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Killing Trail by Margaret Mizushima

marcydeeds's review against another edition

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dark hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I thought this was a great start to the series. Made me want to read the 2nd book. I liked that it has a k-9 in the story and is a cop drama with a female lead.

donnek's review against another edition

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4.0

Continuing my search for a Chet & and Bernie like doggy detective mystery, I discovered the Killing Trail in my to-read list. While it's not another Chet & Bernie like doggy detective mystery (I'm discovering just how unique Spencer Quinn's Chet & Bernie series is), it is still a really good doggy detective mystery.

I liked the chemistry between police officers Mattie and her K9 Robo, a Belgian Malinois. The romance between Mattie and the local vet, Cole, was inconsequential and had no bearing or effect on the story so there's no reason to call this a romantic mystery. The mystery story was interesting and entertaining and the ending provided options on where the author could go in the series. I look forward to continuing it. 

babychreez's review against another edition

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4.0

This had no business being as good as it was! Such a unique premise for a mystery series. The dogs really bumped this up to a 4 for me! Loved it.

linda_1410's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

I forget who first brought this series to my attention, but thank you. I really enjoyed this, though the narrator wasn't quite to my liking, but she was easy to listen to.

The mystery was layered nicely, and the red herrings were believable. While the immediately murders are solved in this one, there's still more to investigate in the larger mystery going forward. Mattie and her K-9 Robo are newly certified and ready to prove themselves. Mattie doesn't make stupid mistakes, and the few times she overlooks things make sense because she's still getting used to Robo and how working with a K-9 is different from working with human cops. 

The vet, Dr. Walker, has some improving to do. He needs a better work/life balance, lol, especially with two girls who need him now more than ever. It's obvious that Mattie and Cole are going to hook up at some point in the future, but hopefully that's allowed to happen organically and isn't rushed because neither one is in a place for that kind of relationship right now. 

koberreads's review against another edition

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A good mystery book overall but I am not in a mood for small reclusive mountain americantown murder mystery for now

stacey54's review against another edition

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dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

erinpowell2014's review against another edition

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4.0

I listened to this book on Hoopla and in the beginning it was a little hard because the narrator sounded a little robotic but as the story got going and more interesting I forgot about the robotic voice and really got into it. Definitely worth a listen.

winewalknbooktok's review against another edition

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3.0

If you are looking for a good mystery then this is a great option. I liked the relationship between Matti and her K-9 partner Robo. I learned some about how police dogs are trained and look forward to the next in the series.

jenna_bookworm_5822's review

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.0

alic59books's review against another edition

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mysterious relaxing medium-paced

4.25