Author: Vivien Chien
Published: May 21, 2024 by Minotaur Books
Format: Kindle, 55 Pages
Genre: Short Story
Series: Noodle Shop Mystery #9.5
First Sentence: No sooner had I walked five hundred feet in to Asia Village, than I hear a voice yell from behind me, “Megan Riley!”
Blurb: While Lana is away on a business trip, Megan Riley, best friend and roommate, is on doggie duty. Things between Kikkoman—Lana’s loveable black pug—and Megan go smoothly, except they both have a case of cabin fever, thanks to another treacherous Cleveland winter. When Megan comes up with the idea to take Kikko to Asia Village after a grooming appointment, she never imagined that the wrinkly little dog would disappear right under her nose.
Megan enlists the help of Kimmy Tran who is more than willing to help with the task. She even goes as far as naming their recovery Operation Pu Pu Plunder. Kimmy quickly involves—to Megan’s dismay—many Asia Village shop owners, employees, and even a few regular customers to assist in tracking down clues in search of Lana’s missing dog.
And though Megan begrudgingly appreciates the help of Lana’s beloved work community, she has just one rule for all of Don’t. Tell. Lana.
My Opinion: Reading along, I wasn’t sure what the point of this short story was. Then, two-thirds of the way through, I had my duh moment and realized it was the perfect vehicle to refamiliarize readers with the quirky characters of Asia Village shopping plaza and to introduce a new character. Sometimes, I can be very dense. So, get to reading, catch up on Lana’s world, and then you will be ready for Peking Duck and Cover.
Blurb: While Lana is away on a business trip, Megan Riley, best friend and roommate, is on doggie duty. Things between Kikkoman—Lana’s loveable black pug—and Megan go smoothly, except they both have a case of cabin fever, thanks to another treacherous Cleveland winter. When Megan comes up with the idea to take Kikko to Asia Village after a grooming appointment, she never imagined that the wrinkly little dog would disappear right under her nose.
Megan enlists the help of Kimmy Tran who is more than willing to help with the task. She even goes as far as naming their recovery Operation Pu Pu Plunder. Kimmy quickly involves—to Megan’s dismay—many Asia Village shop owners, employees, and even a few regular customers to assist in tracking down clues in search of Lana’s missing dog.
And though Megan begrudgingly appreciates the help of Lana’s beloved work community, she has just one rule for all of Don’t. Tell. Lana.
My Opinion: Reading along, I wasn’t sure what the point of this short story was. Then, two-thirds of the way through, I had my duh moment and realized it was the perfect vehicle to refamiliarize readers with the quirky characters of Asia Village shopping plaza and to introduce a new character. Sometimes, I can be very dense. So, get to reading, catch up on Lana’s world, and then you will be ready for Peking Duck and Cover.
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