I enjoyed learning about the role collies can play in helping veterans deal with PTSD. The dogs play a major role in this book's plot with a couple of delightful scenes in a dog's point of view.
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Book Beginning:
With one hand, former Sergeant Sandi Charleston bundled her worn and tattered field jacket around her. She lifted her face to the beautiful, sunny late August afternoon. The other gripped her precious cup of tepid coffee. The day was warm, but lack of restful sleep caused her to easily chill.
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Genre: Fiction / Thriller
Length: 100 Pages
Amazon Link: A Collie Rescue
Other Books by This Author: Lindsay Downs Amazon Author Page
Synopsis from Goodreads:
Former Army Sergeant Sandi Charleston, diagnosed with PTSD and homeless barely survives day to day. By a miracle of fate she meets Taz, a uniquely special collie, who helps turn her life around. Only through him does she find the courage to go head to head with her worst enemy-terrorist bent on mass destruction.
Bound by a special love to help and protect each other, side by side these two unlikely partners willingly march forward into battle. A fight to the death neither is sure can be won but fighting as one they will try to. Kidnapped and forced to reveal what she knows Sandi realizes there is only one individual who can save her from certain death. It’s not the government but her new best buddy. Together they defeat the enemy proving once again that battle buddies come in all shapes and breeds. Rescued, Sandi finally realizes that there is a new and better life for her as long as Taz is part of it.
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This was one of the most emotional stories in the Emily Dahill series I wrote as it deals with a vet and a very emotional subject-PTSD.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a wonderful premise...one that has the potential to enlighten us about the complications of PTSD and have to admit that I do love collies:) I had one as a child
ReplyDeleteAnyone who grew up watching "Lassie" has got to love collies! The ones in this story are amazing.
DeleteThis does sound like a story that could engage me...thanks for sharing. Here's mine: “WE ARE NOT OURSELVES”
ReplyDeleteSounds like a book I would love. Something else for my wish list. Great choice.
ReplyDeleteI like animals in books, especially dogs. Glad you found this one.
ReplyDeleteHarvee
Book Dilettante
Seems like a dog in a story makes the characters more likable, doesn't it? The dogs in this story are almost human (in a good way!)
DeleteThis sounds really good. I have a dog in one of my books this week too. Thanks for visiting my blogs. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI like the beginning. It seems we're taken right into her routine.
ReplyDeleteI agree. It's a good introduction to the main character.
DeleteSounds like an intense and unique read. I like the dog angle and the beginning is very descriptive.
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of this one, very touching :)
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So many of our soldiers come home from the Mideast with PTSD. So sad. Interesting idea to write this as a mystery!
ReplyDeleteI especially enjoyed the role that the collies play in this story.
DeleteThis sounds like a really good story. PTSD is something we hear a lot about, but is still such a conundrum go me. I love reading stories about people coping and overcoming.
ReplyDeleteOh, my publisher put out this book! I worked on another of his CID books. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's cool! I like this story.
DeleteSounds intense and emotional.
ReplyDeleteTHANKS for sharing, and thanks for stopping by my blog earlier.
Happy Weekend.
Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
My Book Beginnings
It sounds like a good book and kind of emotional. Thanks for stopping by our blog!
ReplyDeleteThis seems to be quite a loaded book! The cover alone lets us in on so many aspects. Dog friends are always an interesting story!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an emotional read. I like the collie angle and working with people who suffer from PTSD.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting read you've shared! PTSD and Collie's and terrorists! Sounds emotional and thrilling!