As intriguing as it was to follow Fred and her grumpy corgi Watson as they unravel the mystery of Leah's death in a car wreck, it was an absolute hoot to try to keep up with the exuberant energy, freely given licks and love, of the new and unexpectedly owner-less pup Phineas Foxe. Watson tries hard to be a good big brother but, well, Phineas seems to wear him out, too, not to mention Watson is used to being the center of Fred and new husband Leo's worlds.
That translates to Fred having to figure out what is going on with the alternately loving and standoffish Watson while following her hunch that Leah's death isn't as blameless as it seems. In between, she's coping with Phineas' wild abandon as he meets the rest of the dogs in Fred's world, which lead to some scenes that would wear me out. But, oh, those puppy leaps and licks and the wild abandon as he flings himself into the center of whatever is going on.
And, oh, how complicated what appeared as simply a tragic accident became as Fred decides to follow her instincts. She's always had the ability to be at the right place at the right time. I wonder if Watson will ever get that official promotion to Officer Fleabag? He's already managed to get Susan to buy his favorite treats for when Fred and he stop by the police office. Why did Fred feel that the auto accident was no accident? Where does adorable but exhausting Phineas fit into the mystery? Leah loved him dearly. Heck, Fred and Leo love him dearly, too. Watson? He's still not so sure. What mad skills do some of Fred's friends display that are beyond helpful?
If you like dogs and fun, cozy mysteries that have unexpected complications, twists, and turns, you'll love this series, not just this book. The "Pesky Puppies" of the title get the spotlight here, however, and makes for a fun read. I mean, who can ignore an adorable puppy? Already looking forward to the next installment of the series.
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