Canine Crimes [Mass Market Paperback]

Jeffrey Marks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 28, 1998

15 CANINE CRIMES COMMITTED BY A KENNEL OF TOP WRITERS

¸  Deborah Adams  ¸  Laurien Berenson  ¸  Melissa Cleary  ¸  Amanda Cross  ¸  Brendan DuBois  ¸  Jonnie Jacobs  ¸  Dean James  ¸  Jeffrey Marks  ¸  Taylor McCafferty  ¸  Anne Perry  ¸  Lillian M. Roberts  ¸  S. J. Rozan  ¸  Polly Whitney  ¸  Valerie Wolzien  ¸  Steven Womack

Here is a captivating collection of never-before-published stories with bark--and an occasional bite--as some of the most illustrious names in contemporary crime fiction pay homage to our loyal friends.

A pair of friendly mutts help solve a haunting Central Park mystery . . . A Seeing Eye dog on Fifth Avenue sees more than he's meant to . . . A golden retriever lends a helping paw to his mistress's curious pursuits . . . A Jack Russell terrier sniffs out a human rat . . . Some beloved pets thwart their owner's murderously greedy son . . . A Labrador retriever confounds a kidnapper's design . . . and many more!

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

15 CANINE CRIMES COMMITTED BY A KENNEL OF TOP WRITERS

¸ Deborah Adams ¸ Laurien Berenson ¸ Melissa Cleary ¸ Amanda Cross ¸ Brendan DuBois ¸ Jonnie Jacobs ¸ Dean James ¸ Jeffrey Marks ¸ Taylor McCafferty ¸ Anne Perry ¸ Lillian M. Roberts ¸ S. J. Rozan ¸ Polly Whitney ¸ Valerie Wolzien ¸ Steven Womack

Here is a captivating collection of never-before-published stories with bark--and an occasional bite--as some of the most illustrious names in contemporary crime fiction pay homage to our loyal friends.

A pair of friendly mutts help solve a haunting Central Park mystery . . . A Seeing Eye dog on Fifth Avenue sees more than he's meant to . . . A golden retriever lends a helping paw to his mistress's curious pursuits . . . A Jack Russell terrier sniffs out a human rat . . . Some beloved pets thwart their owner's murderously greedy son . . . A Labrador retriever confounds a kidnapper's design . . . and many more!

About the Author

A member of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime, Jeffrey Marks is a freelance writer and interviewer whose work has been published in The Armchair Detective, Mystery Scene, Mystery Readers Journal, and other magazines devoted to crime fiction. His own short stories have appeared in Kracked Mirror Mysteries and other periodicals. Mr. Marks's biography of Craig Rice, one of the most popular female authors of the World War II era, was published in France by Librairie des Champs Elysées. A graduate of Miami University and Xavier University, he lives in Cincinnati, where he works as a computer analyst.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback
• Publisher: Ballantine Books (September 28, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345424115
• ISBN-13: 978-0345424112
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,697,180 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2.0 out of 5 stars Dog Days of Short Story Writing, November 5, 2011

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Jen Richardson (Los Angeles, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canine Crimes (Mass Market Paperback)

Most of the short stories found within this compilation are clearly based on the authors' own lives. Thinly veiled plotlines with highly implausible and illogical points, all with dogs as the only common thread. I'm always willing to give authors a try, especially those I've never heard about prior to finding a book, but I believe there's a reason these are not on the best-seller lists.

5.0 out of 5 stars The best collection of short stories I've read this year, May 2, 2002

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Moe811 (New York USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canine Crimes (Mass Market Paperback)

I really enjoyed this collection of short stories dedicated to dogs and murder. Most of the best dog mystery authors are included as well as contribution from such authors as Anne Perry and Dean James. A very enjoyable collection.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great stuff, fun to read. Thank you, Mr. Marks!, September 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Canine Crimes (Mass Market Paperback)

A terrific collection of stories, whether you love dogs or not. Of course, some are better than others (such being the nature of these collections), but Jeff Marks has done a bang-up job of putting together some top-notch crime fiction.