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Police Dog Ch. 5 – A Grand Day Out by wwwolf (critique requested)

Police Dog Ch. 5 – A Grand Day Out (critique requested)

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There is only one police officer in the small town of West Woodburn, England. His name is Forty-Two, and he is a Dog. Genetically engineered and bred to conform to the ideal standard, he can do anything a human can. His kind are so dedicated to their task that society no longer sees any reason to pay for human police.

Forty-Two's quiet, rural life is shattered when a murderer begins stalking everyone the Dog has ever called friend.

The greatest scientific advancements come from war, and the Dog program is no exception. Originally developed as living weapons for World War II, it wasn't long after that they were repurposed to their current role. It's only been fifty years, and not all men have forgotten that Dogs, like their masters, fought on both sides.

Forty-Two must track down the killer and suppress the case before an inquiry can be launched. Any investigation into Forty-Two's own past would reveal that he too has secrets to hide. While he is far too young to have any memories of war, Forty-Two's unmasking would destroy all confidence in the Dogs that now carry the justice system.

A field trip is far more fun when you're human. For Forty-Two and his brothers it is nothing more than yet another test. The three of them must not only be the hunters, but also the prey in an extravagant game of hide-and-seek that will prove their worth.

Not everyone can win.

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    I enjoyed this chapter very much; I know the New Forest and this took me right there. Interesting to see the different characters and skill sets of these supposedly identical dogs, too.

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      Thanks!

      I've, sadly, never been to England so I had to do all my research online. This book was written just as Google Street View became available, so I look a fair number of hours virtually wandering around the forest and getting a feeling for it. Well, that and factoring in some of the forest in my own backyard!

      And you're quite right, much like real dogs, all three Dogs are unique in their own ways. Here's hoping they all find their places in the world.

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        I wondered if Streetview was involved when I read about the gravel road with the potholes. All too accurate, alas!