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Valiant Defender (Military K-9 Unit Book 8) Kindle Edition

by Shirlee McCoy (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Soldiers track down a serial killer with the help of their brave K-9 partners in this suspenseful romance from New York Times bestselling author Shirlee McCoy, part of 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.

Experience more action-packed mystery and suspense in the rest of the Military K-9 Unit series:

Book 1: Mission to Protect by Terri Reed

Book 2: Bound by Duty by Valerie Hansen

Book 3: Top Secret Target by Dana Mentink

Book 4: Standing Fast by Maggie K. Black

Book 5: Rescue Operation by Lenora Worth

Book 6: Explosive Force by Lynette Eason

Book 7: Battle Tested by Laura Scott

Book 8: Valiant Defender by Shirlee McCoy

Book 9: Military K-9 Unit Christmas by Valerie Hansen and Laura Scott

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
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Shirlee McCoy spent her childhood making up stories and acting them out with her sister. It wasnt long before she discovered Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, her mothers gothic romances and became an ardent fan of romantic suspense. She still enjoys losing herself in a good book. And she still loves making up stories. Shirlee and her husband live in Maryland and have five children.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BLYTXQF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Love Inspired Suspense; Original edition (November 1, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1433 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
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New York Times best-selling author Shirlee McCoy loves books. She loves reading them. She loves writing them. She loves sharing them with family, friends, and total strangers on airplanes and in doctors' offices. It's no surprise that she loves being an author. Her first book was published in 2004. Since then, she's written more than 55 novels. Her books have appeared on the New York Times, Publisher's Weekly, and USA Today bestsellers lists. When she's not writing, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and volunteering as a member of Chesapeake Search Dogs - a non-profit organization dedicated to finding the lost and missing and bringing closure to their families. A former teacher, she takes pleasure in helping others pursue their writing goals and enjoys sharing her knowledge with aspiring authors.

