About the Book
New York Times and internationallybestselling author Alex Kava s thrilling new series introducing Ryder Creed, ex-marine turned K9 search-and-rescue dog trainer as he teams up with fan-favorite FBI profiler Maggie O Dell.
Ryder Creed and his dogs have been making national headlines. They ve intercepted several major drug stashes being smuggled through Atlanta s airport. But their newfound celebrity has also garnered some unwanted attention.
When Creed and one of his dogs are called in to search a commercial fishing vessel, they discover a secret compartment. But the Colombian cartels latest shipment isn t drugs. This time, its cargo is human. To make matters worse, Creed helps one of the cartel s drug mules escape a fourteen-year-old girl who reminds him of his younger sister who disappeared fifteen years ago.
Meanwhile, FBI agent Maggie O Dell is investigating a series of murders the victims tortured, killed, and dumped in the Potomac River. She suspects it s the work of a cunning and brutal assassin, but her politically motivated boss has been putting up roadblocks.
By the time she uncovers a hit list with Creed s name on it, it might be too late. The cartel has already sent someone to destroy Creed and everyone close to him.
But Creed and his dogs have a few surprises in store on their compound in Florida. Will it be enough to stop a ruthless cartel determined to remove the thorn in its side once and for all?"
About the Author :
Alex Kavais theNew York Times bestselling author of thirteen novels, including the internationally bestselling mystery series featuring FBI profiler Maggie O Dell. Her novels have been published in more than twenty countries around the world. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and divides her time between Omaha, Nebraska, and Pensacola, Florida.
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Review :
Praise for the novels of Alex Kava
Maggie, who handles forensic evidence with ease . . . can give Patricia Cornwell s Kay Scarpetta a run for her money. Booklist
O Dell could be Reacher s long-lost twin. Lee Child
Acclaim for BREAKING CREED
With Creed, his partners and special dogs, the author also has given us a cast of new players to meet and get to know. . . a nail-biting, can t-put-it-down mystery. Omaha World Herald
By developing Creed into a lead character, Ms. Kava has assured readers a new ride at least as fascinating as the ones they ve taken through the best-selling Maggie O Dell series. Florida Weekly
Bristling with unrelenting suspense, Breaking Creedby Alex Kava hurls retired Marine Ryder Creed on a harrowing search for smugglers who ve been using children as drug mules. Creed is special, a memorable character he trains homeless dogs to sniff out contraband and hunt criminals. When he teams up with Kava s iconic FBI forensics specialist Maggie O Dell, you ll discover the most exciting crime-solving duo of the year. Gayle Lynds, New York Timesbest-selling author ofThe Assassins
I m always first in line for the next Maggie O Dell novel, but Alex Kava s latest, BREAKING CREED, simply blew me away, mostly with the introduction of a character who can finally and truly stand toe-to-toe with O Dell. Ryder Creed along with his dogs! is a true inspiration: tough, smart, dynamic. The pairing of Creed and O Dell elevates this thriller to the next level. It left me both breathless and awed. For any dog lover, it s a must-read. For any lover of nail-biting suspense, it s a book you ll not be able to put down. Get it now! James Rollins, New York Timesbest-selling author ofThe Sixth Extinction
Bestseller Kava introduces Ryder Creed, who has started his own search-dog business after serving in a K9 unit in the Marines, in this superior introduction to a new thriller series. In the Gulf of Mexico, off Pensacola, Fla., Creed and his team inspect a commercial fishing vessel, which the authorities suspect is being used to smuggle drugs. Unexpectedly, one of Creed s dogs uncovers human cargo hidden in the hold five filthy children who appear to be Americans. Meanwhile, FBI agent Maggie O Dell, the star of the author s other series (Stranded, etc.), tries to identify a floater found in the Potomac with marks of torture. O Dell and Creed later unite in Alabama to search the property of another murder victim, who may have been tied to stakes in the ground atop a mound of fire ants. Romance fans will enjoy following how the attraction between O Dell and Creed plays out. Dog lovers will also find a lot to like. Publishers Weekly
Breaking Creed has a very fast-paced and thrilling plot with many twists and turns. For any dog lover this is a must read. [Readers] can also just enjoy the tough, smart, and dynamic characters of this series. Crimespree"
Praise for the novels of Alex Kava
Maggie, who handles forensic evidence with ease . . . can give Patricia Cornwell s Kay Scarpetta a run for her money. "Booklist"
O Dell could be Reacher s long-lost twin. Lee ChildAcclaim for BREAKING CREED
