Where to Start with David Rosenfelt
- Best entry point → Open and Shut
- What fans keep coming back to → First Degree
- Best narrator for David Rosenfelt → Bury the Lead
- Highest rated by listeners → Deck the Hounds (Andy Carpenter #18)
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Open and Shut
Andy Carpenter • Book 1
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.12 ABR Score (21.4K ratings)★ 4.06 Goodreads (17.5K) ★ 4.37 Audible (3.9K)More about this pick
Defense attorney Andy Carpenter loves his golden retriever Tara more than his legal career, but a case involving old secrets pulls him back into serious litigation.
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First Degree
Andy Carpenter • Book 2
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.31 ABR Score (14.3K ratings)★ 4.16 Goodreads (11.6K) ★ 4.55 Audible (2.7K)More about this pick
Defense attorney Andy Carpenter and his golden retriever Tara investigate a murder case involving his girlfriend. Grover Gardner's warm narration suits this cozy legal mystery perfectly.
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Play Dead
Andy Carpenter • Book 6
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.30 ABR Score (10.9K ratings)★ 4.22 Goodreads (8.6K) ★ 4.53 Audible (2.4K)More about this pick
Lawyer Andy Carpenter saves a golden retriever from death row, only to discover the dog witnessed a five-year-old murder. Gardner's narration captures both Carpenter's wisecracks and his genuine affection for dogs while building tension around this unusual witness.
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New Tricks
Andy Carpenter • Book 7
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.29 ABR Score (10.0K ratings)★ 4.21 Goodreads (8.0K) ★ 4.54 Audible (2.0K)More about this pick
Defense attorney Andy Carpenter inherits an adorable Bernese puppy whose owner was brutally murdered, triggering a violent chase for the valuable dog. The stakes feel surprisingly high for such a cute catalyst.
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Dead Center
Andy Carpenter • Book 5
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.08 ABR Score (10.8K ratings)★ 4.14 Goodreads (8.1K) ★ 4.33 Audible (2.7K)More about this pick
Andy Carpenter tackles murder within an ultra-secretive religious community while fumbling through his return to dating. The combination of deadly secrets and romantic comedy works surprisingly well.
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Dog Tags
Andy Carpenter • Book 8
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.27 ABR Score (8.9K ratings)★ 4.15 Goodreads (7.1K) ★ 4.56 Audible (1.8K)More about this pick
Grover Gardner captures the unique premise where lawyer Andy Carpenter must defend a German Shepherd police dog whose owner faces murder charges.
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Outfoxed
Andy Carpenter • Book 14
by David Rosenfelt, Grover Gardner
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.26 ABR Score (6.7K ratings)★ 4.09 Goodreads (5.1K) ★ 4.6 Audible (1.6K)More about this pick
Andy Carpenter's dog-rescue lawyer returns as an inmate in his prison training program faces murder charges — Gardner's warm narration perfectly matches the series' blend of humor and heart.
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Collared
Andy Carpenter • Book 16
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.32 ABR Score (6.7K ratings)★ 4.15 Goodreads (5.2K) ★ 4.65 Audible (1.5K)More about this pick
Grover Gardner captures defense attorney Andy Carpenter's wit as a routine dog rescue at the Tara Foundation becomes a murder investigation when the abandoned pup's microchip reveals shocking connections.
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The Twelve Dogs of Christmas
Andy Carpenter • Book 15
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.30 ABR Score (6.8K ratings)★ 4.07 Goodreads (5.4K) ★ 4.67 Audible (1.4K)More about this pick
Defense attorney Andy Carpenter eagerly takes a case involving his friend Pups Boyer, who rescues stray puppies before finding them homes. Grover Gardner's warm narration perfectly captures the series' blend of legal drama and canine charm.
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One Dog Night
Andy Carpenter • Book 9
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.23 ABR Score (8.1K ratings)★ 4.12 Goodreads (6.4K) ★ 4.54 Audible (1.7K)More about this pick
Defense lawyer Andy Carpenter takes on a client accused of arson murder, connected through their shared love of dogs. Grover Gardner captures both the legal maneuvering and the series' signature canine charm.
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Bury the Lead
Andy Carpenter • Book 3
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.18 ABR Score (11.8K ratings)★ 4.09 Goodreads (10.0K) ★ 4.47 Audible (1.8K)More about this pick
Defense attorney Andy Carpenter reluctantly takes on a case defending a reporter accused of being a serial killer. Grover Gardner's wry narration captures Carpenter's sardonic humor and the puzzle-solving satisfaction of legal detection work.
