Novelist Donald McCaig is the renowned author of Nop's Trials and Nop's Hope. He and his wife run a sheep farm in the mountains of Western Virginia.

“Nop’s Trials held me in fascinated suspense to the last page. It is poignant, authentic, and beautiful. This story of a man’s dedication to his dog is a gripping as any thriller.” –James Herriot“An adult novel for animal lovers that does justice to both its human and canine characters . . . with crispness and authenticity.” –The New York Times Book Review“The best dog book I’ve read since Jack London’s White Fang.” –Sand Diego Union“Destined to become a classic . . . Anyone who loves dogs should make a beeline for this book.” John Barkham

Novelist Donald McCaig is the renowned author of Nop's Trials and Nop's Hope. He and his wife run a sheep farm in the mountains of Western Virginia.

“Nop’s Trials held me in fascinated suspense to the last page. It is poignant, authentic, and beautiful. This story of a man’s dedication to his dog is a gripping as any thriller.” –James Herriot“An adult novel for animal lovers that does justice to both its human and canine characters . . . with crispness and authenticity.” –The New York Times Book Review“The best dog book I’ve read since Jack London’s White Fang.” –Sand Diego Union“Destined to become a classic . . . Anyone who loves dogs should make a beeline for this book.” John Barkham