
Blame The Dogs
Martin(Author)
Fauve Creatives (Publisher)
Published on 22. August 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
332 pages
979-8-8692-0492-9 (ISBN)
Description
"Smart, dark, and absolutely addictive. Five stars from me."
- Jared A. Brown, influencer
"A fast-paced, thrilling read. Every chapter pulled me in deeper."
- Dana Zukanovich, Dana's Bridgeland Book Club
"Dark, smart, and impossible to predict. The characters are layered and flawed in unsettlingly real ways."
- Becky Kay, photographer
"I couldn't put it down. I read almost all of it on a long-haul flight."
- Gerard Blokker, Director
"More than a tale of revenge - this novel explores healing, connection, and moral complexity."
- Val M. Mathews, Editor & Instructor
She takes ownership of her fate. But is she prepared for what she will discover?
Vallerton, a quiet town in the Southeast.
Amelia Moore is a reporter, and she is good at her job, she knows. So when the story of a corporate scandal falls in her lap, she doesn't hesitate to probe anyone involved. She is invited to a remote, gorgeous estate to interview the founder of the business, who claims to know nothing of what went on within the walls of his business. Amelia doesn't buy it...
But there is something strange about Herbert. Why does he live like a recluse? How can he care so little about his partner's whereabouts? The story consumes her so much, that the greater truth hits her hard when it does.
Meanwhile, Vic, leader of the notorious vigilante activist group Les Chiennes, has taken notice. A sexual assault case buried deep in paperwork and office bullying is just the kind of thing they go after.
As pressure mounts and the lives of Amelia, Herbert, and Vic clash spectacularly, the mess they find themselves in slowly reveals that they're all connected by a secret much older than the one that brought them here.
Excellent for readers who love:
Unpredictable plot twists
Complex characters with morally gray choices
A tense, well-paced narrative that keeps you guessing
Themes that linger long after the final page
Perfect for fans of Gone Girl or King of Ashes.
This is book 1 of The Dog Trilogy.
Book 2, Wake The Dogs, has just been published, and Book 3, Hunt The Dogs, will complete the trilogy in August of '26.
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Series
Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
360 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-8692-0492-9 (9798869204929)
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Laura Martin is an author of psychological suspense novels that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Known for her sharp twists, complex characters, and unpredictable plot lines, Laura's stories often blur the lines between hero and villain-making readers question who they're really rooting for. Her work delves into themes of vendetta feminism, corruption, narcissism, and heartache, all wrapped in fast-paced narratives and razor-sharp dialogue. With an emotive, fresh voice and atmospheric settings, Laura's novels offer a gripping reading experience. Her debut, Blame The Dogs, was book 1 in The Dog Trilogy and released in May 2025. Wake The Dogs (Book 2) was released in March '26. Hunt The Dogs, the final book in the trilogy, is expected in August of this year.