Review: A Tail of Mystery (A Luke and Bandit cozy mystery Book 1) by Paul Regnier

About the Book

The only thing between Luke Cooper and a murder rap is his dog.

The loss of his job sends Luke crawling back to his hometown with his dog, Bandit. Desperate for cash, he agrees to be the subject of his uncle’s lab experiment.

When he wakes up, his uncle is dead--and his dog is talking to him.

Since the police find only Luke at the scene of the murder, things aren’t looking good for him. Fortunately, Bandit finds a clue that might lead to the true killer.

With the help of his mom, his childhood friend, and his chatty dog, Luke searches for the murderer...but can he find the truth before he ends up in jail?

Settle in for a cozy mystery full of humor and adventure. Buy A Tail of Mystery and find out whodunit today!

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My Thoughts

This was a great start to a new series. Full of laughs, a compelling mystery, a picturesque small town, and likable characters, it had everything I love in a good cozy mystery. I was glued to the pages and reading as fast as I could.

The mystery was a head-scratcher, for sure. The victim was not an easy guy to get along with, so there were plenty of possible suspects. I didn't figure it out until right before the big reveal. I love when I can be surprised like that.

I've always wondered what it would be like to actually talk to and understand my dog, so it was really fun seeing how Luke and Bandit dealt with their newfound skill. They made such a great crime-solving duo and I hope there are many more mysteries to come for them. 

If you're a fan of cozy mysteries, I highly recommend this book. I loved every second of it.

I received a copy of this book from the author and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts are my honest opinion.

Five Stars