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Alex Kava

    June 7, 1960

    Alex Kava is celebrated for her gripping thrillers that delve into the darker aspects of human psychology and the tension between good and evil. Her style is characterized by relentless action and unexpected plot twists, keeping readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Through her characters, she often explores complex relationships and moral quandaries, lending depth and resonance to her narratives. Kava masterfully crafts atmosphere, immersing readers in worlds fraught with danger and intrigue.

    Alex Kava
    Silent Creed
    Fallen Creed (Ryder Creed K-9 Mystery Series)
    Desperate Creed
    Split Second
    Hidden Creed
    SLICES OF NIGHT
    • SLICES OF NIGHT

      a novella in 3 parts

      • 170 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      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.

      SLICES OF NIGHT
      4.5
    • Hidden Creed

      • 350 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      "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.

      Hidden Creed
      4.4
    • Split Second

      • 406 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      FBI profiler Maggie O'Dell returns in a sequel that is far from uplifting. The story opens with serial killer Albert Stucky escaping from poorly managed prison guards, leading to an escalation of violence, particularly against women. O'Dell, still haunted by her past encounters with Stucky, is eager to re-engage with the case. However, her new home quickly becomes a scene of horror when a neighbor disappears, leaving behind a gruesome scene, and another is found dead in a Dumpster. As Stucky's threats draw closer, the narrative unfolds with predictable brutality. The supporting characters feel like mere stereotypes, lacking depth, which diminishes the emotional stakes of O'Dell's struggle against Stucky. Her misery is palpable, making it difficult for readers to invest in the outcome of their confrontation. The prose is clichéd, with moments that feel overly dramatic and unoriginal, leading to a sense of fatigue for the audience. While Kava's first book featuring O'Dell received acclaim, this sequel may not attract new readers, despite an extensive promotional campaign aimed at fans.

      Split Second
      4.3
    • Desperate Creed

      • 332 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      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.

      Desperate Creed
      4.3
    • The discovery of human remains in a roadside ditch leads K9 handler, Ryder Creed and his scent dog, Grace on a dangerous search. An early October snowstorm isn't the only thing that blindsides the pair, and SUDDENLY THE TRACKERS BECOME THE TRAPPED

      Fallen Creed (Ryder Creed K-9 Mystery Series)
      4.2
    • Silent Creed

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      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.

      Silent Creed
      4.2
    • Reckless Creed

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Praise for this gripping thriller highlights its suspenseful narrative and the chilling realities of today's unpredictable world. The original series continues to evolve, showcasing masterful scene alternation that builds a plot rich in both spiritual and temporal elements. The canine-human relationships take center stage, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the profound connections between Creed and his dogs, particularly Grace. The narrative is described as engaging and action-packed, with a finely crafted plot that keeps readers invested without descending into gratuitous violence; each character's fate is meaningful. The dogs play an increasingly vital role, especially in a climax that delivers the tension and chills expected from a top-notch thriller. Additionally, the author weaves in insightful research on rescue dogs, K-9 military roles, and the effects of PTSD on returning soldiers, raising ethical questions about the use of dogs in vaccine development and virus detection. The story combines intense mystery with relatable characters, providing a riveting exploration of the impact of biological terrorism. Readers not only enjoy the thrilling plot but also gain a deeper understanding of the responsibilities of search dogs and their handlers. The intricate storytelling and memorable characters ensure that fans of the genre will be eager for more adventures featuring Creed and his canine companions.

      Reckless Creed
      4.2
    • Meet Ryder Creed, ex-marine turned K9 rescue dog trainer, in an explosive series from New York Times bestselling author Alex Kava.

