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Play Dead

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I just discovered this author, and she writes a sparkling mystery with very clever dialogue. It is fast moving and full of ideas on dog training (I learned to stop my dog from barking at the TV!) Leslie O'Kane's writing is really much better than most "lite" mysteries; her characters seem very real. This is the first in a series on Ally Babcock, canine therapist, and I'm looking forward to more. Perfect summer reading!

The new Allie Babcock series is a welcome addition to the semi-new genre of doglover's mysteries. The plot is fast moving and exciting, the dog related areas authentic, and it is not preachy as some of these novels tend to be. All in all this is a fun and entertaining mystery that should appeal to all, not just doglovers.

i have become a big fan of allie's after reading this book-for any dog lover mystery fan its a must. not only is it entertaining but its informative in learning how to handle the different behavior problems in your dog. i've just started 'ruff way to go' and i hope these are just just the beginning of a long line of books based on this character.

What a great surpires to find a good mystery that includes a quirky pet psychologist, lots of lovable dogs and an odd combination of murder suspects. Add to this the author's delightful sense of humor and you have a very enjoyable read. I can't wait for Leslie O'Kane's next book in this series.

This mystery had a plot that kept me guessing until the end. It also had lots of tips for training dogs and insights into a dog's eye-view of life. Allida Babcock is likeable and believeable. I look forward to her next mystery.

PLAY DEAD includes a warm protagonist who loves dogs more than people. The secondary characters, mostly lovable canines, add warmth and excitement to this unique mystery. Genre fans will want to read the debut Babcock book, which has the feel of a best seller.

Harriet Klausner END

An intriguing whodunit that I thoroughly enjoyed. Leslie O'Kane knows Boulder and knows dogs, and I can say I learned plenty about dog behavior while enjoying a good read. Can't get any better than that!

Allie Babcock is a dog therapist just starting her practice. A charge that a wealthy Boulder matron was a murder victim is made while Allie is doing some PR on a fast fading radio station. The person making the call has adopted the dead woman's collie. Does the collie know who the murderer is? Find out with Allie and a great group of characters. A great start for a new series by the author of the popular Molly Masters books. And for those who are sensitive about this subject--only people die, the dogs all live!