A series of legal thrillers involving dogs starring Andy Carpenter.
- Characterization Marches On - In his first appearance, Marcus Clark speaks in full sentences. In later books, the is The Unintelligible (at least to Andy).
- Friend on the Force - Pete Stanton, a Paterson police officer. Cindy Spodek, an FBI agent.
- Go-Karting with Bowser - Outside of the courtroom, Andy and Pete are best friends. Inside of a courtroom, neither holds back against the other.
- Late-Arrival Spoiler - Willie Miller is facing the death penalty in an early book. In later books, he becomes Andy's partner in running a dog shelter.
- Scary Black Man - Marcus Clark
- Strictly Formula
