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Animal Kindle Edition

by Munish K. Batra (Author), Keith R.A. DeCandido (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A suspense thriller about a murderer targeting perpetrators of animal cruelty who is pursued internationally by a team of criminal investigators.

Do the most noble of intentions justify the most horrific acts?

Two grisly murders are committed at a meatpacking plant by a person wearing a cow mask . . . not long after the CEO of a water park is brutally killed by someone wearing an orca mask.

Interpol Agent An Chang believes these are the latest acts of a ruthless serial killer he has been chasing for more than twenty years . . . a killer who targets those who harm innocent animals.

Elephant poachers in Chad, Russian big-game hunters of endangered species, dog fighters in Atlanta, European food execs who gorge ducks to make paté, gorilla hunters in the Congo, ivory merchants in China.

Those who torture animals are not safe . . .

Working with two California detectives, Chang races to unmask the killer, as his spree ramps up. But the killer's motives and history are far deeper than anyone realizes, and the truth of his rampage leads to a wild chase from the streets of Shanghai to around the globe . . .

Who is the real animal?

“A cinematic, fast-paced ride!” —Raymond Benson, author of the bestselling James Bond novels

“Animal is a brilliant and ferocious thriller. A tale of hideous inhumanity and very rough justice. Highly recommended!” —Jonathan Maberry, New York Times–bestselling author of Rage

“It will grab hold of you and not let go . . . it will anger you and it will live uneasily in your mind for a long time.” —David Fisher, New York Times–bestselling author of Lincoln’s Last Trial
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"Animalis a brilliant and ferocious thriller. A tale of hideous inhumanity and very rough justice. Highly recommended!"—Jonathan Maberry,New York Timesbestselling author ofRageandV-Wars • "I promise you it will grab hold of you and not let go; it will inspire you, it will anger you and it will live uneasily in your mind for a long time."—David Fisher,New York Timesbest-selling author ofLincoln's Last TrialandNever Turn Your Back on an Angus Cow • “Animal is a serial killer thriller with a twist—the villain is actually doing something many animal rights activists might applaud. This provides the tale with a unique, ironic, and contradictory sensibility that is quite compelling. A cinematic, fast-paced ride!”—Raymond Benson, author of the bestselling The Black Stiletto series and James Bond novels • "Two cops from different parts of the world chase a killer whose only goal is to level the playing field between hunter and hunted! It has a certain creep factor, but it works well, especially when animal cruelty comes into the discussion. With a mix of chapter lengths that keep the reader wondering how things will progress, as well as information from a variety of locations and time periods, there is an added depth to an already strong piece. This is one novel that I will surely talk about for a significant amount of time."—Matt Pechey, crime thriller reviewer at Reedsy • "Animal is an absolute must read that you won't be able to put down. This captivating story will change the way you think about justice and man's inhumanity."—Jeffrey Foskett, guitarist and singer for the band The Beach Boys --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Munish K. Batra, M.D. was born in Kanpur, India on Halloween in 1965, which he always felt was fateful. His family emigrated to the U.S. in 1972. He devoured J.D. Salinger and Kurt Vonnegut in high school, and entered Ohio State University with the goal of becoming a writer. However, he eventually gave in to parental pressure and studied medicine, attending medical school at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. During his third year of med school, he joined the U.S. Army as a reservist. He entered a general surgery and trauma residency at St. Luke's Medical Center, and during that time he assisted with military operations for Operation: Desert Storm at Fort Ord in Monterey. After his general surgery training, he completed a plastic surgery residency and a craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery fellowship. Dr. Batra's extensive experience in trauma and reconstructive surgery and craniofacial surgery has been put to charitable use at missions overseas, and he has lent his services during natural disasters such as the tsunami that struck southeast Asia in 2004 and the earthquake that devastated Nepal in 2011. He has started Doctors Offering Charitable Services (DOCS), which provides charitable surgeries to the less fortunate in Southern California. His cosmetic practice is one of the busiest in the nation, and Dr. Batra has been featured in People, The Los Angeles Times, and many other national media outlets, as well as The Oprah Winfrey Show. He is active in developing multispecialty medical practices that put patient care and the doctor-patient relationship at the center of health care. Dr. Batra is currently collaborating with Keith R.A. DeCandido on other fiction projects, and is working on a nonfiction book called Medical Madness. He also enjoys Brazilian jiu-jitsu, yoga, and meditation. His wife Pooja and their three young children, Ayaan, Kairav, and Kiara, offer him constant encouragement and support.

