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The French Girl: A K9 Thriller of Mystery, Betrayal, and a Fight for Justice (Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers Book 5) Kindle Edition

by JC Ryan (Author), Laurie Vermillion (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 3,520 ratings
A mysterious disappearance. A loyal dog. A fight for justice.

When vigilante, Rex Dalton, and his trusty military dog, Digger, take a much-needed vacation on the tranquil islands of Vanuatu, their plans for a carefree getaway take an unexpected turn.

Digger introduces Dalton to Jacqui, an enigmatic French woman, and their friendship blossoms. But when Jacqui suddenly vanishes, Dalton becomes the prime suspect in her disappearance.

Determined to uncover the truth and clear his name, Dalton dives headfirst into a dangerous investigation that unravels a sinister plot with far-reaching consequences. With international tensions rising and time running out, he and Digger must navigate a labyrinth of deception, face formidable foes and risk everything to save the French girl.

The French Girl is the pulse-pounding fifth instalment in JC Ryan’s electrifying Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers series.

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Praise for The French Girl:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ All these Rex and Digger books have wielded such a very strong influence on me that I adopted my own "Digger".

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I have to admit that JC Ryan is a fantastic mystery and adventure writer.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ JC Ryan has earned a new fan! I couldn't put this book down, not even to sleep!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Rex Dalton is at his finest once again. You can’t put the book down. Keep up the fine work, JC Ryan!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great characters, great plot, and great locations.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Amazing book. You won't want to put it down!
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    Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers
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When a new friend of Rex's disappears, Rex is accused of having something to do with it...

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Sheila LS - Top Contributor. Can't Read This Series Fast Enough!! I had no idea these books were so good when I first started or I would not have already downloaded other Kindle Unlimited books... I haven't read any series as exciting as Ty Patterson's Warrior series until now.

You really need to start reading this series from the beginning because what happened to Rex in this first book is what made him the way he is. He is a very determined person and does not stop at anything to take down the bad guys--especially if they are terrorist or if it is a group that is funding terrorist. Even though this is his main mindset, he still wants to protect the innocent that inadvertently get in the way...

Texas - This author belongs on the same shelf as Ludlum and Follette and those other guys! My first read by this author and I couldn't put the book down! Mesmerized by the writing style, the vivid descriptions and the storylines, I read without stopping. Fast paced, action packed and interesting on several facets.

Margaret Bentley - I love reading about Rex Dalton's exploits, but my favorite character has to be Digger, his military-trained super-intelligent dog.

Greg D - Rex Dalton was the deadliest agent the government had at their disposal- a one-man unstoppable force in the war on terrorism in the Middle East. With his famous ability to pick up new languages with ease, he figures he can blend into almost any culture and root out evil. What could go wrong? Well, it turns out, plenty.

E. I. HOOD - I was not a fan of the first Rex Dalton book but plunged ahead with the second hoping JC Ryan would not disappoint. I loved it. Now here I am after reading the third book in this series. I had a hard time putting it down and found myself wondering about it when I was not reading.

40 year pioneer - Each book in this series gets even better. This has a fascinating, even though hard to fathom, plot, worked out in intricate detail. Rex Dalton is a mirror of all of us - overcoming seemingly overwhelming odds to achieve great things.

Kindle Customer - From a master storyteller comes another thrilling ride by Rex Dalton. From the sands of Afghanistan to the culture of India the story moves at a breathless pace. Thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended.

Kindle Customer - Rex Dalton rocks! Another great read from JC Ryan. I've read all of his books and am never disappointed! All I can say is....MORE!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07MDZKLT1
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vinci Books; 1st edition (February 15, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 15, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 479 pages
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JC Ryan is a bestselling author renowned for his intricate espionage, archaeological thrillers, and conspiracy mysteries. With over 30 acclaimed novels, including the popular Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers, Rossler Foundation Mysteries, and Carter Devereux Mystery Thrillers, Ryan has captivated readers around the globe.

Drawing from his diverse professional background—as a military officer, lawyer, and IT manager—Ryan creates compelling narratives that skillfully blend historical accuracy with thrilling adventure. He is celebrated as a master storyteller, known for crafting riveting plots, meticulous historical details, and engaging, multidimensional characters. Ryan’s meticulous research lends authenticity and depth to each story, immersing readers in richly constructed worlds filled with intrigue, suspense, and adventure.

Fans of David Baldacci, Lee Child’s Jack Reacher, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Nelson DeMille’s John Corey, Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp, Mark Greaney’s Gray Man, Gregg Hurwitz’s Orphan X, Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne, Daniel Silva’s Gabriel Allon, Brad Taylor’s Pike Logan, Brad Thor’s Scot Harvath, James Rollins’ Sigma Force, Steve Berry’s Cotton Malone, and Dan Brown’s Robert Langdon will find JC Ryan’s novels equally compelling and unforgettable.

