"Mountain Justice" by Karen Black

 

AS DESCRIBED ON AMAZON:

Annie, a woman who some would call an animal whisperer, has two close friends. One is a veterinarian and the other is a stallion. When her friends band together, in an effort to save her life, the law is cast aside, in favor of mountain justice. A story about friendship, violence and the love of a horse, this short story asks the question: how far would you go to save your friend’s life?

This tale proved much shorter than expected. It includes a preview to another book by this author. I enjoyed "Mountain Justice." The title describes the scenario. The horse was a character and played a role in the development of the story's finale. Friends, animal and human protecting each other, saving each other after following the law and due process to end up in the same circumstance. George's punishment satisfies the reader's desire for adequate consequences for his brutality. A lot of information packed into few pages. So, if you're interested in reading a quick shot from A to B, this will do the trick. It could have used some scenes between Annie and Rob to lay foundation for the level of his commitment to her safety.

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