I think for the most part, Stormi and I have been pretty successful with our buddy reads this year. And we already have books picked for December and January so here's hoping the streak continues. This month we chose the second installment The Dog Days Mystery series. So as soon as you are done reading my thoughts, make sure you head over to Stormi's blog Books, Movies, Reviews! Oh My! and see her review.
TITLE: Canal Days Calamity (Dog Days Mysteries #2)
AUTHOR: Jamie M. Blair
PUBLISHER: Midnight Ink
PUBLISHING DATE: November 8, 2017
FROM GOODREADS: Cameron Cripps-Hayman is taken aback when she stumbles upon another murdered neighbor, this time behind her sister's shop, Dog Diggity. The timing couldn't be worse, as there's only a week left before the store's grand opening during Canal Days, the biggest festival of the year.
When the police arrest her handyman, Cameron knows they've got the wrong suspect, so the Metamora Action Agency sets their sights on cracking the case. With one solved murder under their belts, how hard could a second be?
With a flood warning and a murderer on the loose threatening the start of Canal Days, can Cameron and her crew save the town's annual dog and pony show from being canceled?
MY THOUGHTS: Cam's small town is gearing up for its annual Canal Days (which is something of a Halloween festival so I was glad to find that out) when she finds another dead body. This time around, one of Cam's friends is arrested and she is fearful her father-in-law may have had something to do with it.
It was fun to visit Cam and the other town residents again. In addition, Cam's mother is visiting Cameron and her sister Monica, which brings about a whole new dynamic. Also, some new relationships are forming and the reader gets to see things progress between Cam and her estranged husband, Ben. I love that the author doesn't fall back on the commonly used love-triangle trope, and its refreshing to see things play out as they might in the "real world."
I really wasn't able to figure out the mystery and I have to admit Stormi might have been more on top of it than I was. I love how Cam is always helping stray animals and she even has a new duck follower this time around. "Canal Days Calamity" is a strong followup to "Deadly Dog Days" and I'm curious to see what trouble Cam and her crew find next.
RATING: 4 PAWS
This looks like a fun series. Have you read the Andy Carpenter books by David Rosenfelt? He writes a mystery series that features dogs on the covers. Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteNo but I think I actually own a few of them I've picked up either on sale or second hand. I think I could read a whole year of dog books and probably still have some left.
DeleteI can't wait for the next one too! This really is a fun cozy series though her mother I would like to strangle at times...lol. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, her mother DEFINITELY got on my nerves. She actually kind of reminded me of my Mom in some ways.
DeleteI enjoyed both of your reviews and love that neither of you solved the mystery! Definitely going on my to read list!
ReplyDeleteI think you'd enjoy it!
DeleteI am going to have to read this series. I love this kind of mystery and the fact that you couldn't figure it out is awesome. Off to read Stormi's review!
ReplyDeleteSince this is just book #2, you're not that far behind yet so catching up would be easy.
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