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K9 ODIN: The Redemptive Autobiography of a Patrol Tracking Canine that Transformed a Community and Inspired the World Paperback – June 7, 2023

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K9 ODIN
The Redemptive Autobiography of a Patrol Tracking Canine that Transformed a Community and Inspired the World.

This book is based on a true story. It is told by Odin, Coos County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Tracking Canine, badge number 5K3. The intended spirit of this book is to provide the unique and invaluable opportunity to experience life through Odin’s eyes, allowing readers to bear the noble weight of a dog’s capacity, for what some might call, a flickering and waning human role—to serve faithfully and with abounding love.

Rescued from being euthanized, Odin becomes a Patrol Tracking Canine, partnered with Adam Slater. As only Odin can narrate, he and Adam journey through mountainous challenges and ferocious fights with inhospitable terrain, remorseless subjects, and potentially spirit-shattering injuries.

K9 ODIN is a redemptive story which demonstrates that anyone, or any dog, is capable of employing their courage and heart to transform a community and inspire the world.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C79LSTN5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (June 7, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 388 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8397471954
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 18 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.08 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.88 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Lisa Slater
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Lisa is the author of romantic suspense, Chancing Hope, legendary love story, Holder of the Horses, thrilling mystery, For the Garden, military fiction, Dead Alive, and true autobiography of a police canine, K9 Odin.

"The best things in life happen when you are willing to step outside of your safety bubble."

Lisa lives in Oregon with her husband, grown children, and numerous farm animals. Apart from family, she has two great passions.

The first, being an author of stories gifted to her from life, powerful inspiration, and imagination. She has become known for captivating her readers and has been accused on many occasions, that she’s caused them to burn too much of the midnight oil devouring every last word before dawn. If this were the case with you, she sends her apology (but is indeed quite ecstatic).

The second is horseback riding. If asked, she says her obsession with horses and endless desire to ride and compete didn’t spawn from any one event, but that she was born with it, pure and simple.

Website: www.slaterlife.com

Facebook: Slaterlife, Lisa Slater Author

Email: infolisaauthor@yahoocom

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A BIT ABOUT ME

Hi readers!

As an author, there is nothing I find more exhilarating than encountering those remarkable moments when what I thought was “my story “develops, much like a child, and becomes a story of its own. Boldly tugging me along, luring me to chase after startling discoveries and uncovering rightful identities of yearning characters.

As a person, there is nothing I find more exhilarating than living in the actual moment and experiencing life all around and within me. I believe a good author knows how to write, but a great storyteller knows how to live.

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Chancing Hope (Romantic Suspense) - Book Review Published June 2018

"This author is a MAGNIFICENTLY gifted story teller! This book was hard to put down and so I didn't! I used all of my spare time to immerse myself in the story and that was simply done because of the way this author used her flair with words to pull me in! I loved the symbolism with the animals and the people. It was not lost on me. The book is filled with descriptions of characters that were so real that I imagine I knew them. And believe me...the antagonist is not someone I WANT to know...AT ALL! The story is compelling and I actually found myself scooching to the edge of my seat more than once as I read on and on. At LEAST I didn't scream at the characters, out loud that is. I do wonder if there will be a sequel or even a movie script for this book. I'll follow her story telling career to find out!"

Review by Kathy C.

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Holder of The Horses (Sweet Romance) - Book Review Published July 2019

"BEAUTIFUL The way this author has written these characters makes you feel like you are experiencing exactly what they are going through. I felt their sorrow and pain and cried right along with them. I never really knew how much it took to manage a ranch or the heartaches it could have but this book shows you just how hard and rewarding it is. This book also shows you about following your dreams, unconditional love, and what a family should be. I will always think of this story and smile when I see an eagle. Thank you for such a beautiful story."

Review by JR

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For The Garden (Thriller / Mystery) NEW RELEASE Published May 2020

Years ago, the unimaginable murder of eleven-year-old Samuella Rose left Sarina Rose, her twin sister, in a downward spiral and plagued by nightmares. Fifteen years later - the case still wide open - the only way she has managed to keep her head above water is due to her attractive massage therapist, Duane Whitson, who she battles to keep at a distance, and Clyde Small, the detective who has never given up on combing every lead in search for justice. However, it’s her unlikely roommate, Becky Bracken, that introduces her to dream interpretation. But that’s not where the interpretation stops.

A cold shiver covered Becky’s arms and legs with goosebumps. This was beyond superstition or hoaxes. This was actually happening. Graver still, she suspected, Sarina had no idea.

Could Samuella really be communicating over the gap of death, beseeching for justice? Or is Sarina losing her grip on reality? Either way, finding the killer was worth the risk, but if she succeeded would anyone believe her?

What did she have to lose? Just her sanity. Maybe her life.

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Customers find the book engaging and insightful, with a beautifully written narrative from the dog's perspective. They find the book entertaining with funny moments and heartwarming moments. The story is emotional and tugs at their heartstrings. Readers appreciate the animal love and bond between the dog and handler. Overall, they describe the story as wonderful, captivating, and exciting.

