Desperate Creed

Ryder Creed K-9 Mystery Series, Book 5

By: Alex Kava

Narrated by: Joshua Mackey

A trailblazer in the K-9 fiction genre, Kava creates a "dynamic between Ryder and his canines that reveals a world rarely shared in fiction and perhaps nowhere presented more effectively than in this series." (Phil Jason, Florida Weekly)

Award-winning author Alex Kava pulls listeners into the middle of the storm and has them gasping for air.

A storm is coming.

In Alabama: A deadly outbreak of tornadoes sends K-9 handlers Ryder Creed and Jason Seaver with their scent dogs, Grace and Scout, to search for survivors. As storms intensify and Ryder and Jason race against time to save victims, they end up racing to save themselves.

Not everyone’s storm is the same.

In Chicago: Francine "Frankie" Russo is irritated when her young co-worker calls at 5:00 a.m. for a video-chat and catches her in only a towel. She's so annoyed with Tyler Gates that she’s barely paying attention when two men confront him on the street. In a matter of seconds, Frankie witnesses Tyler’s murder. Then, the killers pick up the phone. And suddenly, they know what Frankie looks like, who she is, where she works and lives. She knows absolutely nothing about them. But one thing’s for certain - they’re coming for her next.

When the storm hits.

Frankie calls the only people she knows can help: her childhood friend, Hannah Washington, and Hannah’s business partner, Ryder Creed. Hannah tells her to "come on home," and she arranges a meeting for Frankie to meet with FBI Agent Maggie O’Dell.

Meanwhile, in the Florida Panhandle: Creed’s sister, Brodie, is dealing with her own storm. She’s realizing that after 16 years of captivity, surviving was only the first step.

With the killers hot on her trail, Frankie races to meet Maggie. But she has no idea that she’s driving straight into the grasp of another killer - a monster storm system. She and Maggie will need Ryder and Jason’s help, but no one is safe from the devastation. And by the time the sky clears, none of them will ever be the same.

Who will be strong enough to survive?

In Desperate Creed, Alex Kava, once again, delivers her signature trademark combining "well-developed characters" (Publishers Weekly) with "a highly original plot" (Suspense Magazine), then packing it with "twists, turns and suspense galore" (Modern Dog).

"Did I mention the dogs? They and their human partners are simply the heart and soul of everything." (Florida Weekly)

©2019 Sharon Kava (P)2019 Sharon Kava

another great book by Alex Kava...

can't wait for the next book to come out...l love the wat she develops the characters

Desperate Creed

A nice series that always delivers the right mix of excitement, great K-9 info and family. Highly recommend.

Great story!

Love Kava's books! Overused the word "darted" though! At least 10 times! Find another word please.

Great Read

Alex Kava has done it again! I think this might be one of my favorite Creed books. It's a must read

Action packed!

I love Ryder Creed books. He and Grace, Justin and Scout are such heros! I can not wait for the new book to reach audible.

a gripping tale

you can feel the respect, loyalty and love in the story amongst the exciting events that make this book a gripping page turner! all around winner!

Good book

I like the characters in the series and story lines in this book but felt the end was rushed. Recommend.

The next book can't come soon enough!!

This series by Alex Kava is probably my favorite. It combines my love of mystery/investigative stories with my passion for dogs. I preordered book 5 and finished it in 3 days. The biggest disappointment is now I have to wait for book 6. Please oh please come quickly!!

The best of a great series!!!

I have enjoyed all of the previous books in the series and in my opinion this is the most exciting one! I tried to listen before going to bed but the book was so intense and I was so full of adrenaline that I stayed awake until the book finished. A late night but totally worth it!

A Breathless Whirlwind of a Story!

Wow. I love this series. In fact, of all the K-9 stories I listen to, the Ryder Creed books are the absolute best. I thought Book 4 was a great story, but this one blew it away. Ryder and Grace, Jason and Scout go to Alabama to help out after a series of tornadoes touch down. It's an unbelievable mess, and the tales of the twisters are traumatic. But the storms aren't over, and now not only are trainers and dogs caught up in the twisters, but so are friends of Creed's.

This story started with a bang, much like the starting gun at a sprint, and it did not let me go until the skies were clear and the danger was over. Holy cow. If you're a fan of action, adventure, K-9 rescue, LEO thrillers, suspense, or simply great stories with genuine characters who step up to the plate when they're needed, don't miss this story!