Found this a little too convoluted and all over the place to really even grasp, let alone understand. There was just too much happening sometimes and then not enough on some pages where pointless detail is droned on about. Wasn't my cup of tea, sadly

I think I'd have enjoyed this more
If I'd read the earlier books before.
With ghostly pets, magic and murder, too,
It was initially difficult to work my way through.
There are shape changers, guests and crimes to solve
Telepathy helps communications resolve.
Its a good job we all have different tastes in reads
As this isn't one that I really need
So overall this isn't a book for me...
Maybe you'll enjoy it or perhaps you'll agree?

I apprecitate the publisher allowing me to read this book. I found this a really interesting mystery and the characters are quite engaging. it kept me guessing until the end. I highly recommend.

Really enjoyed this action packed, sweetly sexy, fun and emotional magical journey filled with intriguing and engaging charters, witty dialog, heart racing twists and thrilling turns. An edge of your seat emotional roller coaster from beginning to end.

I don't think that the setting of this would fully count as cozy, but I really enjoyed the world and the mystery happening. There was a supernatural aspect that I found fun, and I would love a telepathic cat.

I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

Purrfectly Dead was purrfectly entertaining from start to finish. This is the fifth installment in the Whiskey, Tango, & Foxtrot Msytery series. Sometimes cozy mysteries are a hit or miss with me. But throw in some supernatural animal detectives and I'm sold. I honestly enjoyed everything about this book. Whether it was watching them solve the murder or not.

I will admit, though, that in the beginning you are introduced to a lot of people. Like a lot of freaking characters! Just wait a few seconds, or chapters, and things start to weed out and make a lot more sense. As for the main characters? Well, it really shouldn't surprise anyone how much I want to take Whiskey home with me. I'm a dog lover - it's plain and simple people.

Other than that, I did enjoy each twist and turn that came my way. Even though the ending was a smidge predictable, I still enjoyed the heck out of this book. These cozy mystery books just go by so freaking quickly that I now need another series to dive into.

In the end, I wouldn't be surprised if this becomes a movie/show. I would totally watch it too.

Purrfectly Dead by Dixie Lyle

The magic turns tragic when one of the escape artists ends up dead.

I found this book very weird and confusing between the humans and the talking animals. Very creative though.

Thanks to Net Galley for sending me an advanced reader’s copy for my review.

This is book 5 in the Whiskey, Tango & Foxtrot series and can be read as a stand alone. I read book 1 but missed 2,3 and 4. This book will appeal to pet lovers and fans of the paranormal. Deirdre “Foxtrot” Lancaster is back―with her supernatural sidekicks Tango and Whiskey―to unlock the mysteries of life and death…and murder. Tango is a cat with some strange powers and Whiskey is a shape shifting dog . Both can communicate with Foxtrot without speaking. The three must solve the murders of guests of their boss. With supernatural beings controlling the weather and shape shifting into other humans, it's a tall order. Cute series with two pets I'd love to know. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Purrfectly Dead is the fifth novel in Dixie Lyle's Whiskey, Tango & Foxtrot Mystery (I adore the name of this series!), and as you might imagine, certain critters take center stage. Before I begin my review, I should confess that I haven't actually read the first four novels in this series. Yet I had no problem diving right in and following along, so new fans could join in here if they so desire.

Deirdre "Foxtrot" Lancaster is a woman of many talents. Including the talent of keeping her two supernatural pets happy and busy. Tango and Whiskey are essential when it comes to solving mysteries, especially of the lethal variety.

To be clear – this is not your ordinary mystery series. Besides having an adorable cat and pooch involved, it's also got a healthy dose of fantasy, as probably should have been obvious when I mentioned that the pets themselves are supernatural.

Purrfectly Dead was such a fun and refreshing read! This novel knows how to have fun: creating a thrilling plot that doesn't take itself too seriously. Granted, I might be just a wee bit biased here, as I quickly came to adore Tango and Whiskey.

For those that are curious, Tango is a telepathic cat, while Whiskey is a shapeshifting dog. Yep, you read that right. And yes, it is every bit as entertaining as it sounds, if not more so. Clearly, I'm going to have to go back and read the rest of this series at some point! This one was a blast and a half to read.

I was surprised by how much was happening inside these pages. Sometimes that did slow down the pace, as scenes had to be set and characters introduced. Still, on the whole, it was a quick and fun read. One that I thoroughly enjoyed.

Thanks to StMartinsPress and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

In Dixie Lyle's Purrfectly Dead, the 5th installment in the Whiskey, Tango and Foxtrot Paranormal Animal cozy mystery series, you'll be in for a treat in this new caper. Deirdre "Foxtrot" Lancaster is the Great Guardian of the Crossroads Pet Cemetery and helps out with Maxine Danger's escape artist tricks in New York City. It all started for her when she received a warning from Lockley Hades that a war might be brewing between the Thunderbird Shapeshifting species and the Unkhelia, a rival species that also shapeshift into different form. But when Maxine's magic vault act turns up wrong and Hades wounded up dead inside, it's up to Foxtrot, her shapeshifting dog Tango and psychic cat Whiskey to solve the mystery. While this is going on, Maxine disappeared, leaving Foxtrot to pick up the pieces on how she escaped and where she was hidden. She also has to deal with her boyfriend Ben learning how to shapeshift with Teresa Firstcharger in Thunderspace into the heavenly skies. Then they discovered Maxine's assistant's dead body at her home and pondered on how the great deceptive ruse was pulled off before a war could erupt and shake the planet. One by one, the pieces had came to her on whodunit and why before hell could break loose when her time was up in the most shocking mystery of them all in the end.

I love this series and have been waiting on this book forever! Definitely worth it! The humor and mystery are so much fun

I have voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this title given to me via NetGalley. I really enjoyed this book. It was really well written and it just had you trying to solve the mystery. I look forward to seeing what’s next from this author.

