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Death At The Sanctuary
All Mac wanted was a donut ... instead, she finds her life turned upside-down when her boyfriend, and fellow sanctuary caretaker, is mauled to death in the lion enclosure.The police believe the attack was a careless accident, but her instincts tell her there’s something else going on and suspects an exotic game ranch owner has something to do with it.Desperate to uncover the truth, she jeopardizes her own safety to investigate. After a series of unexpected twists, she makes a shocking discovery!If you love animals, you’ll love this book! Set in Kerrville, Texas, Death at the Sanctuary readers will enjoy this adventure-thriller, full of love, deceit, and one woman’s journey to speak out for the voiceless.
284 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 30, 2019
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November 15, 2020
Everyone thought that it's a tragedy but only Mac knew that there is something more than what they can see.
Death At The Sanctuary is an amazing fiction novel which you should be reading if you are missing thrill in your life. It has got a thrill and at the same time, it will make you learn something about animals. If you adore animals, this is a must-read for you.
Mac is a caretaker at the sanctuary and she finds out a dead body of her boyfriend Keene one morning. People who were her colleagues said that it is nothing but just an accident which occurred due to irresponsible behaviour shown by Keene by entering the animal enclosure. This shattered Mac completely because somewhere deep inside, she knew that this is not the reality. Mac had greater dreams with Keene and now she feels so solitary and numb without him.
Mac is a lady who won't stop if she suspects something and so she summons a lot of courage and gets out in search of answers because it was too much for her to digest that Keene's death was an accident.
She collects possible clues to lead her investigation and her journey follows several twists and turns. She must be bold to take a huge risk to find her answers because what she goes through will give you goosebumps and keep you hooked until the end of this.
The book is of 251 pages but in most, it is a fast-paced thriller. I enjoyed that it was not unnecessarily exaggerated. Since the onset only, it was straightforward yet too engaging. As we proceed towards the end, for some parts, there are some new characters for an instance and the plot loses its speed but then it regains so that's not a problem.
The writing style of this book is lucid and narration is smooth so anyone can read this book handily. The author has developed characters and situations very keenly that it has no loose ends.
This book is originally a thriller but I loved how well the author maintained to touch upon the themes of animal slaughtering, animal rights and animal extinction. You get to know so much about what's happening with some animals in other foreign countries. It was simply shattering!
Also, a very important thing is that author donates 20% of all profits to animal conservation efforts so definitely get this book for yourself and do your part in making this world a safe place for animals.
Death At The Sanctuary is an amazing fiction novel which you should be reading if you are missing thrill in your life. It has got a thrill and at the same time, it will make you learn something about animals. If you adore animals, this is a must-read for you.
Mac is a caretaker at the sanctuary and she finds out a dead body of her boyfriend Keene one morning. People who were her colleagues said that it is nothing but just an accident which occurred due to irresponsible behaviour shown by Keene by entering the animal enclosure. This shattered Mac completely because somewhere deep inside, she knew that this is not the reality. Mac had greater dreams with Keene and now she feels so solitary and numb without him.
Mac is a lady who won't stop if she suspects something and so she summons a lot of courage and gets out in search of answers because it was too much for her to digest that Keene's death was an accident.
She collects possible clues to lead her investigation and her journey follows several twists and turns. She must be bold to take a huge risk to find her answers because what she goes through will give you goosebumps and keep you hooked until the end of this.
The book is of 251 pages but in most, it is a fast-paced thriller. I enjoyed that it was not unnecessarily exaggerated. Since the onset only, it was straightforward yet too engaging. As we proceed towards the end, for some parts, there are some new characters for an instance and the plot loses its speed but then it regains so that's not a problem.
The writing style of this book is lucid and narration is smooth so anyone can read this book handily. The author has developed characters and situations very keenly that it has no loose ends.
