Setting the Family Free

Eric D. Goodman’s gripping book “Setting the Family Free” takes place in a small Ohio village. There’s mayhem as a recluse lets his exotic pet reserve loose in the neighborhood. Important roles are played by the caretaker, who knows the beasts are deadly, the estranged wife who loves the animals like family, and the locals who are attacked. The story is told in a variety of ways, including news reports, newspaper articles, press conferences, and statements from authorities, witnesses, and those with direct knowledge of the events as they happen.