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 is a 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

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 *

Michael Hogan is a writer and editor with a 30-year career in journalism. As a freelance writer for the past 12 years, he’s been TV critic for the Telegraph and written for the Guardian, Observer, Radio Times, Red, Q, Empire, Marie Claire, Grazia, Glamour, InStyle, Esquire, ES and You magazine. Michael now writes mainly about TV and pop culture, but also turns his hand to lifestyle pieces, topical comment, celebrity interviews and humorous articles.

He lives in London with his family and a rescue dog called Ivy. To escape them all and get some work/procrastination done, he commutes to a shed at the bottom of his garden. The Dogwalkers' Detective Agency is his debut novel.