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The Power of Three: A K9 Thriller Where a Global Hunt for Justice Turns Deadly (Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers Book 1) Kindle Edition

by JC Ryan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 2,504 ratings
When corruption runs deep, Rex Dalton will stop at nothing to shatter a drugs empire.

On a critical mission to Afghanistan to investigate the opium trade, Rex Dalton stumbles across spine-chilling deceit and corruption that snakes through the highest echelons of power in Afghanistan, America, and Europe.

When urgent requests to his superiors to eradicate the drug empire fall on deaf ears, Dalton, with his military dog, Digger, at his side, takes matters into his own hands, stirring up a hornet's nest so deadly that even he, one of the world’s most lethal assassins, might not survive.

Dalton and Digger’s fight for justice began in The Fulcrum, the prequel to the Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers series, where their partnership was forged in blood and betrayal. Now, in The Power of Three, the battle continues—deadlier than ever.

The Power of Three is the pulse-pounding first installment in JC Ryan’s electrifying Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers series.
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A tour de force! Dog and human come together!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Wow! Read this book from start to finish - amazing! I want more.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great start to a new series. I love the dog.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This book has everything I want in a great thriller, and it will keep you up most of the night.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ANOTHER AWESOME READ!!
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What readers are saying about the Rex Dalton Series:

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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Gary Bennett is a SAG-AFTRA audiobook narrator. He was born and raised in California and then in Bozeman, Montana, and is the oldest of four children. He now calls the greater Seattle area his home, and he's a huge fan of the Seattle Seahawks. Gary has always been passionate about not just telling a story, but telling it well. From reading bedtime stories with his children to performing in front of the microphone, bringing a story to life is one of his greatest joys. Gary has pursued his career in audiobook narration with zeal, continuing to not only invest in personal coaching from some of the best in the industry, but also investing in some of the best equipment for his professional home-based studio. There are few things he enjoys more than stepping into his StudioBricks home studio and recording his favorite books. Gary is also a licensed electrical engineer and a private pilot. He loves watching and participating in sports and listening to and playing music, and is an avid outdoor enthusiast.

JC Ryan is the author of spellbinding archeological mysteries and crime-suspense thrillers. He has published twenty-six novels in five series. He holds a military degree and served as an officer in the military for seven years before a crippling back injury forced him to change careers. He returned to university, studied law, and became a lawyer, running his own private practice for more than fifteen years before he moved overseas and got the opportunity to pursue his lifelong dream of being a writer. With the knowledge and experience gained by living and working on three continents and as many careers, he amassed a wealth of knowledge and material that he uses in his fiction writing.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07HHP4TYJ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vinci Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 11, 2018
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 356 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 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 find the book engaging, keeping them reading until the end with its intriguing plot full of twists and turns. Moreover, the pacing is fast and believable, and customers appreciate the well-written characters and their interactions with the intelligent canine.

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63 customers mention "Readability"63 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and entertaining, noting that it keeps them reading until the end.

"The story of man and man’s best friend is Very enjoyable. Can’t wait to read the next one in the series" 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

"I really wanted to give 3 1/2 stars. The first half of the book was engaging...." Read more

"...It make this book a satisfying read!" Read more

62 customers mention "Suspenseful story"58 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful story of the book, praising its fascinating plot with twists and turns that keep readers engaged from start to finish.

"A great story, with ever changing crises, perfectly honed characters and conversations. Throw in a dog and the book is out of this world great." Read more

"I found this book full of action, it made it hard to put down and wanting to know what was coming next." Read more

"This was an intense, complex, and intriguing mission with many unexpected twists, as well as more tragedies for this operative...." Read more

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

20 customers mention "Pacing"20 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, finding it fast-paced and mostly believable, with one customer noting how it creates many challenges for the protagonist.

"This book had a lot of twist and turns. It was fast paced and had a lot of action. Can’t wait until the next book...." Read more

"...The Rex Dalton series is fast paced and entertaining." Read more

"...Also, the author reports on the violence in a very matter-of-fact manner...." Read more

"...This, along with much excitement and adventures, explained the why and how they came to be evidentially bonded. Great reading!" Read more

20 customers mention "Writing quality"15 positive5 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book.

