"Nop's Trials held me in fascinated suspense to the last page. It is poignant, authentic, and beautiful. This story of a man's dedication to his dog is a gripping as any thriller." -James Herriot "An adult novel for animal lovers that does justice to both its human and canine characters . . . with crispness and authenticity." -The New York Times Book Review "The best dog book I've read since Jack London's White Fang." -Sand Diego Union "Destined to become a classic . . . Anyone who loves dogs should make a beeline for this book." John Barkham