Old Dogs may not may not have been my best novel, but it certainly enjoyed market success, and many readers have expressed that it was their favorite of my novels. Confession: While I do not consider the book my best work, it wins out as my own personal favorite by a nose. Thus, I could not resist the temptation to revisit the characters in the book.
Day of the Dog is now available on Amazon Kindle. This book features Jordy Jackson, Jack Wills’s foster son, and Jack’s granddaughter Sierra, as well as Rudy Kilgore, the old Texas Ranger and Jack’s loyal friend. And a new canine warrior is introduced to worm his way into the hearts of readers. Many of the other characters in Old Dogs make appearances, also. And many “Jackisms” will keep Jack Wills’s memory a continuing presence.
The novel can be read as a standalone, but if you have not read Old Dogs, you should really read it first. Day of the Dog turned into more sequel than I originally intended. I have flinched at writing sequels to some of my best sellers (i.e. Grit, Cut Nose) for fear of disappointing, but I could not stay away from this one. I hope readers will agree with my decision.
Thanks to all those who make it possible for me to pursue my dream as a fulltime novelist.
Best wishes and good reading.
Ron Schwab