The Plague Dogs

With his first two novels, Watership Down and Shardik , Richard Adams achieved world-wide acclaim, but 'if one book by Adams is to survive, I hope that it will be this' ( Observer )

Another wonderful classic from the author of Watership Down and Shardik, a cross between The Blade Runner and The Incredible Journey

Two dogs, Snitter and Rowf, escape from a research laboratory in the Lake District where it is wrongly supposed they have been purposely infected with a deadly virus and now pose a dangerous threat to the human population. As the authorities give chase, the two friends make their way through the hills and across the moors, along the way learning to survive on their wits and finding friendship and help from a fox they encounter. They dream of finding their original owners and a safe haven - but the hunt is on.

A lyrical and engrossing tale, The Plague Dogs is a remarkable journey into the hearts and minds of two canine heroes.