Just finished Dogboy , had to finish it to find out if…… What a roller coaster it turned out to be. Brilliant plots and so informative. Loved it and of course it should be a film.

Let me start off with saying I loved The Devil's Prayer.

Unfortunately this book didn't work at all for me. The style of writing didn't work at all for this type of novel. It almost read like we were ticking off a checklist, rather than getting us engaged in the plot and the characters. Sure, maybe the whole intricate details of the counterfeiting operation were interesting, but that was about it.

Thanks NetGalley and the Author for the Review Copy.

I liked the premise of this book and was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed it. I found it a bit slow to start and some of the details felt a bit over my head, but it was certainly a read that kept me intrigued enough to want to know how it finished.I would have liked a bit more about Dogboy, as he seemed a very sketchy character, I would have liked to know more about his affinity with the dogs, The author has obviously researched the different subjects and country’s well, it’s a nicely thought out plot and a satisfying read. 3 1/2 ⭐️

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I came to this with high expectations but was disappointed, sorry. It was a great story with much promise, and could have been a fast moving thriller. But, for me, it was heavy going and the narrative and intrigue was slowed down by the multiple and inconsistent viewpoints. Dogboy was a mysterious character from the outset and could have been made more so. Catfish was obviously a baddie from the start so the reader knew exactly where they stood. I would have liked more character development and page turning plot points. However, this book has a lot of good reviews on NetGally so I think the problem might be me rather than the novel;
Thank you NetGalley for an advance reader copy of this book.

Dogboy V Catfish by Luke Gracias is a captivating literary journey full of suspense and intrigue that keeps you guessing from start to finish. The well developed plot unfolds with unexpected twists and turns, making Gracias storytelling masterful. The characters are meticulously crafted, each with their own layers and motivations, making the story feel incredibly real. The title and the book cover made me want to read this intriguing thriller encompassing drug dealing, homicide & money laundering. The story is set in Australia and covers a topic very much in the media right now "Seven out of nine suicides in Australia are men" The female protagonist in the book, Katherine Fisher AKA Catfish, decides to divorce her husband Lindsay Kramer AKA Dogboy, one day exactly after 18 months of marriage. This book is a real page turner making it a must-read for those who crave originality and creativity in their literary adventures.
Thank you to NetGalley for an APC copy to review. I look forward to reading more from this author.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this excellent read.

I wasn’t sure what I was getting into when I started this I had not heard of this author before but wow am I glad I read the first chapter. That’s all it took and I was hooked into a suspenseful, twisty, turning ride I couldn’t get enough of.
The story is fast paced and I definitely stayed up too late reading wanting to know what happened next.

The story was quick, engrossing and interesting right up until the end. I was at the edge of my seat until the very end.
I will be reading the authors other books for sure!

4.5/5⭐️ rounded up

I don't usually like books that spend more time telling than letting be experience a story, but this had a very interesting premise that kept me reading. Too bad there was so much info-dumping and action happening off scene, or prior to the start of the story. Otherwise I probably would have given this five stars.

The title of this book intrigued me and after reading it I must say it did not disappoint. A tale of deceit,abandonment and friendship.

Thanks NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read dogboy v catfish. I am sorry to say that I did not enjoy this book. The characters and the plot were unbelievable and outlandish. Sorry

I liked this story, it was interesting even though I couldn't quite work out the mechanics of the scam. I'd like to know more about Dogboy but Catfish was a right piece of work.

<b>Not About Superheroes</b>
<i>Review of the Authors Upfront Kindle eBook edition (May 18, 2023)</i>

Despite the quirky title, this book is not about superheroes. It is about a battle between opposing forces though. The entrepreneur Lindsay Kramer is nicknamed Dogboy as they have been known as a “dog whisperer” since their youth. The story involves the aftermath of his marrying a Miss Australia beauty contest finalist and later social media influencer Katherine Kelly Fisher, nicknamed Catfish as a contraction of her name i.e. “Kat Fisher”.

Katherine Fisher shows up at a lawyer’s office to start divorce proceedings on Lindsay Kramer. The lawyer’s suspicions are aroused by the timing of exactly 18 months after the wedding (after which she is entitled to a substantial portion of the marriage assets) and the degree of advance financial research which she provides. At the same time, Lindsay Kramer disappears from a hotel where he had been staying on a business trip.

The book carries on with Katherine’s machinations to obtain Lindsay’s assets, only to find that he has anticipated her every move and has already made an advance countermove. Meanwhile, he himself may have committed suicide as he cannot seem to be located. The suspense ratchets up as further revelations occur, including the discovery of the suspicious death of Katherine’s first husband in Thailand. Might she have murdered both of her husbands?

