Unleashed

When a desperate phone call from an old friend leads to a crash, a conspiracy, and a dog found bleeding in the road, Andy Carpenter finds himself pulled into a case that grows more dangerous with every answer he uncovers. David Rosenfelt's eleventh Andy Carpenter novel delivers the series' signature blend of legal maneuvering and genuine peril, while never losing sight of the human—and canine—stakes at the heart of the story. This is a thriller that takes its mysteries seriously while grounding everything in relationships that actually matter.

What makes Unleashed work as a reading experience is Rosenfelt's precise comic timing and his ability to write a protagonist who is simultaneously self-deprecating and razor-sharp. Andy's voice never overpowers the plot; instead, it sharpens it. The chapters are lean, the pacing is quick, and the courtroom scenes carry real tension without feeling procedurally dry. Readers who have followed this series will find the familiar rhythm deeply satisfying, while newcomers will find the book accessible enough to stand on its own. The dog subplot isn't window dressing—it's the emotional core.