The Silence of the Chihuahuas

Waverly Curtis

Nov 2015 · A Barking Detective Mystery Book 5 · Kensington Cozies

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“This series is hilarious!” —RT Book Reviews
Includes a Bonus Story
“Savvy sleuths come in small packages...”
Pepe, aspiring P.I. Geri Sullivan’s muy clever Chihuahua, has stopped talking. But why now, with Geri’s best friend Brad missing and her ditzy sister in grave danger? Geri’s lost without Pepe’s dogged detective work, especially when a client of Brad’s expires under very murky circumstances.
Luckily, Pepe turns out to be an excelente blogger, and his nose for clues soon has the detective duo chasing down leads. But they’ll have to put a bite on crime quickly, because danger’s afoot – and it’s making tracks in their direction . . .
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The Silence of the Chihuahuas by Waverly Curtis is the fifth book in the Barking Detective Story series. Geri and Pepe (her Chihuahua) have started the Sullivan and Sullivan PI Agency in Seattle, Washington. However, Pepe has quit talking, and Geri does not understand why he has suddenly stopped talking. She has taken him to the vet, but the vet just looks at her like she is nuts (do you blame him). Her therapist believes Geri needs to a little rest and recommends some time at a clinic. Geri goes to talk to her friend, Brad Best and finds his shop closed. Geri talks to Brad’s partner, Jay. Jay has not seen Brad in days (and has yet to report him missing). Geri decides to visit a client of Brad’s to see if he has been over there lately. Unfortunately, Geri finds Mrs. Fairchild dead in her kitchen. Brad is the number one suspect in Mrs. Fairchild’s murder. Geri and Pepe set out to find who killed Mrs. Fairchild and what happened to Brad. Geri gets a call from her sister, Teri asking for help. Geri has not heard from Teri in years. The caller ID states Forest Glen Clinic. When Geri calls the clinic, they claim not to have a guest by that name. Geri decides to check it out for herself. Pepe definitely smells Tina in the clinic. Geri decides to take her doctor’s advice and have a little rest (i.e. time to snoop). Why not take that rest at the Forest Glen Clinic? Can Geri and Pepe find Teri in time? I’m sorry but there was just too much going on in The Silence of the Chihuahuas. It was enough with the murder of Mrs. Fairchild and Brad being missing. The story really did not need the third mystery of the sister. And I have not told you everything. There is also the boyfriend, Felix Navarro. He is a pet therapist and trying to get on a new show called Pet Intervention (the producer of Dancing with Dogs). In addition, we have Jimmy G. (Geri’s former boss) who talks about himself in the third person (which is extremely annoying). I found the murder was easy to solve as well as what happened to Brad (it was obvious). I just found The Silence of the Chihuahuas to be over the top on silliness. I liked the idea of the talking dog (who does not imagine their pet talking) and his blog posts were hilarious. I give The Silence of the Chihuahuas 3 out of 5 stars (it was okay). The Silence of the Chihuahuas can be read alone, but it would be more beneficial if you read the other books in the Barking Detective Story series. I received a complimentary copy of The Silence of the Chihuahuas from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Very very fantastic!!! I absolutely love these characters & cannot wait for the next book to come out!!!!

So many intriguing characters! A fast read

About the author

Waverly Curtis is the joint byline for the mystery writing team Waverly Fitzgerald and Curtis Colbert. Waverly Fitzgerald is the author of four historical romances under the name Nancy Fitzgerald. She has taught writing classes at the UCLA Writers Program, the University of Washington Extension, and regional conferences. She currently teaches at Richard Hugo House, the literary arts center in Seattle. She lives in Seattle with her daughter, Shaw, and Shaw’s Chihuahua, Pepe. Curt Colbert is the author of the Jake Rossiter and Miss Jenkins mysteries. A Seattle native, Curt is also a poet and an avid history buff. Curt and his wife, Stephanie, live in a Seattle suburb under the thrall of their cat, Esmeralda. For clues, tips, and 411, visit www.thepepenovels.com.