Vengeance has never felt so satisfying. In a world where the corrupt thrive and the innocent suffer, this book will leave you cheering for the brutality inflicted on the wicked. In the sun-scorched hills of Mexico, a BEAST is born, not from myth, but from pseudoscience. A monster with no name, a genetically engineered donkey possessing intelligence and strength that defy logic, is forged into the perfect instrument of terror for a ruthless crime lord. But when the empire collapses, the beast vanishes into legend… only to resurface later as Pineapple, an unlikely resident of Noah’s Park, a struggling animal sanctuary in rural Ohio. For eleven-year-old Ellie, the sanctuary is a refuge from a world that never understood her. A near-genius prodigy with antisocial personality disorder and a heart loyal to animals over people, she forms an unbreakable bond with the scarred, brooding donkey everyone else fears. When shadows from Pineapple’s past return, bringing greed, vengeance, and human trafficking, Ellie discovers the truth: her best friend is a living weapon with a history soaked in blood. As moonlit enclosures become hunting grounds and childhood innocence clashes with savagery, Ellie and Pineapple must become what the darkness fears most: a girl who speaks the language of violence… and a monster who’s learned to love. Together, they’ll rewrite the rules of survival, where the most unlikely companions become vigilantes. Blood & Hooves is a harrowing tale of redemption and fury, where the line between protector and predator blurs—and the deadliest forces are those forged by loyalty. Can a creature built for destruction become a hero… and will the world let him? Danger has a new name. And it’s nibbling carrots in the animal sanctuary… and on bad guys’ necks. Themes & Tone Blood & Hooves is a genre-bending novel that blends dystopian science fiction, animal companionship, coming-of-age drama, and gritty action thriller. At its core, it’s a story about redemption, not just for Pineapple, but for Ellie too. Both characters are outsiders who find strength in each other. The novel explores how love can humanize even the most damaged souls, how trauma can be both a burden and a catalyst, and how loyalty sometimes demands blood. Despite its heavy themes, child endangerment, animal experimentation, human trafficking, and violence, the story carries a thread of dark humor and warmth. Ellie’s voice is sharp and mature beyond her years, yet still laced with wonder and a hint of sarcasm. The bond between her and Pineapple gives the story a deeply emotional center that lingers long after the final page.