Ahhhh, I Want a Gabriel (Gabriel & Mr. Death Review)

TITLE: Gabriel & Mr. Death
AUTHOR: Susan J. Kroupa
PUBLISHER: Laurel Fork Press
PUBLISHING DATE: December 13, 2010

FROM GOODREADS: She saved Gabriel's life. Now he must take on Mr. Death to save hers. Gabriel is a coon hound with an unusual gift: he can see Mr. Death. He doesn't think too hard on it until one Christmas Eve when Mr. Death comes for the person Gabriel loves most. He can't let that happen. No sir, no way. No matter what a poor hound has to do. A touching story by an award-winning author about a dog's love and loyalty and the healing power of family.

MY THOUGHTS: This was a short little novella I grabbed from Overdrive because come on, could you resist that face.  So Gabriel has spent his whole life looking for Mr. Death, the man who came and walked with his mom into the forest the night she was hit by a car.  He goes to live with a newly married couple and soon realizes that his watch isn't over, it's only just begun. 

Gabriel is such a sweet dog and this is such a wonderful tale.  It does center around Christmas so keep that in mind if you decide to grab it.  In fact, I wish I had read it during the holidays.  It's such a feel-good story and I love Gabriel's loyalty.  

I really don't want to give much else away but I am so glad I picked this up and that I spent some time with Gabriel.  The only reason it didn't get 5/5 was because I wish it had been longer.

RATING: 4 PAWS