
The Gastrothief
Albert Smith's Culinary Capers, Book 14
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Charles Robert Fox
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Steve Higgs
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Every journey might start with a single step, but where does it end?
Albert Smith and his faithful dog, Rex Harrison, have been on the road for far longer than they ever expected, but they can’t go home yet.
Not until they solve one final case.
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- LHB
- 09-04-23
Love this series
Perfect ending to the Gastro Thief series. The stories are clever and so entertaining. Albert and Rex are now my favorite detectives.
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- BAMAPAT
- 03-24-24
Love the Storyline!
I love the writing style and wit of Steve Higgs writing! His character, Albert Smith is so intelligent and rational that I enjoy his intellect. I could strangle his dog Rex for a number of his antics but, Albert is a more forgiving dog owner than I.  I’m glad he found Rex to keep him company in his later years. The plot twists are creative and fun. I truly enjoyed the comeuppance of a certain police character near the end of the series whom I won’t mention! My husband and I both recommend Steve Higgs books, we’ve purchased every written and audible series he’s selling. Good, clean (with very few naughty bits) fun! As a side note, we love the book’s narrator!
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- ks
- 09-18-23
Magnanimous Albert Smith
enjoyable series and interesting narrator. I liked all the books. Recommended as a good cozy mystery series
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- R .Deshaies
- 03-23-24
Delightful treat!
Pure fun for the readers of all the Capers! Thank you for the wrap up!
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- 05-05-24
So fun!
This series is so fun and so clever and I just love all of the different characters and of course Rex is the best.
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- miles2gomom
- 09-05-24
Perfect!
This is my second time through this series, and it won’t be my last. It checks all the boxes for me: engaging characters, exciting storyline, funny moments, and an overarching sense of good vs evil, love of family and friends, and the special relationship between a remarkable man and his extraordinary dog.
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- Anonymous
- 08-08-23
The series was fun funny and fabulous
I listened to the entire series and it was amazing. Talk about persistence tenacity and new friendships. The ending was a fantastic surprise. Love this series. I want to be Albert Smiths friend and join him on an adventure.
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- Kim
- 01-30-24
The dog
Laugh out loud enjoyment all the way to the end has you wanting to read the next one!
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- Michelle
- 08-08-23
Fun energetic story
What a fun and energetic story from beginning to end! I can only hope to have the energy of Albert Smith at 78! I love the animal characters and their attitude regarding humans! Fun read for sure
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- stableladyhawke
- 06-10-24
Captivating even if cozy with mild violence.
This series is the most amusing sweet and of violent murder mysteries. The whole series is cute with the thoughts of the dog an other animals but also interesting suspense as little mysteries build to a grand climax. I recommend this whole heartedly to anyone liking entertaining mysteries and will allow animals to think and talk to themselves.
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