Andy Carpenter novels
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2) First degree
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Publisher
Mysterious Press
Pub. Date
c2003
Physical Desc
230 p. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
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Description
30-something defense lawyer Andy Carpenter must solve the crime when his closest friend and the love of his life gets framed for the murder of a cop.
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Andy Carpenter, the most famous lawyer in Paterson, N.J., goes to bat for a reporter who's blamed for a brutal series of murders. What's worse than being the mouthpiece for a crazy killer who chooses to tell his story to the world? Daniel Cummings finds out when he chases a call from the informant, who's taunting him with the imminent prospect of strangling and cutting the hands off his fourth victim, and gets knocked out for his trouble.
4) Sudden death
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Publisher
Warner Books
Pub. Date
2006.
Physical Desc
323 pages ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
New Jersey attorney Andy Carpenter is recruited to defend New York Giants' running back Kenny Schilling who has been accused of murdering Tony Preston, a wide receiver for the Jets, and he continues to believe in his client's innocence, even when investigators discover the victim is not the first of Kenny's old acquaintances to die under odd circumstances.
5) Dead center
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New Jersey defense attorney Andy Carpenter has moved on with his social life, but still has strong feelings for his ex-girlfriend Laurie, a top-ranking cop who moved to Wisconsin. When she calls asking for his help in clearing a young man of murder charges, Andy can't say no. Although there was enough evidence to arrest him, Laurie believes the man is innocent. After arriving in Wisconsin, Andy finds himself face- to-face with a mysterious religious...
6) Play dead
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Series
Publisher
Warner Books
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
viii, 308 p. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
It began innocently enough with the rescue of a golden retriever who was about to be euthanized, but now New Jersey defense attorney Andy Carpenter was up to his well-intentioned heart in the middle of an old case that sent a man to prison for a murder he possibly didn't commit. Planning to use the dog as a witness in court, he soon discovers that there are some people who will do anything to prevent a new trial.
7) New tricks
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Series
Publisher
Grand Central Pub
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
309 p. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Attorney Andy Carpenter is about to represent an adorable Bernese mountain dog puppy, whose owner was brutally murdered, in a custody fight. Few can rival Andy's affection for dogs, and he will do whatever it takes to insure that this little pup doesn't fall into the wrong hands. But his playful new friend possesses a deadly and valuable secret that a number of people are willing to resort to violence to obtain.
8) Dog tags
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Publisher
Grand Central Pub
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
360 p. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
A German shepherd police dog witnesses a killing and, if his owner is convicted of the crime, the dog could be put down. No one loves man's best friend more than attorney Andy Carpenter, and he decides to represent the poor canine. As Andy struggles to convince a judge that this dog should be set free, he discovers that the shepherd and his owner have unwittingly become involved in a case that is much bigger than a murder charge. Now Andy will have...
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For six years Noah Galloway has lived with a horrible secret and the fear that his rebuilt life could be shattered at any moment. Now his dread has become a certainty, and he has been arrested for the arson murder of twenty-six people. What he needs now is defense lawyer Andy Carpenter, who is not in the market for a new client. So Noah plays his best card: a shared love for Andy's golden retriever, Tara, who Noah had rescued first.
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Publisher
Minotaur Books
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
362 p. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Believing that a client whose case he lost nine years earlier is innocent, lawyer Andy Carpenter visits the man's aging uncle, who imparts knowledge about a dangerous, secret-ruled world where the key to Andy's client's freedom may be found.
11) Unleashed
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When Barry Price, an old high school friend, contacts Sam Willis with a desperate plea for help but later dies in the crash of a private plane, Sam and Andy Carpenter reach the terrifying realization that Sam was also intended to be a victim of the crash.
12) Hounded
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Series
Publisher
Minotaur Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
313 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
Carpenter gets a mysterious phone call from a good friend, policeman Pete Stanton, asking him to drop everything, drive to an unfamiliar address, and bring his girlfriend, Laurie Collins. Pete has just discovered the body of ex-convict Danny Diza. Upstairs are Danny's now orphaned eight-year-old son and basset hound. And that, Andy discovers, is why he and Laurie were called to the scene-- Pete wants them to take care of the boy and the dog so they...
