Andrew K. (kuligowskiandrewt) -
Poor Teddy Bentley. Not only does she have to spend her weekend at the local Renaissance Fair, providing a little promotion for the Gunn Zoo by offering Llama rides to youngsters, but she also has to wear a medieval styled outfit that she finds a bit more revealing than she's comfortable with. Oh, and the llama, Alejandro, doesn't like her â but then, he doesn't like ANY adults. And if that isn't trouble enough, it appears that Alejandro may have just killed the local resident portraying Henry VIII.
Fortunately, the Acting Sheriff (#5 in line for the job) is quickly convinced that the llama isn't the guilty party â no llama is capable of accurately firing a crossbow! However, it soon becomes apparent that it is a wonder that he managed to make it as high as fifth, his investigating skills are suspect, and Teddy once again has to stick her nose into crime solving.
I've grown to love the Gunn Zoo mysteries. The author spent enough time volunteering at her local zoological institution to get a feel for how things really occur in front of the house with the visitors, and in the backstage areas where the animals are cared for and the politics of an institution become evident. Each book in the series builds upon the earlier ones â providing a clearer and clearer image of the Gunn Zoo itself. (Not that it is necessary to read them in order.) As with most cozies, the reader gains an affection towards the characters in question, appreciating their strengths and even grinning at their shortcomings (with exceptions of the obvious idiots, who are clearly painted as such and provide little to no reason to root for them)!!
I've now read the 1st 3 in the series, and I understand I have 2 more to go â plus another in the works!! Thanks to the author for providing an entertaining way to keep me occupied during my drive through Texas (as I was enjoying the audio version of this book).
RATING: Five stars
Fortunately, the Acting Sheriff (#5 in line for the job) is quickly convinced that the llama isn't the guilty party â no llama is capable of accurately firing a crossbow! However, it soon becomes apparent that it is a wonder that he managed to make it as high as fifth, his investigating skills are suspect, and Teddy once again has to stick her nose into crime solving.
I've grown to love the Gunn Zoo mysteries. The author spent enough time volunteering at her local zoological institution to get a feel for how things really occur in front of the house with the visitors, and in the backstage areas where the animals are cared for and the politics of an institution become evident. Each book in the series builds upon the earlier ones â providing a clearer and clearer image of the Gunn Zoo itself. (Not that it is necessary to read them in order.) As with most cozies, the reader gains an affection towards the characters in question, appreciating their strengths and even grinning at their shortcomings (with exceptions of the obvious idiots, who are clearly painted as such and provide little to no reason to root for them)!!
I've now read the 1st 3 in the series, and I understand I have 2 more to go â plus another in the works!! Thanks to the author for providing an entertaining way to keep me occupied during my drive through Texas (as I was enjoying the audio version of this book).
RATING: Five stars
