The Barker Street Regulars (Wheeler Large Print Book Series (Paper))

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Summary: Barker street regulars
Review: I enjoy Conant's unique style of writing...as if she is speaking directly to the reader. This was a very good mystery. The references to the Sherlock Holmes mysteries was fun and interesting. Of course, it's always the dogs that draw me back to Conant's stories, and in that respect, I was not disappointed in this one.

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Summary: Great book!
Review: I received this book for my birthday, being someone who shows dogs, and I've read it four times since. The storyline is original without being too weird and the characters evoke many emotions. Susan Conant writes as though the main character is actually talking to you, not just normal first person, which is refreshing. Although I was sometimes confused by the hints to Sherlock Holmes, I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to dog lovers. :)

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Summary: A treat for dog lovers and Sherlock fans
Review: Since I am a Sherlock Holmes fan, "The Barker Street Regulars" is one of my favorites in Susan Conant's series of dog lover's mysteries. Holly Winter and her Alaskan malamute Rowdy, who has qualified as a therapy dog, visit the Gateway nursing home, where they meet a 90-year-old woman, Althea, and her friends, Robert and Hugh, all of whom are Sherlockians. Althea's sister, Ceci, is being conned by a woman who calls herself an "animal communicator" and who claims to be channeling messages from Ceci's dear departed Newfoundland, Lord Saint Simon. Then Ceci and Althea's grandnephew, Jonathan, is found murdered in Ceci's back yard. Holly and her Sherlockian friends set out to discover whodunit. In addition to the usual dog lore, this book is chock-full of references and allusions to the Sherlock Holmes Canon: Ceci lives on a gaslit street on Norwood Hill; the tall, evil man whom Holly thwarts in his attempt to drown a cat has a "bulbous forehead"; an obnoxious couple on the dog-show circuit are named Gloria and Scott. (Holmesians will notice one gaffe: Take a look at Holly's account of the plot of "The Copper Beeches" in Chapter 26. Oh well, she has admitted that she's no expert.) If you enjoy a good, humorous cozy mystery, and if you are a dog lover and/or a Sherlock Holmes devotee, you're likely to find this book lots of fun.

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Summary: Barker Street Regulars
Review: Since I am a Sherlock Holmes fan, "The Barker Street Regulars" is one of my favorites in Susan Conant's series of dog lover's mysteries. Holly Winter and her Alaskan malamute Rowdy, who has qualified as a therapy dog, visit the Gateway nursing home, where they meet a 90-year-old woman, Althea, and her friends, Robert and Hugh, all of whom are Sherlockians. Althea's sister, Ceci, is being conned by a woman who calls herself an "animal communicator" and who claims to be channeling messages from Ceci's dear departed Newfoundland, Lord Saint Simon. Then Ceci and Althea's grandnephew, Jonathan, is found murdered in Ceci's back yard. Holly and her Sherlockian friends set out to discover whodunit. In addition to the usual dog lore, this book is chock-full of references and allusions to the Sherlock Holmes Canon: Ceci lives on a gaslit street on Norwood Hill; the tall, evil man whom Holly thwarts in his attempt to drown a cat has a "bulbous forehead"; an obnoxious couple on the dog-show circuit are named Gloria and Scott. (Holmesians will notice one gaffe: Take a look at Holly's account of the plot of "The Copper Beeches" in Chapter 26. Oh well, she has admitted that she's no expert.) If you enjoy a good, humorous cozy mystery, and if you are a dog lover and/or a Sherlock Holmes devotee, you're likely to find this book lots of fun.

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Summary: ANOTHER WINNER FROM CONANT
Review: Susan Conant is back and in fine form. This time she has combined her mystery with tip of the hat to Sherlock Holmes to create a wonderful tale. Of course she has given the reader another responsible dog owner message - this time detailing the importance of pet therapy visits. And her readers will be delighted to find a new character added to the mix - Holly Winter rescues a cat and becomes the somewhat reluctant owner of a none-too-agreeable feline. This new entry in Conant's Dog Lover's Mystery series has, as usual, left me anxious for her next book to appear!

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Summary: A continuously suspensful novel, with Holmsian references.
Review: What's not to love about this book? Malamutes, a strong female character, therapy dogs and corrupt animal communicators all contribute to a fun, fast moving mystery. As usual, Conant communicates through Holly wonderful dog training tips and great information on responsibility to our Canine companions. I was very pleased that this book had more Kimi in it as she is one of my favorite characters. I'm certain I have Rowdy and Kimi's alter egos living in my house (except they are two Samoyeds).

I eagerly look forward to Ms. Conant's coming novels. What an escape...