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Publisher
Macmillan Audio
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
6 audio discs (approximately 402 min.) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Lawyer Andy Carpenter is surprised when Willie Miller, Andy's partner at their dog rescue operation, the Tara Foundation, calls to say the alarm has gone off at the foundation building. There has clearly been a break-in, and a dog has been stolen. All of the dogs that the Tara Foundation rescues are given collars with GPS tracking capabilities, so Andy and Willie know they'll be able to track down the missing dog. They follow the signal to a house...
14) Outfoxed
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Publisher
Minotaur Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
326 pages ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Defense lawyer Andy Carpenter spends as much time as he can working on his true passion, the Tara Foundation, the dog rescue organization he runs. Lately, Andy has been especially involved in a county prison program where inmates help train dogs the Tara Foundation has rescued to make them more adoptable, benefiting both the dogs and the prisoners. One of the prisoners Andy has been working with is Brian Atkins, who has 18 months left on a 5-year...
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Publisher
Minotaur Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
328 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Defense lawyer Andy Carpenter usually tries to avoid taking on new cases at all costs. But this time, he's happy--eager, even--to take the case that's just come his way. Andy's long-time friend Martha "Pups" Boyer takes in stray puppies that the local dog rescue center can't handle, raises them until they're old enough to adopt, and then finds good homes for them. Not everyone admires the work Pups does as much as Andy does, however. With Christmas...
16) Collared
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Series
Publisher
Minotaur Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
324 pages; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Lawyer Andy Carpenter's true passion is the Tara Foundation, the dog rescue organization he runs with his friend Willie Miller. All kinds of dogs make their way to the foundation, and it isn't that surprising to find a dog abandoned at the shelter one morning, though it was accompanied by a mysterious anonymous note. But they are quite surprised when they scan the dog's embedded chip, and discover that they know this dog. He is the "DNA dog." Two...
17) Rescued
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Series
Publisher
Minotaur Books
Pub. Date
2018
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
293 pages ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Defense lawyer Andy Carpenter is reluctant to take on any more cases. He'd much rather spend his time working for his dog rescue organization, the Tara Foundation, than find himself back in a courtroom. However, when a truck carrying over seventy dogs from the South to the rescue-friendly northeast turns up with a murdered driver, Andy can't help but get involved. Of course Andy is eager to help the dogs, many of whom come to the Tara Foundation while...
18) Deck the hounds
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Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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"Reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter doesn't usually stop to help others, but seeing a dog next to a homeless man inspires him to give the pair some money to help. It's just Andy's luck that things don't end there. Soon after Andy's encounter with them, man and dog are attacked in the middle of the night on the street. The dog defends its new owner, and the erstwhile attacker is bitten but escapes. But the dog is quarantined and the man, Don Carrigan,...
19) Bark of night
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English
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"When defense lawyer Andy Carpenter's veterinarian asks to speak to him privately at the checkup of his golden retriever, Tara, the last thing Andy expects is Truman. Tiny, healthy, French bulldog Truman was dropped off days ago with instructions to be euthanized by a man everyone thought was his owner. But now the owner is nowhere to be found. Andy is furious. Who would want to euthanize a perfectly healthy dog with no explanation? He is willing...
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Publisher
Minotaur Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
342 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This Christmas, lawyer Andy Carpenter and his golden retriever, Tara, can't say no to helping young Danny and his dachshund, Murphy. Lawyer Andy Carpenter and his wife, Laurie, have started a new Christmas tradition. Their local pet store has a Christmas tree, where instead of ornaments there are wishes from those in need. One poignant wish leads Andy to a child named Danny, whose selfless plea strikes a chord. Danny asked Santa for a coat for his...
21) Muzzled
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Series
Publisher
Macmillan Audio
Pub. Date
2020
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
"The ever-charming David Rosenfelt is back with Muzzled, where reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter and his beloved golden retriever, Tara, are back on the case as a favor to a friend. Reluctant New Jersey lawyer Andy Carpenter doesn't call many people friend. So when one comes to him for help, he's more than willing to listen, and do what he can. Beth reunites lost dogs with their owners. Over the years, she's helped Andy reunite countless dogs from the...
22) Silent bite
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Series
Publisher
Minotaur Books/St. Martin's Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
296 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Andy Carpenter and his golden retriever, Tara, are finding that all is not calm or bright in Silent Bite, the latest Christmas mystery in this heartwarming series from bestselling author David Rosenfelt.
