Dog of Thieves — Neil Plakcy

Stolen treasures, a cane-whacking elderly woman and a couple of dead bodies. A favorite furry sleuth returns in a new adventure! Amateur sleuth Steve Levitan and his clue-sniffing golden retriever Rochester are back in the 16th full-length novel in this long-running series. With over 25,000 trade paperbacks and e-books sold, and hundreds of glowing reader reviews, it's clear that Rochester has captured the hearts of dog lovers and mystery fans. From a tree-removal scam artist to a museum heist, Steve and Rochester's investigations lead them on a thrilling journey from their small town in Pennsylvania to the bustling streets of New York City. They follow a trail that takes them from an elegant Fifth Avenue museum to a drop-in center for the poor and homeless on the Lower East Side. Steve endures personal threats and makes an important decision in this latest entry in a charming series, one that readers have reacted to with deep emotion. With their unique skillset and clever wit, Steve and Rochester use their charm and humor to uncover the truth and solve the crime in this new mystery with heart—and fur.