When not writing, Ryan enjoys spending time with his college sweetheart, whom he married in 1978. They are proud parents of two daughters, have two sons-in-law, and are grandparents to two grandchildren.

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Customers find this thriller engaging with plenty of exciting action and twists throughout. The book keeps readers entertained from start to finish, with well-developed characters and a fast-paced plot. They appreciate the writing style, with one customer noting the detailed descriptions of locale, while another highlights the exceptional training of the military dog. The mystery content receives positive feedback, with one review mentioning the use of false names, and customers consider it a great addition to the series.

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96 customers mention "Story quality"94 positive2 negative

Customers find the book's story engaging with action-packed excitement throughout, describing it as an action adventure from beginning to end.

"...It proves once again that Rex is a great man that is willing to help those in need, especially those whom he considers friends...." Read more

"Loved the book and the new characters. A fast paced action filled adventure from start to finish...." Read more

"I'm losing sleep because these stories are too fun and engrossing to put down. Thank you and keep up the great work. Excelsior!" Read more

"What a steamy world adventure! Rex and Digger has done another great job of saving the French. Great story with true emotions and happy ending!" Read more

80 customers mention "Readability"80 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as an exciting and entertaining read that keeps them engaged from start to finish.

"Well that was hours of enjoyment, so great ful to the author that I get to move onto another story about a fantastic dog.....oh yeah and a great..." Read more

"...books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read." Read more

"Loved the book and the new characters. A fast paced action filled adventure from start to finish...." Read more

"...It is an entertaining read!" Read more

40 customers mention "Character development"37 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one review noting how the characters are portrayed as almost human in ability.

"Loved the book and the new characters. A fast paced action filled adventure from start to finish...." Read more

"...I'm a dog lover and the dog in this book was amazing but portrayed as almost human in ability. It is an entertaining read!" Read more

"Rex, aka Rowan is such a great guy. One who most of us older, single women would possibly enjoy for a long time-or short time-whatever!..." Read more

"I love Rex and Digger. Both are lovable! Margot was likable and the story was decent but I always expect more action in this series...." Read more

21 customers mention "Writing style"21 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it easy to read with no unnecessary foul language, and one customer notes that they can visualize the settings perfectly.

"I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing...." Read more

"...Action plot with just good reading, no unnecessary foul language and vulgar sex. Good book, good read that’s both a delight and fun….recommended." Read more

"This has great characters, great plot and great locations. I love the adventures with Digger and seeing Rex using his many skills...." Read more

"...Some are better than others and some have better descriptions of locale. I like the dog, Digger, best!" Read more

15 customers mention "Pacing"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, describing it as a great fast-paced page turner with a smooth flow to the story.

"Very fast pace book whose main character is sympathetic to any "underdog" and will do anything to protect such people...." Read more

"As always, lightening fast pace and also a reminder that betrayal can come from even those we least expect to be guilty.... Once again, Red Dalton..." Read more

"...A fast paced read, as it seems that Rex and Digger are slipping from one dangerous event to another!!..." Read more

"As usual JC Ryan never disappoints me. If you enjoy fast paced, action packed suspense with international intrigue this book is for you...." Read more

14 customers mention "Love of dogs"14 positive0 negative

Customers love the dogs in the book, with one review highlighting their exceptional training for special operations.

"...ful to the author that I get to move onto another story about a fantastic dog.....oh yeah and a great guy. I do have to say my dogs could..." Read more

"...I'm a dog lover and the dog in this book was amazing but portrayed as almost human in ability. It is an entertaining read!" Read more

"...He’s no ordinary dog, he is a well trained military dog who sometimes has to teach his owner some lessons in how to react to a dog...." Read more

"It was an entertaining story. Love the dog. Rex flies around the world helping people, okay, I get it...." Read more

12 customers mention "Series"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the series, with one mentioning it's a fantastic TV series available on Prime.

"This was another fantastic story, and a great addition to this series...." Read more

"...Dalton performs his own form of justice and moves on.....A truly exceptional series!" Read more

"I am hooked on the series, and of course Red and Digger. What a great pair for a series of adventures." Read more

"...The book is part of a series and most seem to be ok read out of sequence. Some are better than others and some have better descriptions of locale...." Read more

8 customers mention "Mystery content"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the mystery elements of the book, with one customer highlighting the use of false names and another mentioning the opportunities for spying on opponents.

