Hop 'Til You Drop

Hop ‘Til You Drop (A Jules & Bun Mystery; Book 3 in the Series by J. M. Griffin 288 pages

I fell in love with Bun, a telepathic Dutch rabbit, during his first outing, in “Left Fur Dead.” And now in this, the third book in the series, little Bun and his owner Juliette “Jules” Bridge continue to be a wonderfully loveable pair of sleuths.

Jules primary source of income is children’s parties that she attends where she brings several of the rabbits she has at her rescue, Fur Bridge Farm. All the rabbits live in hutches in the barn, but Bun has his own room in the house. The conversations Bun and Jules have are sometimes hilarious.

In this episode, Jules has agreed to help out her New Hampshire communitywith the first, and hopefully annual, Hop ‘Til You Drop Easter Egg Hunt. Jules has been assigned to hide the eggs and she takes Bun along…he would never let her end the end of it if she didn’t. After all, Bun’s an expert at finding great places to hide eggs.

As they scout their sector, Bun hops across a dead body. It’s not just any body, but the deceased is Della Meany, a very unpleasant woman who is spearheading the event. Our dynamic duo know that Sheriff Jack Carter would prefer that the not nose around in his investigation. As the bodies begin to pile up, he turns to Jules for help in snooping in places his uniform can’t get him into.

I love the interaction between Bun and Jules. Bun is a super confident little dude, who knows his worth and is incredibly nosy.

Hop ‘Til You Drop receives 5 out of 5 stars in Julie’s world. 

 

Who's Dead, Doc?

Who’s Dead, Doc? (Book 2 in the Jules and Bun Mystery Series) by J. M. Griffin 320 pages

 This is the second book in Jules and Bun Mystery Series.  Like this one, the first one was cute.

Juliette “Jules” Bridge rescues ad provides lifelong shelter for rabbits.  She has one, Bun, who is her best friend and plays Watson to her Sherlock. While the bond between the two is undeniable, it’s their ability to communicate telepathically with each other.  A stretch I know, but it works.  I wish I had telepathic abilities with my pet rabbit; it would be useful.

Jules’ Fur Bridge Farm is in rural New Hampshire, although the lack of scenery could make this Anywhere, USA. Jules makes her living taking the rabbits to kids’ birthday parties along with a friend who does a puppet show.

At this outing, Evelyn, a local woman, is found dead near the party. Bun has a desire to get involved with the investigation, but Jules is reluctant, especially given the events from Book One. 

Against his better judgement, Sheriff Jack Carver enlists Jules’ help. Evelyn was the judge at a local rabbit competition, which is much like a dog show. So Jules and Bun go undercover to help solve Evelyn’s murder.

The cast of characters from Book One are also here: the college kids who help out at Fur Bridge Farm, Jessica the vet who has a clinic at said farm, the rabbits (especially Willy Walkabout, a bun who is an escape artist), Molly who runs the gift shop and teaches spinning classes and more.

If you’re looking for a page-turner, this isn’t the book for you. However it is fun.  I already miss Jules and Bun. Can’t wait for Book Three!  “Who’s Dead, Doc?” receives 4 out of 5 stars in Julie’s world.