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48 customers mention "Readability"48 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and insightful. They appreciate the author's work in telling the story from Odin's perspective. Readers describe it as a wonderful memoir of a great dog.

"I would happily give this book 10+ stars if I could. It was a beautiful, engaging, highly entertaining, hilarious, and amazing story...." Read more

"...This is a life story you will remember long after you close the book. Well done. Good boy!" Read more

"Good book. Lots of funny moments seen/told from the relative POV of a dog and the human who trained/handled him" Read more

"...Lisa, Odin's "mom", did a beautiful job writing his story." Read more

21 customers mention "Writing style"21 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the writing style. They find it well-written and endearing from the dog's perspective. The book shows that every dog has a place in life if we just take it.

"I wasn’t sure about a dog as first “person” but this is so well written it was absolutely absorbing...." Read more

"Loved this being told from the dog's point of view and that he's a local "celebrity"...." Read more

"...Beautifully written from Odin’s perspective, animal lovers everywhere, you’ve gotta love this book." Read more

"Well written from the main actor's view point. : )..." Read more

16 customers mention "Laughter rate"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humorous moments, including those told from a dog's perspective. They find it entertaining and highly engaging.

"...It was a beautiful, engaging, highly entertaining, hilarious, and amazing story...." Read more

"Good book. Lots of funny moments seen/told from the relative POV of a dog and the human who trained/handled him" Read more

"...This book had me laughing and crying. You can just "hear" what Odin would sound like if he could talk like we do!..." Read more

"...perspective are brought together as Lisa Slater brings Odins energy, humor and dedication to light, sharing the successes, lessons and life of a K9..." Read more

14 customers mention "Heartwarming"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it inspiring, emotional, and touching. It's a journey of heartbreak, endurance, courage, and love that makes them laugh and cry. The book is fun, fast-paced, exciting, and sad at times.

"...It was certainly an emotional roller-coaster that will hook you from beginning to end...." Read more

"...Laughter, tears and a welcome new perspective are brought together as Lisa Slater brings Odins energy, humor and dedication to light, sharing the..." Read more

"...Bless you Lisa for writing such a touching book. I'm tearing up already. Thank you Adam for bring Odin to life for all of us...." Read more

"This book will have you laughing, crying and thankful for a life well lived...." Read more

9 customers mention "Animal love"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's portrayal of animal love. They appreciate the bond between dog and handler, the passion of the dog, and the author's understanding of animal behavior.

"...Odin is awesome and has a very loving family both at home and at work. This book had me laughing and crying...." Read more

"...Beautifully written from Odin’s perspective, animal lovers everywhere, you’ve gotta love this book." Read more

"Odin's story, by ODIN. What a great family to end up with." Read more

"Love the story from the police dog perspective. Love the passion of the dog and finding his perfect mission as a K9." Read more

8 customers mention "Story quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story. They find it captivating and exciting from the perspective of a police dog. The book introduces readers to the incredible canine team of K-9 Odin and Sgt.

"...It was a beautiful, engaging, highly entertaining, hilarious, and amazing story...." Read more

"Odin loves his ball and the excitement of tracking down criminals, balancing himself as best he can in the back of Adam’s patrol car as they race to..." Read more

"Love the story from the police dog perspective. Love the passion of the dog and finding his perfect mission as a K9." Read more

"...Do yourself a favor and get a copy. Learn about the incredible patrol canine team of K-9 Odin and Sgt. Adam Slater of Coos Bay, Oregon." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the character development. They found Odin a great hero and appreciated the author's portrayal of his true character. The book brought out his love for humans.

"...Odin is awesome and has a very loving family both at home and at work. This book had me laughing and crying...." Read more

"...to Adam and Odin, the book was truly insightful and really brought out the true character and the love this animal had for his family and showed us..." Read more

"...Odin had an amazing career and the community really supports the CCSD's K9 program." Read more

"Wonderfully written book! To see Odin in person was amazing, to hear the rest of the story from “his” perspective even better...." Read more

6 customers mention "Enlightened content"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's informative and interesting content about the life of a police dog tracker. They find it engaging throughout, with humorous moments and excitement during criminal tracking.

"...For a book that starts so sad, to a wonderful enriching life as a tracker, Odin will steal your heart...." Read more

"Very interesting and insightful book written from the dog’s point of view. It held my attention throughout...." Read more

"...Then, to put it all together in a book that entertains AND teaches you is something special. Thank you for sharing these pieces of your life with us." Read more

"...I laughed and cried and got so excited during the tracking of criminals, I could hardly wait to get to the next page !..." Read more

Wow what a K9
5 out of 5 stars
Wow what a K9
I heard about Odin back when I lived in Texas. He was already a legend in his own time. I read about his captures and his social visits to schools. This wonderful book tells his story as experienced from his own eyes. Reading about his captures you can actually feel the passion and prey drive of a working K9. The book explains his run ins with porkupines were not his fault and the time he got so sick and almost died. And how the community of Coos County pitched in pay his enourmous hospital bill and saved his life. Then we moved to Coos county I could see for myself that Odin was like a tawny lion in a dog's body, running toward danger with his partner to remove criminals. We have a Germen Shepherd, she is a working ranch guard dog that knows 30 commands. I hoped to breed her to Odin. I inquired but was informed that unfortunately this was not allowed because he was government property. By the time Odin retired my bitch was too old so it was not to be. This is a wonderful book I love this book. I am going to send a copy to my nephew, a young man who wants to move to the Oregon coast and become a policeman.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023
    I would happily give this book 10+ stars if I could. It was a beautiful, engaging, highly entertaining, hilarious, and amazing story. It was certainly an emotional roller-coaster that will hook you from beginning to end. It is definitely a MUST READ book that everyone will truly love.

