A National Bestselling AuthorA Shamus Award-Winning AuthorAn Andy Carpenter Mystery (Book 31)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. He goes to the shelter to adopt a dog, where he meets his beloved golden retriever, Tara, for the first time. The shelter is crowded and Tara's been sharing space with a dog named Sunny. Andy discovers that Sunny's owner, Ryan Tierney, has been arrested for the murder of his ex-boss. But he takes an immediate liking to Ryan and his clear dedication to his dog and ends up with his first case.