Hi, lovelies!! It gives me great pleasure today to host Patricia Crandall and her new book, “The Dog Men,” here on FAB!! For other stops on her Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in this post.
Be sure to make it to the end of this post to enter to win a $25 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card!! Also, come back daily to interact with Patricia and to increase your chances of winning!!
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The Dog Men
by Patricia Crandall
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GENRE: Mystery
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BOOK BLURB:
Ten-year-old Wyatt and eleven-year-old Hannah uncover the dark world of illegal dog fights when they trespass at a Vermont farm and peep through a barn window. And when crotchety old Lester Cranshaw’s dog, Paddy, turns up missing, there is no holding him back from investigating the situation and the kids join in. In the dead of the night, after the trio are captured and held hostage at the Inglis farm, Wyatt will need all of his wits and courage to escape in order to save the lives of his friends. THE DOG MEN draws the reader into a tempest of animal abuse, lawlessness, and kidnapping within the confines of small-town happenings. A chilling plot and a peerless relationship between kids, adults and pets.
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EXCERPT ONE:
Wyatt watched Mrs. Forbes drop apples and oranges into brown paper lunch bags. Then came two bananas.
He frowned. “Won’t the sandwiches get crushed, Mrs. Forbes?”
Her hand stopped in mid-air. She reached into the bags to adjust the distribution of food. “Satisfied?” She smiled.
“Yea.” Wyatt swiped the cowlick bangs away from his forehead.
“I’m not happy, Mom,” eleven year old Hannah piped up. “How about peanut butter cups and Kit-Kats?”
“You two are breaking me down.” Cleo Forbes shook her head. “I’ll put in candy if you promise to eat the fruit. Just don’t toss it.”
“We’ll eat everything.” Wyatt smacked his lips.
The phone rang and Wyatt watched Mrs. Forbes turn her back to answer it. He heard the loud, whining voice of old Miss Filmore. He inched over to the peninsula and reached into the candy bag, tossing more chocolate into the lunch bags.
Hannah covered her face to smother giggles.
"I don’t know what’s going on,” Cleo said as she returned to the peninsula and greased a cake tin. “But a hike and fresh air will do you both good. Wish I could join you.” She sighed. “At least I’ll get the wool sweaters and blankets aired on the line. It’s a perfect day for doing that.” She started taking stuff out of the cupboards. “And, don't be late like last time. You scared me half out of my mind! When it got dark, I really worried."
"I'll make sure we're back on time, Mrs. Forbes," Wyatt zipped his lunch into his black knapsack. Hannah’s mom was really nice and made terrific brownies, but she was an awful worrier. It wasn’t dark yet when they got back. Not really. “Come on Hannah. Hurry up.”
She was shoving stuff into her backpack. Just like a girl to bring all that. Hannah went out the door ahead of him and Wyatt hesitated. “Mrs. Forbes? When did you say my mom and dad are coming home?”
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AUTHOR BIO:
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Patricia Crandall is the author of nine books, and a 2023 winner of the Besties of the Capital Region Awards, Author Category. Her latest book, “Lacey O’Dunn, The Rookie,” is a crime/thriller involving drugs and car bashing senior citizens on icy winter roads. She has also published numerous articles and short stories in various magazines and newspapers. Her book, “The Dog Men,” third edition was also just released. Patricia is a member of Sisters in Crime (Mavens) and National Association of Independent Editors and Writers. She lives with her husband, Art, and a rescue cat, Bette, at Babcock Lake in Grafton Mountains near Petersburgh, New York. She has two children and three grandchildren who live nearby.
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CONNECT WITH PATRICIA:
Website:
https://www.PatriciaCrandall.com
Facebook:
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Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/pcrandall123
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Goodreads Author Page:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2770510.Patricia_Crandall
Goodreads Book Page:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6065932-the-dog-men
Amazon Author Page:
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AMAZON BOOK BUY LINKS:
Amazon US Kindle eBook:
Amazon US Paperback:
Amazon CA Kindle eBook:
https://www.amazon.ca/Dog-Men-Patricia-Crandall-ebook/dp/B004WSQGJK
Amazon CA Paperback:
https://www.amazon.ca/Dog-Men-Patricia-Crandall/dp/1614684669
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GIVEAWAY INFO:
Patricia will be awarding a $25 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card (Winner’s Choice!!!) to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.**This post contains affiliate links and if clicked and a purchase is made, I may receive a small commission to help support this blog. This does not cost you anything, it just helps pay for all those fabulous community outreach projects and awesome giveaways on here**
This contest is sponsored by a third party. Fabulous and Brunette is a registered host of Goddess Fish Promotions. Prizes are given away by the sponsors and not Fabulous and Brunette. The featured author and Goddess Fish Promotions are solely responsible for the giveaway prize.
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ReplyDeleteI've read many books written by this author and I've truly enjoyed each one, Patricia is such a good writer with realistic insights into human behavior. Marcia
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Sounds like an interesting read.
ReplyDeleteThe Dog Men sounds like a story that I will enjoy reading, is the book a stand alone or part of a series?
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