The Stray

by Gary M. Roberts, Carol C. Roberts

Previously published as Satan's Pet by Gary & Carol roberts.
A small sleepy southern town finds itself in the grip of a crime wave with horrendous random murders that seem to have no explanation. The only connection to the crimes is a wandering animal, a big black dog with demonic abilities that can only be explained through the occult. Police Chief William Garrison came to the town of High Cotton with the intention of semi-retiring. What he got instead was an investigation thrown into his lap that was far beyond anything he had previously experienced in the twenty years of law enforcement. Added to that, a mysterious man arrives with unknown intentions and is searching for the animal. Though not a believer in the occult, Chief Garrison is ultimately forced to reconsider his beliefs as he realizes that the events unfolding could quite possibly be from hell itself.

Paperback

Published August 11, 2021

About the author

Award-winning author Gary M. Roberts is a native of southeast Georgia, where his love for the outdoors was nurtured through countless adventures exploring the woods, swamps, and wilderness on horseback. Those early experiences ignited a lifelong passion for adventure, history, and storytelling, which continue to shape his writing today.

As a U.S. Army veteran, retired police chief, and educator, his diverse life experiences bring depth, authenticity, and insight to his work, blending his respect for history with a keen sense of narrative.