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Woof
A dystopian post-apocalyptic tale with talking dogs fighting to halt the end of the world
Praise for Charlot King's gripping dystopian futurism Woof, Book 1 of the Animal Tales series, about a post-apocalyptic where dogs are centre stage...Animal Tales series is a hidden gem. What readers are saying about this futurism tale…
“If you liked Okja on Netflix you will love this story. It is both heart-warming, and frighteningly plausible at the same time.” Book review“
If you have ever read ‘Fluke’ by James Herbert, then you are forgiven for thinking that ‘Woof’ was going to be another lovely story of speaking dogs and their merry antics. That is where the likeness ends. Woof is a lot deeper and darker intermingled with laughter and joy and a little bit of sadness at times with a mixture of what the future might hold for the planet Earth. It is well worth reading.” Amazon review“
I have never read anything like it. I felt so sad for the dogs, yet it has such an uplifting message of hope. Prepare for the read that you least expect, but takes you out of yourself for a few hours and you never quite feel the same again.” Book reviewer
The plot - Set in the future, in a world of dogs, the editor of the magazine ‘Woof’, an Afghan Hound from New York called Brooke, is worried about her two-legger, Terry. They have left for North Norfolk to chase up a story about a dog festival, as it might be their last hope. But when they get there, things aren't what they seem. A pack of dogs are trapped, or, are they safe? If you like dystopian novels, with animals at the heart of the story, then Charlot King's futuristic science fiction might be one for you.
The Series - Animal Tales books can be read as stand alone novels. They all deal with how we perceive animals and animals place on the planet. And, what it means to exist.If you are looking for something way out there, then they may be for you. Animal tales are for people who already have a strong empathy for animals. Animals are centre stage in each one. To the extent that in Woof, dogs do all the talking. The series is dystopian but with hope intermingled. Dark but not bleak. They fit into themes like satire fiction, genetic engineering fiction, futurism, end of the world fiction, political fiction, animal rights fiction, technothrillers and a bit of metaphysical. Because they don’t fit into one genre they are still a bit of a secret. Charlot King does not promote them, as she believes you either want to read them or you don’t. Charlot writes a better know series which is completely different. But these books are close to her heart and mean a lot to her.
Readers of George Orwell, Aldous Huxley, George Bernard Shaw would love these books!
Praise for Charlot King's gripping dystopian futurism Woof, Book 1 of the Animal Tales series, about a post-apocalyptic where dogs are centre stage...Animal Tales series is a hidden gem. What readers are saying about this futurism tale…
“If you liked Okja on Netflix you will love this story. It is both heart-warming, and frighteningly plausible at the same time.” Book review“
If you have ever read ‘Fluke’ by James Herbert, then you are forgiven for thinking that ‘Woof’ was going to be another lovely story of speaking dogs and their merry antics. That is where the likeness ends. Woof is a lot deeper and darker intermingled with laughter and joy and a little bit of sadness at times with a mixture of what the future might hold for the planet Earth. It is well worth reading.” Amazon review“
I have never read anything like it. I felt so sad for the dogs, yet it has such an uplifting message of hope. Prepare for the read that you least expect, but takes you out of yourself for a few hours and you never quite feel the same again.” Book reviewer
The plot - Set in the future, in a world of dogs, the editor of the magazine ‘Woof’, an Afghan Hound from New York called Brooke, is worried about her two-legger, Terry. They have left for North Norfolk to chase up a story about a dog festival, as it might be their last hope. But when they get there, things aren't what they seem. A pack of dogs are trapped, or, are they safe? If you like dystopian novels, with animals at the heart of the story, then Charlot King's futuristic science fiction might be one for you.
The Series - Animal Tales books can be read as stand alone novels. They all deal with how we perceive animals and animals place on the planet. And, what it means to exist.If you are looking for something way out there, then they may be for you. Animal tales are for people who already have a strong empathy for animals. Animals are centre stage in each one. To the extent that in Woof, dogs do all the talking. The series is dystopian but with hope intermingled. Dark but not bleak. They fit into themes like satire fiction, genetic engineering fiction, futurism, end of the world fiction, political fiction, animal rights fiction, technothrillers and a bit of metaphysical. Because they don’t fit into one genre they are still a bit of a secret. Charlot King does not promote them, as she believes you either want to read them or you don’t. Charlot writes a better know series which is completely different. But these books are close to her heart and mean a lot to her.
Readers of George Orwell, Aldous Huxley, George Bernard Shaw would love these books!
231 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 29, 2019
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About the author
Charlot King
14 books145 followersCharlot King is an international best-selling author, best known for creating evocative murder mystery novels including 'The Cambridge Murder Mysteries' series set in Cambridge England, which have been described as “gripping”, “page-turning”, and “refreshingly new”, and which are rapidly becoming well known and popular reads in the whodunnit mysteries genre.
'Poison' (Bk 1 of The Cambridge Murder Mysteries) was the debut novel published in 2015 and became a popular title for traditional British detective readers and women sleuth fans. Charlot has an increasing number of loyal readers who get notified through pre-order of deals, and also when her books go on sale through her mail list. Bk's 1-5 in the series are out now: 'Poison', 'Cursed', 'Blood Moon', 'A Christmas Mystery', 'Valentine's Day - Kiss of Death', and Bk6 coming later this year. There is also a prequel novella in the series, 'Christmas Eve in Grantchester'.
Charlot studied for a doctorate at the University of Cambridge and went on to lecture as a Don at Oxford University. She then moved to work for the BBC in Drama and worked in development in the UK film industry. Charlot is now a part time tutor at Madingley Hall, the University of Cambridge.
'Poison' (Bk 1 of The Cambridge Murder Mysteries) was the debut novel published in 2015 and became a popular title for traditional British detective readers and women sleuth fans. Charlot has an increasing number of loyal readers who get notified through pre-order of deals, and also when her books go on sale through her mail list. Bk's 1-5 in the series are out now: 'Poison', 'Cursed', 'Blood Moon', 'A Christmas Mystery', 'Valentine's Day - Kiss of Death', and Bk6 coming later this year. There is also a prequel novella in the series, 'Christmas Eve in Grantchester'.
Charlot studied for a doctorate at the University of Cambridge and went on to lecture as a Don at Oxford University. She then moved to work for the BBC in Drama and worked in development in the UK film industry. Charlot is now a part time tutor at Madingley Hall, the University of Cambridge.
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March 20, 2019
If you have ever read 'Fluke' by James Herbert, then you are forgiven for thinking that 'Woof' was going to be another lovely story of speaking dogs and their merry antics. That is where the likeness ends. Woof is a lot deeper and darker intermingled with laughter and joy and a little bit of sadness at times with a mixture of what the future might hold for the planet Earth. It is well worth reading and if like me you get a tad confused with getting all the animals and owners names mixed up, then don't worry, it does not interfere with the enjoyment of the story. As long as the author knew which animal went with each owner by the use of hundreds of post-it notes, then put it down to old age, and enjoy the book.
One small warning.......... do not take the book to read in a Dentists waiting room as I did. I was up to a very sad point and the good old faithful lump appeared in my throat and tears filled my eyes, when my Dentist called me in, then behind closed doors, she asked if I was scared because of the tears and promised she would be ever so gentle. How could I tell her I had welled up because of the book I was reading!!!
One small warning.......... do not take the book to read in a Dentists waiting room as I did. I was up to a very sad point and the good old faithful lump appeared in my throat and tears filled my eyes, when my Dentist called me in, then behind closed doors, she asked if I was scared because of the tears and promised she would be ever so gentle. How could I tell her I had welled up because of the book I was reading!!!
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