This cover image released by Thomas & Mercer shows “Devoted” by Dean Koontz.

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“Devoted,” Thomas & Mercer, By Dean Koontz

In this vast universe, Dean Koontz notes, two species have formed an unbreakable bond: dogs and human beings. And this bond, he predicts in his new thriller, “Devoted,” is about to become even stronger.

In this story, a 3-year-old golden retriever named Kipp is largely responsible for this evolution. He is no ordinary dog. He is one of the “Mysterium dogs” living in California with a big secret: They can’t speak, but they are as intelligent as human beings. Kipp even enjoys novels like “Great Expectations.” These dogs could be the result

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