Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Play Dead | 1998 | Leslie O’Kane | Buy |
| 2 | Ruff Way To Go | 2000 | Leslie O’Kane | Buy |
| 3 | Give the Dog a Bone | 2002 | Leslie O’Kane | Buy |
| 4 | Woof at the Door | 2014 | Leslie O’Kane | Buy |
| 5 | A Dog-Gone Christmas | 2014 | Leslie O’Kane | Buy |
| 6 | Of Birds and Beagles | 2015 | Leslie O’Kane | Buy |
| 7 | Dog Drama | 2017 | Leslie O’Kane | Buy |
| 8 | Terrier Terror | 2019 | Leslie O’Kane | Buy |
The Allie Babcock Mystery series follows a dog behaviorist whose professional knowledge of animal behavior turns out to be surprisingly useful when dead bodies start showing up. The eight books, published from 1998 to 2019, mix lighthearted cozy mystery plotting with a healthy dose of canine chaos.
O’Kane uses the dog behaviorist angle to set her series apart from other cozy mysteries. Allie’s clients and their pets often connect to the cases she investigates, creating a natural link between her day job and her amateur sleuthing. The series is a good fit for readers who enjoy their murders with a side of puppy antics.