Review of Crow River Justice

[Joshua Sawders]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Crow River Justice" by Colleen Stewart.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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When William Hawkins moves to a country house after retiring from his criminal law practice to care for his cancer-stricken wife, Clare, his life takes a dramatic turn. William is murdered by an unknown assailant, along with Sandy, his neighbor and friend.

Reincarnated into the body of a feral cat, Karl's kitten, William is forced to confront his true nemesis. With Karl's help, William is adopted by his daughter, Jules. However, because he can’t communicate in human language, he struggles to reach out to her and can only use the phone, unwilling to break the news of his death. As his body has yet to be found, Jules remains unaware of her father's passing.

Being a former criminal law practitioner, William puts his skills to use as he searches for evidence to identify his murderer, with the help of his daughter and other animals in the area, including Karl, Fran—a reincarnated fox who was once his client—and others.

"Crow River Justice" by Colleen Stewart offers a multidimensional exploration of both human lives and the animal world. The author blends the two in ways that feel natural and enlightening. This book shares insights on animals, diving deeply into their daily lives and covering everything from their feeding habits and social bonds to the complexities of predation while telling a captivating story. The concepts of survival, the idea of "justified predation," and even the gray areas around what we might call cruelty were very well explored.

A standout aspect for me is how the author brings human life into focus from a fresh angle and reminds us of the surprising ways our worlds overlap with the animals'. This invites us to rethink our influence within the natural world and what it means to truly coexist. The story is fascinating and well-paced. There was nothing about the book that I didn't like.

I'd recommend this book to anyone intrigued by how animal behavior and psychology are portrayed in relation to human life. Readers who love topics that could prompt ethical questions would also appreciate this book. I'd gladly rate this book 5 stars out of 5 stars. Although I found a few grammatical errors, I don’t believe they’re significant enough to deduct from the book's rating.

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[Nneka Bridget]

Crow River Justice sounds like a unique and thought-provoking story that blends mystery with a fascinating look at animal behavior. The concept of a former lawyer solving his own murder as a cat adds a refreshing twist, and the themes of coexistence and ethics are intriguing. It sounds like a must-read for those who enjoy stories with a fresh perspective on life and nature.

[JR Stephen]

This is a well written review. I love how detailed you are. The book is not something I would ordinarily read, however, you have done an excellent job in reviewing it

[NetMassimo]

This supernatural thriller is fascinating in the way it blends elements such as reincarnation into animals and ethical issues in a story with an important psychological factor. Thank you for your great review!

[Mary John 10]

In this gripping story, William Hawkins is murdered alongside his friend, Sandy, after retiring to care for his sick wife. Reincarnated as Karl’s kitten, William faces the challenge of communicating with his daughter, Jules, while being unable to speak. Struggling to convey the truth of his death, William uses the phone as a means to reach out, though Jules remains unaware, as his body has not yet been found.

[Naimah Agboluaje]

Review: "Crow River Justice" by Colleen Stewart is a fascinating and well-paced book that seamlessly blends human lives with the animal world. The author's exploration of animal behavior and psychology in relation to human life is both enlightening and thought-provoking. The story grips the reader from start to finish, and the multidimensional characters, including the protagonist, William, who is reincarnated as a feral cat, add depth to the narrative. The author's insights into animal lives, from their feeding habits to the complexities of predation, are captivating. The book prompts ethical questions and encourages readers to reconsider their influence in the natural world. Overall, I highly recommend "Crow River Justice" to anyone interested in the connection between humans and animals, and I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. Intense emotional depth, explored with sensitivity and nuance.