"As with other Rex Dalton adventures, this one draws loner Dalton into a mystery and then a fight for justice...." Read more

"...He's a very likable person, I was impressed. There's action, mystery, danger and intrigue, you will be impressed." Read more

"...He is given many opportunities to spy on opponents and report back to his master via iPad to level the playing field in fights against unfavorable..." Read more

"False names, secret identities and a genuine friendship set the premise for an unusual and intriguing story...." Read more

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  • April Winger
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another exciting story
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2025
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    Well that was hours of enjoyment, so great ful to the author that I get to move onto another story about a fantastic dog.....oh yeah and a great guy.
    I do have to say my dogs could learn a lot about skills that Digger has mastered, that they go outside to use the bathroom is about the only thing they have in common with Digger.....sadly.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic thriller series
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2025
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    This was another fantastic story, and a great addition to this series. It proves once again that Rex is a great man that is willing to help those in need, especially those whom he considers friends. Not a series that you'll want to miss.
    I would definitely recommend this book, series, and author.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars great series
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2025
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    I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment  I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
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  • Lisa Elliott
    5.0 out of 5 stars A French Girl!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2024
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    Loved the book and the new characters.
    A fast paced action filled adventure from start to finish. Did not like that he let Digger get injured twice and did not kill the man. Get the books and leave your reviews.
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  • PaveHawg
    5.0 out of 5 stars Better and better
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2025
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    I'm losing sleep because these stories are too fun and engrossing to put down. Thank you and keep up the great work. Excelsior!
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  • Richard Emmett
    4.0 out of 5 stars Honorable man
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024
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    Very fast pace book whose main character is sympathetic to any "underdog" and will do anything to protect such people. I'm a dog lover and the dog in this book was amazing but portrayed as almost human in ability.
    It is an entertaining read!
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  • Frank Kelso
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling series where the hog is smarter than his handler.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2025
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    This series continues with another fight against all odds. Digger is resourceful and smart. The unsung heroine is the Indian woman whose computer skills get Rex the info he needs and the plane schedules to get out Dodge alive.
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  • Uma Iyer Van Roosenbeek
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fast paced, thrilling and befitting successor to all the previous Dalton-Digger adventures!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2019
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    This time Rex and Digger are holidaying in Vanuatu when the inimitable Digger comes across a beautiful French girl and decides that she should be Rex's friend and arranges things so it happens! A beautiful, trusting friendship develops between Rex and the girl who calls herself Jacqui. Suddenly, the girl vanishes and Rex is accosted by the police as the person who is responsible for the girl going missing!
    Once Rex clears his name and tries to convince the police that because of her fear of ocean life, she would not have jumped into the ocean. He also learns her true identity, her importance in the French government and decides to look for her with Digger's able support. Another person who lends Rex rock like support in the form of crucial information and logistical support is Rehka, the girl from Mumbai who is liked by both Rex and Digger.
    How his investigation leads to the French girl, reasons for her actions, his superhuman attempts to resolve matters in a way that is beneficial to all concerned forms the content of this enthralling book that keeps the readers going without being able to put down the book before reading the last page! As always, the story takes us all over the globe for a thrilling ride!!
    All these Rex and Digger books have wielded such a very strong influence on me that I adopted my own "Digger," a brindle Brown with copper highlights Dutch Shepherd who is helping me immensely in healing from the recent surfeit of deaths of family members! In addition to the reading pleasure of all these exemplary books, I now have a champion companion!
    Thank you very much, Mr. Ryan.
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  • pete 22
    5.0 out of 5 stars The french girl a rex Dalton thriller
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 14, 2024
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    This book was a really great reid, I look forward to reading another one, the twists and turns of the story together with the different countries and a possible romance made for an engrossing read
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  • Moses
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
    Reviewed in Australia on October 14, 2020
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    Rex Dalton morphs into Rowan Donnelly in this fast paced easy to read story of intrigue and thrills when he decides to disappear among the South Pacific islands of Vanuatu. Here his trusty companion, Digger, manages to accidently run in to a French girl when romping on the beach with Rowan. This is the start of interaction between Rex and Margot, and when Margot Lemaire using the name Jacqui Madrolle for anonymity, who is destined for public service in her home country, finds she is pregnant, Rowan feels obliged to be of assistance, after she goes missing to protect the father of her child. Initially, Rowan is considered a suspect in her disappearance, but manages to convince the Vanuatu gendarmerie of his innocence. Jacqui has been the head of the French President’s Communications team in the lead up to his election as the new French President, and is highly respected and admired by the French populace.

    Russian oil interests are anxious to capture Jacqui to force the French President to allow a Russian Oil Company to build an oil pipeline through France and the French DGSE are also tasked to bring Jacqui back home. With his background, Rowan follows the French team that are following the Russian group following Jacqui and with some violence, Rowan helps Jacqui avoid all those interested in kidnapping her and Jacqui reconciles her condition after making the decision to raise the child she is bearing by herself.
    A great read which keeps the interest throughout and is highly recommended.
    Moses
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Canada on October 9, 2020
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    The story was good and the characters . I would recommend this. I did not want to put it down.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars The French Girl
    Reviewed in Canada on September 26, 2020
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    Enjoyable story although much like a fairy tale. Good writing, not too many typos but with that same mistake so many writers make using "effect" as a verb.
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  • Willie Drysdale
    4.0 out of 5 stars Ah !! Good dog !!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2021
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    Entertaining story, well written ! An agent/assassin with an almost human dog sidekick seems a bit unlikely but it is strangely addictive and believable .
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