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Kirkus called protagonist Sam Acquillo an "appealing hero" who is complemented by "a colorful entourage that includes endearing Eddie, the anti-Marley dog, mak[ing] for a lively and entertaining mix."
"Eddie, the anti-Marley dog" is more formally known as Eddie van Halen, and he shares certain character traits with Knopf's 9-year-old soft-coated Wheaten terrier, Sam, who is named after Samuel Beckett, another famous Irish existentialist.
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Knopf and Sam are featured in the inaugural post of my new blog, Coffee with a Canine.
Learn more about Sam and Chris at Chris Knopf's website.
Read--Coffee with a canine: Chris Knopf & Sam.
--Marshal Zeringue