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The Sound and The Furry: A Marcia Banks and Buddy Mystery (The Marcia Banks and Buddy Mysteries) Paperback – July 25, 2019

by Kassandra Lamb (Author)
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A tropical paradise turns deadly.Service dog trainer Marcia Banks had thought it was the perfect arrangement—stay on her client’s private Gulf-coast island and get the human phase of the training done more quickly, while enjoying a much-needed break from the chaos of house renovations back home.This certainly wasn't the tranquil getaway she’d envisioned, however. Two resident ghosts, a sour-puss housekeeper and bearing witness to her client’s shaky marriage are bad enough. But within days, she’s discovered even deeper and darker layers of dysfunction. Via emails and static-filled phone calls, fiancé Will Haines convinces her to get herself and her dog Buddy out of there, but before Marcia can accomplish this, a late-season hurricane abruptly changes course and strands them on the island... with a murderer.
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  1. Book 7 of 13
    The Marcia Banks and Buddy Mysteries
  2. Print length
    250 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    July 25, 2019
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.57 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1947287117
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    978-1947287112
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There's something comforting about reading the latest book in a favorite cozy mystery series. You know the sleuth, their quirky posse, favorite methods, genre tropes. I was sure I knew what to expect when I started the fabulously-titled The Sound and the Furry. But I was barely into Chapter Two when I realized: this wasn't going to be one of those books... The Florida setting is exotic and quirky, beautifully described as always. I learned more about the training and astonishing achievements of the service dogs.... One of my favorite things about Kassandra Lamb's series is that she's not afraid to let her characters grow and develop. I can honestly say I loved the way [the story] was resolved. But the five stars I give it are especially due to the wider context of the series, and to Marcia's remarkable personal growth over the books so far. ~ by Barb Taub, Writing and Coffee. Especially Coffee.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ misterio press LLC (July 25, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 250 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1947287117
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1947287112
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.57 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 154 ratings

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In her youth, Kassandra Lamb had two great passions—psychology and writing. Advised that writers need day jobs—and being partial to eating—she studied psychology. Her career as a psychotherapist and college professor taught her much about the dark side of human nature, but also much about resilience, perseverance, and the healing power of laughter. Now retired, she spends most of her time in an alternate universe populated by her fictional characters. The portal to this universe (aka her computer) is located in North Central Florida where her husband and dog catch occasional glimpses of her.

Her first series, set in her native Maryland, stars psychotherapist and amateur sleuth, Kate Huntington. In her newer cozy mystery series set in Florida, Marcia (pronounced Mar-see-a, not Marsha) Banks trains service dogs for combat veterans and solves mysteries in her spare time, with the assistance of her Black Labrador sidekick, Buddy.

Kassandra is now contemplating another series, a police procedural, with a spinoff character from the Kate Huntington mysteries, police lieutenant Judith Anderson.

