Feral

Jacob Russell Dring presents a narrative where Los Angeles becomes the backdrop for brutal, random killings. Haughty cop Gavin Mercer investigates these crimes while grappling with the disappearance of his beloved Great Dane. The story explores whether the murders are linked to his lost pet or some other unseen force. Mercer and his partner Blake Russell approach the case with an enthusiasm that pushes them toward both their desires and their deepest fears. The book draws on police procedural traditions within a supernatural framework. It examines the psychological toll of grief and duty on law enforcement officers. The narrative structure follows the investigators as they traverse the tension between rational deduction and paranormal possibility. Dring, the author, constructs a world where the line between canine instinct and human malice blurs. This work suits readers who enjoy urban fantasy mixed with crime fiction. It may not appeal to those seeking purely realistic detective stories without supernatural elements. The setting remains firmly in Los Angeles, grounding the eerie events in a recognizable urban landscape. The characters' internal conflicts drive the plot forward as much as the external mystery. Dring uses the missing dog trope to heighten the stakes for the protagonist. The story does not rely on complex lore but focuses on immediate danger and personal loss.