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A Nose for Murder |  | Author: Lee Charles Kelley
Publisher: Avon
Category: Book
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Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 239208
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Pages: 288
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Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.8
ISBN: 0060524936
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780060524937
ASIN: 0060524936
Publication Date: March 1, 2003
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Product Description
Meet Jack Field: Dog's Best Friend Ex-cop Jack Field abandoned New York to run a canine kennel in the rustic Maine woods. But murder and mayhem still seem to hound him wherever he goes ... Jack's a dog trainer and a behavioral specialist -- not to mention the "main squeeze" of smart and sexy, part-time medical examiner, Jamie Cutter. That's why he's standing in a secluded cabin by alike on an icy December evening, with Allison DeMarco lying dead on her kitchen floor, and her high-strung Airedale, Ginger, going ape in the corner. You can't teach an old dog -- or cop -- new tricks, so this homicide has Jack hooked ... especially since poor Ginger seems to be the only witness! In a world of misbehaving mutts and pesky purebreeds, a killer may be waiting to make Jack, Jamie, and their puppy-pals roll over and play dead.
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 Sorely Disappointing December 18, 2008
Vicki L. Sahy
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was one of those books I threw up against the wall in disgust after getting painfully as far as chapter 34. This is a mystery with a few dog training tips on the side (as opposed to a dog training mystery). The main character, Jack Field, is as guilty of dog trainer arrogance as he accuses others of being. He's too full of himself and the method of solving the crime is too unbelievable. The jokes are lame and the sex (yes, there is sex) is too juvenile. I see in other reviews where Jack only gets more full of himself so I've decided to abandon this series early, much to my disappointment. I had such high hopes.
Haven't read the book, but December 5, 2008
John A. Lefcourte (Reno, NV USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is to balance out the 5 star rating that the author gives his own book. Has he gotten his relatives to give it 5 stars, too?
 Engaging Story, Annoying Primary Character February 14, 2008
Julie Bryant (San Diego, CA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Like other reviewers, I thought the dog training tips were interesting...but thought there were just too many inserted at times that didn't really further the plot.
The main character, Jack Field, was a bit too annoying for me to give the book more than two stars. Just my opinion, but he seemed too smug and too clever for his own good. He had an answer for everything, and there seemed to be no limit to his abilities. Frankly, it was difficult to relate to or care about the character.
Hopefully later installments in the series will have toned that smug perfection down a bit. I am truly on the fence (bad dog!) about whether to try any other books, though.
 What Fun December 14, 2007
A. Roberts (Wyoming)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have had this book for sometime just sitting on my bookshelf. I picked it up this week looking for something different and light to read. I was pleasantly surprised by this writer who is new to me. There is humor and a mystery of course and dogs galore! There is some romance and I liked the idea of the series starting out with Jack already being involved with Jamie instead of having to go through the beginning of the relationship and building on that as books where the romance is more the main theme. (I was looking for something different and this was definitely it). I am a dog lover (have a Chocolate Lab and a Bichon/Poodle mix)so enjoyed the dog training hints (though at times couldn't follow the concept). I liked all the characters which is rare for me especially since there were several in this book and at times got them confused. I just don't have anything negative to say about the book. I just really enjoyed it. I ordered the rest of the books in the series from Amazon and anxiously awaiting them to arrive. I hope Mr Kelley continues to write books like this. I don't know how long he can keep the Jack Field Series going but something similar would be great.
Reviewed by Barb Radmore January 25, 2007
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6 out of 6 found this review helpful
So what is it that is so very appealing about this series? Maybe for me it is the setting- my own adopted state of Maine. Or could it be the characters? Jack Field, ex New York detective, is the owner of a dog kennel/ training business. He is usually in the company of or thinking about Jamie Cutter, the Medical Examiner. Living with Jack is his foster son, 'Duke" a crime victim from NYC. A steady, well written cast of characters traveling from one book to another to make this a cohesive, fun group of books to read. The starring roles though are assigned to the various dogs that populate the scenes. Much space is also given to dog training tips- a system based on play and praise.
Kelley writes with his tongue firmly planted in his cheek. He seems to understand that Jack makes Sherlock Holmes seem dense and plots are more interesting when they appear impossible. The asides and comments to the reader draw the casual reader into his world. He cleverly admits that these are just good mystery stories that are enjoyable to read- and what more can we ask from a cozy?
(Next step would be a top rated tv show! Anyone out there know any producers..but remember it was my idea first!)
Three Hints for reading this series:
1. It is not neccesary to read them in the order written but would be more enjoyable to follow the continuing plot lines in order.
2. Just remember- the dog is always innocent ! (oops- is that a spoiler?)
3. If you do not have a dog when you start the series you probably will by the end!
Nose for Murder
This is the first book in the series. A great introduction
to the characters, setting and style. Airedale Ginger is the only
witness when Allison DiMarco dies on her kitchen floor with no obvious
signs of foul play. It is up to Jack and Jamie to prove that it was not a
natural death.
(And Kelley introduces us to the the word "sniggled" which does perfectly
describe a half snort half giggle.)
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