New Hopeland City may have been built to be the centerpiece of the technological 
age, but some remnants of the old world still linger. The tools of the trade have changed, but the corruption remains the same, even in the criminal underworld …
When PI Cassie Tam and her girlfriend Lori try to make up for their recent busy schedules with a night out at the theatre to watch the Tech Shift performer Kitsune, the last thing they expected was for Cassie to get a job offer. But some people are never off the clock, and by the end of the evening, Cassie has been drawn into a mundane but highly paid missing pet case. Unfortunately, in New Hopeland City, even something as simple as little lost dog can lead you down some dark paths.
Until now, Cassie wasn’t aware that there even was a rabbit hole, let alone how far down it goes.
I read the first book in this series earlier this year, and immediately became a fan of Cassie Tam. She’s a confident, successful woman in her PI business, but when it comes to romantic relationships – that’s where she’s challenged.
In this book, Cassie is struggling to find her footing with new girlfriend, Lori, and balance their relationship with her workload. She’s still charmingly awkward, and while she may not say exactly the right things, she honestly means well. With encouragement from Lori, she’s also learning to be friends with her ex-girlfriend.
Upon realizing Cassie’s new case involves dog fighting, as an animal lover, I was a bit leery of how much detail would be given and wondered if I might have to skip some pages. No worries – the fighting happens ‘off-screen’, and my heart was spared.
While the first book in this series focuses more on the fascinating tech and world-building, I felt like I got to know Cassie better in this new novel, and her snark is still one of my favorite qualities. Action, mystery, twists, and a touch of romance make The Fox the Dog, and the King another intriguing addition to this light sci-fi series. I wouldn’t saying reading the books in order is a necessity, but it would help with understanding more about the world-building and Cassie’s backstory.
I received a digital copy of this book from the author.
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Always nice when you like an author’s second work as well as the first.
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It sure is – and we were just talking about middle books a few days ago.
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Thank you kindly Teri! Here’s hoping the third is also enjoyable once it releases 🙂
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You’re welcome, Matt – looking forward to hearing more from Cassie!
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Well the title alone is intriguing! It seems you had a good time reading this one 😉
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I thought the same thing about the title when the author sent it to me, Sophie, but it all makes sense after reading it.
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Gorgeous book cover.Sounds like you really enjoyed this!
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I did, Mae, and the world-building is fascinating.
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Nice Review, Teri. I hope the dog fighters were brought to justice. I simply hate that humans can be so cruel.
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So do I, John. I was nervous about getting to that part.
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That’s definitely an interesting title. And a flatering review as well. I wonder sometimes how much of those fictionl tech will actually become true in the future.
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So do I, Jina. Some of it doesn’t seem so outer realm.
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You know, in the movie back to the future, all the teck they portrayed are now available. and they had it marked for year 2015. and in JD Rob in death series which i think started in the early 90s, fresh fruit, vegetables, coffee and real meat were no longer things middle class could afford, especially the meat, so they had substitute. I was reading the ther day an article where meat was made in a lab because in the future people will no longer be able to afford it.
Well, i guess that’s more than i shouldve said.
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It’s kind of scary, isn’t it? I’m still hoping for something like on The Jetsons, where I say what I want for dinner and it appears, lol.
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good one. I hope i’m alive and well enough to enjoy it when that one is released!
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I’ve been hearing good things about this one. Great review!
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Thanks, Jacquie!
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Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide.
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This sounds like a fun read, Teri. Thanks for sharing it.
Hey — I like the new look of your blog. Kudos.
Have a sublime Sunday. Hugs.
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Thanks, Teagan – wanted a new look across my social media, and this is what I came up with. Hugs!
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A good review of this book. Teri. I don’t think it is my cup of tea but your review did it justice.
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Thanks, Robbie!
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