How to Talk to Your Dog About Murder, Emily Soderberg
How to Talk to Your Dog About Murder, Emily Soderberg
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How to Talk to Your Dog About Murder
A Mystery

Author: Emily Soderberg

Narrator: Kristie Lee Walsh

Unabridged: 8 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/21/2025


Synopsis

Dogs are better behaved than people in this new cozy mystery where a pet behaviorist finds herself the prime suspect in an upscale murder, perfect for fans of Eva Gates and Victoria Gilbert.
Nikki Jackson-Ramanathan is struggling to get her pet behaviorist business off the ground, making ends meet as a dog walker while keeping her eyes peeled for greener pastures. An appointment in a rich suburb of Saint Louis seems to be her ticket to success. The wealthy Mrs. Van Meer wants Nikki to help the family’s old hound dog who is grieving the loss of his owner. But then Mrs. Van Meer turns up dead.
With a multitude of suspects like the sketchy landscaper, the judgy housekeeper, and the rest of Mrs. Van Meer’s money-obsessed family members, Nikki’s happy to sit back and let the police solve the crime. Until she learns that Mrs. Van Meer’s will leaves Nikki in charge of a sizable amount of money and the police start dogging her every step.
Life would be a lot easier if she just had to deal with the animals, but Nikki resolves to catch the real culprit and convince the cops they’re barking up the wrong tree.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Deborah on July 27, 2025

This is a new author to me. I am not sure if it is a series, I think it definitely could be. This is, I guess, a cozy mystery, maybe a little too cozy, maybe just bland. Honestly, I read maybe the first third to half of this book waiting for something, anything to happen. We don't really get much of......more

Goodreads review by Sara on July 01, 2025

Nikki, a pet behaviorist of modest means, has been called to the Van Meer mansion to attend to Reginald, the grieving hound dog. While Reginald’s needs are relatable, the human family dynamics are anything but. Nikki soon becomes entangled in the drama like a twisted leash. When the pack dynamics tu......more

Goodreads review by Nicole on June 29, 2025

Nikki is a pet behaviorist that is hired by Mrs. Van Meer to meet with Reginald, her late husband’s dog. Nikki is hired because of concerns Reginald is mourning his unexpected death. After the initial consultation and taking him on a walk he seems like he is back to his old self. Nikki is then hire......more

Goodreads review by Gwen on September 12, 2025

AN INHERITANCE PUTS NIKKI IN THE DOG HOUSE -- AND THE BIG HOUSE IF THE POLICE HAVE THEIR WAY The call seemed way too good to be true. Out of the blue, the very wealthy Mrs. Van de Meer called Nikki Jackson-Ramanathan and stated her interest in hiring Nikki as a pet therapist for her late husband’s d......more

Goodreads review by Cozy Reader Lady on August 03, 2025

"How to Talk to Your Dog About Murder: A Mystery" by Emily Soderberg could be the start of a series of cozy mysteries. However, as it ends, it may also just be a one off story. I would read more of this creative cozy mystery world though. Honestly, I saw a lot of myself in the main character. As an......more