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Unleashed (The Pensing Connection) Paperback – September 15, 2017

by Skye Blaine (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars 38 ratings
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After her father’s death, eleven-year-old Rowan Graham wrestles with depression. Carolina, her mother, looks for a way to ease her daughter’s grief and decides to adopt another dog. Rowan chooses a wolfhound-deerhound mix and believes she and the pup, Zephyr, communicate through mind-pictures, a phenomenon that her mom rejects.While vacationing, the family is embroiled in a multi-car accident; Zephyr is pitched from the van and bolts into the wilds of central Oregon. Medics airlift comatose Rowan to Portland for head trauma care. Best-selling author Moss Westbury is haunted by devastating nightmares. A veteran of the Afghanistan conflict, he writes to expunge his demons. When his nightmares are fueled by unfamiliar howling on his isolated land, he sets out to find the culprit.Unleashed is a story of devastation, courage, and love, told through the eyes of Moss, Rowan, Carolina, and Zephyr—each struggling to resolve challenges and fears.
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    The Pensing Connection
  2. Print length
    340 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    September 15, 2017
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.77 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0977948366
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0977948369
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkana Publications
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 15, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 340 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0977948366
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0977948369
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.28 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.77 x 9 inches
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Pensing Connection
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 38 ratings

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Skye Blaine

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Amrita Skye Blaine writes poems, memoir, fiction and short essays, developing themes of aging, disability, spiritual awakening, and most of all, the process of unlearning–the heart of the matter. In 2003, she received an MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch University. She has retired from teaching fiction and memoir in the older adults program at Santa Rosa Junior College in northern California, and now writes a poem a day.

She has had poems and personal essays published in sixteen anthologies, and in national magazines: “In Context” (now known as “Yes!” magazine) and “Catalyst.” Her poetry collection, "every riven thing" is coming out from Finishing Line Press mid-2025.

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Customers praise the book's rich character development and wonderful storytelling, with Skye being a terrific storyteller. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its readability, with one customer noting its beautiful word choices. Additionally, customers appreciate the heartfelt romance, with one review highlighting the warmth of a long-term friendship, and the depth of the narrative, with one mentioning the flavors of Oregon living.

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9 customers mention "Character development"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting the considerable suspense over the characters' fate.

"...There are three main characters and each have dogs at some time. Each play a role...." Read more

"...Blaine's characters are clearly drawn, and totally believable. I hated to let them go. An engaging and very satisfying read." Read more

"If you like unforgettable characters, are a dog lover and fan of precocious 11 year-olds, you’ll probably want to read UNLEASHED...." Read more

"...It just described each character and each doggie with beautifully creative word choices...." Read more

9 customers mention "Readability"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and lovely, with one customer particularly appreciating its beautiful word choices and great dialogue.

"This book is well written and has considerable suspense over the characters’ fate...." Read more

"...I hated to let them go. An engaging and very satisfying read." Read more

"...Engaging from page 1 with lots of great dialogue that carries the story forward. Heartfelt, wonderful storytelling...." Read more

"...This was one of the only books that I have read this thoroughly. It was a pleasure. And from book 1 onto book 2." Read more

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Customers praise the storytelling quality of the book, with one customer noting it's totally believable and another mentioning it's engaging from page 1.

"...Blaine's characters are clearly drawn, and totally believable. I hated to let them go. An engaging and very satisfying read." Read more

"...Heartfelt, wonderful storytelling. Because I absolutely hate spoilers of any kind I won’t talk about the plot or characters...." Read more

"...no better companion on a wet, blustery and chilly weekend than this sweet novel, accompanied by the flickering glow of a live fire in the wood stove..." Read more

"...Skye Blaine is an exceptional storyteller. Her characters are fully realized, and her understanding of animals, her empathy, is breathtaking...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the heartfelt romance in the book, with one customer describing it as a multi-faceted love story and another noting the warmth of a long-term friendship.

"...the uphill climb toward release, healing and opening up to honest, intimate, no-pretense love...." Read more

"...Heartfelt, wonderful storytelling. Because I absolutely hate spoilers of any kind I won’t talk about the plot or characters...." Read more

"...flickering glow of a live fire in the wood stove and the warmth of a long-term friendship...." Read more

"...There is heroism, healing, and so much heart. What a delight to be introduced to “pensing” - the dog’s voice is so beautifully realized...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the depth of the book, with one mentioning its wonderful seasonings of sights and another noting its many layers.

"...the physical "place" of this novel through the wonderful seasonings of the sights, sounds and flavors of Oregon living." Read more

"...fully realized, and her understanding of animals, her empathy, is breathtaking. Highly recommended." Read more

"This is a multi-faceted love story with such insightful depth. There is heroism, healing, and so much heart...." Read more

"...This seems like a cute Disneyesque feature until something awful happens to the family and that ability becomes critical to their survival...." Read more

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Lovers of Suspense, Dogs, and Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2018
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    This book is well written and has considerable suspense over the characters’ fate. In fact, as someone who is not a fan of dogs I was pleasantly surprised to find it a page-turner for about 3/4 of the book. There are three main characters and each have dogs at some time. Each play a role. I found the three main human characters inconsistent including the child. Only after it is established Moss suffered from PTSD does the reader learn how proficient he is. He manages 1700 acres of natural habitat with perhaps an acre of small farm, raises chickens, keeps a large garden, cooks meals from scratch with meat he’s killed on his land with bow and arrow, maintains a nice home, a guest home, and a barn with more guest quarters. He hikes miles on his land despite a limp and pain from his artificial leg.

