Annie Knox has written three books in the "Pet Boutique Mystery" series, and I've now read all three. The latest, "Collared for Murder" was as interesting and well-done as the first two. The lead character, Izzy, a 30 something woman who owns "Trendy Tails" pet Boutique in Minnesota, is surrounded by great characters including a quirky aunt named Dolly, a goth-type lesbian co-worker named Rena who bakes dog biscuits, Izzy's boyfriend Jack a police officer, and of course her dog and cat among others.This books kept me guessing who the murderer was, although there were only a few suspects! You gain insight into cat shows, too. Well-worth the read.
ABOUT THE BOOK: Groomed for Murder’s Izzy McHale is back, and her pet boutique, Trendy Tails, is raking in the green. But someone else in town is seeing red.…
The Midwestern Cat Fanciers’ Organization is bringing its annual weeklong retreat to Merryville, Minnesota. While that’s perfect for Izzy’s business, it unleashes headaches for everyone else. The event has lots of workshops on the care and breeding of cats, and it culminates in a cat show with a fabulous prize—a platinum collar dangle worth some big bucks.
Cattiness, of course, ensues. But the claws really come out after the prize disappears, and the wealthy director, Phillip Denford, is done in with a pair of grooming shears. Now Izzy and her furry friends, Packer and Jinx, can’t waste time pussyfooting around. They have to solve this case before a killer pounces again.