The Dog Thief

In this gripping story by Marta Acosta, autistic dog rehabilitator Maddie "Mad Girl" Whitney uncovers a corpse on her neighbor's ranch, leading her to falsely claim psychic abilities in an attempt to attract business. Faced with losing her beloved military dog, she reluctantly teams up with her ex-girlfriend's twin and a hostile sheriff to form a K-9 Search and Rescue unit. As threats from an unknown killer loom, Maddie discovers unexpected friendships in her quest for truth and survival, revealing the depth of her beautifully flawed character.