Dogs & Cats & Bad Guys, Oh My! LOST AND FOUND is FREE

by Amy Shojai | May 1, 2016 | Fiction | 26 comments

The 1st installment of Shojai’s dark, female-driven domestic thriller series featuring pet-centric plots

LOST AND FOUND is FREE!

James Rollins said, “Riveting, heart-wrenching, and brilliant, here is the debut of a stunning talent.”

I’m delighted to announce that LOST AND FOUND is now available for FREE for your reading pleasure. You can find the FREE Ebook version at these great sites:

A young woman races a Texas blizzard to save her autistic nephew from a deadly secret others will kill to protect–and the service dog she’s trained finds his true purpose, when he disobeys.

Animal behaviorist September Day has lost everything–husband murdered, career in ruins, confidence shot–and returns home with her trained Maine Coon cat Macy to Texas to recover. She’s forced out of hibernation when her nephew Steven and his autism service dog Shadow disappear in a freak blizzard. September and Shadow forge a stormy partnership to rescue the missing … But can they also find the lost parts of themselves?

Again, get your free copy at the links below–Dang, I hope you like it! With 75+ positive reviews, lots of folks have already enjoyed this dog-centric story as well as the following stories, HIDE AND SEEK and SHOW AND TELL. Please SHARE this post with anyone who enjoys a pet-centric roller-coaster suspense!

p.s., If you prefer nonfiction, don’t forget to enter the give-away for DOG FACTS and CAT FACTS here.

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26 Comments

dashkitten on May 8, 2016 at 12:24 am

Oh this is terrific – better go check!
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Ourfamilyworld (@OurFamilyWorld) on May 5, 2016 at 5:11 am

How exciting. I just downloaded. It is my kind of read
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- Amy Shojai on May 5, 2016 at 7:22 am
  
  Hurray, can’t wait to hear what you think!
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PawesomeCats (@pawesomecats) on May 5, 2016 at 3:59 am

It seems like a suspenseful read – it’s on my reading list!
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- Amy Shojai on May 5, 2016 at 7:22 am
  
  *s* Folks tell me the story kept them on the edge of their seats.
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Sweet Purrfections on May 4, 2016 at 11:14 pm

I so wish I had time to actually read a book! I “read” books by listening to them as audiobooks while I’m traveling for work.
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- Amy Shojai on May 5, 2016 at 7:20 am
  
  I know what you mean! Well here’s a thought….LOST AND FOUND is available in audio, too. And, when you already have the Ebook version (even free), you can choose to get the deeply discounted audio book as well, for (I think…) $1.99 or so. *s*
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MattieDog on May 4, 2016 at 10:45 pm

Oh – dis is great, thank you for sharing (great characters)!!!
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- Amy Shojai on May 5, 2016 at 7:23 am
  
  *s* You’re very welcome.
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Talent Hounds on May 4, 2016 at 10:42 pm

I bought this one at an event 18 months ago and loved it!! Really perfect relaxation for me. I am looking forward to reading the next 2, maybe on the flight out west – have been so busy writing myself and working have not read a book last few weeks.
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- Amy Shojai on May 5, 2016 at 7:24 am
  
  So glad you enjoyed the book! By chance…did you post a review? (those always help…*s*) Feel free to do that, could help others find the book.
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Beth on May 4, 2016 at 8:05 pm

I am excited to read this, hopefully I’ll make some time this weekend! I’m glad it has gotten so many good reviews.
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- Amy Shojai on May 4, 2016 at 8:12 pm
  
  Me, too (re: the reviews). I love these characters! Hope you do, too.
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Elizabeth Keene on May 4, 2016 at 4:33 pm

This is a great gift to your readers! I have a queue on my Kindle (I’ve been out of the reading habit), but will pop this in there. Thank you!
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Tenacious Little Terrier on May 4, 2016 at 2:43 pm

I downloaded it and it’s on my list to read this month. I do enjoy a good pet thriller! The dog doesn’t die… right?
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- Amy Shojai on May 4, 2016 at 4:13 pm
  
  Of course not…I won’t read ’em or write ’em where the pet dies!
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Ruth and Layla on May 4, 2016 at 1:58 pm

Thank yo:)u and when I get home will download it
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- Amy Shojai on May 4, 2016 at 4:12 pm
  
  Great!
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Miss Molly Says on May 4, 2016 at 11:28 am

Thank you!!!! It sounds awesome and can’t wait to get started reading!
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- Amy Shojai on May 4, 2016 at 1:14 pm
  
  Oh goody! I love this first book, it’s where I fell in love with the characters.
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pawprintpetblog on May 4, 2016 at 10:45 am

I just got the free Kindle version and am excited to check it out. Thanks for sharing!
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- Amy Shojai on May 4, 2016 at 1:15 pm
  
  You’re very welcome, hope you enjoy the story–please post a review when you get a chance.
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Kelly on May 4, 2016 at 10:15 am

Thank you for this! I love to read and will definitely download this book
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- Amy Shojai on May 4, 2016 at 1:15 pm
  
  Great! If you know anyone else who enjoys “pet-centric” suspense, feel free to point them to the book.
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nichole on May 4, 2016 at 8:47 am

Thank you for the freebie! We downloaded it on NOOK earlier this week!
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- Amy Shojai on May 4, 2016 at 1:16 pm
  
  Yay! Looking forward to what you think, when you have a chance to read (ooooh, so many books, so little time…)
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