An Oath of Dogs [Paperback]

Kate Standish has been on the forest-world of Huginn less than a week and she’s already pretty sure her new company murdered her boss. But the little town of mill workers and farmers is more worried about eco-terrorism and a series of attacks by the bizarre, sentient dogs of this planet, than a death most people would like to believe is an accident. That is, until Kate’s investigation uncovers a conspiracy which threatens them all.

File Under: Science Fiction [ Colony World  Into the Woods  Leader of the Pack  Woman’s Best Friend ]

“All of Wendy Wagner's stories feature a rare and precious element: tremendous heart.An Oath of Dogs is an excellent example of this - with an expansive SFF universe, exploration of philosophy, theology, and issues right at the heart of what it means to colonize a strange world. Wagner's characters are compelling and true.An Oath of Dogscombines echoes of Vernor Vinge and Sherri S Tepper with Wagner's own unique vision for the planet of Huginn and those who are trying to survive the planet, and each other.”
–Fran Wilde, Andre Norton & Compton Crook-award winning, Nebula Nominated author ofUpdraftandCloudbound

“A compelling tale of corporate intrigue and biology, set on a thoroughly imagined world. Perfect for any fan of eco-science fiction and world building. A really great read.”
–Pat Murphy,author ofThe City, Not Long AfterandThe Falling Woman

“Wagner's exquisite world-building takes Manifest Destiny to the stars. There's a dark Romanticism here, and it asks big questions about humanity and the cosmos.An Oath of Dogsis smart, dangerous, and impossible to put down.”
–Darin Bradley, author ofTotem,Chimpanzee, andNoise

“An Oath of Dogsnails the rough-hewn feel of a frontier town, then mixelSŽ