In a town shadowed by secrets and serial terror, Josie Shepherd has always believed she can outrun her demons—until she finds herself ensnared in a labyrinth of murder, manipulation, and brutal captivity.

Now, as sinister forces conspire to exploit her fierce connection to her loyal canine companion, every step she takes drags her deeper into a deadly game where love, betrayal, and survival collide.

With the stakes as high as her life itself, Josie must face a twisted enemy who blurs the lines between protector and predator. Will she risk everything to escape the darkness that threatens to consume her?

5.0 out of 5 stars and it was easy to become engrossed in the story with the animal – Amazon Customer

What a great story. Ms. Davis seems to have a keen understanding of how dogs think and communicate, and it was easy to become engrossed in the story with the animal aspects. Her storytelling is very descriptive, allowing you to see the images she describes. And there was a good mix of mystery, intrigue, and suspense, all coupled with a deep sense of love for animals.

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The Truth Behind The Fiction

First, Courageous Cain has a very special place in my heart. I am a dog person through and through and the harsh reality of our world is that not everyone is kind to them. Their steadfast loyalty in spite of that amazes me. I wanted to explore in fiction how deep the love for a good dog can be, as at the same time I celebrate it daily with my own dogs.

Second, Cain was originally published by Champagne Book Group. It was my first book to be contracted by a publisher and their belief in me and my work set the stage for everything that has followed. I will always be grateful to those who took a chance on me.

Third, Cain introduces my fictitious Colorado mountain town of Rockglen. Other stories are set there and I’m always glad to find my way back to it. I don’t have far to go. I have always lived in the rural mountains and the town where I am now is even smaller than Rockglen.

And finally for my good girl Polly. She’s a Great Dane and without a doubt the most gentle soul I have ever met. I wondered what it would take to turn a dog like her into one like a Cain, and my story was born.

Polly has been with me since she was five weeks old. She’s nearly thirteen now and we’ve been through a lot together. She’s my heart, my muse, and teaches me every day to live in the moment and find the joy in all things.

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Reviews Matter. If you’ve read one of my books, an honest review helps me keep writing more of the stories you love (even if it’s a simple rating without a comment). Thank you and enjoy the adventure!

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Content Warning:

animal abuse, rape, sexual content, gory violence, profanity

No generative artificial intelligence (AI) was used in the writing of this work.