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Paperback 480 Pages
Published: 09/10/2025
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PAWS FOR THOUGHT…THERE’S MURDER AFOOT IN FRAMSTONE


Cosy crime, wagging tails and one mystery too deadly to ignore.

'Brilliant - I inhaled it...this is my dream book' CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN

'This sweet, big-hearted novel is like The Thursday Murder Club With Dogs' MARIAN KEYES

'A delight for lovers of cosy crime, and a must for all lovers of a good mystery involving dogs!' PETER JAMES

'Charming, big-hearted, and with a gigantic twist. But frankly, you had me at dogs' JOJO MOYES

'Cosy crime takes a delightfully fresh turn with this striking debut...If you like Richard Osman's books , you will love this' DAILY MAIL

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They've got a lot of leads...but can they collar a killer?

When Charlie Boardman and his beloved Staffy, Ruby, stumble across a corpse in the woods, the sleepy coastal town of Framstone is rocked by the discovery that the local pub landlord has been murdered.

Charlie and his fellow dogwalkers take it upon themselves to try and sniff out any clues that might help the local police with their investigation.

But what begins as idle speculation and gossip quickly becomes something more sinister, when Charlie starts receiving anonymous threats warning him off the case.

Then, a second body washes up on the beach…

Can Charlie hunt down a killer, before he becomes the next victim?

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Authors and reviewers are barking mad for The Dogwalkers' Detective Agency!

'A heartwarming, satisfying page-turner with a delicious final twist that made me gasp' DAISY BUCHANAN
'Wit, charm, warmth and dogs - what more could you want from a cracking whodunnit?' LUCY MANGAN
'Funny, big-hearted, cosy but never comatose, The Dogwalkers’ Detective Agency is an absolute must-read for all dog lovers - and even you strange cat people too!' MIKE GAYLE
'What a joy The Dogwalkers’ Detective Agency is – once I began reading it I just couldn’t put it down. Funny and ingeniously plotted, this is a terrific debut' JILL MANSELL
'Michael Hogan is a hilariously funny writer, and this isa total treat' JENNY COLGAN
'Subtle, absorbing and bursting with rambunctious, tail-wagging charm. I was grinning and gripped from the very first page' JIMI FAMUREWA
'I couldn't stop devouring the pages here, packed with such warmth, fun and breezy humour' FIONA GIBSON

Publisher information

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781405977951
Number of pages: 480
Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 30 mm
Weight: 314 g
Language: English


MEDIA REVIEWS

Brilliant - I inhaled it. I love dogs and I love detectives. This is actually my dream book - Claudia Winkleman

Clever, charming and as twisty as a string of sausages stolen from a butchers by a Staffy - Adam Kay

This slice of cosy crime is perfect for anyone who loves dogs, or detecting! - Woman

Cosy crime has a lively new voice (and a nose for mystery). If you love dogs, are fond of a yarn and enjoy a good mystery, this debut will make for a satisfying autumnal read - Telegraph

This charming crime caper...is a breath of fresh air. An effortless, engaging read - Mail on Sunday

A delight for lovers of cosy crime, and a must for all lovers of a good mystery involving dogs! - Peter James

[A] smashing debut novel. Hogan is a witty journalist, and his warm, waggish tale of a group of murder-solving canine owners in the sleepy coastal town of Framstone is ideal for a dog-loving book lover - Independent

Cosy crime takes a delightfully fresh turn with this striking debut...If you like Richard Osman's books , you will love this - Daily Mail

This sweet, big-hearted novel is like The Thursday Murder Club With Dogs. I horsed through it and found it hugely uplifting. The friendship between the characters is beautiful, and I LOVE the protagonist Charlie. It really kept me guessing - and oh my God, that final FINAL twist! I need more! - Marian Keyes

This very clever mix of cosy crime and dark whodunnit makes this the ideal escape for autumn - Stylist

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“Entertaining start to a new cozy mystery series”

Honestly what’s not to like, unless of course you don’t like dogs! The first in a new cozy crime series and I foresee a runaway success. The main protagonist is Charlie Boardman and his staffy, Ruby, who manage to... More

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“Cosy, witty and full of heart”

The Dogwalkers Detective Agency by Michael Hogan is a cosy murder mystery and the author’s debut novel—and what a fun debut it is!
It definitely falls into the cosy crime category, but with short, snappy chapters... More

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“A good read”

This was a lovely read - the title gives you all the clues you need when Charlie and his staffy Ruby stumble upon a body in the woods. A good story, well told.

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