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The Fulcrum
A Rex Dalton Prequel: The Vigilante and His Dog—How It All Began
Series: Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers
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In a relentless fight to escape his past, Rex Dalton is unleashed against those who prey on the innocent. When Rex Dalton's family is killed in the Madrid train bombings on March 11, 2004, he emerges from the shadows with one purpose: to hunt the perpetrators...
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See moreThey killed his family. Now he's coming for everything they've got. When a train bombing claims Rex Dalton's family, he emerges from the shadows with a single purpose-hunt down those responsible. Finding an unexpected ally in war-trained dog Digger, the two become a lethal weapon of justice. Will vengeance heal a shattered soul-or destroy it completely?
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In a relentless fight to escape his past, Rex Dalton is unleashed against those who prey on the innocent.
When Rex Dalton's family is killed in the Madrid train bombings on March 11, 2004, he emerges from the shadows with one purpose: to hunt the perpetrators who shattered lives that fateful day.
Fueled by revenge, Dalton will stop at nothing to take down the criminals targeting innocents. Known by whispered names—El Gato, Alshaytan, the Ghost—he becomes a sniper with unparalleled precision, a master of disguise, and a lethal force in close combat.
Each covert operation plunges the maverick deeper into a world marred by corruption, terrorism, and arms smuggling. But in the heart of Afghanistan, facing an opium cartel, he discovers a loyal partner in Digger, a highly skilled Dutch Shepherd military dog. As the stakes escalate and danger looms, their formidable bond becomes the ultimate weapon in Dalton's relentless pursuit of vengeance.
The Fulcrum is the pulse-pounding first instalment in JC Ryan's electrifying K9 Thrillers series.
Praise for The Fulcrum:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Read it in one day. Could not put it down. Great story line, characters and dog.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I love this character!!!!! This story is so emotional and I actually felt it along with Rex.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Jack Reacher with a dog.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I thoroughly enjoyed the start to this series about the brash, young American undercover operative, Rex Dalton.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Love me a big "Devil" Dog!
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In a relentless fight to escape his past, Rex Dalton is unleashed against those who prey on the innocent. When Rex Dalton's family is killed in the Madrid train bombings on March 11, 2004, he emerges from the shadows with one purpose: to hunt the perpetrators who shattered lives that fateful day. Fueled by revenge, Dalton will stop at nothing...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781036704650
Publisher: Vinci Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 July 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vinci Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 288
About the Author
JC Ryan is a bestselling author known for crafting intricate espionage and archaeological thrillers and conspiracy mysteries. His work has received high acclaim. With over thirty published novels, including the popular Rex Dalton thrillers, the Rossler Foundation mysteries, and Carter Devereux thrillers, Ryan has developed a devoted following who celebrate his masterful blend of historical mystery and contemporary adventure. Readers praise Ryan's work for its exceptional research depth and how he skillfully weaves actual history into fictional narratives. His engaging plots, featuring multiple storylines, have earned him a reputation for creating 'unputdownable' stories.
Ryan's diverse life experiences deeply inform his writing. After receiving a military degree, he served as an officer for seven years until a crippling back injury forced a career change. Undeterred, he returned to university to study law and ran his private practice for over fifteen years. His career path then led him to another country where he worked as an IT project manager, before finally pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a writer in 2014. When not writing, Ryan enjoys life with his college sweetheart, whom he's been married to since 1978. They are proud parents of two daughters and two sons-in-law and grandparents to two grandchildren.
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