{"product_id":"death-at-the-dog-park-neil-s-plakcy-9798230651178","title":"Death at the Dog Park","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo gripping novellas explore murder, mystery, and mayhem at the local dog park in this unique collection from authors Neil S. Plakcy and Joanna Campbell Slan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \"Dog's Punishment,\" Steve Levitan and his intuitive golden retriever Rochester uncover dark secrets when investigating the death of a controversial dog trainer. After Melissa Kawamoto is found dead at the local dog park, Steve must untangle a web of professional rivalries, stolen patents, and bitter grudges to catch a killer who turned a revolutionary training method into a deadly weapon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \"Lamb Chopped,\" craft store owner Kiki Lowenstein's peaceful morning at the dog park turns horrific when her Great Dane Gracie digs up a severed hand. The discovery pulls Kiki into a disturbing investigation involving missing pets, corrupt officials, and a shadowy network trafficking shelter animals to research facilities. With help from her homicide detective husband, Kiki must expose the truth before more animals-and humans-become victims.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth stories showcase the unbreakable bonds between humans and their canine companions while delivering clever mysteries filled with twists, turns, and compelling characters. A must-read for fans of cozy mysteries and anyone who believes dogs have an uncanny ability to point us toward the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Neil S. Plakcy, Joanna Campbell Slan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798230651178\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Samwise Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/13\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.44d","brand":"Neil S. Plakcy","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46685960241407,"sku":"9798230651178","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ccb9ae21-3d1f-4ed7-b4a6-ba8fe6097182.jpg?v=1741727285","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/death-at-the-dog-park-neil-s-plakcy-9798230651178","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}