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Neil S Plakcy

Drift and Return

Neil S Plakcy

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English
Samwise Books
11 May 2026
Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Crime & Mystery; Fantasy; Domestic animals & pets
Series: The Smiling Dog Cafe
At the edge of a quiet Brooklyn street, the Smiling Dog Café is still there-warm, unhurried, and ready for those who don't quite know where to go next.

Some people arrive by accident.

Others are led there.

In these two interconnected novellas, lives in motion-and lives at a standstill-find their way to the same door.

Tom Whitehead once lived for speed. An Olympic medalist in luge, he understood precision, control, and the perfect line. But when the competition ends, he finds himself adrift-cut off from the purpose that defined him. When a golden retriever leads him to the café, Tom begins to rediscover something he thought he'd lost: not just direction, but connection.

Margaret Reed built her life on discipline, discretion, and silence. After decades in a career that demanded everything and explained nothing, she suddenly finds herself with time, space-and no clear sense of who she is without the work. Drawn by her dachshund to a place she doesn't quite trust, Margaret must confront what it means to live a life no longer defined by control.

Inside the café, coffee is served.

Outside, the world keeps moving.

And the dogs-always-know who needs to find their way.

Drift and Return is a gentle, deeply felt exploration of what comes after-after the dream, after the structure, after the life you thought you understood. Perfect for readers who love quiet, character-driven stories of second chances, emotional healing, and the small moments that change everything.

Perfect for fans of Travis Baldree, Toshikazu Kawaguchi, Sarah Beth Durst, Becky Chambers' hopepunk, and gentle magical realism.
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Imprint:   Samwise Books
Volume:   4
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 14mm
Weight:   336g
ISBN:   9798235797246
Series:   The Smiling Dog Cafe
Pages:   246
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Neil Plakcy is the author of over thirty romance and mystery novels. He lives in South Florida with his partner and two rambunctious golden retrievers. His website is www.mahubooks.com.

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