I really liked that the author has the talent to take the reader to the world of this small, semi-rural English town. She describes it so that all during the story you feel like a visitor. Cochrane’s cozy murder plot is not about some urban detective and his "almost-boyfriend", seems to be how many gay cop books run. This series features two quiet and intelligent young professional men, who are each trying to make their way without creating problems in their professional or private lives. Then there is the star of the show...Campbell, their big, beautiful, Labrador Retriever. A body has been found in a dig and Robin is brought in to investigate. The majority of the book takes place during the questioning of witnesses and suspects and a lot of brain storming sessions while Robin tries to make sense of all the clues. There are also a lot of red herrings, mistaken identities, and impersonations. It all comes together nicely in the end and Robin and Adam...and Campbell, are off to their next case. ( )

Another excellent addition to this series, Adam and Robin are one of my favorite couples. ( )