The Burglar

The Burglar originates in Cincinnati, Ohio where a home is burglarized and the only witnesses are the family dog, Max, and the cat, Penny. These two pets are hilarious as they poke fun at one another and their human owners, John and Madge. Ironically, much of the story is told from the pets’ point of view. In the opening scene, Max and Penny lay a nasty scratch on their uninvited guest, but they are unable to detain him. However, the pets realize that it is just the beginning of their mission! Through a burglary and a kidnapping, two plots develop—one between humans and their pets, and the other between a burglar and a police hostage named Mattie. As they flee from the authorities, the culprit (now officially labeled as “The Burglar”) and Mattie discover they have common threads—and they are quite surprised at what they discover about themselves. The local police detectives, Officer Peachtree, and his fumbling sidekick, Officer Gordon, have a comical work relationship as they attempt to capture the Burglar. The chase begins in northern Kentucky and leads authorities to the Smoky Mountains and through the swamps of central Florida. This short book is a thrilling page-turner from start to finish!