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Sudden Death
Andy Carpenter • Book 4
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.29 ABR Score (9.5K ratings)★ 4.14 Goodreads (8.0K) ★ 4.59 Audible (1.5K)More about this pick
Defense attorney Andy Carpenter represents an NFL running back accused of murdering a rival team's wide receiver. The sports world backdrop adds fresh stakes to the legal maneuvering.
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Deck the Hounds
Andy Carpenter • Book 18
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.39 ABR Score (6.0K ratings)★ 4.14 Goodreads (4.9K) ★ 4.76 Audible (1.1K)More about this pick
Andy Carpenter's Christmas kindness toward a homeless man and his dog snowballs into another murder case. Rosenfelt's trademark humor and Grover Gardner's timing make this holiday mystery consistently entertaining.
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Rescued
Andy Carpenter • Book 17
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.32 ABR Score (5.8K ratings)★ 4.13 Goodreads (4.7K) ★ 4.69 Audible (1.2K)More about this pick
Defense attorney Andy Carpenter investigates when a dog transport truck turns up with a murdered driver. Grover Gardner captures Carpenter's dry humor and genuine love for canine rescue work.
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Leader of the Pack
Andy Carpenter • Book 10
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.22 ABR Score (7.0K ratings)★ 4.09 Goodreads (5.6K) ★ 4.57 Audible (1.4K)More about this pick
Lawyer Andy Carpenter remains convinced that Joey Desimone's murder conviction nine years ago was wrong, especially given his family's organized crime connections. Gardner brings his usual charm to Rosenfelt's blend of legal procedure and dog-loving humor.
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Unleashed
Andy Carpenter • Book 11
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.27 ABR Score (7.7K ratings)★ 4.09 Goodreads (6.2K) ★ 4.53 Audible (1.5K)More about this pick
Andy Carpenter's accountant Sam gets a desperate call from an old friend, leading to another case involving corporate malfeasance and injured dogs. Grover Gardner captures the humor and heart of Rosenfelt's legal mysteries.
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Who Let the Dog Out?
Andy Carpenter • Book 13
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.04 ABR Score (6.8K ratings)★ 3.95 Goodreads (5.1K) ★ 4.42 Audible (1.7K)More about this pick
Someone breaks into Andy Carpenter's dog rescue foundation and steals a mysterious canine — Gardner captures both the comedy and genuine concern for four-legged clients.
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Holy Chow
Andy Carpenter • Book 25
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.39 ABR Score (5.3K ratings)★ 4.26 Goodreads (4.5K) ★ 4.75 Audible (820)More about this pick
Andy Carpenter's dog rescue work collides with murder when hundreds of placed pets become evidence in his latest case. Grover Gardner's warm delivery matches the series' perfect blend of canine compassion and criminal investigation.
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Santa's Little Yelpers
Andy Carpenter • Book 26
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.33 ABR Score (4.5K ratings)★ 4.19 Goodreads (3.9K) ★ 4.76 Audible (617)More about this pick
A Christmas mystery with a dog rescue twist that serves up holiday cheer alongside Andy Carpenter's trademark snark and legal maneuvering. Perfect seasonal comfort listening.
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Dogged Pursuit
Andy Carpenter • Book 31
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.35 ABR Score (3.0K ratings)★ 4.35 Goodreads (2.7K) ★ 4.86 Audible (319)More about this pick
A prequel showing Andy Carpenter's transition from prosecutor to defense attorney in Paterson, taking on his first case as an idealistic lawyer. Gardner's narration captures the younger Andy's determination to fight for underdogs.
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And to All a Good Bite
Andy Carpenter • Book 32
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 4.28 ABR Score (2.4K ratings)★ 4.32 Goodreads (2.1K) ★ 4.82 Audible (278)More about this pick
Christmas should mean football season for reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter, but a murder leaves a dog stranded and Andy investigating. Grover Gardner captures the holiday mystery humor in Rosenfelt's latest.
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Good Dog, Bad Cop
The K Team • Book 4
Narrated by Fred Berman
★ 3.93 ABR Score (3.4K ratings)★ 4.03 Goodreads (3.2K) ★ 4.4 Audible (179)More about this pick
K Team investigators choose their own cold cases until Corey Douglas spots one that hits too close to home for comfort.
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Dead Men Don't Play Fetch: An Andy Carpenter Mystery (An Andy Carpenter Novel, 33)
Andy Carpenter • Book 33
Narrated by Grover Gardner
★ 3.59 ABR Score (27 ratings)★ 4.63 Goodreads (27)More about this pick
Defense lawyer Andy's retirement dreams crumble when friend Lou asks him to defend a homeless vet charged with murdering a wealthy dog lover.
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