Hercules the Dog: Hercules Unleashed.

By Dan Jones

Hercules is a feisty young terrier devoted to his Mistress and afraid of nothing. His phenomenal nose-computer means he is employed by both the U.K. and U.S. governments to sniff out anything nasty. A loyal second-in-command of an extraordinary pack, his language and morals are derived from watching too many late-night films on T.V. especially his heroes such as the mighty John Wayne, Robin Hood and the handsome Count of Monte Christo. Book 1 shows him defending his lovely mistress, terrorising cat and double glazing salesmen, rescuing an idiot from the ice (with pack leader, the handsome Bruce), defeating an inept pair of burglars (with the terrifying R.D.) and facing the terrors of The Vet. Don't worry; as a dog of few words and swift action (via John Wayne) Hercules is triumphant and ready to meet the new challenges of Book 2. See the world through the eys of a very special dog. Feelgood guaranteed!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dan Jones
• Release date: Jul 8, 2011
• ISBN: 9781465916518

Dan Jones

Dan Jones took a first in History from Pembroke College, Cambridge in 2002. He is an award-winning journalist and a pioneer of the resurgence of interest in medieval history. He lives in London.

Book preview

THE EXPLOITS OF HERCULES THE DOG

Book 1: Hercules unleashed

by

Dr. Dan Jones PhD.

Copyright 2011 Daniel Thomas Jones

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Table of Contents

Preamble

Chapter 1: Hercules on the Beach

Chapter 2: Hercules and the Cat

Chapter 3: Hercules Incarcerated

Chapter 4: Hercules on Ice

Chapter 5: Hercules & Co.

Chapter 6: Herculeand the Quiet Day

Book 2: A preview of Hercules on the Job

I stood on a small cliff in Tenerife and looked down on a small beach. An elderly lady shook out a rug and began sunbathing. With her was one of those frenetic, mindless, neurotic poodles permanently living on the edge of a nervous breakdown.

That’s not much protection, I thought. "What you need, lady, is one of those feisty little terriers that are scared of nothing.

Hercules was born

HERCULES, a small dog with a great heart, a superb nose and undying affection for his Mistress.

HERCULES, a small dog that watches too much late-night television.

Loyalty, affection, attention to duty – this is a book that should be read to every pup.

Crufts Political Journal.

What a nose! What a great heart! A second in command that any pack leader would cherish.

Kennel Klub Kristmas Fun Book.

A tired re-hash of outmoded stereotypes where a decent cat can never do the right thing. Ban this book!

Mlle Fluffy de Croydon

Chapter 1: Hercules on the Beach

Hercules the dog had achieved total oneness with Universe in a way that any Buddhist monk would have envied. He lay stretched out on the edge of the warm sand just a little out of the reach of the inquisitive tiny waves. He was at perfect peace, and in complete harmony with the whole of creation. To say he was relaxed would be a serious misreading of the situation. He lay as if there was not one sinew to hold him together; his eyes were closed and not a hair stirred. He was in fact totally shattered.

Well, it had been a hard morning starting when the lovely Mistress had scooped him out of the ole’ basket and dumped him in the back of the car. He liked the car; it presented a wonderful opportunity to stick his nose out of the window and soak up the sights and smells at a rate considerably faster than that possible on four, albeit first class, little legs. Every whiff was caught, examined and catalogued by the nose computer. There were several seriously interesting dogs out there, y’ know.

They had driven along the road that ran across the top of the park. This is where mighty Bruce, the leader, had his house, master, and fab kennel. This is where the little pack usually hung out; well, they would have to do without him today and appreciate him all more when he got back.

They had arrived at the beach car park where the back door had been opened and the dog had jumped down to the warm tarmac.