02441cam a2200373 i 4500 1040213750 TxAuBib 20231112120000.0 230609s2023||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2023026720 9781250828842 hardcover 1250828848 hardcover (OCoLC)1380377892 TxAuBib rda Rosenfelt, David, author. 'Twas the bite before Christmas / David Rosenfelt. It was the bite before Christmas. First edition. New York : Minotaur Books, 2023. ©2023. 295 pages ; 22 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Andy Carpenter ; 28 " Reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter is at the Tara Foundation's annual Christmas party. The dog rescue organization has always been his true calling, and this is one holiday tradition he can get behind because every dog that's come through the rescue--and their families--are invited to celebrate. This year's party is no exception. But before the stockings can be hung by the chimney with care, homicide detectives ruin the evening. Derek Moore, one of the foundation's best foster volunteers, is arrested for murder. Andy discovers Derek--whose real name is Bobby--is in the witness protection program after giving evidence against his former gang. The police believe Bobby murdered a member. But Bobby swears to Andy he didn't do this. He's built a new life, a new business, has two new dogs after being a double foster-failure. There isn't much Andy likes about this case, but he likes Bobby. If he's innocent, Andy wants to help. Before Andy can settle down for his long winter's nap, he has a client's name to clear, a murderer to catch, and two new dogs to look after: a golden and a Dalmatian. Andy's golden retriever, Tara, will have to adjust to not being the only golden at the house while Andy gets to the bottom of this one..."-- Provided by publisher. 20231112. Carpenter, Andy (Fictitious character) Fiction. Dogs Fiction. Witnesses Protection Fiction. Christmas stories. Detective and mystery fiction. Andy Carpenter ; 28.