Reviews

Killing Trail by Margaret Mizushima

dpiton's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

booksuzi54's review against another edition

5.0

A new series for me, Killing Trail is the first in the exciting Timber Creek K-9 Mysteries. Margaret Mizushima writes realistic characters in Officer Mattie Cobb and her K-9 German Sheppard partner, Robo. I loved their relationship and learning more about how K-9 partners work. The may also be a romance interest between the local veterinarian and Mattie. Cole is the divorced full-time father of two girls.
The blurb will get you going without giving away any twists. I really enjoyed this read.

thecampinglibrarian's review against another edition

mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

karenincolorado's review against another edition

4.0

Enjoyed this one. Was a recommendation in the Colorado Sun.

anotherdayreading's review against another edition

4.0

A mystery novel about a strong female police officer and her K-9? Yes please! This book did not disappoint and I'm excited to read more of the series.

writeswithdogs's review against another edition

4.0

Classic mystery with romantic element and DOGS! I'm not a mystery reader, but I really enjoyed this story and learned a little more about K-9 dogs. It has interesting characters I liked and kept me turning the pages. This is book one of a series with at least eight books - so nice to have more to look forward to.

one_more_book's review against another edition

4.0

This is my first book by Margaret Mizushima and I will definitely be reading more! Follow Timber Creek K-9 Officer Mattie Cobb and her partner Robo as they search for the murderer of a popular high school student, Grace, and soon after a local dog breeder, Mike.

Mattie and Robo are a great team who face hostile colleagues and townspeople, physical abuse, illegal drugs, all while they uncover m many secrets in their small town during the investigation. I think my favorite character is foster parent, Mama T (because the name Mother Theresa was already taken!). She was my highlight to the novel - every child needs a Mama T in their life.

While this is definitely a murder/suspense mystery, it also easily deals with both healthy and unhealthy relationships, self, trusting yourself and others, and the sense of community - especially in a small town. People helping people just because its' the right thing to do.

mountainrunner's review against another edition

3.0

Great for those who like mysteries, dogs, and Colorado. Not a literary suspense, if that’s more your bag.

sevireene's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

joannawarrens's review against another edition

3.0

This is a solid police procedural set in Colorado with Deputy Mattie Cobb and her k-9 partner Robo. I enjoyed the characters and look forward to reading more.
I deducted 2 stars for weird sexist comments that I notated. In fairness it was written in 2015 and things have changed. For example Mattie observed of her work colleague “Stella looked the perfect mix of professional and sexy.” No. Just no.