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Fine-feathered Death

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This is an enjoyable series, and this installment was much better than the last two.

The only problem I have with the series is that it never seems like Kendra really solves anything -- she just seems to run around town accusing everyone until she finally hits on the right culprit.

Looking forward to the next installment.

After having her law license suspended for something she didn't do, Kendra Ballantine was able to prove her innocence and is now working at Yorrick & Associates as a partner. Yorrick, a lawyer in her old firm, hired Ezra Cossner who brought with him his profitable client list. Kendra is working with him on a case in which two clients won't sell their property to TO for them to build a multi-complex.

Kendra likes working with the lawyer who underneath has a kind streak and is sometimes fair. She also adores his macaw G-igi who he keeps at the office. Someone doesn't like Ezra because Kendra finds his body one morning. A few days later, Kendra and a paralegal are talking in the office and a shot rings out killing the paralegal. The police zero in on her sometimes lover Jeff as a suspect so Kendra starts her own investigation to find the real killer and clear his name.

Besides going back to work as a lawyer, Kendra keeps her pet-caring business which adds a lot of humor to this exciting who done-it. Linda O Johnston is a creative storyteller who not only writes a fascinating mystery but also creates a deep character study. Gi-Gi the macaw steals the show as she becomes the mascot of the law firm. Readers will adore her antics while applauding the heroine for caring about her and the number one suspect who she is determined to prove innocent.

Harriet Klausner

The latest installment in the Pet Sitter Mysteries, sends Ms. Kendra Ballantyne back to practicing law, with the guarantee that she can pick up clients involving pets at a low cost. She's got a few of those, along with another big murder to solve .... one that puts her sometimes/kinda boyfriend, Jeff, as the lead suspect.

Start of a love-triangle, with the appearance of Jeff's ex-wife Amanda, who needs Jeff's PI expertise in stopping a stalker ... or should I say a love-square, since Kendra also spends some time with the new person renting out her house.

Kept me guessing until the end.

Kendra Ballantyne is back practicing law, and she's still a pet-sitter on the side. She's asked to help on a new real estate case with her law partner, Ezra Cossner. Kendra is none too pleased. First, her specialty has become pet law, and second, Ezra is cranky. Before the case can get off the ground, Ezra is found murdered in his office. The only witness is Gigi, his blue macaw, and she's not talking. All she can say is her own name and sing "99 Bottles of Beer."

When Detective Ned Noralles shows up to investigate, Kendra knows things won't be easy. But then her hunky PI boyfriend, Jeff Hubbard, becomes the number one suspect, she begins to investigate the myriad of suspects.

Plus Jeff seems to be getting pretty friendly with his ex. Kendra finds her eyes wandering and they soon land on her neighbor.

I love this series. Kendra is such a fun person. I like it when she's working with the various pets. I'm hoping she'll spend more time in the upcoming books in this capacity. But I do see why having her get back into law helps provide more storylines. Plus who'd want to hire a pet sitter whose clients kept dying?

This is a series where you'll laugh out loud! Don't read it when you have to be quiet! I highly recommend it.

Kendra Ballantyne is a full time, hard hitting lawyer in L.A. She has recently had her right to practice law reinstated and is anxious to keep it that way. So she is less than pleased when she is assigned to work with the elderly and cranky law partner, Ezra Cossner, on a real estate case that may be a no win situation. But she is willing to take a chance on Ezra since he is the proud owner of Gigi, the blue macaw that loudly shares his office. But Gigi becomes an orphan when Ezra is found shot to death in his office. Kendra's nemesis from the past, Detective Ned Noralles, is determined to hang the murder on her all too sexy boyfriend, P.I. Jeff Hubbard. It is up to Kendra to figure out who had a reason to murder Ezra before more bodies appear.

In addition to her job as up and coming lawyer Kendra is a professional pet sitter. In between cases she makes the rounds of her dog walking, pet visiting duties. It is a job she started to pay the bills when her law practice was on hold and it is one she does want to give up. So in addition to 10 hour work days, Kendra and her own dog Lexie stay busy checking up her 4 legged charges, and ocasionally, their 2 legged owners. With Jeff seemingly over involved with his ex, Kendra's neighbor is looking better all the time- not just her client Beggar but also his attractive owner Russ.

Linda O. Johnston has created a wonderful new addition to the ranks of amateur detectives. Kendra Ballantyne is the feisty, intelligant, caring professional we all want our daughters to become. The well timed humor used through out the story sets it above the current crowded crop of cozy mystery series. Johnston's ability to blend pet love, mystery and romance into one well wrapped package make this a summer treat for mystery and pet lovers alike.

This is the third book in the Petsitter Mysteries. I enjoyed the first one, the seccond one was ok and this one didn't do much for me. Infact, I found the book to be rather pointless. Yes, there was a mystery; however, there was not much investigating done by Kendra. Literally, all she did was set up meetings with other characters then ask them if they murdered Ezra. When they responded with a "No" she "accused" them of doing the deed.

Also, I got a bit tired of the back-fourth feelings about Jeff. First, she isn't going to have anything to do with him..then she wants to keep him as a pet client..then she wants to use him for his PI skills..then she is back with him..then she doesn't answer his calls.....it gets a bit annoying after a while. I know alot of the series have off and on relationships but this one is a bit much for me..

While I am new to Linda O. Johnston's Pet-Sitter Mysteries, this third installment of the series was a great introduction to the adventures of the gutsy, hilarious, and talented lawyer/pet-sitter/detective Kendra Ballantyne. After a temporary setback in her career as a high-powered Californian lawyer, Kendra has the opportunity to collaborate on a major case with the crotchety and unfriendly new law partner, Ezra Cossner. Though initially reluctant to work with Ezra, Kendra needs this professional opportunity to get her career back on track, and also finds herself drawn to Ezra's new pet, a beautiful (and raucous) blue macaw with a rather limited vocabulary named Gigi. Later on, when Ezra is found murdered it's up to Kendra (with a little help from Gigi) to figure out who the culprit is, and with a man like Ezra, a shrewd lawyer and thoroughly unlikable man, the list of potential suspects seems to be endless. Johnston does a great job of combining entertaining character portrayals and concrete lawyerly jargon. Kendra is a sassy and refreshingly down-to-earth heroine, and her clever detective work and bravery culminate in a thoroughly entertaining and surprising culprit reveal.

Great quick reads for the purse to read in waiting rooms, etc.

Hi, this one was much better than her other two. Kendra can be a little bitchy at times and superior, but she comes off as more humbled in this story. Still having problems with her boyfriend. The ending is kinda rushed but otherwise it is a real cute fast cosy read! Look foward to more of Kendra and Her friends