Breaking Creed (Ryder Creed) - Hardcover

"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"
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"
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""