      Lost Creed
      4.2
    • A Necessary Evil

      • 496 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      When a monsignor is found knifed to death in a Nebraska airport restroom, FBI special agent Maggie O'Dell is called in to profile the ritualistic murder of a priest, the latest in a series of killings. Maggie soon discovers a disturbing Internet game that's popular among victims of abuse by Catholic priests. With this first real lead in the investigation, she wonders if the group has turned cyberspace justice into reality. Then Maggie gets a second lead—one that leaves her stunned. For the past four years she has been obsessed with finding Father Michael Keller, whose brutal acts against children continue to haunt her. Now, it seems, he has become a target. When Keller offers to help Maggie solve the ritual killings in exchange for protection, she decides to ally herself with the elusive child killer, stepping into a world of malevolence from which she may not return unscathed. Maggie knows the bargain is a necessary evil…one that may be made in blood….

      A Necessary Evil
      4.1
    • Breaking Creed

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      An ex-marine transitions to a new life as a K9 rescue dog trainer, embarking on a thrilling journey filled with challenges and unexpected dangers. As he navigates his new role, he confronts both personal demons and external threats, forging deep bonds with his canine companions. This novel combines action, emotional depth, and the unique relationship between humans and dogs, setting the stage for an engaging new series.

      Breaking Creed
      4.1
    • A Perfect Evil

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      A Perfect Evil by Alex Kava released on Jun 24, 2001 is available now for purchase.

      A Perfect Evil
      4.1
    • Stranded

      • 431 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      New York Times bestselling author Alex Kava returns with another action-packed thriller featuring special agent Maggie O'Dell, who is on the hunt for a 'truck stop' serial killer.

      Stranded
      4.0
    • Exposed

      • 373 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Agent Maggie O'Dell believes she's responding to a threat, but instead walks into a trap. The killer's weapon is a deadly virus, virtually invisible and totally unexpected. Maggie knows dangerous minds - from hauntingly perverse child predators to cunningly twisted serial killers.

      Exposed
      4.0
    • The Soul Catcher

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      A group of young men commit suicide in a secluded cabin. A Politician's daughter is found raped and strangled - her clothes piled neatly. Special Agent Maggie O'Dell is assigned to both cases and as she delves deeper, it appears there is a connection - Reverend Joseph Everett, the charismatic leader of a religious cult...

      The Soul Catcher
      4.0
    • At The Stroke Of Madness

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      When Special Agent Maggie O'Dell receives a concerned phone call from Dr Gwen Patterson about a missing patient, she agrees to look into the woman's disappearance. At first she dismisses Gwen's fears, but then a graveyard of bodies is discovered in rusted barrels buried in a rock quarry.

      At The Stroke Of Madness
      4.0
    • OFF THE GRID

      (A Maggie O'Dell Collection)

      • 212 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The collection features a compilation of psychological suspense stories by bestselling author Alex Kava, showcasing four short stories and a novella. Most of the pieces highlight the journey of Special Agent Maggie O'Dell, a renowned FBI profiler, known for her gripping investigations. This anthology brings together Kava's unique storytelling and character development, offering fans a chance to explore new narratives centered around suspense and intrigue.

      OFF THE GRID
      3.4
    • Fallen Creed

      • 310 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      In a gripping turn of events, K9 handler Ryder Creed and his scent dog, Grace, find themselves ensnared in a sudden October snowstorm. As they navigate the harsh conditions, the duo transitions from trackers to the ones in peril, facing unexpected challenges that test their skills and resolve. The story unfolds with an intense atmosphere of suspense and survival, highlighting the bond between handler and dog amidst unforeseen dangers.

      Fallen Creed
      3.9
    • One false move

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Melanie Starks and her son, Charlie, have been running petty con jobs for as long as either can remember. Now, just as Melanie is ready to pull out and settle down, Jared Barnett re-enters their lives with a ballsy plan for the ultimate heist. Recently released from a life sentence on a murder charge, Jared is frighteningly high on the feeling of invincibility that comes from getting away with murder. Melanie and Charlie agree to Jared's plot to rob a local Nebraska bank, but during the hold up, everything goes terribly wrong and innocent people end up dead. Suddenly Melanie, Charlie and Jared are on the run, and more lives are at stake--now that the three have nothing left to lose.

