Maddie Castle

Series · 5 books · 2022-2024

By Ryan, C.R. Gray

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Maddie Castle

2022

Free prequel novella featuring the character Maddie Castle. Available at the link in "edition"

The Handler

2023

A dead police officer... A department desperate for answers... Maddie Castle must take on the role that nearly took her life... She must once again become The Handler . NEW from Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author L.T. Ryan with C.R. Gray! Wounded in the line of duty, former K9 Handler Maddie Castle finds herself back to square one. The bullet that shredded her leg took the life of her four-legged partner. The pain of recovery goes well beyond the daily physical torment she endures. Time is the supposed healer of all wounds. In Castle’s case, this hasn’t proven true. In a hail of gunfire, she lost not only her dog, but the one thing she loved above all else…the job. Castle is back home in the trailer park she vowed never to return to. Taking a job as a private investigator has proven an unrewarding comparative to her former career. Barely making ends meet and hampered by the ever-present pain in her leg, Castle struggles to keep her footing in her new life. A K9 handler from Castle’s old unit is gunned down. Castle is called in to assess whether the dog can be rehabilitated. The alternative is a consequence Castle can’t live with. Working to save the K9 might just well save Castle from herself. As the hunt for the killer continues, Castle receives a call from a desperate mother searching for her missing son. The hunt for the boy leads Castle into the criminal underbelly of Pittsburgh. Powerful players who will stop at nothing stand in her way. Behind them lies the truth. Getting to it may cost her everything, including her life, as she seeks to expose a dark secret that could bring a city to its knees. Follow Maddie Castle as she walks the blurred line of right and wrong in a desperate search for justice.

Tracking Justice

2023

A college girl is found dead A grieving mother searching for answers Castle sets out to uncover the truth Tracking Justice comes at a cost When a college girl is found dead, the investigation leaves a distraught mother in a desperate quest to find out what happened. Dissatisfied with the conclusion drawn by police, she continues to hunt for the truth behind her daughter's untimely death. Retired K9 handler Maddie Castle is brought in to assist the family. With the help of her partner Tempest, Castle finds a lead. She begins to peel back the layers, and discovers the evidence points to murder. Proving it will take all of Castle's investigative effort. Surviving the fallout comes at a price. With Tempest at her side, Castle is on the trail of a murderer who's willing to stop at nothing to keep the truth from being exposed. If she can solve the case, it will be the biggest payday to date. But the cost for Tracking Justice comes at price. And if she's not careful it could be her life. Join Maddie Castle and her K9 Tempest on their latest heart-pumping adventure.

Hunting Grounds

2023

A killer has returned and his reign of terror has only just begun. An unstoppable killer stalks the city, leaving a mounting body count in his wake. As panic and fear grip Pittsburgh, the FBI is brought in to assist the local police with the manhunt, hoping to prevent further bloodshed. Retired Pittsburgh K9 Handler Maddie Castle is pulled into the manhunt. She has experienced the killer's deadly handiwork firsthand. He left her crippled in body and spirit. Caught between her thirst for revenge and her desire to save lives, Castle knows that tracking the killer down and bringing him to justice will give her peace of mind. But this madman is shrewd and evasive, eluding capture at every turn. As Maddie and her K9 partner stay hot on his heels, she realizes that he might be one step ahead of her… He's already put her on his hit list. In the Hunting Grounds, death is the only escape. And if Maddie wants to survive the ultimate showdown with evil, she'll have to stay alive long enough to outwit him once and for all.

Vanished Trails

2024

Amidst Shadows and Secrets, a Deadly Hunt Begins. Six kids walked into the woods, but only five walked out... 18-year-old Liz Turner's vanishing act sets off a relentless storm of secrets and suspicions. Her tight-knit group of friends, on the verge of starting their college journey, becomes fractured as they grapple with the puzzling nature of her disappearance. Without a body to be found, the police investigation stalls, leaving the case enshrouded in uncertainty. Maddie Castle, tormented by personal tragedy. In the depth of her despair, the vanishing of Daisy Miller, her boyfriend's sister-in-law, stirs old wounds and ignites a flicker of hope. Desperate for answers and redemption, Maddie seeks alliance with Detective Ashley Harper, the relentless investigator assigned to the Liz Turner case. But their partnership comes at a cost. Maddie, once a respected law enforcement officer, must now rely on her instincts and her loyal K9 partner, Tempest, to navigate the treacherous terrain of this perplexing enigma. Harper's bargain is unravel the threads of Liz Turner's life in exchange for assistance in solving Daisy's disappearance. As they plunge deeper into the heart of darkness, Maddie and Harper find themselves entangled in a web of danger, deceit, and deadly adversaries. From the eerie depths of the Pennsylvania wilderness to the clandestine world of hidden foes, they discover that every step taken toward the truth could also lead them closer to their own demise. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of suspense in Vanished Trails . This electrifying crime action thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat, turning pages late into the night. Can Maddie and Harper survive the relentless pursuit of the truth, or will they become mere shadows lost among the twisted trails?

Authors

Ryan

Author · 80 books

L.T. RYAN is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author. The new age of publishing offered L.T. the opportunity to blend his passions for creating, marketing, and technology to reach audiences with his popular Jack Noble series. Living in central Virginia with his wife, the youngest of his three daughters, and their three dogs, L.T. enjoys staring out his window at the trees and mountains while he should be writing, as well as reading, hiking, running, and playing with gadgets. See what he's up to at ltryan.com. BOOKS IN THE JACK NOBLE SERIES The Recruit (prequel short story) The First Deception (prequel) Noble Beginnings A Deadly Distance Thin Line Noble Intentions When Dead in Greece Noble Retribution Noble Betrayal Never Go Home Noble Judgment Never Cry Mercy Deadline End Game BOOKS IN THE BEAR LOGAN SERIES Ripple Effect Blowback Takedown Deep State (coming January, 2020) BOOKS IN THE CLARISSA ABBOT SERIES Beyond Betrayal BOOKS IN THE MITCH TANNER SERIES The Depths of Darkness Into the Darkness Deliver Us From Darkness (coming soon) Social Media Links Facebook (L.T. Ryan): facebook.com/LTRyanAuthor Facebook (Jack Noble Page): facebook.com/JackNobleBooks/ Twitter: twitter.com/LTRyanWrites Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/6151659.L_T... Contact L.T. Ryan at contact@ltryan.com About the Author L.T. RYAN is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author. The new age of publishing offered L.T. the opportunity to blend his passions for creating, marketing, and technology to reach audiences with his popular Jack Noble series. Living in central Virginia with his wife, the youngest of his three daughters, and their three dogs, L.T. enjoys staring out his window at the trees and mountains while he should be writing, as well as reading, hiking, running, and playing with gadgets. See what he's up to at ltryan.com. Social Media Links Facebook (L.T. Ryan): facebook.com/LTRyanAuthor Facebook (Jack Noble Page): facebook.com/JackNobleBooks/ Twitter: twitter.com/LTRyanWrites Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/6151659.L_T... Contact L.T. Ryan at contact@ltryan.com

C.R. Gray

Author · 4 books