Published 1977
He was a stringy mongrel, wandering the streets of the city, driven by a ravenous hunger and hunting a quarry he could not define. But he was something more. Somewhere in the depths of his consciousness was memory clawing its way to the surface, tormenting him, refusing to let him rest. The memory of what he once had been. A man… — Synopsis taken from cover
Reviews
"The author has an undeniable knack for thrilling, as few other writers have … he sure can tell a devil of a story."
— Literary Review
"The horror master"
— Daily Mail
★★★★☆
Fan Site Editorial Review
The most emotionally unusual novel in Herbert's catalogue. A man reincarnated as a dog sounds whimsical, but Herbert grounds it in genuine warmth and sadness. Surprisingly moving and unlike anything else he wrote.