Title: THE
ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK BONES (#1): DOGGONE
Author: Lauren Baratz-Logsted
Pub. Date: February 21, 2017
Publisher: Month9Books
Format: Hardcover, eBook
Pages: 150
The Adventures of Sherlock Bones turns
snooping on its floppy ear when one day, Dr. Jane Catson, a surgeon injured in
the Cat Wars has an afternoon nap interrupted by a most unusual occurrence.
On the front lawn of her home, rather
loud footsteps disturb her peace as Sherlock Bones, a Great Dane in a
deerstalker claiming to be the greatest detective in the world arrives.
After a quick critical examination of
the intrusive dog whose enormous body blocks the entire sun from view, Catson
has her doubts. But that’s not all. The monstrously-sized creature makes an
even more astonishing claim. He has come to live with her!
Before Catson can collect her thoughts
into an intelligent rebuttal, Sherlock Bones has made himself quite at home,
inventing things like a jetpack for her Castilian housekeeper-cook, a turtle
named Mr. Javier and placing his gigantic food and water dishes next to hers.
But there’s no time for protest. The
great detective and Dr. Catson have caught themselves their first case: A
suspiciously dead human in a nearby abandoned building. Can Sherlock Bones and
Dr. Catson crack the case before the killer strikes again? Or will their
differences get in the way of solving Case File No. 1? One thing’s for sure,
that would be a doggone shame.
Title: THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK BONES (#2): DOG NOT
GONE
Author:
Lauren Baratz-Logsted
Pub. Date:
February 21, 2017
Publisher:
Month9Books
Format:
Hardcover, eBook
Pages:
150
After being introduced to Sherlock
Bones, the Greatest Detective in the World, in Case File #1: Dogged to Death,
Dr. Jane Catson - surgeon and veteran of the Cat Wars - is back to share an
all-new mystery adventure with readers. Despite all of Jane's resistance, Bones
is now living with her and her housekeeper/chef, the turtle with a jetpack, Mr.
Javier. This time out, the mismatched duo's investigations lead them to a case
involving murder, of course, and - wait for it! - Utah. If there's one thing
readers can be certain of it's that in this world, the animals are always
smarter than the humans. Also, did we mention...Utah?
~AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Lauren Baratz-Logsted~
1)
What gave you the inspiration for the
storyline?
I love the Sherlock Holmes stories as much as the next
person, which is practically everybody, in all their various permutations. But
one day it occurred to me that one readership was being underserved: young
readers. It was only natural, then, for me to want to create my own versions
for a young audience and further natural for me to do it using a cat who’s also
a surgeon, a turtle with a jet pack, and a Great Dane as the Great Detective
himself, Sherlock Bones.
2)
Are there any hidden themes in the book that you
hope readers will discover?
That we all have prejudices and it’s good to recognize that
in ourselves and learn to work together with those who are different from us.
3)
Are any of the characters based on real people
you know?
No.
4)
Who has influenced you most as a writer?
Thirty-plus books into my career, it’d probably be easier to
come up with a list of people who haven’t influenced me! But if I can only pick
one, it’s my daughter, Jackie.
5)
If you could have any three literary characters
over to your place for game night, who would you invite, what would you play, what
would you serve, and why?
About Lauren:
Lauren Baratz-Logsted is the author of
over 25 books for adults, teens and kids, including The Sisters 8 series for
young readers which she created with her husband and daughter. She lives in
Danbury, CT, with that husband and daughter, as well as their marvelous cat,
Yoyo.
Giveaway Details:
(1) winner will receive a pair of Great Dane Socks (pictured below) and a Bag of Wellness Brand Dor or Cat treats, US Only.
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