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The Kingdom of Dog (Cozy Dog Mystery): # 2 in the Golden Retriever Mystery Series (Golden Retriever Mysteries) Kindle Edition

by Neil S. Plakcy (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 997 ratings
Rochester goes to college-- but he's not digging up a degree!

When college administrator Steve Levitan and his loyal golden retriever Rochester discover the murdered body of the college's admissions director, they are suddenly thrust into a web of secrets and lies that threatens to tear apart the campus and the college.

As Steve works to preserve the college's reputation and uncover the truth, he finds himself becoming an unlikely detective, with only his wits and Rochester's uncanny nose to guide him.

But every new revelation brings more questions and danger. Could the killer be a vengeful student? A spurned ex-wife? Or someone with a more sinister motive? As the suspect list grows, so does the peril. Not knowing who to trust, Steve forges ahead to expose a far-reaching conspiracy, even as threats mount against him and his beloved dog.

In a pulse-pounding climax, Steve must risk everything to unmask the culprit and prevent another murder. At the same time, he struggles with his feelings for an alluring photography professor who seems to be hiding secrets of her own. With plot twists that will keep you guessing until the last page, "The Kingdom of Dog" delivers a perfect mix of captivating mystery and heart-warming relationships.

You'll be cheering on Steve and Rochester as they navigate the treacherous maze of a murderer's making. Dive into this irresistible new mystery today and find out why this terrific crime-solving duo is winning fans nationwide!
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A clue-sniffing golden retriever.

A clue-sniffing golden retriever.

A hacker with a chance to redeem himself.

A hacker with a chance to redeem himself.

A woman whose love he needs to earn.

A woman whose love he needs to earn.

And a dead body to bring them together.

And a dead body to bring them together.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004USP5EY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Samwise Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 31, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7.9 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 234 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 20 ‏ : ‎ Golden Retriever Mysteries
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 18 years
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Neil S. Plakcy

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Thanks for reading! I’d love to stay in touch with you. Visit my home page at www.mahubooks.com, where you can subscribe to one or more of my newsletters. I hope you'll also consider following me at Goodreads to see what I'm reading, and subscribe to my author page at Facebook where I post news and giveaways.

I've wanted to be an author since I was about sixteen, when a high school assignment on A Separate Peace showed me how powerful writing can be. At the University of Pennsylvania I studied creative writing with Philip Roth and Carlos Fuentes; I went on to receive my MFA from Florida International University.

My first published novel was Mahu, about a Honolulu homicide detective dragged out of the closet during a tough case. I put a lot of myself into Kimo Kanapa'aka, the hero, and yet he’s very much his own character, and much better than I am! He has had a powerful hold on my imagination for many years. I love writing about him and hope to keep doing so for a long time. He’s also the source of my favorite reader question. A few years ago, someone emailed to ask if he was circumcised.

My first reaction was “Man, I’ll bet Stephen King doesn’t get questions like that.” But then, his are probably even weirder. I went online and did some research and discovered that at the time Kimo was born, hospital circumcisions were common. So there you go.

My path to publication was a long and checkered one, as is the case with many authors. My first published stories were magazine erotica, and I still like to keep my hand in (no pun intended) with that kind of writing. But for the most part now I write mystery and romance—all my books seem to have both those elements, though in different proportions.

I began writing the golden retriever mysteries because I spent so much time walking my golden, Samwise (yes, I’m a Tolkien geek). He had so many funny habits and such a strong personality that I just knew I had to write a book that featured a dog like him. (Fortunately, Sam had no habit of finding dead bodies.)

I live in Hollywood, Florida now, with my partner and our golden retrievers, Brody and Griffin.

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Customers enjoy this cozy mystery series, finding the story captivating and full of side stories. The book features well-developed characters and is easy to read, with one customer noting how the author manages to write about love without being vulgar or disgusting. They appreciate the dog content, with one review highlighting how the canine character helps the hero uncover clues. Customers value the author's knowledge, with one mentioning their expertise in academic affairs.

