
Dogged Pursuit
An Andy Carpenter Mystery
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Narrated by:
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Grover Gardner
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By:
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David Rosenfelt
In Dogged Pursuit, David Rosenfelt takes listeners back to the start of this beloved series as Andy Carpenter begins his career as a defense attorney in Paterson, New Jersey.
Andy Carpenter has spent the three years since graduating law school working as a prosecutor in Paterson. But having seen how the system never looks out for the little guy, he leaves to start his own practice as a defense attorney. His office might be a little bit of a dump, but he's excited to make a change.
Andy goes to the shelter to adopt a dog, where he meets his beloved golden retriever, Tara, for the first time and feels an immediate connection. The shelter is crowded and Tara's been sharing space with a dog named Sunny; Andy hates to break them up and so asks to take Sunny, too, but since there's a pending criminal case involving the owner, he'll need to get written permission for temporary possession.
Andy discovers that Sunny's owner, Frank Tierney, has been arrested for the murder of his ex-boss. But he takes an immediate liking to Frank and his clear dedication to his dog, and ends up with his first case along with the two dogs.
This prequel to the long-running and perennially popular Andy Carpenter mysteries is a gift for fans and a terrific entry-point for newcomers.
“In his vivid portrayal of the wisecracking Andy, Gardner creates a sense of a cheerful reunion with the lawyer for longtime listeners and a warm greeting for newcomers.”—AudioFile on Muzzled
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Critic reviews
“A prequel fans will cherish as the origin story of Paterson, New Jersey’s snarkiest lawyer.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Andy's welcome at any age. His sly humor and pursuit of justice makes him my favorite sleuth...Hanging out with Andy Carpenter and his team is always a treat.”—Rothenberg on WBAI/RADIO
“I loved this look at how Andy began his career and how he & Tara met …We haven't met all the characters who are in the series now, so I'm hoping for a sequel to this sequel. Highly recommended!”—Deadly Pleasures
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wonderful prequel. the story and the narrator are exceptional as always. so enjoyable.
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love the mystery...and the fact that it goes black to beginnings.
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Also, I could listen to Grover Gardner any time. He makes the stories come to life!
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