Taken in the Cold by Roger Stelljes Blog Tour for Booktoure

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Taken in the Cold by Roger Stelljes Synopsis: "Make sure you wrap up warm for school, honey. A blizzard is on the way." Ten-year-old Teddy rolls his eyes at his mother. But then he hears a bang... By the time police arrive, Teddy's mother is dead. His open school backpack is strewn across the hallway. And Teddy is nowhere to be found.   When gunshots ring out from an exclusive family home on the edge of Northern Pine Lake,  Agent Tori Hunter  races through the gathering snowstorm to discover that  ten-year-old Teddy Marist has disappeared . His mother and her new boyfriend are dead in the family kitchen, breakfast still cooking on the stove. And racing to track down Teddy's father,  Tori finds he is missing too.   Local police are certain this is a simple case of a jealous ex-husband turned violent over his recent divorce. But interviewing everyone she can about Teddy's father, Tori's gut has her questioning if he would really kidnap his own child?  An...

'Twas the Bite Before Christmas by David Rosenfelt and Narrated by Grover Gardner

Title:
'Twas the Bite Before Christmas
Author: David Rosenfelt
Narrator: Grover Gardner
Series: An Andy Carpenter Mystery
Genre: Mystery
Format: Audiobook & Kindle
Listening Length: 6 hours and 33 minutes and 8 seconds
Date of Publication: October 10, 2023

Description: Reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter is at the Tara Foundation’s annual Christmas party. The dog rescue organization has always been his true calling, and this is one holiday tradition he can get behind because every dog that’s come through the rescue—and their families—are invited to celebrate.

This year’s party is no exception. But before the stockings can be hung by the chimney with care, homicide detectives ruin the evening. Derek Moore, one of the foundation’s best foster volunteers, is arrested for murder.

Andy discovers Derek—whose real name is Bobby—is in the witness protection program after giving evidence against his former gang. The police believe Bobby murdered a member. But Bobby swears to Andy he didn’t do this. He’s built a new life, a new business, has two new dogs after being a double foster-failure.

There isn’t much Andy likes about this case, but he likes Bobby. If he’s innocent, Andy wants to help. Before Andy can settle down for his long winter’s nap, he has a client’s name to clear, a murderer to catch, and two new dogs to look after: a golden and a Dalmatian. Andy’s golden retriever, Tara, will have to adjust to not being the only golden at the house while Andy gets to the bottom of this one…

My Thoughts: Another Andy Carpenter audiobook I listened to and it was great. During the Tara Foundations annual Christmas party, one of their best foster  volunteers, Derek Moore, is arrested. Andy Carpenter is always reluctant to take on cases because he is "technically" retired but that doesn't mean he does not have a heart of gold. 

Andy Carpenter decides to help out his friend and takes on the case because he believes he is innocent. Andy Carpenter won't take the case if he does not believe the person is innocent.

Andy Carpenter quickly discovers that not only is Derek Moore claiming he did not commit the murder he is charged with but that not all may be what it seems.

David Rosenfelt wrote another great book. It was fun to listen to and was filled with mystery, determination, murder (obviously), and even laughter. I found myself laughing so hard at times during this book.

The book is read by Grover Gardner who has narrated at least several Andy Carpenter books in the series that I have listened to. I am so glad that he does too. I always enjoy his reads of the books and this is no different.

When I listen to Grover Gardener read 'Twas the Bite Before Christmas I am automatically transported into Andy Carpenters world. He brings the story and the characters to life. It's as if you are right there seeing the story unfold in front of your eyes, except your actually hearing it. His voice is so smooth and easy to listen to. 

I definitely recommend that you pick this audiobook up. 

Rating: 5 out of 5

 Many thanks to Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for this review copy. This is my honest opinion.

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