    Rowan, a precocious 11 -year-old(?) has a special way of communicating with her dog, Zephy, which is intriguing and some of the story is told from Zephyr’s point of view. Rowan loves Moss and tells her mother she wants herself and her single parent mother to be a family again, but she feels funny and fearful about her mother being alone with Moss Fairly natural for a child.

    Carolina, Rowan’s mother who after her husband’s death had resolved not to get involved until Rowan was in college. She ends up being on again, off again when circumstances lead her and Rowan to spend time with Moss. Also understandable. Carolina is also alternatively bold and weak in social circumstances, which is hard for me to justify. I’m not sure if I found her on again off again behavior annoying or tedious when it continues after she has decided with Rowan’s approval to have a relationship with Moss.

    The first 3/4, roughly, is so good it gets my rating as 5 star.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A story of deep losses, emotional healings, ethereal connections, and boundless love!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2017
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    Animal lovers will adore this book. It gets to the heart of loss and the uphill climb toward release, healing and opening up to honest, intimate, no-pretense love. Blaine's characters are clearly drawn, and totally believable. I hated to let them go. An engaging and very satisfying read.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Finally.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2018
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    If you like unforgettable characters, are a dog lover and fan of precocious 11 year-olds, you’ll probably want to read UNLEASHED. Engaging from page 1 with lots of great dialogue that carries the story forward. Heartfelt, wonderful storytelling. Because I absolutely hate spoilers of any kind I won’t talk about the plot or characters. I read the novel start to finish in one sitting. Hopefully that tells you how glued I was and how much I enjoyed it!
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  • J. Noyes
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    I started this book and was hooked. It took me a couple of weeks to finish because I was so enamoured with the prose of this book. It just described each character and each doggie with beautifully creative word choices. This was one of the only books that I have read this thoroughly. It was a pleasure. And from book 1 onto book 2.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and authentic!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2017
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    There is no better companion on a wet, blustery and chilly weekend than this sweet novel, accompanied by the flickering glow of a live fire in the wood stove and the warmth of a long-term friendship. There is a delightful cadence to the storytelling and it's populated by characters that ring true-to-life. Skye shows us that the complicated human spirit is capable of growing stronger from dealing with loss and unexpected tragedy, and that love is the balm. She also evokes the physical "place" of this novel through the wonderful seasonings of the sights, sounds and flavors of Oregon living.
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  • Wordchaser
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2017
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    I was immersed in this lovely book from the first page. Skye Blaine is an exceptional storyteller. Her characters are fully realized, and her understanding of animals, her empathy, is breathtaking. Highly recommended.
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  • Kay Crista
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rich in characters, heart, and imagination.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2019
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    This is a multi-faceted love story with such insightful depth. There is heroism, healing, and so much heart. What a delight to be introduced to “pensing” - the dog’s voice is so beautifully realized. A joyous read, can’t wait for the sequel.
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  • Susan F. Lick
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Dog, Great People, Great Story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2017
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    Rowen is 11. Her dad died suddenly four years ago, leaving her and her mom to struggle to find their way without him. They adopt a new dog in the hope it will help Rowen climb out of her depression. It works. She and Zephyr discover they can communicate by sending word pictures to each other’s minds. This seems like a cute Disneyesque feature until something awful happens to the family and that ability becomes critical to their survival. Meanwhile, we meet a veteran, Moss, who lost his leg in the war in Afghanistan and struggles with PTSD. The events in the book will bring the characters together. This book quickly took over my life until I finally just sat down and read to the end. Some things seem to happen too easily and veer toward clichés—haven’t I seen the troubled man hiding out on a ranch before? Could Rowen really recover so easily from her injuries?—but overall, I really like it and praise this first novel from my Antioch MFA classmate. Besides, how could I not love a book about a dog? Bravo, Skye Blaine.
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  • Amanda Sadler
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book will touch your heart and leave you wanting more..
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2018
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    I first came in to contact with Skye Blaine through social media as we share a love of wolfhounds and deerhounds. After reading her first book "Bound to Love" I was totally in awe of her writing style and her ability to make words dance along in a captivating and way, even when describing the most difficult of circumstances.
    "Unleashed" showcases Skye' s ability as an accomplished writer to move effortlessly from writing fact to fiction. Unleashed not only describes the bond between a young girl and her beloved dog, it brings a number of people together who have experienced personal traumas.
    Each character develops slowly, including Zepher the wolfhound deerhound cross. You get drawn in to the characters and their painful experiences and you find yourself hoping for what becomes the eventual beautiful ending.
    I have two wolfhound deerhound crosses, they are such characters. I followed the story with both tears and smiles.
    A must read for anyone who connects with or has a love of the special relationships between humans and animals.
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