Book Review: Case of the One-Eyed Tiger by JM Poole

Author: JM Poole

Title: Case of the One-Eyed Tiger

Series: Corgi Case Files #1

Genre: Mystery, Contemporary, Thriller

Format: ebook

Pages: 293

Published: November 18, 2020

Where I got It: My shelf (Amazon)

Summary: 

When a shocking murder shatters the tranquility of a sleepy Oregon town, and a priceless sculpture turns up missing, all fingers soon start pointing at new resident Zack Anderson. Armed with a determination to clear his name, Zack sets out to solve the case with the help of his feisty canine companion, a corgi named Sherlock who has an uncanny ability to sniff out clues. With evidence mounting against him, can Zack and Sherlock identify the killer and locate the missing sculpture before he ends up in the doghouse?

Review:

This was a freebie a while back and I grabbed it up. One....love a good mystery. Two....PUPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here we follow Zack Anderson who is new to the sleepy town in Oregon. Fingers start pointing to the newest resident when a murder happens and then the theft of a priceless sculpture. Zack needs to clear his name and fast with the help of his feisty canine companion, Sherlock. 

The mystery was mysterious, Sherlock was a gem, and the townies are interesting folk. This was enjoyable....except for Zack. Unlikeable, immature, and flat out annoying. I would point a finger at him too. I wish I liked him and I certainly tried, but he just rubbed me the wrong way. 

Honestly, I think Zack is one of those characters you love or hate. Some find him charming...some, like me, find him grating and annoying. 

Some of the solves and finds were a bit too easy and the cops in this town really stink. They need to be re-educated on basic investigation tasks. They literally just wanted to throw the book at Zack and call it good. 

Minus my feelings for Zack and the idiot cops, I did enjoy myself overall. I was so curious to see the whodunit and why. The villain was certainly a baddie and will serve a LOT of time behind bars. Dang. 

All-in-all, I might read book 2 someday...we'll see. Maybe Zack will worm his way into my heart in the future. LOL Who knows. 

3 stars from me. 

Favorite Character(s): Sherlock

Least Favorite Character(s): Zack

Challenge(s):

- Cloak & Dagger #9