"...J C Ryan is an excellent writer who goes into a lot of detail but doesn’t bore the reader. The Rex Dalton series is fast paced and entertaining." Read more

"...Well written, researched and assembled into such a gripping yarn." Read more

"...Just fast-paced and intriguing from start to finish. It was slightly anticlimactic but hopefully some of that gets rectified in the next book...." Read more

"...Hard to grasp the idea of a dog that thinks. Ryan is a very good author and ill hold your interest. Want to see how Dalton makes out." Read more

19 customers mention "Character development"19 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one noting they are very human and relatable.

"A great story, with ever changing crises, perfectly honed characters and conversations. Throw in a dog and the book is out of this world great." Read more

"I enjoyed the characters he built, as well as his descriptions of everything...." Read more

"...The story line keeps you going and is very entertaining. Every character adds to the story...." Read more

"...The plot is well constructed and the characters are believable. The ending leads to further adventures." Read more

12 customers mention "Dog interaction"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the interaction with the dog in the book, describing it as incredible and intelligent, with one customer noting how well the human and canine characters work together.

"...details the bonding between Rex and Digger, the fearless and intelligent canine, whose abilities complement those of Rex in his quest to destroy..." Read more

"Great start to a new series. I love the dog. He keeps the book from being boring, with all of its strategies and explanations...." Read more

"Very interesting story! Great characters and plot! Love the dog Digger! He is a central part of the story!..." Read more

"Really like the inclusion of a canine sidekick with Rex Dalton in his black ops assignments...." Read more

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars very good series
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 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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  • JFSIV
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2024
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    Another Red Dalton tale where the author slips superfluous time fillers and keeps the action flowing from one scene to the next, even when he switches venues and storylines. It make this book a satisfying read!
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  • Rhonda Rambo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2025
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    The story of man and man’s best friend is
    Very enjoyable. Can’t wait to read the next one in the series
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  • Mary Davis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
    Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2025
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    A great story, with ever changing crises, perfectly honed characters and conversations. Throw in a dog and the book is out of this world great.
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  • maxine delmar
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Powerful Thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2025
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    I literally could not put this book down. I had to find out what was happening next due to all the continued twists and turns throughout the story. Definitely looking forward my next read in this series.
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  • Bichon Mom
    4.0 out of 5 stars Binge worthy action series
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2021
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    The Power of Three, the second in the Rex Dalton thriller series, has me eager to continue on to book three.

    This second book details the bonding between Rex and Digger, the fearless and intelligent canine, whose abilities complement those of Rex in his quest to destroy terrorists and those who enable them.

    J C Ryan is an excellent writer who goes into a lot of detail but doesn’t bore the reader. The Rex Dalton series is fast paced and entertaining.
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  • JWalch
    5.0 out of 5 stars The saga of Rex Dalton and his K-9 Digger continues
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2021
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    The Power of Three picks up right where The Fulcrum, Book 1 on the Rex Dalton Thriller series leaves off, so go back and read The Fulcrum if you haven’t already read it. Although it can be read as a novel in its own right, The Fulcrum is more a prequel to the complete Rex Dalton Thriller Series. In it, we meet and learn about many of the characters that will come to play key roles in all the future Dalton thrillers. We learn about the pivotal event that turns a meek, mild future Foreign Officer into the deadly, expert assassin that Rex becomes. Although Ryan weaves enough of this back story into each of the future books so they can be read and enjoyed in any order, it’s nice to have the whole backstory going into the series and to discover it as it happens in present time.

