Terrier: The Legend of Beka Cooper #1

Hundreds of years before Alanna first drew her sword in Tamora Pierce's memorable debut, Alanna: The First Adventure, Tortall had a heroine named Beka Cooper-a fierce young woman who fights crime in a world of magic. This is the beginning of her story, her legend, and her legacy.*.*.*.
Beka Cooper is a rookie with the law-enforcing Provost's Guard, commonly known as “the Provost's Dogs.” To the surprise of both the veteran “Dogs” and her fellow “puppies,” Beka requests duty in the Lower City...