His daughter’s been taken...
The last showdown in the Military K-9 Unit series
After relentless searching, Captain Justin Blackwood’s closing in on the Red Rose Killer. But when his daughter becomes a target, the hunt turns personal. With the help of his new partner, Captain Gretchen Hill, and his K-9, Quinn, Justin will race to save his daughter and bring down his nemesis once and for all...or die trying.
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Valiant Defender
Shirlee McCoy
ISBN: 978-1-474-08648-6
VALIANT DEFENDER
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“I need to find my daughter.” If Quinn could find a scent trail, they might be able to follow it to Boyd’s location.
“You need to slow down, Captain.”
“That’s an easy thing to say when it’s not your daughter in the hands of a serial killer,” Justin responded, regretting it immediately. He knew Gretchen cared deeply about the work she did and about the people she worked for.
“Maybe. Probably. But we have a job to do here, and the first step in that is figuring out where he took her.”
“That’s what Quinn and I are going to do. Find!” he commanded and the Malinois took off, sprinting downstairs and out the door. Sirens were blaring, lights flashing on the pavement. Backup was there, but Justin ignored everything but his K-9 partner.
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MILITARY K-9 UNIT:
These soldiers track down a serial killer
with the help of their brave canine partners.
Mission to Protect—Terri Reed, April 2018
Bound by Duty—Valerie Hansen, May 2018
Top Secret Target—Dana Mentink, June 2018
Standing Fast—Maggie K. Black, July 2018
Rescue Operation—Lenora Worth, August 2018
Explosive Force—Lynette Eason, September 2018
Battle Tested—Laura Scott, October 2018
Valiant Defender—Shirlee McCoy, November 2018
Military K-9 Unit Christmas—Valerie Hansen and Laura Scott, December 2018
What a blessing and joy to be able to end the Military K-9 Unit continuity! I love writing about K-9 teams, but the military angle was a new one for me. Military handlers and their dogs have a special bond, and I hope I’ve conveyed that in Valiant Defender. More important, I hope that I’ve offered you a satisfying ending to a wonderful series. Gretchen and Justin are compelling characters. Driven by their desire for justice, they pursue the Red Rose Killer with tenacity and faith. As you follow them on this journey, I pray that your faith will be strengthened and your hope renewed. Happy reading, my friend!
Blessings,
Shirlee McCoy
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