From the New York Times bestselling author of the Maggie O’Dell novels comes the first novel in a thrilling series featuring an ex-marine turned K9 rescue dog trainer…

Ryder Creed and his dogs have been making national headlines. They’ve intercepted several major drug stashes 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 off the coast of Pensacola Beach, they discover a secret compartment. But the Colombian cartel’s latest shipment isn’t drugs. It’s human...

Meanwhile, FBI agent Maggie O’Dell is investigating a series of murders she suspects to be the work of a brutal assassin. By the time she uncovers a hit list with Creed’s name on it, it might be too late to help him. For someone is already on the way... Praise for Breaking Creed

“It simply blew me away...For any lover of nail-biting suspense, it's a book you'll not be able to put down.”—James Rollins

“Creed is a very well designed character.”—Booklist

More Praise for the novels of Alex Kava

“Kava is a master.”—New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry
 
“Maggie…can give Patricia Cornwell’s Kay Scarpetta a run for her money.”—Booklist
 
“O’Dell could be Reacher’s long-lost twin.”—Lee Child
 
“Guaranteed to keep you up all night.”—Lisa Gardner