Lawyer Andy Carpenter can finally take a breath; he’s back on dry land after a family Caribbean cruise forced on him by his wife, Laurie, to get into the Christmas spirit. Of course the family’s first stop is to the Tara Foundation, the dog rescue...
23) Dog eat dog
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Publisher
Macmillan Audio
Pub. Date
2021
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
"Lawyer Andy Carpenter and his golden retriever, Tara, work to free a man who risked it all to help a dog in need Lawyer Andy Carpenter and his wife, Laurie, enjoy walking their dogs, Tara and Sebastian. By this point in their marriage, it's routine. When out for one of their strolls, their simple ritual isn't so simple anymore. Across the street, a man is mistreating his dog. Three things happen at once: Andy yells, Laurie runs to stop the abuse,...
24) Best in snow
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Series
Publisher
Minotaur Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First Edition.
Physical Desc
310 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"Lawyer Andy Carpenter and his golden retriever, Tara, are on the beat after a body turns up in the snow and a journalist is the prime suspect. Christmas has come early to the town of Paterson, New Jersey, in the form of a snowstorm that dumps two feet of snow on the ground. Lawyer Andy Carpenter likes snow--white Christmas and all that--but it can cause problems for the walks he takes his dogs on every day. When Andy's golden retriever, Tara, goes...
25) Holy chow
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Series
Publisher
Macmillan Audio
Pub. Date
2022
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
"In Holy Chow, the next mystery from bestselling author David Rosenfelt, the beloved characters--both human and canine--of this fan favorite series are back on the case with the author's trademark wit and humor. Retired lawyer Andy Carpenter's calling has always been running the Tara Foundation. The dog rescue organization places hundreds of dogs in new homes every year. It's added up to so many dogs and new owners that Andy can't even do the math....
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Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"Lawyer Andy Carpenter and his humorous investigating team return in Santa's Little Yelpers, the next Yuletide mystery in David Rosenfelt's bestselling series. 'Tis the season in Paterson, New Jersey: Lawyer Andy Carpenter and his golden retriever, Tara, are surrounded by holiday cheer. It's even spread to the Tara Foundation. The dog rescue organization, not used to having puppies, has their hands full with a recent litter. Eight puppies are a lot...
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Publisher
Minotaur Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
265 pages 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Retired lawyer Andy Carpenter remembers every dog that's come through the Tara Foundation's doors, but the most well-known alum of the dog rescue organization that Andy founded in Paterson, New Jersey, may be Mamie. Adopted by famous actress Jenny Nichols--Andy's high school girlfriend--the miniature French poodle is now practically a starlet in her own right. Andy doesn't hold it against his friend. In fact, he and his wife, Laurie, have dinner...
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Publisher
Minotaur Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
295 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter is at the Tara Foundation's annual Christmas party. The dog rescue organization has always been his true calling, and this is one holiday tradition he can get behind because every dog that's come through the rescue--and their families--are invited to celebrate. This year's party is no exception. But before the stockings can be hung by the chimney with care, homicide detectives ruin the evening. Derek Moore, one of...
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Series
Andy Carpenter novels volume 29
Andy Carpenter mystery volume 29
Thorndike Press large print mystery
An Andy Carpenter novel volume 29
Andy Carpenter mystery volume 29
Thorndike Press large print mystery
An Andy Carpenter novel volume 29
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"Paterson, New Jersey's favorite reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter returns in Dog Day Afternoon, the next mystery in this fan favorite series from National Bestselling Author David Rosenfelt. Retired lawyer Andy Carpenter has run the Tara Foundation - the dog rescue organization named after his beloved golden retriever - for years. It's always been his calling, even as Andy's pulled into representing clients in court. His investigator, Marcus Clark,...
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Publisher
Minotaur Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
295 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter is relieved to be headed back to Paterson, New Jersey, after a week-long family vacation in the Adirondacks. He's ready to put the holly jolly season way behind him and settle in at home with his three dogs. But when they finally arrive, there is an extra dog eagerly awaiting them, as well as one anxious dog sitter. When the dog showed up on the doorstep a few days ago, the sitter knew Andy would know what to do. Indeed,...