Keith R.A. DeCandido is the award-winning, best-selling author of more than fifty novels, almost a hundred short stories, a smattering of comic books, and a ton of nonfiction. Some of it is in thirty-plus licensed universes (Star Trek, Alien, Doctor Who, Marvel Comics, Supernatural, World of Warcraft, Cars, Resident Evil, The X-Files, Orphan Black, etc.), others in worlds of his own creation, from fantastical police procedurals to urban fantasies. Some of his most recent fiction includes the Alien novel Isolation; his long-running fantasy police procedure series, the latest novels of which are Mermaid Precinct and Phoenix Precinct, and an urban fantasy series set in his native New York City beginning with A Furnace Sealed. His nonfiction about popular culture can be found on Tor.com, Entertainment Weekly, Star Trek Magazine, and others. Keith is also a third-degree black belt in karate (for which he both teaches and trains), an editor for more than 25 years, a professional musician (currently with the parody band Boogie Knights), and probably some other stuff he can't recall due to the lack of sleep. Find out less at DeCandido.net. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B5G8W1NZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ WordFire Press (January 5, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 5, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1170 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 265 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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    Keith R.A. DeCandido was born and raised in New York City to a family of librarians, which pretty much explains everything. He has written more than 50 novels, as well as short stories, nonfiction, eBooks, comic books, and blog entries, many of them in various media universes, among them Star Trek, Alien, Supernatural, World of Warcraft, StarCraft, Marvel Comics, Cars, Farscape, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Stargate, Serenity, Resident Evil, Kung Fu Panda, Doctor Who, Sleepy Hollow, Leverage, Orphan Black, and more. Among his many works of original fiction are the fantasy police procedural series of novels and short stories that started with Dragon Precinct, as well as a series of urban fantasy short stories set in Key West, Florida, many of which are in Ragnarok & Roll: Tales of Cassie Zukav, Weirdness Magnet, fiction about cops in a city filled with super heroes, and an urban fantasy series about a nice Jewish boy from the Bronx who hunts monsters, starting with the novel A Furnace Sealed. Keith is also an editor (having supervised several book lines and put together dozens of anthologies), musician (percussionist for the Don't Quit Your Day Job Players, the Boogie Knights, and others), pop culture commentator (he writes for both Tor.com and his own Patreon at patreon.com/krad) and a third-degree black belt in Kenshikai karate (he both trains and teaches). He still lives in New York City with various humans and animals.

