The Dogwalkers' Detective Agency

Paperback Published on: 09/10/2025
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Synopsis

PAWS FOR THOUGHT…THERE’S MURDER AFOOT IN FRAMSTONE

Cosy crime, wagging tails and one mystery too deadly to ignore.

'Brilliant - I inhaled it...this is my dream book' CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN

'This sweet, big-hearted novel is like The Thursday Murder Club With Dogs' MARIAN KEYES

'A delight for lovers of cosy crime, and a must for all lovers of a good mystery involving dogs!' PETER JAMES

'Charming, big-hearted, and with a gigantic twist. But frankly, you had me at dogs' JOJO MOYES

'Cosy crime takes a delightfully fresh turn with this striking debut...If you like Richard Osman's books , you will love this' DAILY MAIL

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They've got a lot of leads...but can they collar a killer?

When Charlie Boardman and his beloved Staffy, Ruby, stumble across a corpse in the woods, the sleepy coastal town of Framstone is rocked by the discovery that the local pub landlord has been murdered.

Charlie and his fellow dogwalkers take it upon themselves to try and sniff out any clues that might help the local police with their investigation.

But what begins as idle speculation and gossip quickly becomes something more sinister, when Charlie starts receiving anonymous threats warning him off the case.

Then, a second body washes up on the beach…

Can Charlie hunt down a killer, before he becomes the next victim?

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Authors and reviewers are barking mad for The Dogwalkers' Detective Agency!

'A heartwarming, satisfying page-turner with a delicious final twist that made me gasp' DAISY BUCHANAN
'Wit, charm, warmth and dogs - what more could you want from a cracking whodunnit?' LUCY MANGAN
'Funny, big-hearted, cosy but never comatose, The Dogwalkers’ Detective Agency is an absolute must-read for all dog lovers - and even you strange cat people too!' MIKE GAYLE
'What a joy The Dogwalkers’ Detective Agency is – once I began reading it I just couldn’t put it down. Funny and ingeniously plotted, this is a terrific debut' JILL MANSELL
'Michael Hogan is a hilariously funny writer, and this isa total treat' JENNY COLGAN
'Subtle, absorbing and bursting with rambunctious, tail-wagging charm. I was grinning and gripped from the very first page' JIMI FAMUREWA
'I couldn't stop devouring the pages here, packed with such warmth, fun and breezy humour' FIONA GIBSON

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781405977951
  • Number of pages: 480
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 32 mm
  • Weight: 340g
  • Languages: English

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The Dogwalkers' Detective Agency
Entertaining start to a new cozy mystery series
Honestly what’s not to like, unless of course you don’t like dogs! The first in a new cozy crime series and I foresee a runaway success. The main protago... READ MORE
Lynda’s Book Reviews
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
The Dogwalkers' Detective Agency
Cosy, witty and full of heart
The Dogwalkers Detective Agency by Michael Hogan is a cosy murder mystery and the author’s debut novel—and what a fun debut it is! It definitely falls int... READ MORE
Alis Page
The Dogwalkers' Detective Agency
A good read
This was a lovely read - the title gives you all the clues you need when Charlie and his staffy Ruby stumble upon a body in the woods. A good story, well t... READ MORE
Susan Care
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.