Book Review: The Dog-Eared Diary: A Chrissy the Shih Tzu Mystery (Chrissy the Shih Tzu Mysteries #2)
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| Title: The Dog-Eared Diary Author: Diane Wing Published by: Modern History Press Date Published: August 15, 2019 |
Chrissy digs up clues to help Autumn solve a historical disappearance and a modern-day murder mystery
Autumn Clarke is getting her life back to normal with the help of her extraordinary shih tzu, Chrissy, when the death of a local philanthropist reveals the man's dark family secrets, as well as unexpected ties to Autumn. When Chrissy discovers a dog-eared diary in the dead man's family home, Autumn discovers that things in the Clarke family are not quite as they seem. Can Autumn interpret the hidden clues in the dog-eared diary to crack the most puzzling disappearance in Knollwood history? Are the recent murders connected to the past? Is Chrissy more insightful than Autumn realized?
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book in exchange for an HONEST review.
Autumn Clark and her adorable dog, Chrissy, are back with a new mystery to solve and just like the previous book the author did not disappoint. The story is filled with twists that caught me off guard and kept me entertained till the last part. But what I really appreciated in the story is the continuous growth of the characters. I also like that all the characters were very well characterized. They did not fell flat, which happens to a lot of secondary characters in other books. The author really made each character interesting and intriguing in a way that they have their own part of the story. I like how despite Autumn is dealing with post traumatic stress disorder and anxiety disorder with panic attacks, she is still strong and does not let her disorder takeover her life. She is inspirational in a way that even though she suffered a lot in the past, she is still very optimistic and has a very bright aura.
Furthermore, the story was a bit slow in the beginning but after 50 pages the plot begins to be interesting. I like that even though there was a bit of romance in the book it did not disrupt the flow and feel of the book being a mystery book. The motive of the crime was also believable and that the suspects are very unlikely, which really entertained me because I really though another character was the killer. In addition, I love how the book shows the wonderful and magical experience of being a pet owner and the irreplaceable bond that comes with it. I also commend the author for highlighting mental illness and the importance of therapy in this novel. This was a perfect fall read and I definitely recommend this if you are looking for a quick and light mystery book.
Check out my review for Attorney at Paw (A Chrissy the Shih Tzu Mystery) by Diane Wing
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Author, teacher, and perspective changer Diane Wing, M.A. enjoys exploring the mysteries of life and the way that people experience themselves and the world around them.
Wing’s books create a transformational experience for the reader while incorporating a bit of the unexpected. Many say that her fiction has a sense of Karmic justice rendered within the realm of the unknown and that her non-fiction brings about a heightened awareness of the self and the world to enhance understanding of our own internal transformations.
Diane is an avid reader, bibliophile, lover of trees, and a lifelong learner. She and her husband are pet parents to a sweet little Shih Tzu.
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