Ryder Creed

Ryder Creed is a former Marine and K9 search-and-rescue handler who stars in Alex Kava's thriller series of the same name.
Character

Ryder Creed is a former Marine turned K9 search-and-rescue handler, created by Alex Kava for her spinoff thriller series. After leaving military service, Creed built a business around training and deploying dogs for everything from finding missing people to sniffing out drugs and explosives. His first full appearance came in Breaking Creed (2014).

Creed’s series is closely connected to Kava’s original Maggie O’Dell books. The two characters share cases and their storylines overlap, making the Ryder Creed novels a natural extension for O’Dell fans. Creed’s bond with his dogs adds a different texture to the books compared to the more forensic-focused O’Dell series.

Reading Order

See the complete Ryder Creed reading order for all books in the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ryder Creed?

Ryder Creed is a fictional character created by Alex Kava. He is a former Marine who runs a K9 search-and-rescue operation, using specially trained dogs to find missing persons and detect hazardous materials.

What books is Ryder Creed in?

Ryder Creed appears in ten books by Alex Kava, starting with Breaking Creed in 2014 and continuing through Midnight Creed in 2023.

How is Ryder Creed connected to Maggie O'Dell?

Ryder Creed’s series is a spinoff of the Maggie O’Dell books. The two characters meet and work cases together, and events in one series often affect the other.

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