With Creed, his partners and special dogs, the author also has given us a cast of new players to meet and get to know. . . a nail-biting, can t-put-it-down mystery. "Omaha World Herald"
By developing Creed into a lead character, Ms. Kava has assured readers a new ride at least as fascinating as the ones they ve taken through the best-selling Maggie O Dell series. "Florida Weekly"
Bristling with unrelenting suspense, "Breaking Creed"by Alex Kava hurls retired Marine Ryder Creed on a harrowing search for smugglers who ve been using children as drug mules. Creed is special, a memorable character he trains homeless dogs to sniff out contraband and hunt criminals. When he teams up with Kava s iconic FBI forensics specialist Maggie O Dell, you ll discover the most exciting crime-solving duo of the year. Gayle Lynds, "New York Times"best-selling author of"The Assassins"
I m always first in line for the next Maggie O Dell novel, but Alex Kava s latest, BREAKING CREED, simply blew me away, mostly with the introduction of a character who can finally and truly stand toe-to-toe with O Dell. Ryder Creed along with his dogs! is a true inspiration: tough, smart, dynamic. The pairing of Creed and O Dell elevates this thriller to the next level. It left me both breathless and awed. For any dog lover, it s a must-read. For any lover of nail-biting suspense, it s a book you ll not be able to put down. Get it now! " "James Rollins, ""New York Times""best-selling author of"The Sixth Extinction"
Bestseller Kava introduces Ryder Creed, who has started his own search-dog business after serving in a K9 unit in the Marines, in this superior introduction to a new thriller series. In the Gulf of Mexico, off Pensacola, Fla., Creed and his team inspect a commercial fishing vessel, which the authorities suspect is being used to smuggle drugs. Unexpectedly, one of Creed s dogs uncovers human cargo hidden in the hold five filthy children who appear to be Americans. Meanwhile, FBI agent Maggie O Dell, the star of the author s other series (Stranded, etc.), tries to identify a floater found in the Potomac with marks of torture. O Dell and Creed later unite in Alabama to search the property of another murder victim, who may have been tied to stakes in the ground atop a mound of fire ants. Romance fans will enjoy following how the attraction between O Dell and Creed plays out. Dog lovers will also find a lot to like. "Publishers Weekly"
Breaking Creed has a very fast-paced and thrilling plot with many twists and turns. For any dog lover this is a must read. [Readers] can also just enjoy the tough, smart, and dynamic characters of this series. "Crimespree""
Praise for the novels of Alex Kava
"Maggie, who handles forensic evidence with ease . . . can give Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta a run for her money." --"Booklist "
"O'Dell could be Reacher's long-lost twin." --Lee ChildAcclaim for BREAKING CREED
"With Creed, his partners and special dogs, the author also has given us a cast of new players to meet and get to know. . . a nail-biting, can't-put-it-down mystery."--"Omaha World Herald"
"By developing Creed into a lead character, Ms. Kava has assured readers a new ride at least as fascinating as the ones they've taken through the best-selling Maggie O'Dell series."--"Florida Weekly"
"Bristling with unrelenting suspense, "Breaking Creed" by Alex Kava hurls retired Marine Ryder Creed on a harrowing search for smugglers who've been using children as drug mules. Creed is special, a memorable character - he trains homeless dogs to sniff out contraband and hunt criminals. When he teams up with Kava's iconic FBI forensics specialist Maggie O'Dell, you'll discover the most exciting crime-solving duo of the year."--Gayle Lynds, "New York Times" best-selling author of "The Assassins"
"I'm always first in line for the next Maggie O'Dell novel, but Alex Kava's latest, BREAKING CREED, simply blew me away, mostly with the introduction of a character who can finally and truly stand toe-to-toe with O'Dell. Ryder Creed--along with his dogs!-- is a true inspiration: tough, smart, dynamic. The pairing of Creed and O'Dell elevates this thriller to the next level. It left me both breathless and awed. For any dog lover, it's a must-read. For any lover of nail-biting suspense, it's a book you'll not be able to put down. Get it now!""--"James Rollins, ""New York Times" "best-selling author of "The Sixth Extinction"
"Bestseller Kava introduces Ryder Creed, who has started his own search-dog business after serving in a K9 unit in the Marines, in this superior introduction to a new thriller series. In the Gulf of Mexico, off Pensacola, Fla., Creed and his team inspect a commercial fishing vessel, which the authorities suspect is being used to smuggle drugs. Unexpectedly, one of Creed's dogs uncovers human cargo hidden in the hold--five filthy children who appear to be Americans. Meanwhile, FBI agent Maggie O'Dell, the star of the author's other series (Stranded, etc.), tries to identify a floater found in the Potomac with marks of torture. O'Dell and Creed later unite in Alabama to search the property of another murder victim, who may have been tied to stakes in the ground atop a mound of fire ants. Romance fans will enjoy following how the attraction between O'Dell and Creed plays out. Dog lovers will also find a lot to like."--"Publishers Weekly"