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I’m not usually the thriller type. I usually prefer reading books spirituality or metaphysics... and as it turned out, this book encompasses that very thing. What we broadcast into this world is what we attract... As the saying goes, “Karma can be b*tch!” The scripture, “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth” also comes to mind... This is the only type of thriller I’d ever read because Animal brings light to the horrific animal cruelty that’s happening throughout the world. Provocative, suspenseful and intense, this book also keeps you on the edge of your seat. It’s amazingly written & hard to put down!
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Dan Gilleon
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the “Best Sellers”
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2021
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I typically read non-fiction, but also I’ll pick up novels at airports when I’m traveling or otherwise I’m the mood for a good story and quick read. Before Animal, I had concluded that buying the supposed Best Sellers was no longer a reliable way to select a novel like this because the last three were duds that I quit reading after 1/3 the way through. This time it was different, not only because I didn’t find it at the airport or any best seller lists (yet), and instead I asked around and a friend told me about Animal. Luckily, I didn’t pay attention enough to see that this was the author’s first book because I might have passed it up. Without a doubt, this book was much more interesting and a better read than the last few best sellers. Nobody can argue that the story is unique but also it’s not a story written by a trauma surgeon who wants everyone to know he knows medicine. Instead, it’s written by someone who maybe missed his calling when he decided to start med school. I hope he keeps writing.
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Nipendra P. Singh
5.0 out of 5 stars Nerve wracking and reqal world urgency
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2021
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Very informative and entertaining, the Animal is definitely going to be proven as provocative and controversial. Hold on to your seat as this one is definitely a page turner.
Normally I read three to four thrillers at one time, but Animal got me hooked from the first chapter. Three murders and a meat packing plant already connected in a plot and some of the tantalizing clues gripping me not to put the book down and follow my routine by switching to next thriller.
Well researched plot, the cast skillfully constructed, and Dr Batra’s medical knowledge woven into the book sucked me in. Suspense from first chapter to last in this stunning most riveting crime thriller.
Nerve wracking and real world urgency….
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C. Bradley Hallen
5.0 out of 5 stars "Animal" by Munish Batra is powerful, suspenseful and thoroughly riveting.
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2021
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I downloaded the sample before the book was released in print. Then I couldn't wait for the book to arrive. Once I started reading, I literally could not put it down. Savage and brutal in parts, the story is thrilling tale of dedication, pursuit and revenge. The characters are unforgettable and the scene-setting is masterful. As a former prosecutor who routinely visited bloody, violent homicide scenes, I was unprepared for what these pages were going to reveal. The text is spot-on in terms of describing the reality of what police work can look like when that once-in-a-career case unexpectedly walks through the station-house door. Brad Hallen
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babita
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolutely intriguing and great read!
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2021
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The premise of this story caught my attention because it was unlike other murder mysteries I have read before. It touched on the harsh nature of animal cruelty in gruesome detail. The characterization for all the characters was done really well so by the end, you felt like you knew them and their different personalities. Overall, it was a fun read and the storyline was unique- it was something I've never seen anywhere else. The authors really delivered and I was not disappointed- I highly recommend!
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4.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2021
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This was a well written thriller about a serial killer who sought to avenge the horrific deaths of animals. I found myself identifying with the perpetrator in spite of the nature of his crimes! Excellent work!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great writing!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2022
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This book is very well-written. So well that some of the scenes were difficult to read (very graphic) but the message is so important. A great read for folks who care about the rights of animals.
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Allison O’Day
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read for Animal Advocates and Crime Thriller Junkies
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2021
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As an animal lover and vegan, I loved this book! Thank you to the authors for bringing necessary awareness to the horrific acts of animal cruelty in our world and the capacity of humans to enable the systems that keep that cruelty in place . This book really makes you stop and think about what is truly right vs. wrong. Also, the fast-paced style and local setting gripped me right away. I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys crime novels and believes in standing up for the animals.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read for Animal Advocates and Crime Thriller Junkies
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2021
As an animal lover and vegan, I loved this book! Thank you to the authors for bringing necessary awareness to the horrific acts of animal cruelty in our world and the capacity of humans to enable the systems that keep that cruelty in place . This book really makes you stop and think about what is truly right vs. wrong. Also, the fast-paced style and local setting gripped me right away. I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys crime novels and believes in standing up for the animals.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I highly recommend!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2021
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I’m not usually the thriller type. I usually prefer reading books spirituality or metaphysics... and as it turned out, this book encompasses that very thing. What we broadcast into this world is what we attract... As the saying goes, “Karma can be b*tch!” The scripture, “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth” also comes to mind... This is the only type of thriller I’d ever read because Animal brings light to the horrific animal cruelty that’s happening throughout the world. Provocative, suspenseful and intense, this book also keeps you on the edge of your seat. It’s amazingly written & hard to put down!
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5.0 out of 5 stars I highly recommend!!
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I’m not usually the thriller type. I usually prefer reading books spirituality or metaphysics... and as it turned out, this book encompasses that very thing. What we broadcast into this world is what we attract... As the saying goes, “Karma can be b*tch!” The scripture, “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth” also comes to mind... This is the only type of thriller I’d ever read because Animal brings light to the horrific animal cruelty that’s happening throughout the world. Provocative, suspenseful and intense, this book also keeps you on the edge of your seat. It’s amazingly written & hard to put down!
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Deepak T.
5.0 out of 5 stars Unputdownable!
Reviewed in Germany on January 7, 2021
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Captivating crime thriller which keeps you at the edge of what’s next.

Had pre-ordered this book and finished it in two days. Halls’s and Chang’s quest to find the killer with a purpose takes them through their own dilemmas and complex lives to solve ever increasing numbers of crimes against people who do crime against animals.

The story is the king, the writing, captivating you literally imagine the scenes in your head while you read the book.

Love it, highly recommended. Can’t wait for the movie to come out.
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