This book is originally a thriller but I loved how well the author maintained to touch upon the themes of animal slaughtering, animal rights and animal extinction. You get to know so much about what's happening with some animals in other foreign countries. It was simply shattering!
Also, a very important thing is that author donates 20% of all profits to animal conservation efforts so definitely get this book for yourself and do your part in making this world a safe place for animals.
June 6, 2024
DEATH AT THE SANCTUARY by Linda Robinson is a poignant and entertaining, contemporary crime caper that spotlights animal welfare. Enter a small Texas town, and meet the adventurous and bold female protagonist Mac Williams, wildlife management intern, whose routine morning at work turns gut-wrenching before sunrise, when a dead body is found in a lion enclosure. Despite the Sherrif’s advice to stay out of the investigation, she decides to take matters into her own hands, sparking a suspenseful pursuit to get to the truth.
A quirky coroner, who loves to pun-around on the job, donut eating cops, clowning ranch hands and their good ol’ boy boss, Clay Jones add levity to a serious investigation. Modern day film references, plot twists, car chases, deception, and tom foolery make this a real page turner. Apart from that, the heart of this story is the loveable protagonist.
Mac is a voice for animals. She can even greet a tiger with a chuff, “Tssfffftt.” (Ch. 26) She knows that a rhino horn is made of the same chemical make up as a human fingernail and that there are “only thirty thousand rhinos left in the world”. (Ch. 20) Mac is compassionate, passionate, and fearless. She’s a mix of Dr. Doolittle and a grown-up Pippi Longstocking. DEATH AT THE SANCTUARY is a wholesome story with an important message for all ages! I can’t wait for Mac’s next adventure in Linda Robinson’s book, Elephant War.
A quirky coroner, who loves to pun-around on the job, donut eating cops, clowning ranch hands and their good ol’ boy boss, Clay Jones add levity to a serious investigation. Modern day film references, plot twists, car chases, deception, and tom foolery make this a real page turner. Apart from that, the heart of this story is the loveable protagonist.
Mac is a voice for animals. She can even greet a tiger with a chuff, “Tssfffftt.” (Ch. 26) She knows that a rhino horn is made of the same chemical make up as a human fingernail and that there are “only thirty thousand rhinos left in the world”. (Ch. 20) Mac is compassionate, passionate, and fearless. She’s a mix of Dr. Doolittle and a grown-up Pippi Longstocking. DEATH AT THE SANCTUARY is a wholesome story with an important message for all ages! I can’t wait for Mac’s next adventure in Linda Robinson’s book, Elephant War.
January 1, 2021
I'm telling you why I gave this book 5 stars instead of four: The story. You don't read a whole lot of fiction about the illegal trade of wildlife. The author provides a very good, action packed adventure, with a story line that resonates with what's going on the world now.
Her Character took me a little while to like, I'm guessing because I've known several wildlife rehabbers in my past life, was a rehabber myself, once. And I'm also a hunter. But once the story got rolling, I found it exciting. It's different. It's relevant. THe author doesn't get 'preachy' about it as much as she makes it a revelation for the protagonist. It's MAC! Settle in and read this. You won't be disappointed.
Her Character took me a little while to like, I'm guessing because I've known several wildlife rehabbers in my past life, was a rehabber myself, once. And I'm also a hunter. But once the story got rolling, I found it exciting. It's different. It's relevant. THe author doesn't get 'preachy' about it as much as she makes it a revelation for the protagonist. It's MAC! Settle in and read this. You won't be disappointed.
July 17, 2022
Not my usual subject matter but an interesting subject.
The book leaves no loose ends and has some fun personalities. ( Dr. Bob and the Webleys come to mind ).
It gives a good insight into a lesser known line of illegal activities encompassing exotic animal smuggling and trafficking.
The book leaves no loose ends and has some fun personalities. ( Dr. Bob and the Webleys come to mind ).
It gives a good insight into a lesser known line of illegal activities encompassing exotic animal smuggling and trafficking.
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