Alex Kava Libri

Si stanno verificando assassinii di preti cattolici in tutta l'America, omicidi ritualizzati che parlano di vendetta e di odio. Mentre il delirio di uccisioni continua in modo imperterrito, diventa presto chiaro a Maggie O'Dell, celebre profiler dell'FBI assegnata al caso, che più di una persona ne è responsabile. Indagando a fondo nella faccenda, lei scopre l'esistenza di un inquietante gioco di ruolo in Internet, per giovani che sono stati vittima di autoritarie figure maschili, preti cattolici inclusi. Seguendo il primo vero indizio nelle indagini, Maggie si chiede se questo gruppo abbia spostato le proprie gesta dal cyberspazio alla realtà, dispensando il proprio marchio di vendetta. E mentre gli omicidi rituali sconvolgono il cuore dell'America, la profiler trova un secondo indizio, un indizio che la lascia pietrificata. Negli ultimi quattro anni è stata guidata dalla determinazione di trovare Padre Michael Keller, il mostro i cui atti di brutalità continuano a perseguitarla. Malato e pazzo, il prete pare essere svanito senza lasciare traccia. Ma con un'ironia che solo la vita può permettersi, ora sembra che sia lui a essere diventato un bersaglio. Quando Keller si offre di aiutare Maggie a risolvere i crimini in cambio di protezione, lei non ha altra scelta che stringere un patto con l'inafferrabile assassino di bambini ed entrare in un mondo di crudeltà e male da cui non potrà tornare indenne.

A cunning psychopath travels from city to city, targeting vulnerable individuals who feel lost and forgotten. As the killer evades detection, the story unfolds with a gripping exploration of the darkness within human nature and the chilling effects of isolation. The narrative delves into the psychological complexities of both the predator and the prey, creating a tense atmosphere that keeps readers on edge.

"It's impossible not to care about and root for the human and canine heroes in Kava's series." --Tracie Hotchner, the Radio Pet Lady Network(TM) "Every time an Alex Kava novel ends, I can't wait for the next one." --Jathan & Heather.com(TM) Secrets are exposed and Ryder Creed's life hangs in the balance in the riveting sixth installment of the award-winning Alex Kava Ryder Creed K-9 mysteries NOTHING STAYS HIDDEN FOREVER... During a training exercise, Creed's scent dog, Grace, is drawn off course and discovers a shallow grave. The body was never meant to be found, hidden deep in an isolated part of Florida's Blackwater River State Forest. The remote area has no easy access in or out. The killer obviously hoped his secret would be scattered and swallowed up by the forces of nature. When Creed's dogs continue to find more remains, investigators quickly realize they're dealing with someone who knows the forest intimately and has been using it to hide his handiwork for years. Soon they'll also discover just how far he's willing to go to stop them and keep his secrets hidden forever.

FBI profiler Maggie O'Dell, star of Kava's first thriller, is back again in her second, but her return is not a happy one. From the very first scene, in which serial killer Albert Stucky escapes from two pitifully inadequate prison guards, through the inevitable and apparently endless escalation of brutality (usually against women), to the predictable ending, this is strictly a blender job: part Thomas Harris and part Patricia Cornwell, with odd bones and scraps tossed in from other similarly grisly and more successful sources. O'Dell, who plays Clarice Starling to Stucky's Hannibal Lecter, is still physically and mentally scarred by the two years she spent on his case and she's fighting to get back on it. She gets her wish. Before she can even unpack the boxes in her new home, one of her neighbors disappears, leaving behind a bloody mess, and another is found dead in a Dumpster. Soon, Stucky strikes even closer to home. The supporting cast is full of cardboard cutouts unsuccessfully masquerading as characters, and since O'Dell herself is so miserable from the start, it's hard to care whether or not she and Stucky ever do make it to their final showdown or, for that matter, which of them survives. Kava's hackneyed prose doesn't help matters: "Dear God! How much longer could she put up with the nightmares?" Probably longer than a lot of readers will put up with this book. (Aug.)Forecast: Kava's first O'Dell vehicle, A Perfect Evil, was widely praised, and Mira is looking to build on that success with a national ad campaign, a teaser chapter in the Perfect Evil paperback and a multicity author tour. Fans may go along for the ride, but Kava won't recruit many new readers with this one.

