Capturing the spirit and the flavour of the television series to perfection, the use of Natalie as a narrator affords a new dimension to Monk and his world. The mystery at the heart of this novel is ingenious but I suspect that its appeal depends upon familiarity with the shows. ( )

Monk's place is being fumigated so he ends up staying with Natalie and Julie. Naturally, the bodies start piling up and Monk is up to his kidneys in pregnant show dogs,, arsonists, dentures, and murderous jilted wives. ( )

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A very accurate and enjoyable novelization of characters from a tv series. ( )

Natalie's daughter, Julie, asks Monk to find out who killed the firehouse dog. Funny, laugh out loud read because of all Monk's phobias. ( )