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The Inca Con: A K9 Thriller of Deception, Greed, and High-Stakes Justice (Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers Book 5) Kindle Edition

by JC Ryan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 3,298 ratings

In the heart of the Andes, an archaeological dream is threatened by a sinister plot.

When former black ops field agent Rex Dalton and his trusty K9 companion, Digger, form an unexpected friendship with a retired American couple, they are invited to join an expedition to a secluded village nestled high in the Andes Mountains. The couple's intention to invest in the archaeological site there appears to be a promising venture, but all is not what it seems.

Dalton’s instincts quickly uncover a sinister con targeting his new friends, and the masterminds behind this elaborate scheme prove they will go to any lengths to protect their interests.

He and Digger are caught in the crosshairs of a dangerous game. With the stakes rising, Rex must use his cunning to outmaneuver his adversaries and bring justice to the deserving before it’s too late.

The Inca Con is the pulse-pounding fourth instalment in JC Ryan’s electrifying Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers series.

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Praise for The Inca Con:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Rex and Digger surpass themselves yet again!!!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great story, creatively written with wonderful characters and interesting environments will keep you reading long into the night.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I love all of J C Ryan books. They are written with intelligence and style that we like very much.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This is an excellent book about greed, deception, murder and salvation. The plot is well done. The book is full of action and emotions.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Exciting, interesting, keeps you wanting to turn just ONE more page. I highly recommend this book; you won't regret 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 ‏ : ‎ B07KD27RHM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vinci Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 11, 2019
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
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  • Book 4 of 15 ‏ : ‎ Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers
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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 enjoy this thriller for its action-filled plot with twists and turns, and find it a must-read series with well-developed characters, particularly appreciating the dog's role as a key character. The writing style is fantastic, and customers find the book keeps them interested throughout. They appreciate the cultural elements, with one review highlighting the exploration of ancient Inca history and legends, while the pacing is fast and engaging.

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79 customers mention "Plot"73 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the plot of the book, describing it as an exciting tale filled with action from start to finish, with plenty of twists and turns.

"...Great story, creatively written with wonderful characters and interesting environments will keep you reading long into the night." Read more

"Great setting for the action! Cons, double cons, battle action, romance and saving the health and safety of remote villagers kept me turning the..." Read more

"Love all of JC Ryan’s books. Good story with plenty of action." Read more

"...Fun book, full of action and adventure." Read more

60 customers mention "Readability"60 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and enjoyable, describing it as a must-read series with a good clean read.

"...Finding it was a con. Great read having been there and for those memories as I read," Read more

"Great book!" Read more

"This was a good read, but I did put the book down quite a bit which drops it to four stars...." Read more

"Good read..." Read more

43 customers mention "Character development"39 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the character development in the book, particularly appreciating Rex as the hero of the series and the role of the dog as a key character.

"...There is a lot of action and interesting characters and also some telling of ancient inca history and legends...." Read more

"...The characters were interesting and while compelling at first the descriptions and personality reinforcements became a bit overdone...." Read more

"Page burners. Exciting. Digger is my favorite character Reminds me of my first GSD,Lobo Pet peeve though. “..couldn’t help but …” Please!! “....." Read more

"...The characters were good and it was easy to get involved in the book...." Read more

19 customers mention "Writing style"15 positive4 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, finding it fantastic and well-crafted, with one customer noting the absence of grammatical and spelling errors.

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

"...I would definitely recommend this book, series, and author." Read more

"...I am wondering if something like this is still going on. Fantastic writing!" Read more

"...Would have easily given five stars but at times it gets a little wordy. All in all a good read" Read more

18 customers mention "Dog content"18 positive0 negative

Customers love the dog character in the book, describing him as extremely intelligent and a great asset to the story.

"I liked the story. I liked the dog, Digger, and his involvement throughout the story...." Read more

"Got to say I love this series, great story telling and I adore the dog, the man and his faithful dog by his side, never fails to grab the heart and..." Read more

"...But, the good guy is honorable and skilled, and the dog is the best! I am enamored with Digger." Read more

"...Love the dog. He is a character." Read more

17 customers mention "Interest"12 positive5 negative

Customers find the book thrilling and engaging, with one describing it as refreshing.

"Page burners. Exciting. Digger is my favorite character Reminds me of my first GSD,Lobo Pet peeve though. “..couldn’t help but …” Please!! “....." Read more

"...It's an intriguing and exciting experience following them around the world. I would definitely recommend this book, series, and author." Read more

"It seemed a bit amateurish in content, fairly predictable but a very nice story...." Read more

"I Rated this as a 5 star book. It was exciting and well written...." Read more

13 customers mention "Culture"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's cultural elements, particularly its exploration of ancient Inca history and legends, as well as the opportunity to soak in scenery and history. One customer describes it as an invigorating romp in the highlands of Peru.

"Rex is on a walking tour in Peru, soaking in scenery and history. He is fine with just his former military dog for company...." Read more

"...Feel like I get history and geography lesson in each thriller." Read more

"...Great story, creatively written with wonderful characters and interesting environments will keep you reading long into the night." Read more

"...mission, righting wrongs against the innocent, exploring history of ancient cultures, and keeping his background in the darkness...." Read more

11 customers mention "Pacing"8 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, describing it as a fast read.