    I could use a lot more fancy words to describe this book, but since I'm not an author (LOL!!), I'll explain it a little differently than others would.
    I am disabled and have been for almost 20 years now. For the last 18+ years I have occupied my life with reading since I am unable to do much of anything. I literally read every single day, and have read over 7,500 books during this time. I have read all types of books, but I hardly ever (ok, never! Lol!) read non-fiction books. However, after recently reading a series about K-9 Police and War working dogs, I began to look for more because I absolutely love dogs, and have been fascinated with everything about this subject since I first learned about it. I saw this book was available in the Kindle Unlimited program (THANK YOU Mrs. Slater!!), and although I was highly curious about it, I was still uncertain whether I would enjoy it. Not because it wasn't a good story, but I just don't like non-fiction stories. (I figure that there's enough bad things in the world, and I've already lived through my own tragedies that I'm not interested in reading about others. Selfish, maybe. Sorry, not at all.)
    I decided to try it out anyway, and it is one of the absolute best stories I've ever read! I have only read a couple of authors who can adapt to writing in an animal's POV with any success. However, Lisa Slater has brilliantly written an engaging story about the heart and soul of a true K-9 Hero. She has beautifully captured all of the awe inspiring qualities of both K-9 and his best friend, as well as partner, Adam (aka Dad). It's also one of the first books that actually had me crying (several times, mind you!). Not just happy tears from laughing so hard, but heartbreaking one's as well. This beautiful K-9 had several his own tragedies that he survived, but he eventually found his forever home with not only his family, but with his community. This is definitely not a story that you'll want to miss!!!

    I would definitely recommend this book and exceptional author.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2025
    Love the perspective. For a book that starts so sad, to a wonderful enriching life as a tracker, Odin will steal your heart. This is a life story you will remember long after you close the book. Well done. Good boy!
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2024
    I wasn’t sure about a dog as first “person” but this is so well written it was absolutely absorbing. I was there with these two on their finds and enjoyed every minute. I’m so glad I started to see if it was good.There was no turning back. I’m happy to say there was no horrible ending!
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2025
    Good book. Lots of funny moments seen/told from the relative POV of a dog and the human who trained/handled him
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2024
    Loved this being told from the dog's point of view and that he's a local "celebrity". Many times while reading I would look at my critters and know they very well understand what I'm talking about.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2023
    I followed Odin working with Adam, his trainer, on Facebook for a long time. Odin is awesome and has a very loving family both at home and at work. This book had me laughing and crying. You can just "hear" what Odin would sound like if he could talk like we do! I highly recommend this book to everyone, especially those that love animals. Lisa, Odin's "mom", did a beautiful job writing his story.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2023
    An avid, lifelong reader, it takes a powerful story to hook me non-stop. Laughter, tears and a welcome new perspective are brought together as Lisa Slater brings Odins energy, humor and dedication to light, sharing the successes, lessons and life of a K9 officer and his partner, Adam Slater.

    Odins book shows us that the best paths are never easy, always include heartache as well as laughter and the result is more love, purpose and faith than we dreamed possible.

    If you need inspiration, a reminder of the power of community, laughter, or would like to peek into the life of a K9 who inspired his partner, his team and his community through his sheer will to protect and serve - this is your story.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Heartwarming & funny, I could not put this book down!

    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2023
    An avid, lifelong reader, it takes a powerful story to hook me non-stop. Laughter, tears and a welcome new perspective are brought together as Lisa Slater brings Odins energy, humor and dedication to light, sharing the successes, lessons and life of a K9 officer and his partner, Adam Slater.

    Odins book shows us that the best paths are never easy, always include heartache as well as laughter and the result is more love, purpose and faith than we dreamed possible.

    If you need inspiration, a reminder of the power of community, laughter, or would like to peek into the life of a K9 who inspired his partner, his team and his community through his sheer will to protect and serve - this is your story.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2024
    I loved this book. I would recommend it to everyone, young and old alike. I enjoyed reading it as if Odin had written it. I could hear him saying every word. Fabulous

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2023
    I have so loved this book and recommend to all dog lovers. Odin is a wonderful tracker dog and the story is beautifully written from his canine point of view. It is full of action, inspiration and understanding of how the canine mind works.

    Odin is marvelous! As is his handler, family and colleagues. Truly a story of the love, loyalty and faith that exists between humans and dogs.