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The Dogcatcher Paperback – September 16, 2023

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4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 16 ratings
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Sean Patrick Carlin’s debut novel, an occult horror/dark comedy in the spirit of Shaun of the
Dead, begins with a trio of college students savagely mauled on a hiking trail coming home from
the bar. The next night, a pair of high-school sweethearts is stalked and massacred at a state park.
Something monstrous lurks in the woods of Upstate New York, setting the idyllic Finger Lakes
community of Cornault on edge.

Investigating the wildlife attacks is beleaguered Animal Control Officer Frank Antony.
Misunderstood by his father, the mayor of Cornault, mistreated by his brother, chief of staff at
City Hall, and mischaracterized as “the dogcatcher” by the newspaper’s op-ed columnist, Frank
commands no one’s respect. Even his earnestly loyal sidekick, Animal Care Technician Steve
“Waff” Pollywaffle, is too hopelessly irresponsible to ever be counted on.

Aided by world-weary forensic veterinarian Jessie Bartendale, Frank and Waff soon suspect the
creature menacing their town might be something far more horrifying than an ordinary wild
animal...and the underestimated “dogcatcher” and his team might be the only ones who can stop it.
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    306 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    September 16, 2023
  4. Dimensions
    6 x 0.69 x 9 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1739042549
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1739042547
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CJ4FJHMX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DarkWinter Press (September 16, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 306 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1739042549
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1739042547
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.17 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.69 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 16 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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16 global ratings
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Actually much sweeter than I was expecting
The characters are much more memorable & complicated than you would expect to find in a story like this. And the town is as quirky & charming as Three Pines in the Louise Penny books, one of those places where everyone’s a colorful “character” and you kind of wish you could spend a weekend there. Really good Halloween read!
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Richard Ford
5.0 out of 5 stars Just the right mix of scares and laughs
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2023
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I'm generally not a fan of the horror genre, but I loved this one. It's got a bit of a "Shaun of the Dead" feel, a great blending of classic horror and dry wit humor. Perfect for me.

Carlin has a gift for description. It was like a movie playing out in my head as I read the pages. The characters are incredibly well-rounded, instead of the typical paper-thin tropes you often see in these kinds of stories. And the relationships between them reminds me of my own real-life friendships.

Highly recommend this for any fan of the genre. The only disappointment is that it had to end!
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diwey
5.0 out of 5 stars What a fun read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2023
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I LOVED THIS BOOK! And I’m not just saying that because it provided such a fun romp through a small, quaint Northeast "Three Pines" town in the scariest season of the year. It was also the richly drawn, completely relatable characters – each and every one, well except maybe for the villain, worth going to bat for. Through author Carlin’s command of story nuance and exquisite character and scene descriptions, I felt like I was absorbed in a fast-paced action movie – with heart. I arrived at book’s end completely satisfied yet disappointed it was over. Perfect end to any book!
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DCM
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed this book a lot!
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2023
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A great mix of horror and humor and mystery. The author does a nice job of setting the small, college-town scene before the action takes off - while also capturing the intricacies and idiosycrancies of close friend and family relationships. I also love an underdog story, and found myself, rooting hard for the main character Frank Antony the whole way. Definitely recommend!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great character development
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2023
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This is such a well written book. The story held my interest in a tight grip. The characters were flawed, struggling, well meaning humans who fought for insight while fighting the scariest of creatures.
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Amanda P
4.0 out of 5 stars Actually much sweeter than I was expecting
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2023
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The characters are much more memorable & complicated than you would expect to find in a story like this. And the town is as quirky & charming as Three Pines in the Louise Penny books, one of those places where everyone’s a colorful “character” and you kind of wish you could spend a weekend there. Really good Halloween read!
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Amanda P
4.0 out of 5 stars Actually much sweeter than I was expecting
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2023
The characters are much more memorable & complicated than you would expect to find in a story like this. And the town is as quirky & charming as Three Pines in the Louise Penny books, one of those places where everyone’s a colorful “character” and you kind of wish you could spend a weekend there. Really good Halloween read!
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Kris
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Fall Reading
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2023
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Set in upstate NY during the fall, The Dogcatcher immerses you in a world where people are good, community is everything… but there’s a monster on the loose, hunting townspeople. A horror book with humor and heart.
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Philip deutsch
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2023
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Fun read. Get it and enjoy!
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Michelle Denker
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, gripping, and heart-warming page turner - a must read!
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2024
The Dogcatcher was a thrilling read from start to finish. So much more than a story about werewolves wreaking havoc on a small town…Carlin’s wit, humor, and charm brings to life a grander story about humanity, compassion, love, and self respect. Couldn’t put it down and will definitely re-read!
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