"Breaking Creed has a very fast-paced and thrilling plot with many twists and turns. For any dog lover this is a must read. [Readers] can also just enjoy the tough, smart, and dynamic characters of this series."--"Crimespree"
Praise for the novels of Alex Kava"Maggie, who handles forensic evidence with ease . . . can give Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta a run for her money." --Booklist
"O'Dell could be Reacher's long-lost twin." --Lee Child
Acclaim for BREAKING CREED
"Bristling with unrelenting suspense, "Breaking Creed" by Alex Kava hurls retired Marine Ryder Creed on a harrowing search for smugglers who've been using children as drug mules. Creed is special, a memorable character - he trains homeless dogs to sniff out contraband and hunt criminals. When he teams up with Kava's iconic FBI forensics specialist Maggie O'Dell, you'll discover the most exciting crime-solving duo of the year."--Gayle Lynds, "New York Times" best-selling author of "The Assassins"
"I'm always first in line for the next Maggie O'Dell novel, but Alex Kava's latest, BREAKING CREED, simply blew me away, mostly with the introduction of a character who can finally and truly stand toe-to-toe with O'Dell. Ryder Creed--along with his dogs!-- is a true inspiration: tough, smart, dynamic. The pairing of Creed and O'Dell elevates this thriller to the next level. It left me both breathless and awed. For any dog lover, it's a must-read. For any lover of nail-biting suspense, it's a book you'll not be able to put down. Get it now!""--"James Rollins, ""New York Times" "best-selling author of "The Sixth Extinction"
"Bestseller Kava introduces Ryder Creed, who has started his own search-dog business after serving in a K9 unit in the Marines, in this superior introduction to a new thriller series. In the Gulf of Mexico, off Pensacola, Fla., Creed and his team inspect a commercial fishing vessel, which the authorities suspect is being used to smuggle drugs. Unexpectedly, one of Creed's dogs uncovers human cargo hidden in the hold--five filthy children who appear to be Americans. Meanwhile, FBI agent Maggie O'Dell, the star of the author's other series (Stranded, etc.), tries to identify a floater found in the Potomac with marks of torture. O'Dell and Creed later unite in Alabama to search the property of another murder victim, who may have been tied to stakes in the ground atop a mound of fire ants. Romance fans will enjoy following how the attraction between O'Dell and Creed plays out. Dog lovers will also find a lot to like."--"Publishers Weekly"
"With Creed, his partners and special dogs, the author also has given us a cast of new players to meet and get to know. . . a nail-biting, can't-put-it-down mystery."--"Omaha World Herald"
"Bristling with unrelenting suspense, "Breaking Creed" by Alex Kava hurls retired Marine Ryder Creed on a harrowing search for smugglers who've been using children as drug mules. Creed is special, a memorable character - he trains homeless dogs to sniff out contraband and hunt criminals. When he teams up with Kava's iconic FBI forensics specialist Maggie O'Dell, you'll discover the most exciting crime-solving duo of the year."--Gayle Lynds, "New York Times" best-selling author of "The Assassins"
"I'm always first in line for the next Maggie O'Dell novel, but Alex Kava's latest, BREAKING CREED, simply blew me away, mostly with the introduction of a character who can finally and truly stand toe-to-toe with O'Dell. Ryder Creed--along with his dogs!-- is a true inspiration: tough, smart, dynamic. The pairing of Creed and O'Dell elevates this thriller to the next level. It left me both breathless and awed. For any dog lover, it's a must-read. For any lover of nail-biting suspense, it's a book you'll not be able to put down. Get it now!""--"James Rollins, ""New York Times" "best-selling author of "The Sixth Extinction"
"Bestseller Kava introduces Ryder Creed, who has started his own search-dog business after serving in a K9 unit in the Marines, in this superior introduction to a new thriller series. In the Gulf of Mexico, off Pensacola, Fla., Creed and his team inspect a commercial fishing vessel, which the authorities suspect is being used to smuggle drugs. Unexpectedly, one of Creed's dogs uncovers human cargo hidden in the hold--five filthy children who appear to be Americans. Meanwhile, FBI agent Maggie O'Dell, the star of the author's other series (Stranded, etc.), tries to identify a floater found in the Potomac with marks of torture. O'Dell and Creed later unite in Alabama to search the property of another murder victim, who may have been tied to stakes in the ground atop a mound of fire ants. Romance fans will enjoy following how the attraction between O'Dell and Creed plays out. Dog lovers will also find a lot to like."--"Publishers Weekly"
