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'The Tusk That Did the Damage' author Tania James talks writing animal characters
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Sep 17, 2015
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'The Tusk That Did the Damage' author Tania James talks writing animal characters
Tania James talks about what inspired her to write about the elephant tusk trade, and how she brought main characters to life that aren't your everyday humans.
The cover art for "The Tusk That Did the Damage," by Tania James.
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Tania James talks about what inspired her to write about the elephant tusk trade, and how she brought main characters to life that aren't your everyday humans.

Summer might be coming to an end, but there is still time to squeeze in one more read.

The murder thriller, "The Tusk That Did the Damage," is Tania James' latest work. The central character has a tragic story. As a baby, he witnesses his mother slaughtered, and grows up to exact revenge wherever possible. He's a mass murderer, yet he's very hard to dislike. He also happens to be an elephant.

James joined Take Two to talk about what inspired her to write about the elephant tusk trade, and how she brought main characters to life that aren't your everyday humans.

To listen to the full interview, click on the blue audio player above. You can also read an excerpt from "Tusk" below.

TUSK Excerpt