel owner who deserves more than he gets.
Erin and Vic's dangerous adventure with the dogs, especially the two Dobermans named Love and Hate, is enough to chill one's blood.
With Webb obviously still in love with his ex, and Erin pondering her future with Cars, there's some soul searching going on with the characters.
I am going to say it again, this series needs to be a TV series.
The team is thrown for a loop when Lieutenant Webb's ex-wife calls to ask him for help. Even though she lives in LA, she has come to New York state to visit a new boyfriend, who is now dead, having been shot three times at close range. Webb (Harry) is breaking protocol by keeping the situation on the down low, keeping the ex, hidden. Erin and Vic want to handle it the right way but Webb pushes. He does finally take himself out of the equation, letting Erin lead.
There are dirty real estate dealings, a guy named Gasoline and the kennel owner who deserves more than he gets.
Erin and Vic's dangerous adventure with the dogs, especially the two Dobermans named Love and Hate, is enough to chill one's blood.
With Webb obviously still in love with his ex, and Erin pondering her future with Cars, there's some soul searching going on with the characters.
I am going to say it again, this series needs to be a TV series.
January 25, 2022
Easy read
This Book 14 is an even-tempered tale that I found very enjoyable. I have always liked Lt. Webb and his difficulties with his ex-wife with the tie back to their past in LA was really well done.
This Book 14 is an even-tempered tale that I found very enjoyable. I have always liked Lt. Webb and his difficulties with his ex-wife with the tie back to their past in LA was really well done.
October 16, 2022
Took a bit to get into this one, not sure if that's because I've done night shift or it was boring. They need to start listening to Shelly though.
January 9, 2023
I gave this 3.5 stars. Too much swearing. Otherwise I thought the book good especially the dog Ralph.
June 8, 2026
The was an OK book in this series, seemed a bit light on the plot compared to the others. The book read like a short story and seemed to end rather abruptly.
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