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58 customers mention "Readability"58 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining and fun to read, with one customer mentioning they are eager to read the next book in the series.

"...All in all a joy to read, and reccommend this book to all mystery and dog lovers." Read more

"...mystery plus the ups and downs of life plus a great dog made a wonderful read!" Read more

"...I am hooked and eager to read the next book as soon as possible. Great author, storyline and characters...." Read more

"...of circulation for the next week; what a treat to find such a great 12 book series!..." Read more

55 customers mention "Story quality"48 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, finding it a truly cozy mystery with a captivating plot and side stories, and one customer notes it has a great twist in the end.

"...The background of the book, a College, is also very realistic with all the intrigues, jeaulousies, and its share of truly bombastic characters...." Read more

"...Starting to like the main characters and the quirks, light mystery plus the ups and downs of life plus a great dog made a wonderful read!" Read more

"...Great author, storyline and characters. I highly recommend this author and the series!" Read more

"The mystery was mysterious, the heroes heroic and the villains villainous. I just wish they had taken more care with the mechanics...." Read more

39 customers mention "Character development"31 positive8 negative

Customers like the characters in the book, with one review noting they seem like real people.

"...realistic with all the intrigues, jeaulousies, and its share of truly bombastic characters...." Read more

"...Starting to like the main characters and the quirks, light mystery plus the ups and downs of life plus a great dog made a wonderful read!" Read more

"...Great author, storyline and characters. I highly recommend this author and the series!" Read more

"The mystery was mysterious, the heroes heroic and the villains villainous. I just wish they had taken more care with the mechanics...." Read more

34 customers mention "Writing style"24 positive10 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it well-crafted and easy to read, with one customer noting the author's ability to write about love without being vulgar or disgusting.

"...The author manages tocreate great and believable characters both good and 'not so much'...." Read more

"...The story is well written; the plot is good, believable and concise. I highly recommend this series to everyone!" Read more

"...Some editorial problems (missing words and President Babson has a wife and 3 daughters in chapter 2 (Henny Denny Lenny Penny), then a few chapters..." Read more

"...Except for the same superb writing style and meticulous proofing, this book was a let down...." Read more

21 customers mention "Dog content"15 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the dog content in the book, finding the canine character delightful, with one customer noting how Rochester helps the hero uncover clues.

"...and the quirks, light mystery plus the ups and downs of life plus a great dog made a wonderful read!" Read more

"...And that's only four! You'll have to read the book to catch the rest. Great dog and chuckles along the way. Well worth the read." Read more

"...Although I did enjoy this book, it was definitely lacking the quality of the first one...." Read more

"...I enjoyed this second book as much as the first one. Rochester is such a smart dog, and he helps solve another killing or two...." Read more

10 customers mention "Knowledge"7 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the book's knowledge, with reviews mentioning its detailed portrayal of academic affairs, well-researched content, and realistic portrayal of life's ups and downs.

"...the main characters and the quirks, light mystery plus the ups and downs of life plus a great dog made a wonderful read!" Read more

"...to give this book 5 stars just because it is about a dog, one who is very smart...." Read more

"...Those kinds of errors make it difficult to trust the clues as they are given...." Read more

