Murder Bites

“Montgomery … has given this novel her absolute all, and her efforts pay off. Her zany humor, keen sense of the absurd and acerbic characters with hidden reserves of emotional complexity make Murder Bites a delicious pleasure.”—New York Times Book Review

“Heartwarming and thoroughly Southern, Murder Bites is the most fun I’ve had reading all year. It’s hilarious, smart, and proof that there are no bad dogs¾just bad owners. This book, wild in the best way and so relatable, is about a fish out of water doing her best to make friends and family in the weird times we live in. I cannot wait to bring this one to my book club.”—Kate Myers, bestselling author of Salty and Excavations

“Sharp-eyed satire with a big, gooey heart, Murder Bites is the wittiest book I’ve read in ages. Come for the designer dogs and Mommy Mafiosos. Stay for the unlikely team of amateur sleuths who will feel like your own friends by the time you turn the last page. Mimi Montgomery has given readers a total treat.”—Laura Hankin, author of One-Star Romance

“Mimi Montgomery’s Murder Bites is deliciously funny, warm-hearted, and delightfully unhinged. It’s a wacky and wonderful novel, and I loved it.”—Annie Hartnett, USA Today bestselling author of The Road to Tender Hearts

“I can’t remember the last time I laughed so hard. This is a hilarious, warm hug of a novel—a cozy mystery that delivers razor-sharp wit alongside layered, totally singular characters… . The most original, refreshing novel I’ve read all year.”—Olivia Muenter, author of Little One and Such a Bad Influence

“A delightful mashup of Desperate Housewives and Best in Show, Murder Bites is laugh-out-loud funny and surprisingly heartwarming… . A very fun ride, from a totally original new voice.”—Marisa Kashino, author of Best Offer Wins

“A winsome cozy … Montgomery brings her witty conceit to life with humor, well-shaded characters, and pop culture references galore. The result is an ideal summertime mystery.”—Publishers Weekly

“With its outlandish characters and unusual visuals (weight lifting with dogs!), Montgomery’s debut cozy mystery seems like prime bait for a movie.”—Booklist

Mimi Montgomery is a reporter at Axios. She has written for publications including The Washington Post, Washingtonian, Garden & Gun, and Outside Magazine. Her reporting has been featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Inside Edition, and CNN. Mimi is an alumna of the University of Virginia and holds a master’s degree from Georgetown University. Originally from North Carolina, she currently resides in D.C. with her husband, son, and several pets. This is her first novel.

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