      One false move
      4.0
    • Before Evil

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      The thrilling new Maggie O'Dell novel from bestselling author, Alex Kava.

      Before Evil
      3.8
    • International bestseller Alex Kava returns in a blaze of glory with a gripping, action-packed thriller featuring FBI special agent Maggie O'Dell.

      Fireproof
      3.8
    • In New York Times bestselling author Alex Kava's new thriller, Special Agent Maggie O'Dell investigates the death of three teenagers, only to find herself in the middle of a government conspiracy...

      Hotwire
      3.5
    • Whitewash

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Detective and mystery stories. Suspense fiction. In Florida, investigating the disappearance of her boss, scientist Sabrina Gallows discovers a deadly secret that her employers will kill to keep hidden.In Washington, DC, Congressional aide Jason Brill suspects his boss' friendship with big business may be more of a liability than an asset.Together, Sabrina and Jason are unwittingly drawn into a sinister plot that puts corporate greed and corruption above human life. Each must race against time to reveal the truth about the shadowy, powerful players that lie at the heart of this unspeakable evil.

      Whitewash
      3.4
    • Damaged

      • 356 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      For FBI profiler Maggie O'Dell, time is running out...

      Damaged
      3.4
    • W mroku lasu

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Ryder Creed i Maggie O’Dell znowu w akcji! Niczego nie da się ukryć na zawsze Podczas sesji treningowej Grace, pies poszukujący Rydera Creeda, zbacza z trasy i odgrzebuje płytki grób. Ciało ukryte w oddalonej od świata części Parku Narodowego Blackwater River na Florydzie miało nigdy nie zostać odnalezione. Dostęp do tego znajdującego się na uboczu terenu jest bardzo ograniczony. Najwyraźniej morderca liczył na to, że siły natury zajmą się jego ofiarą, pozwalając mu na zawsze zachować zbrodnię w tajemnicy. Groby miały na wieki pozostać w ukryciu Kiedy psy Creeda znajdują kolejne ludzkie szczątki, śledczy zdają sobie sprawę, że mają do czynienia z mordercą, który zna ten las jak własną kieszeń i od lat ukrywa w nim dowody swoich zbrodni. On zabił już nie raz, nie ma nic do stracenia Już wkrótce Ryder Creed i Maggie O’Dell, ich bliscy i współpracownicy dowiedzą się, jak daleko jest w stanie posunąć się morderca, żeby nikt nigdy nie odkrył jego zbrodni.

      W mroku lasu
      4.3
    • Zwarte vrijdag

      • 349 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Op de drukste dag van het jaar zijn een paar studenten van plan een spectaculaire mediastunt uit te halen in de Mall of America. Hun rugtassen zitten vol apparatuur die de computersystemen van het winkelcentrum tijdelijk lam zal leggen - denken ze. In werkelijkheid zijn het explosieven en staan ze zonder het te weten op het punt een gigantische ramp te ontketenen. Direct na de ontploffingen wordt FBI-agent Maggie O'Dell ingeschakeld om een profiel van de daders te schetsen. Een ingewikkelde klus, want de chaos is compleet. Nog lastiger wordt het als blijkt dat haar halfbroer Patrick vlak voor de ramp contact heeft gehad met de studenten. Wat is zijn rol? Kan en wil hij haar helpen? Dan krijgt Maggie een tip dat er een volgende bomaanslag ophanden is, met als doelwit een luchthaven. Welke? Het lijkt onbegonnen werk om daarachter te komen...en ondertussen tikt de klok genadeloos door.

      Zwarte vrijdag
      3.9
    • More than 30 of the most critically acclaimed and award-winning authors offer heart-pumping tales of suspense in all its guises. Authors include Lee Child, James Siegel, James Rollins, Eric van Lustbader, F. Paul Wilson and Christopher Reich.

