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From the bestselling author of Earnest and An Unexpected Grace comes a novel about a woman, a dog, and the hope and love that can emerge from tragedy . . .
Two years ago, police officer Andrea Brady fell madly in love with a black-muzzled, slightly rumpled German shepherd who showed up at her house one misty autumn day. Now, with the brave and intuitive Justice as her expert K-9 drug sniffer, she’s found an unbeatable partner. Then the unthinkable happens. A savage attack leaves a teenager dead and Andie trapped in every cop’s worst nightmare. Placed on administrative leave, she’s pursued by media and investigated by a deputy sheriff whose handling of the high-profile case could earn him a coveted promotion.
Haunted by self-doubt, Andie is in danger of losing everything—her career, her freedom, and the critically injured dog who’s her soul mate. But as she finds kind allies in her Puget Sound island community, the road back becomes a journey of healing for both Andie and her canine companion. And Andie learns important lessons about justice—and about Justice—as she struggles to find the courage to forgive herself and reclaim the gift of her life . . .
Praise
“If you love animals the way I do, the way that Officer Brady does, and the way that our author, Kristin von Kreisler, obviously does, you’ll love A Healing Justice. Bravo.
—Delilah. A Healing Justice is her November Book Club pick
“Perfect homage to people in law enforcement, exploring the split-second decisions that they must make. Another pet lovers’ delight.”
—USAToday.com
“Nobody writes about animals better than Kristin von Kreisler.”
—Reader’s Digest
“A deftly crafted novel by an author with a genuine flair for originality and narrative driven storytelling, A Healing Justice is an extraordinary and highly recommended addition.”
—Midwest Book Review
“A riveting novel… What makes A Healing Justice stand out among animal-themed fiction is the author’s seemingly effortless skill in providing readers with a well-crafted story and an in-depth examination of her character’s personalities. Like her previous novels, A Healing Justice is a book that will touch the hearts of readers.”
Best Friends Magazine
“This is a good choice for readers who enjoy sweet stories where canines play a major role.”
—Booklist
“This wonderful story powerfully renders the post-trauma road to healing while offering a touching representation of the loyalty of our amazing canine friends.”
—Modern Dog Magazine
“A delightful story of K9s and the love between dog and human is told in A Healing Justice. A heartwarming story that will make readers cheer, this is one for all canine lovers.”
—The Bookworm, a nationally syndicated column
“When a book as wonderful as A Healing Justice brings tears to my eyes and warms my heart, I know I have a “keeper” in hand. A Healing Justice is that kind of book. I have no doubt that I will read this book again and again because I personally experienced how a dog’s love and devotion can see you through the darkest days of your life.”
–Fern Michaels, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
“A Healing Justice is a delightful novel. It’s a book you’ll love. Just watch.”
—Terri Schlichenmeyer The Guam Daily Post
“Kristin von Kreisler is an acute observer of dogs and a fine novelist. I was captivated from page one.”
—Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, New York Times Bestselling Author of Dogs Never Lie About Love
“Kristin von Kreisler has given us wonderful, complicated human characters, and Justice, the canine of the title, is so perfectly drawn that the reader falls in love with him. A Healing Justice is a terrific novel.”
—Susan Wilson, New York Times Bestselling Author of One Good Dog and The Dog Who Saved Me
“Kristin von Kreisler is spot-on delightful when she writes, with uncanny sensitivity, from the point of view of Justice, who is not “just” a dog but a fully realized character… A Healing Justice demonstrates why dogs are, and always will be, man’s (and woman’s) best friend.”
—Amy Hill Hearth, New York Times Bestselling Author of Miss Dreamsville and Having Our Say
“Kristin von Kreisler writes masterfully about the connection between a police officer and her dog in this gripping story of heartbreak and redemption.”
—Helen Brown, New York Times Bestselling Author of Cleo