Targets of Affection



by R. G. Willems

ISBN 9781896951980 | 5.125" x 7.625" | TPB | $21.95
Categories:Fiction - Murder Mystery

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Synopsis

Shelby James has a soft-spot for the underdog. Sick dogs, homeless cats, hurt birds, she goes to bat for them all as a veterinary nurse. So it's no surprise that Miranda Wall and her menagerie of needy animals appeal to her. But there's more to Miranda than meets the eye: a silent daughter named Jessie, and a stalking husband, among other disasters. When Shelby she takes a closer look into Miranda's life, her search takes her into the sinister world of mental illness, child abuse, and domestic violence. Set against the harsh beauty of the Saskatchewan prairie, Targets of Affection explores the link between animal abuse and child abuse.
Reviews
"Her knowledge of what some people will do to animals is used in a gripping story. It's a story about the real bond that exists between animal and owner. The result is a well-plotted mystery with insight into veterinary medicine. I hope there is another one." - Hamilton Spectator