The Fashion Hound Murders: Josie Marcus, Mystery Shopper

Josie Marcus has been hired to check out a big pet store?s involvement with puppy mills. When an employee who clued her into the mills? existence shows up dead, Josie realizes that sinking her teeth into this case could mean getting bitten back?

Customer Reviews:

A top pick for any mystery library's paperback section

By Midwest Book Review - February 15, 2010

Elaine Viets' THE FASHION HOUND MURDERS tells of a mystery shopper, mother and sleuth who finds danger in the world of canine fashion puppies when she's hired to check out a pet store's involvement with puppy mills. Danger evolves from a seemingly simple investigation. A top pick for any mystery library's paperback section.

Funny and has a great message

By Kathleen Hayes "Katie Hayes" - December 7, 2009

I have enjoyed all of the previous Josie Marcus mysteries and this one is no exception. The book had a great mixture of romance, humor, and mystery. I found the scenes where Josie dealt with her jealousy toward her best friend, Alice's new dog-obsessed fried to be amusing. The mystery involving the use of puppy mills was very well utilized in educating and sending a message about the abuse of breeding pure dogs, without being overly preachy.

Another one in a great series!

By Lover of Books - April 27, 2010

Ms. Viets has done her research and puts everything well balanced. There are some funny moments but serious ones as well. She really puts her heart into the story. I was very impressed with how well the story flowed no matter what the mood was. Everything comes alive on the page.

Josie really is doing her best. I am so surprised at the work she does and how difficult it is. Being like every one else isn't easy and she has to blend in without standing out. Alyce is always a helpful friend who helps her to blend in even more. Amelia keeps her level headed. Amelia is also quite the smart mouth kid and keeps things in perspective. Jane, Josie's mom, may have quite the bark to her but in reality it is just a cover for watching over her daughter.

This series keeps getting better. It definitely gets personal. I hope things settle down for Josie. That girl has more ups and downs in her life than a roller coaster sometimes. I also am learning to appreciate the things that... read more