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Amy Shojai has been reinventing herself for years. She writes THRILLERS WITH BITE! in her debut thriller LOST AND FOUND that features a service dog, hero cat, an animal behaviorist named September Day, and assorted mayhem. The sequel HIDE AND SEEK continues the story with terror from the past revisiting the heroine. The next book in the series, SHOW AND TELL brings the story full circle. The 4th title FIGHT OR FLIGHT introduces some new characters and challenges. And book #5 HIT AND RUN answers many questions about September's past.

Amy's a certified animal behavior consultant, and the award-winning author of 35+ best-selling pet books that cover furry babies to old-fogies, first aid to natural healing, and behavior/training to Chicken Soup-

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	Lost And Found (September Day, #1) 3.97 avg rating — 2,950 ratings — published 2012 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hide And Seek (September Day, #2) 4.31 avg rating — 390 ratings — published 2014 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Show and Tell (September Day, #3) 4.43 avg rating — 299 ratings — published 2017 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fight or Flight (September Day, #4) 4.52 avg rating — 277 ratings — published 2018 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hit And Run (September Day, #5) 4.50 avg rating — 254 ratings — published 2020 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Win Or Lose: A Dog Lover's Medical Thriller Suspense ( September Day #6) 4.56 avg rating — 190 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Complete Kitten Care 3.97 avg rating — 196 ratings — published 2002 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The First-Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats 4.45 avg rating — 164 ratings — published 2001 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dare Or Die: A Dog Lover's Crime Thriller Suspense (The September Day Series Book 7) 4.70 avg rating — 145 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	September & Shadow Thrillers Trilogy: A Dog Lover's Medical Thriller Suspense (September & Shadow Trilogies Book 1) 4.17 avg rating — 134 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“September Day sloshed another half cup of coffee into the giant #1-Bitch mug, and glared out the frosty breakfast nook windows. North Texas didn’t get snow. That’s why she’d moved back home—well, one of several reasons. She shivered, relishing the warmth of the beverage, and toasted the storm with a curse. “Damn false advertising.” Her cat Macy meowed agreement. The blizzard drove icy wind through cracks in the antique windows and made the just-in-case candles on the dark countertop sputter. She pulled the fuzzy bathrobe closer around her neck. Normally the kitchen’s stained glass spilled peacock-bright color into the kitchen.”
― Amy Shojai, Lost And Found

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“He told himself, “good-dog” but it wasn’t the same.”
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“When pain or illness consumes her with little hope of recovery; when your cat knows her fight is done; when prolonging her life offers no hope for enjoying that life; these are determinations only you, as your cat’s best friend, can make. People who are closely bonded to their special cats just know when the time is right. Listen to your heart, and your cat will tell you when she’s ready to say goodbye.”
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message 6: by Stan

Apr 03, 2013 06:51AM

A belated thanks for choosing me to be among your friends. It may interest you that my book Marvin Clark—In Search of Freedom in now a matching FREE download on Amazon Kindle. Enjoy it while you can. (A little review on Amazon wouldn't hurt either!)
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http://www.amazon.com/Marvin-Clark--S...

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message 5: by Lisette

Mar 07, 2013 02:02PM

Hi, Amy!

So nice to connect with you here as well!

all best wishes,

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message 4: by Dawn

Jan 31, 2013 08:35AM

In my opinion, pets can never have too much pampering. I just wish they ALL had that. Each and every one of them. Little angels that they are! I am looking forward to reading LOST AND FOUND!

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message 3: by Kris

Aug 23, 2012 07:22PM

Thanks for friending this mystery & paranormal author, Amy. Great pet pics!

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message 2: by Amy

Jan 02, 2012 10:27AM

Beth wrote: "Hi Amy,
Thanks for befriending me here on Goodreads! I hope you'll add my books to your to-read list. :)"

I've neglected Goodreads...need to take a tour, I think. I'll take a look at your mysteries, sure. Hope you'll take a peek at my pet books, too *s* Thriller to come in 2012.

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message 1: by Beth

Jan 02, 2012 10:23AM

Hi Amy,
Thanks for befriending me here on Goodreads! I hope you'll add my books to your to-read list. :)

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