Chihuahua of the Baskervilles

Jacket Description/Back:"A treat for dog lovers, aficionados of the bizarre, and fans of unusual mysteries, all of whom just might sit up and beg Allbritten for her next entry." --"Richmond Times-Dispatch""Tripping Magazine "is a quirky low-budget magazine that reports on travel destinations for believers in the paranormal. A few fake ghosts away from throwing in the towel, the "Tripping "staff get the tip of a lifetime when they get a call from Charlotte Baskerville, the rich founder of a clothing company for small dogs. Charlotte thinks that her beloved Chihuahua, Petey, has come back from the dead, and she's desperate for someone to come verify his appearances."Frightfully funny." --"Mystery Scene" The magazine's three-person reporting team travels to Manitou Springs, Colorado, sure that the ghostly dog will be a work of fiction. But when they arrive, they see evidence of Petey with their own eyes. And he's not just floating by--he's howling advice and spelling out threats with tiny paw prints. Is the ghost real? Or is someone teaching a dead dog new tricks...like murder?"" "Thoroughly enjoyable. Come! Sit! Read!"--Nancy Atherton, bestselling author of the Aunt Dimity mysteries""Review Quotes: "A light and engaging tale with charming characters that will appeal to those outside of both mystery and canine genres."--"Kirkus Reviews""" "Allbritten's debut offers eccentric characters, a lively pace, and adorable tiny dogs."--"Publishers Weekly" "Allbritten ... has created likable characters, an intriguing mystery, and a quaint setting."--"Library Journal"Biographical Note: ESRI ALLBRITTEN is a former copywriter for radio and TV ads. She enjoys singing and songwriting and she lives in Boulder, Colorado. Brief Description: Includes an excerpt from The portrait of Doreene Gray. Brief Description: When the owner of a small-dog clothing catalog reports sightings of a canine ghost who some believe to be a former retail mascot, the eccentric staff of a low-budget paranormal periodical visit Colorado's Manitou Springs to investigate. Publisher Marketing:"When the glowing form of a beloved deceased Chihuahua appears, is it a ghost, or is ""someone teaching a dead dog new tricks - like murder?"" ""Tripping Magazine "is a quirky low-budget magazine that reports on travel destinations for believers in the paranormal. A few fake ghosts away from throwing in the towel, the "Tripping "staff get the tip of a lifetime when they get a call from Charlotte Baskerville, the rich founder of a clothing company for small dogs. Charlotte thinks that her Chihuahua, Petey, has come back from the dead, and she's desperate for someone to come verify his appearances. The magazine's three-person reporting team travels to Manitou Springs, Colorado, sure that the ghostly dog will be a work of fiction. But, when they arrive, they see evidence of Petey with their own eyes. And he's not just floating by - he's howling advice and spelling out threats with tiny paw prints. Is the ghost real, or is the whole phenomenon an elaborate ruse? The "Tripping "team must navigate the kooky world of coffin races, scheming husbands, and doggie fashion to solve the mystery - and get their story written at the same time. Uproariously funny and a great mystery to boot, "Chihuahua of the Baskervilles "is sure to leave you in stitches. Review Citations:

Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2011 (EAN 9780312569150, Hardcover)

Library Journal 06/01/2011 pg. 87 (EAN 9780312569150, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 05/23/2011 (EAN 9780312569150, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Allbritten, Esri ESRI ALLBRITTEN lives in Boulder, Colorado. She is the author of "Chihuahua of the Baskervilles, "which was published by Minotaur/Thomas Dunne Books. In addition to her writing, she enjoys sushi, bowling and madrigals.