Collared

Defense attorney Andy Carpenter finds himself drawn into a baffling cold case when a familiar dog appears at his Tara Foundation rescue shelter. The canine belonged to a kidnapped baby and mother from two and a half years earlier, a case that resulted in the conviction of the mother's former boyfriend based largely on DNA evidence from the dog's hair. With the dog's sudden reappearance, questions arise about whether the right person sits behind bars and what happened to the missing child. Carpenter's investigation into the seemingly solved case quickly reveals layers of deception that put him and his team in unexpected danger.

Grover Gardner delivers another stellar performance in this sixteenth Andy Carpenter mystery, bringing his seasoned understanding of the character's dry wit and investigative instincts to every scene. Gardner's pacing allows listeners to absorb both the procedural elements and the emotional weight of a case involving a missing child, while his distinct character voices help distinguish between the large cast of suspects and witnesses. His narration captures the perfect balance between Rosenfelt's trademark humor and the darker elements of the kidnapping investigation, making this complex mystery ideal for audio consumption during commutes or long listening sessions.