My Dog Needs Surgery: Stories, Essays and a Copyright Page [NOOK Book]

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Overview

Does your dog need surgery? Yes? Oh, wow -- sorry to hear that. Because this book isn't really for you...unless you're looking for a way to escape from your (and your dog's) sorrows for a few hours.

You see, Steve Hockensmith put together this collection of mystery short stories and humorous essays because HIS dog needs surgery. Her name's Amy, and she has luxating patella. That's trick knees to you and me. Poor little thing. She's on the cover of the book, by the way. Just look into those eyes. Do you want that little cutie to develop arthritis? (That's what can happen if the knee ...
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Overview

Does your dog need surgery? Yes? Oh, wow -- sorry to hear that. Because this book isn't really for you...unless you're looking for a way to escape from your (and your dog's) sorrows for a few hours.

You see, Steve Hockensmith put together this collection of mystery short stories and humorous essays because HIS dog needs surgery. Her name's Amy, and she has luxating patella. That's trick knees to you and me. Poor little thing. She's on the cover of the book, by the way. Just look into those eyes. Do you want that little cutie to develop arthritis? (That's what can happen if the knee thing isn't fixed.) You want her limping the rest of her life? Of course not! Because you're a big, pet-loving softie, just like Steve.

So what do you get for your 99 cents, aside from the satisfaction that comes from knowing you've done a deserving dog a solid? Well, how about seven mystery short stories AND seven essays about the writing life AND an introduction AND a copyright page! (O.K., the copyright page probably isn't much of a selling point. But this one's really pretty entertaining, as copyright pages go.)

It all adds up to 48,596 words of entertainment, with a guaranteed chuckle at least once every 57.9 words. (Guarantee not valid or actionable in Hawaii, Alaska or the continental U.S.) So what are you waiting for? That dog needs surgery!

Product Details

  • BN ID: 2940013097445
  • Publisher: Steve Hockensmith
  • Publication date: 8/12/2011
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Sales rank: 117,343
  • File size: 541 KB
  • Items ship to U.S, APO/FPO and U.S. Protectorate addresses.

Meet the Author

Steve Hockensmith is the author of the New York Times bestseller Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls, the Edgar-nominated mystery/Western Holmes on the Range and several other novels. But don't think that makes him rich. Gosh, no. If it did, this book would be called Now I Need a Yacht or I Would Like to Buy My Dog Another Diamond-Studded Collar. Before turning to novels, Hockensmith was a frequent contributor to Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine and crime fiction anthologies, which is why he has so many short stories just sitting around on his hard drive.
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  • Posted August 17, 2011

    Yowza! Go buy this book!

    It's only $.99! What's stopping you? Look, have I read this yet? No. Do I know it's awesome? Yes. Steve Hockensmith CAN write. I've read his stories in Ellery Queen and his novels, Holmesian and Zombian. I've read his Blog (on occasion) and his random Tweets. He is a funny guy who can write up a storm. He creates interesting characters with witty dialog and funny situations. Plus it's all to help a dog. Just look at that cover photo... Do I get kickbacks for writing a review? No, but a tweet would be nice. ;0) I just like his writing and think it is always a good thing to promote reading. Now go click somewhere and buy this. Brenda Lee Rogers

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  • Posted August 18, 2011

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    The greatest $.99 book ever compiled!!!

    From one of the minds that brought you PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES, and from the mind, that was inspired by a different mind, and brought you HOLMES ON THE RANGE, comes tales of mystery, intrigue, and...mystery...Steve Hockensmith brings to you -- MY DOG NEEDS SURGERY!! MY DOG NEEDS SURGERY is...well...ok, Steve's dog Amy (as shown on the cover) needs knee surgery for her luxating patella. So what Steve did, was put together some stories and essays to raise money to pay the bills. So, if you're an avid reader, like I am, or a dog lover, like I am, buy MY DOG NEEDS SURGERY. It's only $.99. You heard me...$.99. It's HOURS of entertainment for only $.99!! No place else can you get a deal like that!! So, buy MY DOG NEEDS SURGERY today for the NOOK. If you don't have a NOOK, download the FREE APP on your Smartphone. If you don't have a Smartphone, download the FREE APP for your computer. (You have to have a computer. Otherwise, how are you reading this???)

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