The More the Terrier by David Rosenfelt
Christmas Carols, eggnog, and someone accused of murder can only mean one thing. An Andy Carpenter Christmas mystery from David Rosenfelt. BJ Bremer was discovered by police standing over the dead body of Professor Steven Rayburn in Rayburn's home. When some cash and the professor's Rolex were found in BJ's home, it didn't take the police long to stop looking for anyone else. It also helped that the two had a loud argument in class over one of Bremer's grades. Fortunately, BJ and his mom once adopted a dog that had been fostered by Andy Carpenter. When the dog gets loose, it makes its way to Andy's house. This ultimately leads Andy to BJ's mother, and soft touch, that he is, Andy ultimately takes BJ's case. Andy, as always, is the last one to know that he is going to take the case. Even with a mountain of physical evidence, the motive for the murder remains weak. Andy's investigation leads to connections between Rayburn and some online bullies wh