Kassandra was born in Baltimore and lived in Maryland for the first 50 years of her life. Like Kate Huntington, she was a specialist in trauma recovery for two decades. She also taught psychology at Towson University.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Well written and carefully paced cozy mystery
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2020
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Kassandra Lamb’s The Sound and the Furry was a very entertaining cozy mystery. Unlike many cozy mysteries I have attempted to read, the author does not increase her word count by including unnecessary or obvious information, but sticks to the story and moves it forward in a progressive manner.
I thought the plot itself was well thought out and included enough twists and turns to keep my interest. Her descriptions are short and succinct but effective.
While this book is part of a series, and by no means the first, I had no trouble figuring out what was going on; there were only a few brief references to previous books/adventures. The story ends on a high note with all problems either solved or well on the way to being addressed. The final scene gives the reader an interest in looking for the next book in the series and reading more about the characters.
Now I will not only be looking for the next book in the series, but also looking to start the series at the beginning to see what I have missed.
I enjoyed the book and send my thanks to Ms. Lamb for the entertainment. Highly recommended.
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Magdalena
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2019
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These books are really good. I have liked all of them so. A mystery with dogs in it. Although I would probably never live in Florida the author does make it interesting. Also I don't think I have found any spelling, grammar, or other mistakes in these books. Can't say that about very many books. I look forward to more. Oh, and I really like Ms. Snark, we all have a Ms. Snark in us, I think
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Bev
4.0 out of 5 stars Marcia and Buddy are on an island...but they are not alone.
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2019
Marcia and Buddy are on an island to do some work and hopefully relax some. But that is not meant to be. Just when things really get going a hurricane hits! Can they make it off the island before that happens? I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
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M. Butler
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Marcia and Buddy
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2019
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I have the entire series and just finished the newest book. I love how she explains each item taught and what it helps in the person with PTSD. I have loved Kassandra’s books and even asked our library to carry more of her books! They are fabulous books and she uses them to teach us, which I love. So glad there are more of Marcia and Buddy coming with Will, her new husband!!! Thanks Kassandra!!!
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MARGIE F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Hurricanes, Mystery and Mayhem!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2019
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I love this series! And this one did not disappoint! Books with dogs are at the top of my reading list so this series was a natural for me to read. Stuck on an island in a hurricane with a possible murderer kept me on the edge of my seat and I could not put the book down until I finished it!! If you have not read this series you need to try it!! I highly recommend it!!
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Pam
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely story
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2020
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Enjoy Marcia and Buddy's adventures. Always learn a few things while the mystery unfolds. Appreciate the lovely twists. The series is well worth the read. On to the next!
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Roni C
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this author
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2019
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The books written by this author are always some of my favorite. The plots are complex the dialogue is well written and the scenes move efficiently from one to another. This is an exciting I am page turning book
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Carolann
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Buddy
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2019
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Great series. Characters keep developing and become like family. Per usual Marcia(pronounced Marceea). Runs into trouble and a hurricane. But Buddy comes to the rescue. Lots of twists
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Barb Taub
5.0 out of 5 stars Cozy mystery, adorable dogs, and all the Mayfair crew. What more could you want?
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2019
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There’s something comforting about reading the latest book in a favorite cozy mystery series. You know the sleuth, their quirky posse, favorite methods, genre tropes. I was sure I knew what to expect when I started the fabulously-titled The Sound and the Furry, book seven of Kassandra Lamb’s series, The Marcia Banks and Buddy Cozy Mysteries. But I was barely into Chapter Two when I realized: this wasn’t going to be one of those books.

You see, that’s when service dog trainer Marcia—that’s “Mar-SEE-a” and never “Mar-sha”—gets her first glimpse of the old house on the private Florida island. “Still a slight chill ran down my spine as we entered the shaded area around the house, and I gazed up at its massive facade.”

Marcia has agreed to be a guest at an island mansion while she completes the training of the newest service dog for a military veteran suffering from PTSD. It soon becomes apparent that her client Ellie is far more disabled—both physically and emotionally—than Marcia had prepared for.

From there, the tropes were checked off like a gothic novel grocery list.

* Talk funny? Well, Marcia is no Jane Eyre, but her ongoing internal dialogue/wrestling match with Ms. Snark—whose voice bears a suspicious resemblance to Marcia’s mother—is hilarious. (“You might be a redneck, Ms. Snark quipped internally, if your post office is smaller than a garden shed.”)

* Creepy castle with scary servants? Not only is the house isolated on its private island, but it comes complete with a dour housekeeper and a pair of resident ghosts.
Terrible weather: Forget Wuthering Heights’ blizzards and storms. Marcia and her hosts are trapped on the island during a hurricane, along with a murderer and at least one suspiciously solid ghost. Ms. Snark is not pleased, and Marcia’s boyfriend Will is frantic.
Lots of swooning? Maybe not exactly. But Marcia begins to suspect that her client suffers not only from PTSD, or from her rapidly deteriorating physical condition, but from blackouts that might have roots deep in her past.

* Monsters? Well, there is that malevolent pirate ghost…

* Villain is not from a comfortably familiar middle class? Hey, now… You’ll really have to read the book to find out!

The Florida setting is exotic and quirky, beautifully described as always. I learned more about the training and astonishing achievements of the service dogs, plus got a glimpse into an often-misunderstood but fascinating medical condition (and no, I won’t tell you what it is because it plays a pivotal plot role).

And best of all, not only is the story arc neatly wrapped up during storm, death, and terror, but commitment-averse Marcia takes a giant personal growth step that comes as a huge surprise to me. One of my favorite things about Kassandra Lamb’s series is that she’s not afraid to let her characters grow and develop. I can honestly say I loved the way The Sound and the Furry was resolved. But the five stars I give it are especially due to the wider context of the series, and to Marcia’s remarkable personal growth over the books so far.
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