30.4- Cheryl TX's Task: Mysteries And Animals

[Fran]

For Part A I want to use Hot Stuff by Janet Evanovich. A dog plays a large part in the mystery.

For Part B I am thinking about Down the Rabbit Hole by Peter Abrahams.

Just wanted to get the 0.k. before I started- thanks!

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

Fran wrote: "For Part A I want to use Hot Stuff by Janet Evanovich. A dog plays a large part in the mystery.

For Part B I am thinking about Down the Rabbit Hole by Peter Abrahams.
..."

They work

[Fran]

Dlmrose wrote: "Fran wrote: "For Part A I want to use Hot Stuff by Janet Evanovich. A dog plays a large part in the mystery.

For Part B I am thinking about Down the Rabbit Hole by Peter ..."

Thanks Dlmrose!

[Terri]

Clutching at straws a bit here ... but would The Redbreast by Jo Nesbo work for part b, the animal being a robin redbreast?

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

SuzieR wrote: "Clutching at straws a bit here ... but would The Redbreast by Jo Nesbo work for part b, the animal being a robin redbreast?"

My dictionary says n. a robin That works as an animal, and it is a detective mystery. It fits.

[★Meghan★]

Does Hot Six work for part A?

[Terri]

My dictionary says n. a robin That works as an animal, and it is a detective mystery. It fits."

Lovely! Thanks :)

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

★Meghan★ wrote: "Does Hot Six work for part A?"

I think this book is a real stretch for this task, but the dog is mentioned in the description- and it can be hard to tell how big a role the dog plays without reading the book, so I'll say OK

[Paul]

Hi,

Would "Ducks" work for part B?

Cheers
(Metshaft)

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

Paul wrote: "Hi,

Would "Ducks" work for part B?

Cheers
(Metshaft)"

Who is the author? Can you add a link to the book?

[Paul]

Dlmrose wrote: "Paul wrote: "Hi,

Would "Ducks" work for part B?

Cheers
(Metshaft)"

Who is the author? Can you add a link to the book?"

Never Mind the Reversing Ducks by Adrian Plass

[Paul]

oh, wait. cancel that. its not a mystery. my bad

[Bridgit]

Thinking of these two:

A: The Familiars - three animal familiars must discover where their magicians have been kidnapped to

B: Slow Horses - CIA/Spy mystery

I'm sure B will work, but just want to double check on A. Thanks!

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

Bridgit wrote: "Thinking of these two:

A: The Familiars - three animal familiars must discover where their magicians have been kidnapped to

B: Slow Horses - CIA/Spy mystery

I'm su..."

I can't find a reference that classifies The Familiars as a mystery- the authors' website says there is an "adventure", "quest" and "rescue". The task defines a mystery as having a detective protagonist (amateur or professional) who investigates and solves a crime.

[Tani]

Is Bloodhound by Tamora Pierce OK for the first part of this task? The main character is a guard who is investigating a counterfeiting operation, and she has a dog and a pigeon that both play a pretty big part in the whole thing.

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

Yes, it works. It is described as a "police procedural" so that fits the professional detective, a crime- the counterfeiting, and the animal- Achoo the scent hound and the information pigeons

[Leah]

Pondering my choices for this task - what about this for part A?

The Dogs of Babel by Carolyn Parkhurst

I'm not really a fan of traditional mysteries, and this is something I own and would like to re-read. From the description below, as well as what I can remember (although it's been a while since I read it!), it seems to me that Paul fits the bill as the amateur detective, Lorelei the dog as his "sidekick", and the mystery is investigating the death of his wife. But I'm sure I can find something else if you think this is a stretch! I can always pick up one of those "cat who..." mysteries, right? Like, The Cat Who Could Read Backwards?

FROM THE PUBLISHER
When his wife dies in a fall from a tree in their backyard, linguist Paul Iverson is wild with despair. In the days that follow, Paul becomes certain that Lexy's death was no accident. Strange clues have been left behind: unique, personal messages that only she could have left and that he is determined to decipher. So begins Paul's fantastic and even perilous search for the truth, as he abandons his everyday life to embark on a series of experiments designed to teach his dog Lorelei to communicate. Is this the project of a madman? Or does Lorelei really have something to tell him about the last afternoon of a woman he only thought he knew? At the same time, Paul obsessively recalls the early days of his love for Lexy and the ups and downs of life with the brilliant, sometimes unsettling woman who became his wife

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

Bev wrote: "Pondering my choices for this task - what about this for part A?

The Dogs of Babel by Carolyn Parkhurst

I'm not really a fan of traditional mysteries, and this is something I own..."

It works, it has been classified as a mystery and Lorelei is a big part.
The Cat Who.. works too

[Deedee]

Does Ape House by Sara Gruen work for Part B? I have not read it yet, but the cover says "When an explosion rocks the lab, severely injuring Isabel and 'liberating' the apes, John's human interest piece turns into the story of a lifetime." I don't think it is a traditional mystery; however, it does sound like "John" is investigating and solving the crime of "exploding the lab". Thanks!

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Deedee wrote: "Does Ape House by Sara Gruen work for Part B? I have not read it yet, but the cover says "When an explosion rocks the lab, severely injuring Isabel and 'liberating' t..."

I've read it - it's not a mystery book. John doesn't solve anything (and he's not a detective, professional or amateur). He just breaks the story which is handed to him.

I did enjoy the book, though - I used it for the THANKSGIVING task.

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

Deedee wrote: "Does Ape House by Sara Gruen work for Part B? I have not read it yet, but the cover says "When an explosion rocks the lab, severely injuring Isabel and 'liberating' t..."

I can't find any reference to this book being a mystery. The crimes described seem to be resolved without the investigation- see Washington Post Review if you don't mind the spoilers. If you can find a reference, I'll consider it, but I don't think it works.

[Tani]

Dlmrose wrote: "Yes, it works. It is described as a "police procedural" so that fits the professional detective, a crime- the counterfeiting, and the animal- Achoo the scent hound and the information pigeons"

Thank you!

[Deedee]

Dlmrose wrote: "Deedee wrote: "Does Ape House by Sara Gruen work for Part B? I have not read it yet, but the cover says "When an explosion rocks the lab, severely injuring Isabel and..."

OK fine I'll use another book for Part B :0)
Ape House looks good I'll find another place for it

[Deedee]

Found another one for part B -- Sand Sharks by Margaret Maron. Definately a mystery, part of the Judge Deborah Knott series. And sharks are animals ... right? Thanks!

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

Deedee wrote: "Found another one for part B -- Sand Sharks by Margaret Maron. Definately a mystery, part of the Judge Deborah Knott series. And sharks are animals ... right? Thanks!"

Sharks work