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The Speed of Souls

A Novel for Dog Lovers

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The Speed of Souls

By: Nick Pirog
Narrated by: Carla Mercer-Meyer, Gabriel Vaughan
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Hugo was a dog. He died. Now he's a kitten. As Hugo adjusts to his new body (not just a cat - a baby cat!), his new home (San Francisco), his new outside (Where are the mountains? Where is the lake?), and his sudden urge to sit in every box he sees, he wonders if he'll ever see Cassie or Jerry again.

Back in Lake Tahoe, Cassie and Jerry attempt to come to grips with life without Hugo. Cassie fills the void with "Tadpole Guard" and "Worm Patrol" and ups her protection of Jerry (her human), who is in the midst of a cataclysmic midlife crisis. In addition to his dog dying, Jerry's last two books have been monumental flops, and he's still reeling from his fiancee leaving him for another man. As if these problems aren't enough, his parents (who have become late-stage hippies) are coming to live with him for the entire summer.

And so begins the journey of three souls, intertwined by love, loss, and perhaps something even greater. Told with Nick Pirog's charm and razor sharp wit, The Speed of Souls is at once a hilarious, moving, and transcendent work of storytelling.

©2020 Nick Pirog (P)2021 Tantor
Animals Fiction Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Comedy Witty Heartfelt Feel-Good Cats

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If you have read Nicks books before you know he loves animals. This book is heart warming and I hope it’s all true after your read it you will see what I mean. If you are a pet lover

A warming story

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I loved it all. Couldn’t stop listening. It also seems like that parts of the story are based on the author’s own life and that makes it even more likable. Had to leave the review to confirm that Chuck’s predictions are true at the end of the book 😉

Love Nick Pirog’s work

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So different, so good.... Audible I really enjoyed this book 📖 ☺️ indeed. Looking forward to more by this author..

Souls

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What a wonderful feel good story. Lots of laughs, tears and emotions. If you’ve ever been owned by an animal this story is perfect for you.

Beautiful

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i enjoyed this book, even though sometimes bits went on a bit long. the narrators were great with the characters and the end was very satisfying.

A sweet tale of lasting love

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