By Ronie Kendig
Published by Barbour
ISBN#978-61626-594-6
347 Pages
Book Cover:
A
year ago in Afghanistan,
Green Beret Heath Daniel’s career was destroyed. Along with his faith. Now he
and his military war dog, Trinity, train other dogs and their handlers. Though
his passion is to be back in action, the medical discharge has forced Heath—and
Trinity—to the sidelines. Military intelligence officer Darci Kintz is captured
while secretly tracking the Taliban. Only one dog can handle the extreme
conditions to save her. Trinity. Only one man can handle Trinity. Time is
running out on the greatest—and most dangerous—mission of their lives.
Review:
Christy Award winner Ronie Kendig takes readers into
battle through the eyes of Heath and Trinity military war dog. Both trained at A Breed Apart Organization.
Trinity learned to search and rescue people and protect her handler – Heath learned
how to work with his new partner.
I’m thankful for the review copy of this book which kicks
off a new series showcasing war dogs unique training and the special bond they
have with their handlers.
This author has a gift of writing battle scenes and getting
to the heart of the matter through the male pov, which is authentic and
believable. Her discarded hero series was heart felt and very insightful for
those who are not military minded and those who are. Her plots are intricate,
with rich characterization all the while taking the reader through tough
terrain on the battle field.
This novel has all that with a little twist as it focuses on
the military dog and its unique talents. Heath and Trinity set out to go around
encouraging troops out in the field about life after battle. Heath had been
medically discharged because of a traumatic bran injury. He was trying to put
the pieces of his life back together. He didn’t want to go on this mission but
encouraging the troops was critical, he knew that first hand.
During his tour Heath is asked to help find a captured
military intelligence officer, Darci Kintz. They know Trinity could track her
down. That’s what she did best. Ronie takes Heath and Trinity into action
redeeming their skills and putting them to the test. These were extreme
conditions that could prove to be deadly if a mistake was made. Could Heath
find Darci in time?
Darci was determined to stay alive. They wouldn’t break her.
She does have time to reflect on her life. What direction did she want to go if
she survived? She knew she needed to make things right with her maker now. I
like how this author naturally weaves the faith message in the story. Her
characters struggle to do the right thing. They are honest, and not preachy. Love that!
This authors’ world view, and desire to show a side of
military life no one normally sees, it’s real, gritty but not gory. I like
that. Ronie Kendig spoke to Finding Hope Book club this year. It was a delight
to hear first hand about how this story came about and the research she did to
write it. I also liked hearing about her military background and her desire to
take readers along side these military war dogs. She wanted to give readers an
up-close and personal view of what these dogs and their handlers to day in and
day out to protect our country. It’s amazing and humbling. She says, “War dogs
and specialized search dogs were high-value targets. Terrorists paid big for
dead military working dogs!” It’s a book
that makes you think. You’ll be at awe at how these dogs learn, perform the job
at hand and protect their handlers. Wow!
Ronie pens another captivating heart-felt read filled with
action, drama and surprises. I highly recommend it for a book club pick or just
a fun read. There is so much to talk about and learn in this novel, as well as
her others her others.
Reviewed by: Nora St.Laurent
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