A Healing Justice

By: Kristin von Kreisler

Narrated by: Xe Sands

From the best-selling author of Earnest and An Unexpected Grace comes a novel about a woman, a dog, and the hope and love that can emerge from tragedy....

Two years ago, police officer Andrea Brady fell madly in love with a black-muzzled, slightly rumpled German shepherd who showed up at her house one misty autumn day. Now, with the brave and intuitive Justice as her expert K-9 drug sniffer, she's found an unbeatable partner. Then the unthinkable happens. A savage attack leaves a teenager dead and Andie trapped in every cop's worst nightmare. Placed on administrative leave, she's pursued by media and investigated by a deputy sheriff whose handling of the high-profile case could earn him a coveted promotion.

Haunted by self-doubt, Andie is in danger of losing everything - her career, her freedom, and the critically injured dog who's her soul mate. But as she finds kind allies in her Puget Sound island community, the road back becomes a journey of healing for both Andie and her canine companion. And Andie learns important lessons about justice - and about Justice - as she struggles to find the courage to forgive herself and reclaim the gift of her life....

©2018 Kristin von Kreisler (P)2018 Tantor

Fun story

I enjoyed this book, it shows the journey to healing that Andi took. Anything narrated by Xe Sands is always a delight to listen to.

Intriguing story, happy ending

I liked that this story has a little bit of everything: drama, suspense, romance, mystery, ambivalence about a crime that had no rhyme or reason, and the development of insight about how trauma can be healed. Xe Sands is one of my favorite narrators, and again she was outstanding!

My favorite narrator!

It was a pleasant listen for the most part. The main character likable and mostly relatable.
The author could have done more research on police K9s. You don't just find a dog and a year later it's serving with a police department. Actually, I would have enjoyed the book more if the author had included what the training was like and how the dog handler - police dog relationship developed over time.
The investigation felt realistic, although I'm not familiar with that process.
I was a little disappointed when it started veering toward love story, as if the author didn't feel it was a strong enough story to stand alone (it could have been.)
I'm a dog lover but the dog wasn't my favorite part--bit too anthropomorphic, although bearable. My favorite parts were Andi's sessions with her therapist. Really rang true. An excellent therapist. I even learned something things about myself.

XE Sands

I’ve listened to many book in which XE Sands narrates. And I like her, BUT…she speaks so quietly I can barely hear her. I don’t have any hearing problems. But even with my earphones, phone, or from whatever device I’m listening, even on FULL volume, it is a big struggle to hear the book.

Stunning!

Such a Heartfelt lesson of truth, trust and love. Xe Sands gave life to this book with her exelent naration