My favorite veterinarian\/amateur detective is at it again. Winter is just winding down in rural Manitoba when Dr. Peter Bannerman is called to care for an ostrich who\u2019s swallowed a bright and shiny object, which turns out to be an ancient Viking medallion\u2014or at least a good facsimile. The object undergoes analysis as Peter investigates a horrifying series of animal mutilations, accompanied by his prize-sniffing dog, Pippin. In this book, Peter learns to keep his investigations quiet. His wife is concerned over his safety, and his Mountie brother-in-law is sick of what he brands as useless interference. But Peter can\u2019t quit, he\u2019s far too caught up in the tragic deaths of his patients. Described as having a mild case of Asperger\u2019s, he brings to bear strong logical skills and the ability to see connections among the mutilations, the artifact, and the white-supremacist communities in Manitoba. A compelling read, a fascinating community, and a knock-out lead character. More, please.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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