Two mismatched rescue dogs, Serge, an otterhound on the verge of retirement, and Roscoe, a border collie fresh out of the academy, are forced to team up to save the day when a wildfire ravages a Colorado forest.

Roscoe is a Search and Rescue Force rookie who doesn’t play by the rules. Serge is a veteran of the Force, looking forward to a well-earned retirement. Roscoe can’t wait to make his first rescue, while Serge just wants to get through the next three days so he can finally just . . . chillax.

But when the largest fire Colorado has ever seen starts tearing through the forest, it’s all paws on deck for the Search and Rescue team. Serge and Roscoe are thrown together as partners, and with lives on the line, there’s no time for them to not get along. Will this mismatched team figure out how to work together to save the day? Get your woof on in this story of bravery, adventure, and doggy snacks from beloved author and longtime bookstore owner Len Vlahos.

Perfect for fans of Max: Dog, Hero, Marine and Zootopia.

Mismatched Partners: A by-the-book veteran Otterhound who’s counting the minutes to retirement, and a rule-breaking rookie Border Collie who can’t wait for his first mission.
Search and Rescue Action: High-stakes missions, daring rescues, and two heroic dogs battling the largest wildfire in Colorado history.
Unlikely Friendship: They can’t stand each other, but Serge and Roscoe must learn to trust each other’s instincts to save innocent lives—and their own.
Veteran vs Rookie: Serge thinks the rules will keep them safe. Roscoe believes rules are meant to be broken. Only by combining their skills can they succeed when disaster strikes.

Serge & Roscoe

Serge & Roscoe