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Nothing to Fear But Ferrets
Kendra Ballantyne, Petsitter Mysteries #2

by Linda O. Johnston



      Ms. Johnston continues her funny pet-sitter mystery series with Nothing to Fear But Ferrets. Kendra Ballantyne is forced to solve a strange mystery involving the adorable but curious ferrets of her renters. Will she be able to figure out the human that killed or did the ferrets really decide to rebel and attack the hands that fed them? The mystery aspect in Nothing to Fear But Ferrets was entertaining and quick to solve. There were no real surprises at the end as in some mystery novels. As an animal fan, this reader thoroughly enjoyed reading the antics of the ferrets. Not many authors can add humor to a mystery series but Ms. Johnston does a fantastic job of doing just that.

Animals can be funny enough themselves but add in the element of someone trying to solve a mystery and how, in this case, ferrets can get in the way is just great. Unfortunately the dialogue and personality of Kendra Ballantyne seem immature and more that of a teenager than an adult. Kendra's characterization is still enjoyable to read and it does not tear the reader away from enjoying Nothing to Fear But Ferrets.

The Book

Berkeley
August 2005
Paperback
0425203735
Fiction-Amateur Mystery
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The Reviewer

Jen Oliver
Reviewed 2006
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