"...It’s more upbeat than the initial tale, but maybe less well plotted?..." Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Plakcy's Golden book another winner
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2021
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    Each and every one of us who's loved a dog will fall inlove with this series of books. The author manages tocreate great and believable characters both good and 'not so much'. His characterization of the love between Rochester, the exhuberant and crime solving Golden and Steve his 'Daddy' is priceless. And ,like the previous book murder most foul again rears its head. The twists and turns inthis one will definitely keep youguessing; every time I thought ' ohyeah,that's the murderer', a new suspicious characters raises his/her ugly head. The background of the book, a College, is also very realistic with all the intrigues, jeaulousies, and its share of truly bombastic characters. All in all a joy to read, and reccommend this book to all mystery and dog lovers.
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  • Cheryl
    4.0 out of 5 stars 2nd better than 1st
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023
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    Faster moving, more things happening in this book compared to #1. Starting to like the main characters and the quirks, light mystery plus the ups and downs of life plus a great dog made a wonderful read!
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  • SunnySmile44
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Kingdom of Dog
    Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2022
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    I was in awe of the first book in The Cosy Dog series and had to read the second one immediately. I am hooked and eager to read the next book as soon as possible. Great author, storyline and characters. I highly recommend this author and the series!
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  • Noelle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2021
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    I am beginning book #4 now - I'll be out of circulation for the next week; what a treat to find such a great 12 book series! Some editorial problems (missing words and President Babson has a wife and 3 daughters in chapter 2 (Henny Denny Lenny Penny), then a few chapters down he "had no children of his own." Steve's behavior is sometimes irritatingly stupid, but… nobody's perfect. (I'm a dog person, of course; I wouldn't look at this series twice if a cat were involved!) Gotta go, Rochester doesn't like to be kept waiting!
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  • Neeta
    3.0 out of 5 stars A good editor could have made it a solid four stars
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2022
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    The mystery was mysterious, the heroes heroic and the villains villainous. I just wish they had taken more care with the mechanics. Example, in the beginning the college president had four daughters, A couple of chapters later he had never had kids. Those kinds of errors make it difficult to trust the clues as they are given. I will be reading #3 though in hopes they have a new editor because I love the whole premise of the series!
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  • goldie17
    4.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2023
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    While the mysteries are head scratchers, and Rochester makes me laugh out loud, it's the character that carry the day. For example, Lou Segusi, Juan Tanamera, Rosie Hippz, and my favorite, Ike Arumba. And that's only four! You'll have to read the book to catch the rest. Great dog and chuckles along the way. Well worth the read.
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  • Sea Nymph
    5.0 out of 5 stars Never knew college was so exciting!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2021
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    Steve gets a full-time job writing for the new campaign to raise money to upgrade campus facilities at Eastern. They're hoping to raise $500 million. This makes Steve hope it will lead to a permanent job at the college.
    At the kick off fund raiser, one of the college big wigs, who just so happened to oppose the fundraiser, is found with his throat slit. Steve and Rochester become embroiled in the investigation. Then an adjunct professor is found dead over the winter break, and Steve is asked to take her place. This death was an accident.... wasn't it?
    There's no shortage of suspects, but again, Rochester just happens to find things that are evidence. Add in, too, Steve's having his first date since his divorce, over two years ago.
    The story is well written; the plot is good, believable and concise. I highly recommend this series to everyone!
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  • tjslinks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2011
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    I looked at this book three times before I finally bought it. I am so glad I did now. This is another great story about Rochester and his human, Steve. I enjoyed this second book as much as the first one. Rochester is such a smart dog, and he helps solve another killing or two.

    Even though it has proofreading errors, I still have to give this book 5 stars just because it is about a dog, one who is very smart.

    I can't wait until the next book comes out to see what Rochester and Steve do.
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  • Toots Sullivan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Australia on November 9, 2021
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    Ok, so the proof reading still needs a bit of tightening up, but with such a great story it simple to overlook. And this book is great, great plot, characters, settings, mysteries. Written in such an entertaining way, it’s hard to put the book down.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2014
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    Love these books have two goldens of my own and appreciate the gentle settings these books take place in
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  • Rosemary Thompson
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Golden lover
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 23, 2013
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    I enjoyed seeing how Rochester settles down with his new Dad. could do with a glossary of American terms for the British market.
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  • Nikky
    4.0 out of 5 stars Rochester
    Reviewed in Canada on November 3, 2019
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    I liked everything in this book
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  • Nona Lyn Philp
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2016
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    This book sold me on the series. Can't wait for the next one.
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