A deadly outbreak of tornadoes sends K9 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.

The story introduces Special Agent Maggie O'Dell, who has made a name for herself by profiling serial killers from her office in Quantico. Her skills are put to the ultimate test when she encounters Albert Stucky, a case that will challenge her in unprecedented ways. This prequel delves into Maggie's early career, setting the stage for the thrilling events that follow in the acclaimed series.

Ryder Creed and his K9 search-and-rescue dogs face their most dangerous challenge yet, collaborating again with FBI profiler Maggie O'Dell. This thrilling installment promises high-stakes action and suspense as they tackle a complex case that tests their skills and teamwork.

Praise for Reckless Creed [An] unusually suspenseful and provocative thriller detailing the chilling possibilities we face in today's unpredictable and dangerous world.-Huffington Post Kava's highly original Ryder Creed series gets better and better. . . . Kava masterfully employs the alternation of terse, vivid scenes to build a plot as much spiritual as it is temporal. . . . The author once again allows us to enjoy the canine-human relationships her series has already put stage center. Creed's training of and partnership with Grace and his other dogs provides readers with the privilege of entering a special world of unexpected feeling and understanding. . . . Reckless Creed is another winner from a writer whose savvy thriller-craft goes from strength to strength.-Florida Weekly Amazing . . . The Ryder Creed books are absolutely phenomenal. . . . Engaging, action-packed writing with every page.-Suspense Magazine [A] finely crafted tale... Kava expertly weaves a complicated yet gripping thriller. Nothing is as simple as it seems . . . The body count increases as the book progresses, but it never devolves into a bloodfest. Each death has its own story, and the author never forgets the importance of keeping the reader engaged, interested . . . [The dogs] . . . play a role that increases as the tension racks up, and they feature most extensively in the climax, which will make your toes curl and blood run cold as any good thriller should actually do. . . I am impressed with the depth of the characters, the intricacy of the story, and, of course, remain absolutely in awe of any living thing that can wiggle their nostrils independently.-CriminalElement.com It's always a bonus to gain new information while reading fiction for fun. In Reckless Creed, the author shares her research of rescue dogs, K-9 military, as well as the effects of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) on soldiers returning from the Middle East. She also raises some thought-provoking ethical questions about the use of dogs and humans in developing anti-virus vaccines and in virus detection. . . Alex Kava skillfully combines the best elements of good writing through memorable characters and plot lines that converge to make a great read.-BookReporter.com Combines an intense mystery with characters that are relatable and likeable. The added bonus of these stories is that readers get a glimpse into the responsibilities and duties of search dogs and their handlers. . . A riveting story of what can happen in a biological terrorist attack. Anyone who loves dogs will enjoy these characters, but beyond that everyone can see the importance of dogs in people's lives.-BlackFive.net Acclaim for the Creed novels by Alex Kava Exciting . . . . Creed is a multifaceted character whose hidden depths are only barely revealed in this intense thriller, which builds to an explosive conclusion.-Publishers Weekly Producing an engrossing, suspense-filled, completely original mystery entwining dozens of trustworthy and dishonest characters in three separate locations could be messy, but Alex Kava's dexterity as an accomplished thriller writer shines upon the pages of her latest novel... After finishing Kava's latest addictive installment, you'll immediately want to dive into another adventure starring O'Dell, Creed and the dogs.-Lincoln Journal Star Thrill lovers, prepare to be taken on a ride! . . . With twists, turns, and suspense galore, Breaking Creed and Silent Creed are near impossible to put down. Guaranteed to keep you up all night!-Modern Dog If the reader loves mystery and danger with a cast of characters that range from the brave to the beautiful, this is the summer book of all summer books. This may be only the second tale of Ryder Creed, but it is a guarantee readers will be screaming for more. The plotline is all about intrigue and action, and the connection between Ryder and Bolo is one that all true animal lovers will under