Best David Rosenfelt Books

Rosenfelt takes us back to Andy's origin story as he leaves the prosecutor's office to defend the little guy in his first solo case. See how the beloved defense attorney got his start fighting the system.

Andy Carpenter just wants to watch Christmas football, but a murder connected to a stranded dog pulls the reluctant lawyer into another holiday investigation.

Retired lawyer Andy Carpenter thought running a dog rescue was safer than criminal defense until his placement records become crucial evidence in a murder case. Rosenfelt weaves genuine heart for animals into sharp legal plotting.

Rosenfelt's legal mystery hinges on an unusual witness—a golden retriever who saw a murder years ago and might hold the key to freeing an innocent man. The premise could be silly, but Carpenter's dog obsession and legal maneuvering make it surprisingly compelling.

Andy Carpenter's adoption of a murdered owner's Bernese puppy draws him into violent conflict with people who want the dog. Rosenfelt proves that even the most innocent creatures can spark deadly consequences.

Andy Carpenter must clear his girlfriend's name in a murder case while his loyal golden retriever provides moral support. Rosenfelt blends legal procedural with dog-loving humor.

Holiday mysteries don't get more charming than this Andy Carpenter adventure, where a lawyer and his golden retriever investigate Christmas chaos at their dog rescue foundation.

Defense attorney Andy Carpenter takes his most unusual case: defending a German Shepherd police dog whose Iraq veteran owner has been charged with murder.

A defense attorney investigates murder within an ultra-secretive religious community while hilariously navigating the dating scene. Rosenfelt weaves together dark mystery and romantic mishaps with ease.

When NFL star Kenny Schilling is accused of murdering a Jets player, attorney Andy Carpenter must navigate professional sports politics. Rosenfelt combines courtroom drama with behind-the-scenes football intrigue.

Dog rescue advocate and lawyer Andy Carpenter discovers that a mysteriously abandoned canine at his foundation carries a microchip linked to murder, turning a routine shelter case into a deadly puzzle.

Helping a homeless man and his dog draws reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter into another murder investigation. Rosenfelt's Christmas mystery combines his signature wit with genuine holiday warmth.

Noah Galloway's six-year secret explodes when he's arrested for an arson that killed twenty-six people. Rosenfelt combines legal thriller with dog rescue in this Andy Carpenter mystery.

A murdered truck driver derails a dog rescue operation, pulling reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter into another case. Rosenfelt combines murder mystery with heartfelt animal advocacy.

Reluctant defense lawyer Andy Carpenter gets dragged into defending a newspaper reporter accused of multiple murders. Rosenfelt balances courtroom strategy with detective work as evidence mounts against a journalist who might be innocent.

Irreverent lawyer Andy Carpenter prefers dog park time to courtroom drama, but a case involving buried secrets forces him to take the legal system seriously.

A panicked phone call from Sam's high school friend leads Andy Carpenter into corporate fraud and animal abuse. Rosenfelt's blend of legal thriller and dog rescue advocacy wrapped in his signature humor.

Andy Carpenter still believes Joey Desimone was wrongly convicted of murder nine years ago, suspecting his organized crime family connections influenced the verdict. Rosenfelt combines legal investigation with Andy's trademark wit and canine rescue advocacy.

Defense lawyer Andy Carpenter must defend a prison inmate from his dog-training program, where rescued dogs get second chances but humans might not.

Andy Carpenter actually wants this case—defending his friend Martha 'Pups' Boyer, who rescues stray puppies until they find permanent homes. Rosenfelt mixes legal procedural with heartwarming dog rescue operations.

K Team investigators choose their own cold cases until Corey Douglas spots one that hits too close to home for comfort.

Andy Carpenter's latest case involves a homeless veteran accused of killing a rich dog enthusiast, pulling the reluctant lawyer back from his retirement fantasies.

A break-in at Andy Carpenter's dog rescue foundation targets one specific animal, pulling the reluctant lawyer into a case involving more than stolen pets.