Man's Best Friend

By James Mitchum Oates

Jake and Elizabeth Rigsby are a very special couple who are truly in love. They buy a dog and name it Penny. Then Elizabeth gets diagnosed with lung cancer and dies. Jake finds peace and love with Penny. Soon Jake gets a job and meets Bob. When thugs break into Jake’s house, Bob gives him a gun. But then Penny gets ill and what happens to her forces Jake to make a huge decision.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jun 30, 2020
• ISBN: 9781984586513

James Mitchum Oates

James Mitchum Oates is the pen name of Brian Steven Curtis. He was born in Chicago, IL. on Oct. 19, 1975. At a young age, he moved with his family to Kansas City, MO. He received his Associate's Degree from Penn Valley Community College in 2004. From there, he obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice/Corrections. He is the author of 8 published books, one of which is being screened for a movie adaptation, and has also been nominated to win the Eric Hoffer award. His marital status is single and he has no children.

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