'Antony Johnson serves up a festive whodunnit that's clever, funny and wonderfully easy to inhale in one sitting. Perfect for anyone who wants their Christmas crime with extra wag' Jo Middleton

'More than one mystery, more than one secret, and definitely more than one dog - this funny, exciting, charming rollercoaster of a book has it all' David Quantick

As Christmas approaches, actress and amateur sleuth Gwinny Tuffel is pondering what gift to buy retired DCI Birch and whether to adopt a new furry friend. Gwinny's festive dilemmas take a more mysterious turn though when a discovery in her late father's papers unearths his mysterious past and leads to a Somerset commune of retired spies.

When Gwinny and Birch are unexpectedly snowed in at the remote farmhouse, they find that skeletons in her father's closet have been joined by a body in the attic. Trapped among those skilled in deception and a lively Cocker Spaniel, tensions mount. And it remains to be seen if Gwinny and Birch will unravel the truth behind the murder in time for Christmas.

Readers love The Dog Sitter Detective's Christmas Tail:

'My three favourite things dogs, books and Christmas.'

'Readers who love Agatha Christie's charm or Richard Osman's humor will find something familiar yet refreshingly light here.'

'Such a fun read!'

'I gulped this tale down-it's that good.'

'Charming and cozy'

Antony Johnston