One Dog Night / David Rosenfelt / 387 pages

This book was an absolute surprise!  I chose it based on the cover, thinking it would be a feel-good book about a dog...It was a feel-good book...And it was about a dog, Tara, but it was much, much more.  Andy Carpenter is probably the most laid back attorney ever.  He is not looking for new clients, but his partner convinces him to take the case of Noah Galloway, who is accused of murdering 26 people six years ago.  Noah had been into drugs then, gave up his pooch because he knew he could not give her the love and care she deserves, and has no recollection of the night in question.  Andy chose Noah's dog from the pound and an inseparable connections had been forged.  What follows is a tale of determination, trust, corruption, greed, humor, and murder.