Pawing Through the Past

The overall vibe of the book: Preachy.


SpoilerOther thoughts:
- This is a so-called “Mrs. Murphy” mystery, yet Mrs. Murphy did very little throughout the book, besides be the animals' voice of reason. Tucker the corgi was more interesting and more useful;
- talking animals are a bit corny, and pointless;
- said animals trek all over town, and examine crime scenes without anyone commenting;
- the back cover is misleading, as Harry is never really the intended target;
- too many characters;
- too many characters whose identities are still linked to high school reputations;
- the police in this book are completely unbelievable, and not in a good way;
- There is a large amount of focus put on who Charlie's illegitimate child is, but this proves to be completely irrelevant AND the answer is never revealed.