I thoroughly enjoyed <i>Dogboy v Catfish</i> with its devilish game of a gold-digging influencer versus a husband on the run. Luke Gracias was a new name to me, and appears to have previously written horror books, but this lawyer / crime novel was extremely entertaining and even had a satisfying redemptive finale.

I read this Free Reading Copy of <i>Dogboy v Catfish</i> in eBook format thanks to the author Luke Gracias, the publisher Authors Upfront and the NetGalley website in exchange for which I provide this honest review.

I loved this book, loved the mystery and thriller element, it had my heart pounding at times and just couldn't put this book down it kept me hooked till the end.

A complex novel with a very interesting Title! I struggled about midway through the book trying to follow, the web of all the crimes. However I like a good challenge and am very pleased that I navigated the plot right through to the conclusion. I definitely would recommend reading Dogboy v Catfish.

I loved this book from start to finish! A great opening really hooked you in to the characters and story and I really enjoyed the way the suspense unfolded. Took a bit of concentration around the 'Endless Knot' bit to full understand what on earth was going on but some real laugh out loud moments as well, Ended as it should in my view. We all need a Dogboy in our lives!

My apologies to all those who gave glowing reviews to this book, but I didn't make it past the 20% mark.
The formatting was off (dialogue and exposition jumping from one character to another within the same paragraph makes for a difficult read) and the actual dialogue seemed to have come by way of a bad translation from another language. It was stilted, overly formal, and just didn't sound at all natural.
The character of Catherine (Catfish) was shallow, uninteresting, and one-dimensional. I notice others mentioned this as well. Dogboy might have been more interesting if I'd got to meet him.
I really wanted to read and enjoy this book. The blurb and premise were so promising. Unfortunately, life is too short to waste on books that aren't enjoyable.

Well this new novel from Luke Gracias is definitely different to his previous novels, The devils prayer & no light without shadow. I can't say I enjoyed it as much as his previous work, it has a very convoluted plot which has been well researched, but it seemed a bit 2 dimensional, most of the characters are not pleasant but then they are not meant to be and it did gave a very interesting insight into the Australian divorce laws, which seriously need changing. It would probably make a good tv series though.

An incident in September 1999, when Lindsay Kramer attends the University of Melbourne, explains why he is known as “Dogboy“. Remember, dogs are very good judges of character. In 2015, Melbourne boutique owner, Katherine Kelly Fisher, a.k.a. Catfish, wealthy, immaculate and beautiful meets with family lawyer, Freya Keogh. Katherine marries Dogboy/ Lindsey in 2013 but she believes he has cheated and she wants to get even. To say that Kat has thoroughly prepared for the meeting is an understatement and her eagerness has an adverse effect on Freya. Is Catfish well named? However, where is Lindsay? He’s gone missing from the Excelsior Sydney where he’s been staying. His case is investigated by Detective Stavropolous in Sydney and in Melbourne by Detectives Green and Finlay who soon discover that things are way more complicated than anyone foresees. The novel is into three parts – Greed versus Trust, Power vs Justice and Dogboy vs Catfish. It is fair to say that what starts out in one place, ie divorce proceedings ends up some place entirely different.

I really like the way that Luke Gracias tells this complex and well thought out story as it has a kind of documentary feel to it which works really well and makes it easy to read. It seems to give a gravitas to the plot which gets deeper and murkier with the mystery of both key players intensifying so provides an authenticity which is more than can be said of one character in particular. Right from the start Catfish gives off the wrong vibes and if ever there’s a character I want bad things to happen to, it’s her! She gives a whole new spin on manipulation. She is all too easy to picture and though Dogboy is central to what unfolds he isn’t present much but you definitely feel as if he is.

The fast paced, ever evolving plot takes the reader into the shadowy and dangerous world of the massively lucrative counterfeit designer goods industry and once that ‘bump in the road’ is established the danger levels rise and plot tentacles spread wide. It’s a very intriguing and well thought out plot that has exciting twists. It’s entertaining, engaging and enthralling with tension and suspense.

Overall, an enjoyable rollercoaster of a read.

With thanks to NetGalley and especially to the publisher for the much appreciated arc in return for an honest review.

Did not finish. Not my style of writing. Overly descriptive that doesn’t seem to move the story along / be important details to know.

As a big Jeffrey Archer fan I felt this book for me had certain similarities to the plots of an Archer novel. It's twists and turns keep you guessing and gripped. Although set in Australia that is not a great impact on the story. The counterfeit goods smuggling, money laundering and suggested suicide all feature heavily. An enjoyable book read in a day. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to review this published book.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I give this book a solid 5 star review
When I first started this book I thought it was kinda hokey. But as I got into it it was nothing of the sort. Suspense, crime, twist a book that you don’t wanna put down. A story of crime so intertwined it holds you to it!