A stalker hides in plain sight. A victim faces her worst fear. And a dog seeks the missing - and finds hope.

Eight years ago, animal behaviorist September Day escaped a sadistic captor who left her ashamed, terrified, and struggling with PTSD. She trusts no one - except her cat Macy and service dog Shadow.

Shadow also struggles with trust. A German Shepherd autism service dog who rescued his child partner, only to lose his boy forever, Shadow's crippling fear of abandonment shakes his faith in humans.

They are each other's' only chance to survive the stalker's vicious payback, but have only 24 hours to uncover the truth about Macy's mysterious illness or pay the deadly consequences. When September learns to trust again, and a good dog takes a chance on love, together they find hope in the midst of despair - and discover what family really means.

Amy Shojai, CABC, is a certified animal behavior consultant and the award-winning author of two-dozen nonfiction pet titles and the critically acclaimed dog-viewpoint thriller Lost and Found. She is at work on her next in the series of her Thrillers With Bite! Amy lives in Texas with a smart-aleck German Shepherd, a senior citizen Siamese wannabe, and a fun-loving delinquent feline rescue. Amy blogs at Bling, Bitches, & Blood; amyshojai.com.