The Dog in the Outhouse

About the Book

The untimely death of a prominent anti-gun lawyer, Barnaby Stillwater, in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, leads to a complex, challenging investigation as to the motive. Advocates of “liberty and freedom,” infiltrate the state impacting local communities and the New Hampshire legislature. Festus Gravel, a hermit in the White Mountains, is confronted by “extreme” right-wing criminals, on the run. His dog becomes a lone sentry after his master is mortally assaulted. NH General John Stark’s principles contrast modern day 1st and 2nd constitutional amendment rights. New Hampshire’s motto, “Live Free or Die,” takes on a new meaning.

About the Author

J.P. Polidoro, Ph.D. is the author of nine novels to date. His mysteries are New England based, and medical or murder related, often with sinister motives, incorporating his background knowledge of medical research and biology. His graduate degrees are from the University of Massachusetts, Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. Dr. Polidoro is a novelist, songwriter/ performer, photographer and poet. See Amazon.com, and www.longtailpublishing.com for his other novels /books. By day, Dr. Polidoro works in the biopharmaceutical industry, in toxicology. Dr. Polidoro resides in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, with his wife and children.