The Dog Thief

Coyote Run K-9 Mystery, Book 1

When autistic dog rehabilitator Maddie "Mad Girl" Whitney discovers a corpse on her neighbor's ranch, she impulsively tries to drum up business by claiming that psychic abilities led her to the victim . . . with devastating consequences.

Maddie's forced to start a K-9 Search and Rescue team with her ex-girlfriend's twin, a hostile sheriff, or risk losing her beloved former military dog. She reluctantly begins reaching out to others . . . and finds friendship and kindness in the unlikeliest of places.

Meanwhile, the unknown killer is determined to stop the animal psychic from solving the mystery of his identity. Can she save her own life by saving the dog she loves?

In a fresh and heartfelt story, Marta Acosta brings to life a complex and beautifully flawed character. Listeners will fall in love with this unconventional protagonist who defies labels and classification.

©2018 Marta Acosta (P)2024 Tantor

Trashy

Vulgar language and gratuitous sex could have been left out and more focus on the story line, would have made the book more interesting.