She enjoys hearing from readers and writers. You can email her at shirlee@shirleemccoy.com or catch up with her life and writing at http://shirleemccoy.blogspot.com/.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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Fantastic Series with great ending.!
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Fantastic Series with great ending.!
I read the complete series & loved everyone each month.! I couldn't waIt for the next month to get here. I usually got the book the day they came out. The only problem was that once I started reading I didn't want to stop until I got to the end, which was usually a few hours, & then had the rest of the month to wait for the next book. This past one came out in Nov. & unfortunately we moved & things were really hectic so I missed getting it in the store. I kept telling myself that I was going to get to the store to purchase it but I finally couldn't take it anymore & ordered it through Amazon.! 😊 This last book kept me on the edge of my seat reading it. I knew they were finally going to catch the guy but just wasn't sure how.!! I absolutely loved it.!!😀 I would positively recommend this book but I would make sure you bought each one of the series & read them in order. Each author did a fantastic job.! !😊 Hope they come out with another series like this one but maybe put out 2 books in the series each month so we wouldn't be going nuts waiting for the next book. Love to all of the authors really great job working together in writing this series.! !😃
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Marilyn W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Series with great ending.!
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2018
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I read the complete series & loved everyone each month.! I couldn't waIt for the next month to get here. I usually got the book the day they came out. The only problem was that once I started reading I didn't want to stop until I got to the end, which was usually a few hours, & then had the rest of the month to wait for the next book. This past one came out in Nov. & unfortunately we moved & things were really hectic so I missed getting it in the store. I kept telling myself that I was going to get to the store to purchase it but I finally couldn't take it anymore & ordered it through Amazon.! 😊 This last book kept me on the edge of my seat reading it. I knew they were finally going to catch the guy but just wasn't sure how.!! I absolutely loved it.!!😀 I would positively recommend this book but I would make sure you bought each one of the series & read them in order. Each author did a fantastic job.! !😊 Hope they come out with another series like this one but maybe put out 2 books in the series each month so we wouldn't be going nuts waiting for the next book. Love to all of the authors really great job working together in writing this series.! !😃
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Marilyn W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Series with great ending.!
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2018
I read the complete series & loved everyone each month.! I couldn't waIt for the next month to get here. I usually got the book the day they came out. The only problem was that once I started reading I didn't want to stop until I got to the end, which was usually a few hours, & then had the rest of the month to wait for the next book. This past one came out in Nov. & unfortunately we moved & things were really hectic so I missed getting it in the store. I kept telling myself that I was going to get to the store to purchase it but I finally couldn't take it anymore & ordered it through Amazon.! 😊 This last book kept me on the edge of my seat reading it. I knew they were finally going to catch the guy but just wasn't sure how.!! I absolutely loved it.!!😀 I would positively recommend this book but I would make sure you bought each one of the series & read them in order. Each author did a fantastic job.! !😊 Hope they come out with another series like this one but maybe put out 2 books in the series each month so we wouldn't be going nuts waiting for the next book. Love to all of the authors really great job working together in writing this series.! !😃
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful conclusion
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2018
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Loved this series, I have enjoyed all of the book in this series. It seems as each one of the main characters got their Happy Ever After, plus they captured the bad guy. Each character had things they were dealing with, the loss of a parent, loss of a fiance three weeks before the wedding, guilt over the loss of a comrade, PTSD, but God brought love, peace,understanding, New relationships, to each and every one of them. If we just wait on the Lord, and remember that ALL things work to the good for those who love Him. Amen💗💗
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5.0 out of 5 stars Valiant Defender
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2018
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Five stars---this was an amazing ending to this series!! I am glad they fanilly caught the criminal & everyone coupled in love & happiness!!! Each writer has done an outstanding job with the writing. The characters & storylines were great--- enjoyed this series very much----all clean faith-based stories!! High recommended for everyone!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars An MP and His K-9
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2019
Shirlee McCoy has penned another Murder Mystery Thriller for her readers. She never disappoints and always keeps reader's turning pages and bitting their nails until the killer has been stopped in his tracks and locked away in prison . But it's the action packed chase that keeps mystery lovers glued to the pages.
In Valiant Defender , Boyd Sullivan also known as the Red Rose Killer has escaped prison and returned to Canyon Air force Base seeking revenge on MP officers or any one who gets in his way. He always leaves a red rose and a note to his victims ahead of his attack, terrorizing them with fear and uncertainties as to when he will try to kill them . Sullivan has been very hard to apprehend and always manages to be one step ahead of Captain Justin Blackwood and his K-9 Ouinn. The Red Rose Killer wants nothing more than to kill Captain Justin Blackwood because he was instrumental in having his military career ended when he was dishonorably discharged from the Air force. He was not above kidnapping victims who were important to the person he really wanted to kill. He enjoyed tantalizing them and would kill both victims after making them suffer.
There's also some romance between Captain Justin Blackwood and the Beautiful Captain Gretchen Hill who has been temporarily transferred to Canyon Air force base to learn how to train K-9 dogs .
All readers of murder mystery will be swept into this story. It's put out by Love Inspired so it is clean read.
I downloaded this book from the Amazon Prime Library. A positive review was not requested. All opinions shared here are my own.
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5.0 out of 5 stars E
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2018
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A very good book it was a little bittersweet that the RED was captured i have enjoyed reading the series! The military K9 books are very interesting to .e just keep the dogs believeable!!
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Marian
5.0 out of 5 stars K9
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2019
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I am so into reading the books. I find them very interesting. I love books about the training of how these dogs work. A little love added in helps also.
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Irene Greenhoe
5.0 out of 5 stars Ready to transfer
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2018
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The plot was superb and carried out the possibilities for a good story. The author captures your imagination and runs with it happily to the end.
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Karen
3.0 out of 5 stars Good job
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2019
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Thin and repetitive dialogue but the best in the series so far. It great if it’s a beginner novelist. Series had great potential.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Valiant Defender (Military K-9 Unit)
Reviewed in Canada on July 28, 2019
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Good story, religious, but not too much. If you are looking for a serious romance this isn’t that type, but I enjoyed it for a change with the focus on military and a side order of light romance.
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Eunice Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars As great as all the others in the series
Reviewed in Australia on November 30, 2018
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This has been a great series both from following the lives of the various characters but getting to "love" the canine characters as well. Valiant Defender has been just a good and the continuity of suspense, romance and spiritual has the ability to keep the story as a "must keep reading". Congratulations to the various writers of this series.
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