    The Power of Three begins when Rex is sent to Afghanistan on a fact finding mission. He is to gather information on the drug trade and then report that information to the CRC and the CIA, but take no action against them. When nothing seems to happen with the information he provides, he teams up with his Aussie friend and his K-9 Digger to take out some targets on his own. When the DCIA (Director CIA) gets wind of this, he gets “The Old Man, the head of the CRC, to send Rex on a fake mission that is an ambush that gets Rex’s entire team killed. They killed everyone except for Rex and Digger. With his last dying breath, Trevor makes Rex swear to take care of Digger. Rex and Digger become a team, partners, although reluctant partners at the start because of Rex’s childhood fear of dogs. Rex learns to overcome his fears and they become true partners, best friend, friends who would willingly die to protect the other.
    Rex and Digger take on new missions. First, to track down and kill all those that were directly involved in the ambush that caused the death of their friend. Rex knows that he was set up, so he fakes his own death and goes underground, swearing to track down and kill all those responsible for it in the United States, and to kill them very painfully, no matter how long it takes.

    Once again, Rex finds himself all alone in the world, just as he had eleven years earlier, when his entire family was killed in a terrorist bombing. He has no one left to care about or to care about him, except for Digger. This time it is even worse because there’s nothing for him to join in order to fight back. No military, no spec ops group. Even worse still, he has to country to return to.

    While Rex contemplates his and Digger’s future after they track down and take out the drug lords that ordered the ambush that killed all their friends, “The Old Man” gives the DCIA, Carlson, an alternative, leave town by sundown or be killed for being a traitor, for getting eight good men killed to protect his interest in the drug trade. Does he leave town? Does he stay and fight back? Is he killed? You’ll have to read this book to find out.

    This installment in the Rex and Digger saga ends with Rex planning to start a new life with Digger in India. A life that doesn’t involve terrorists and death. Will they be able to find such a life? You’ll need to read this series to find out what happens to Rex and Digger, to find out what the future holds in store for them.
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  • CAS
    3.0 out of 5 stars Rex Dalton Series
    Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2024
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    I really wanted to give 3 1/2 stars. The first half of the book was engaging. Unlike the first book in this series, the author stuck to one plot story. Unfortunately, he lost momentum and the main character was relegated to a tedious and uninspiring escape from Afghanistan, while his boss went after the traitors. I feel like the author however is getting better and I will check out the next book in the series.
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  • Moses
    5.0 out of 5 stars Edge of the seat stuff!
    Reviewed in Australia on January 19, 2020
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    This is the first I have read of this author and I am asking myself how it is that I have not heard or read him before now. Rex Dalton is the main character in this story although others may say that Digger, the Military dog that becomes Rex’s companion and associate is the main character. As a result of betrayal by those in power back in the USA, Rex and his team are lead into an ambush in Afghanistan and Rex and Digger are lucky to survive. That is unlucky for the local Taliban that have played a part in the ambush, and also leads to a change of fortune for some of the traitors in the US.
    I read a lot on my Kindle and this story is one of those that I found it impossible to put down, stealing moments whenever I could to find out what the next scenario will be. I am so impressed that I have now purchased the next story in this series – Unchained, and have also downloaded the free short story offered by the author – No Doubt. I look forward to getting in to these two stories.
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  • Robert Singer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rex And Digger
    Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2023
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    Having now read the first two books in this series by JC RYAN, I can now say that I have thoroughly enjoyed them and would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys suspense thrillers. There is a lot to be learned about crooked Government and the Opium trade in Third World countries, and you will learn it in these first 2 books.
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  • Peter Ffrench
    5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive reading
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2023
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    Involving read about how Rex came to be in partnership with Digger and the sad circumstances surrounding his story. I can't help thinking he brought some of it on himself by not sticking to his original intelligence gathering brief but there is no excuse for the corruption enabling the drug traffickers and his moral standards cannot be entirely to blame. He now has to think of Digger as a partner in his quest for revenge on the people he blames for the betrayal, Carson had better cover his tracks well and even Rex's boss Brandt is under suspicion till proven innocent. I have books 4 to 6 to read now to follow him into the next episode in his career as a solo agent on a quest, luckily he has the drug lord's fortune to back him up
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  • Kayem
    3.0 out of 5 stars Predictable
    Reviewed in Australia on June 10, 2023
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    While I love the story line, this second book had a very predictable outcome which took away a lot of the reading pleasure.
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  • Dec
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2020
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    Liked the story, flowed well,very good character, he is a very believable character.
    The introduction of the dog made it a very good read.
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