New Tricks: An Andy Carpenter Mystery

August 6, 2009

New Tricks throws Andy Carpenter into exactly the kind of situation he is least equipped to ignore: one involving a dog, a murder, and far more danger than anybody first realizes. What begins with the fate of an innocent puppy quickly spirals into a case tangled with greed, violence, and questions that do not come with easy answers. From the start, the book carries that familiar Andy Carpenter energy, where something that sounds almost absurd on paper turns out to be genuinely dangerous.

What makes the story especially fun is the balance David Rosenfelt brings to it. Andy’s wit and reluctance keep the tone lively, but underneath the sarcasm is a mystery with real momentum. The deeper he gets, the more it becomes clear that this is not just about doing the right thing for a dog, but about navigating a situation where the stakes keep rising and the people involved are not playing games. That mix of humor, suspense, and legal intrigue gives the novel its bite.

For readers who enjoy mysteries with personality, pace, and heart, New Tricks sounds like a great fit. It has the sharp dialogue and offbeat charm fans expect from an Andy Carpenter novel, along with a case that promises twists, pressure, and plenty of reasons to keep reading. The result feels clever, fast-moving, and unmistakably rooted in Rosenfelt’s gift for blending canine warmth with human chaos.