The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter (The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter (1))

More than anything else in the world, Rex Dexter wants a dog, but his parents don’t think he’s ready for one yet. So when they get him a “starter” pet for his birthday, a chicken, Rex is ready to prove how responsible he really is.

Unfortunately, Rex’s life quickly takes a turn for the worse; within a few hours, the chicken is dead and Rex himself has been cursed with the ability to see and talk to dead animals. Before he knows it, Rex has a menagerie of ghosts from the zoo living in his room, waiting for him to solve the mystery of their deaths. Can Rex and his best friend Darvish crack the case before any more zoo animals meet their deaths?

The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter is the beginning of what promises to be a fun new series by best-selling author Aaron Reynolds. Readers will love the funny, sarcastic voice of Rex as narrator, and his adventures in solving supernatural crime are hilarious. The twists and turns of the story make for a fun read, and many will be surprised at the end upon learning who the ultimate perpetrator is. I’m looking forward to the next book in this series!