Intrigue, suspense, danger, a lighthearted dash of the paranormal and a sprinkling of magic-- how can you go wrong with all of these elements combined? This story was interesting and engaging with likable characters and a fast-paced, unpredictable plot. Truly a joy to read!

*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.

Purrfectly Dead by Dixie Lyle is the 5th novel in A Whiskey, Tango, & Foxtrot Mystery series. This is a unique paranormal mystery series that needs to be read in order. I have not had the opportunity to read the previous books in the series, and, after I began Purrfectly Dead, I soon found myself confused. We are introduced to a number of characters in the first chapter along with various paranormal elements. There are Thunderbirds, a ghostly dog who can shape shift and communicate with Foxtrot telepathically, a telepathic cat who is a reincarnation of a pet Foxtrot had as a child, a rival group to the thunderbirds, ghosts, Eli the snake creature, and much more. I could not keep it all straight. I still do not understand who can and cannot see the dog (the shapeshifting ghost dog). To further confuse things, Foxtrot can hear Whiskey and Tango in her head. They have lengthy conversations, and it is hard to tell who is talking. I did enjoy reading about the magicians and their tricks (illusions). The mystery is convoluted with many different components. I did appreciate that it was all wrapped up at the end of the book. The main storyline is interesting, but the rest of the components just made it difficult to read this tale. I liked that the book moved along at a fast pace and the characters were developed. I was not the right audience for Purrfectly Dead. My mother, though, is eager to read this series. I suggest that you obtain a sample of A Taste Fur Murder (the first book in the series), to see if it appeals to you. That is the beauty of books—there is something for everyone. Purrfectly Dead is an unusual cozy mystery with a reincarnated cat, a shapeshifting pooch, a motley crew of magicians, a messy murder, an awaiting war, and skillful illusions.

Odd, weird, unbelievable are all adjectives that I used to describe this book. Nothing in it was believable or memorable, rather it was a diversion for two hours and that's about it.

Deidre “Foxtrot” Lancaster works for Zelda “ZZ” Zoransky as her all-around assistant taking care of everything from party planning to the care of the many guests at ZZ’s soirees, to overseeing the zoo and its staff. Foxtrot also has a more mysterious job as Guardian of the Crossroads. The Crossroads is a pet cemetery on ZZ’s estate filled with the spirits of departed animals some of whom cross the rainbow bridge back and forth to visit their deceased owners, some of whom are not yet aware they are dead. If that was not enough on her plate, ZZ’s soirees have this unfortunate habit of including murder - when Foxtrot calls in a body the response has now become “another one?” - and this latest gathering is no exception.

The centerpiece of this current gathering is a spectacular escape trick performed by Maxine Danger. But before the performance, things get complicated when both Maxine and her escape artist rival Locklet Hades reveal themselves as supernatural beings known as Unktehila and reveal a plot by their people to assassinate all the Thunderbirds in the world which includes Foxtrot’s boyfriend Ben who is ZZ’s chef. Before she can determine which one is on her side and which wants to start a war, Hades shows up dead in the middle of Maxine’s escape trick and Maxine disappears. Now Foxtrot, along with her companions Tango, a reincarnated cat that can talk to her and other animals, and Whiskey, a telepathic shape-shifting ghost dog, have to solve the murder, find Maxine and stop a supernatural war that will destroy the whole world all while handling the needs of her mundane job.

I really enjoy this series and have looked forward to this book for quite a while as the last entry in the series came out in 2016. Hopefully there will not be as long a gap before we join Whiskey, Tango and Foxtrot for another mystery. Highly recommended series. ~

I can never resist a Dixie Lyle cozy as they are fun. to read with great charcters. This was one of my favorite books of the author. Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley for the opportunity. My review opinion is my own. This is the 5th book in this popular cozy series.

I enjoyed the well crafted story that blends paranormal with normal. Its fun to experience a cozy that does not follow the formula and has such great imagination.

Dierdre " Foxtrot" Lancaster is a assistant working for a very wealthy lady Iselda . The boss has decided to throw another lavish party and a murder occurs. Dierdre is on the case with her smart assistants both human and of paws. She has her cat Tango and a ghost dog as well as many rescues she saves . She interacts with the pets at the pet cemetery . This is a fun paranormal element. I loved the well crafted sleuth that kept me guessing and the many characters the author has created. A fun read that I always highly recommend.

Deidre “Foxtrot” Lancaster works for Zelda Zoransky, making sure the zillionaire’s guests are happy and things run smoothly. Sometimes, Foxtrot and her animals, Tango the cat, and Whisky, the shapeshifting phantom dog, have to do more, like solved a murder when a naked man, who is also rival escape artist Lockley Hades, is found dead in her latest contraption. Even more so, when Maxine’s assistant, Summer Coyne, is found dead in the refrigeration trailer parked in the parking lot of Zoransky’s mansion. Suspects are the guests and employees, plus two Thunderbirds, one of whom is Foxtrot’s boyfriend. The murdered Hades is a huge shape-shifting snake race that is enemies of the Thunderbirds. Deidre has her hands full.

With animals, both living and the dead, a mystery, and even some romance, this light paranormal mystery novel makes a good light beach read. Although I wonder how Foxtrot and her boyfriend got together or when he found out he was a Thunderbird. I did not need to read books 1-4 to understand and enjoy this book.

Welcome to the wonderful world of cozy mysteries. Dixie Lyle knows how to set a scene, create a character, make you feel like you’re right there next to them solving crime. Settle in for the day or night and read this fantastic page turner. Invest in the whole series.

Very fun mix of investigation and paranormal. The characters are a lot of fun. Definitely need to read previous books in the series first.