Top Dog: The Story of Marine Hero Lucca

Top Dog: The Story of Marine Hero Lucca

The New York Times bestselling author of Secret Service DogsÂ andÂ Soldier Dogs delivers the incredible, true story of K-9 Marine hero Lucca, and the handlers who fought alongside her through two bloody wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

"Maria Goodavage knocks it out of the park in this fast paced, spell binding page turner"Â --John W. Pilley, co-author ofÂ Chaser:Â Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thousand Words

Maria Goodavage takes readers into the life of Lucca K458, a decorated and highly skilled military working dog. An extraordinary bond develops between Lucca and Marine Corps dog handlers Chris Willingham and Juan Rodriguez, in what would become a legendary 400-mission career. A specialized search dog, Lucca belongs to an elite group trained to work off-leash at long distances from her handler to sniff out deadly explosives. She served alongside both Special Forces and regular infantry, and became so sought-after that platoons frequently requested her by name.

Here, in gritty detail, is the gripping account of Lucca's adventures on and off the battlefields, including tense, lifesaving explosives finds and rooftop firefights, as well as the bravery of fellow handlers and dogs they served with. Ultimately we see how the bond between Lucca and her handlers overcame the endless brutalities of war and the traumas such violence can inflict.

Top Dog is a portrait of modern warfare with a heartwarming and inspiring conclusion that will touch dog lovers and the toughest military readers.
Country USA
Brand Dutton
Manufacturer Dutton
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 687772
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2015-09-01
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780451467102

Country	USA
Brand	Dutton
Manufacturer	Dutton
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	687772
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2015-09-01
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780451467102

Top Dog: The Story of Marine Hero Lucca

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