      Thriller: Stories to Keep You Up All Night
      3.5
    • Zło może przybrać niespodziewane oblicze Uznany za seryjnego mordercę i skazany na śmierć za trzy potworne zbrodnie, Ronald Jeffreys został stracony. Mieszkańcy Platte City odetchnęli z ulgą, ich koszmar się skończył. Jednak trzy miesiące później znaleziono ciało kolejnego chłopca. Zginął w taki sam sposób, jak ofiary Jeffreysa. Koszmar powrócił ze zdwojoną siłą. Śledztwo w tej sprawie prowadzi szeryf Nick Morelli. Pomaga mu młoda agentka FBI Maggie O'Dell, która już zyskała opinię wybitnej specjalistki od tworzenia psychologicznych profili seryjnych morderców. Rozpoczyna się dramatyczny wyścig z czasem. Ginie następny chłopiec, a kolejny zostaje porwany. Dochodzenie komplikuje się, każdy kolejny trop prowadzi donikąd. Jedyna wiarygodna poszlaka jest zbyt przerażająca, by w nią uwierzyć.

      Dotyk zła
    • W domu letniskowym w Massachusetts pięciu młodych mężczyzn ginie podczas strzelaniny z agentami FBI. W Waszyngtonie zostaje znalezione ciało córki senatora. Agentka Maggie O’Dell jest zdumiona, gdy szef zleca jej prowadzenie tych obu, pozornie niezwiązanych z sobą spraw. Jednak w trakcie śledztwa związek okazuje się oczywisty. Sprawy łączy osoba wielebnego Josepha Everetta, charyzmatycznego przywódcy religijnej sekty, która zdobywa coraz więcej wyznawców. Młodzi mężczyźni z domu letniskowego to członkowie kościoła Everetta, a córkę senatora zamordowano tuż po zorganizowanym przez wielebnego spotkaniu modlitewnym. Kim jest wielebny? Psychopatą, który ma na tyle silną pozycję, że jest bezkarny, czy kozłem ofiarnym, wykorzystywanym przez przebiegłego przestępcę? Maggie zbyt późno zdaje sobie sprawę, że prawda jest o wiele bardziej skomplikowana i przerażająca, niż wskazywały początkowe ustalenia.

      Łowca dusz
    • Nazwali go Kolekcjonerem, bo traktował ofiary jak cenne okazy, a potem zabijał je w niezwykle okrutny sposób. Agentka specjalna Maggie O'Dell przez dwa lata śledzi każdy jego krok, ale on bawi się z nią w kotka i myszkę. W końcu udaje jej się go schwytać, Albert Stucky ucieka jednak z więzienia i wciąga ją do kolejnej rundy przerażającej gry. Polując na psychopatę, Maggie próbuje wejść w jego skórę, poznać jego myśli i uczucia, lecz on wciąż wyprzedza ją o ułamek sekundy. Czy schwytanie Stucky'ego stanie się jej obsesją? Czy jemu uda się obudzić najciemniejszą stronę jej natury?

      W ułamku sekundy
    • Największe amerykańskie centrum handlowe przeżywa prawdziwe oblężenie. Ludzi ogarnął szał zakupów, bo piątek po Święcie Dziękczynienia jest dniem największych promocji, najkorzystniejszych okazji. Właśnie wtedy zamachowcy przeprowadzają samobójczy atak. Ginie wielu niewinnych ludzi. Agentka Maggie O'Dell staje przed najtrudniejszą sprawą w swojej karierze. Przekopując gruzowisko w poszukiwaniu odpowiedzi na pytanie o sprawcę zamachu, odkrywa, że najgorsze dopiero ma nadejść. Czas ucieka, napięcie rośnie. O'Dell ma tylko dwadzieścia cztery godziny, aby się dowiedzieć, co będzie następnym celem i kto stoi za zamachami. Walcząc o ułożenie wszystkich elementów układanki odkrywa, o co toczy się gra. Okazuje się, że na linii ognia stoi jej własna rodzina.

      Maggie O'Dell