"Fun read, fast read, well constructed and flows nicely. Captivating and interesting. Good for a few hours of spare time to relax with a book." Read more

"...JC Ryan books are always interesting, never flagging slow, not the grammatical & spelling errors that some authors have. Those drive me nuts!..." Read more

"The series that is. It had potential. Started slow but with good character development...." Read more

"...The read is quick and entertaining. The ending is satisfying in its karmic outcome. We received this digital download from BookBub...." Read more

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  • Sharon Elliot
    5.0 out of 5 stars Can’t read these books fast enough
    Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2025
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    Page burners. Exciting. Digger is my favorite character Reminds me of my first GSD,Lobo
    Pet peeve though. “..couldn’t help but …” Please!! “.. couldn’t help.. thinking.. saying…believing …”
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  • Kevin H.
    4.0 out of 5 stars I Really Liked This Story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2025
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    I pretty much saw where the story was headed, but didn't make it less fun to read. Editing could have used a closer eye; silly mistakes didn't get caught. I think I will read another tale of Rex and Digger in the future. I recommend this novel to anyone who likes a like books with great but not tedious detail. Mr Ryan has a solid series going on.
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  • Kindle CustomerAnne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun series
    Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2025
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    Can’t wait to see what trouble Rex and Digger will get into next. Feel like I get history and geography lesson in each thriller.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars great series
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 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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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic series
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025
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    It seems as though Rex is setting a trend of leaving broken-hearted women in his wake along with the bad guys that keep getting in his way. As Rex and Digger continue with their new adventurous lifestyle, trouble keeps finding them no matter where they go. It's an intriguing and exciting experience following them around the world.
    I would definitely recommend this book, series, and author.
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  • garysd
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good story but I didn’t like the way the children were treated
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2020
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    I liked the story. I liked the dog, Digger, and his involvement throughout the story. The characters were good and it was easy to get involved in the book. I would normally give this four stars knocking off a star for being a little too predictable. However, I dropped one more star for how the author treated the kids. Trying not to spoil it, the children were seriously sick. It was noted the kids desperately needed a doctor. The story then proceeded with people arriving from the city with really good fake artifacts, discussed a plan and visited the site before leaving. Then the story says it takes 3 weeks to prep the site. When this was done the main character makes a call to the doctor who takes nearly a week to arrive. So the kids who turn out to have radiation poison waited 4-5 weeks before a doctor arrived. Why wasn’t the doctor called sooner? Why didn’t the people who came with the artifacts also bring a doctor? It didn’t make sense to me. Finally, the doctor seemed unusually nasty to the main character. It seemed odd.
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  • PaveHawg
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cannot stop reading these books.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2025
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    Red is a fun character to watch grow and deal with his life. Digger is king however. Would love to see a series based on these books, similiar to Reacher.
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  • Uma Iyer Van Roosenbeek
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rex and Digger surpass themselves yet again!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2019
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    Rex and Digger find themselves in Peru this time. Rex has come up with a cover story of a blog with history, culture and peoples of all the places he is visiting and he is seriously considering doing it too. They come across an young man, Junior Roper who is telling his uncle and another retired couple, the Markses about how he was swindled out of thirty thousand dollars. Rex makes a polite acquaintance of all and goes on his way. Markses are traveling widely looking for authentic archeological sites with genuine artefacts to invest in.

    Rex and Digger decide to go on their own adventure taking along a guide as mandated by the Peruvian government. When his guide gets injured, Rex and Digger help him and are trying to get him to a place where he could be further helped when they run into the guide who is escorting the Markses and Junior to a village high up in the Andean region that is close to a site full of genuine artefacts as yet unknown to the outside world. The Markses' guide is so pleased that Rex went back to help his colleague-guide that he invites Rex and Digger to join his party going to the village. The Markses who were informed by Junior about a promising site alleged to contain true artifacts invite Rex and Digger.

    When they get to the village, Junior vanishes saying his uncle is gravely ill and needs him. He introduces them to the village leader Alexandro saying the latter would take them to the site. In the meantime, Rex gets information from the villagers about the true conditions prevailing in the village by conversing with them in Chequan. He is horrified by the true state of affairs and decides to set right all the wrongs that are being planned including the scam that is being perpetrated on the Markses. The information he unearths is appalling!

    How Rex takes the help of the villagers themselves, Luciana to get help from the government, his friend in India Rehka, the IT whiz and does what he does best, getting justice to all concerned in addition to arranging for a doctor to attend to the needy villagers forms the rest of the gripping and riveting story! It needs to be read to enjoy it in all its flavors.

    The description of the natural beauty of the Peruvian wilderness leaves the readers open mouthed and trying their best to visualize all the beauty and relishing the thought and picture of all that beauty so wondrously depicted through words!

    Thank you for another thoroughly exhilarating adventure, Mr. Ryan.
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  • Heather
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great addition to the series
    Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2020
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    The Inca Con is the fifth book in the "A Rex Dalton Thriller" series and is a great addition to the series.

    I really enjoyed this book. Rex and Digger are happily exploring historical Peru when they uncover a con at an archaeological site. This book is well written and intriguing. I love the relationship between Rex and Digger. There is a mysterious illness of sick children, lost treasure, action, tension, and some romance. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.

    I read and reviewed this book with no obligation.
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  • janita monteiro
    4.0 out of 5 stars Aventuras de um turista involuntário
    Reviewed in Brazil on March 21, 2020
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    Muito bom. Gostei muito e vou ficar de olho em outras publicações do autor. Recomendo pra quem gosta do gênero.
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  • Seb Barrow
    5.0 out of 5 stars How to scam a scammer.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 25, 2020
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    We find Rex in Peru enjoying his time walking with Digger and learning about the people there. Then, as usual, trouble quietly finds him. He gets caught up in an artefacts scam that has him and Digger helping out at an old village in the hills.
    The hint of humour and romance amongst the operation to get the scammer makes this another enjoyable read.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Decent read
    Reviewed in India on April 17, 2022
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    A nice read. Kept me interested right through. Finished it almost in a single sitting.. Some of the parts were predictable and was missing depth at times but on the whole, it was a good read for a lazy Sunday afternoon..
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  • SANDRA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Australia on August 16, 2021
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    Great read, can’t wait for next one
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