FBI handler Meg Jennings and her K-9 partner, Hawk, vie to rescue plane crash survivors from a Colorado mountain—and contend with a hijacker determined to stop them. For fans of harder-edged crime fiction by authors like Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliot, Iris Johansen, and Robert Krais.

As long as there’s hope of finding life, no mission is too dangerous for Meg Jennings and her colleagues in the FBI K-9 unit. But locating the wreckage of a hijacked private plane high in the Elk Mountains of Colorado is treacherous in a multitude of ways—some of them impossible for even a seasoned team to predict.

The plane, carrying the board of directors of Barron Pharmaceuticals, crashed on a rocky peak and was cleaved in two. Perilous weather means the rescuers have to ascend on foot, with their dogs unleashed in case of falls. It takes hours to locate the wreckage, but miraculously, Meg and Hawk find half a dozen passengers and crew still alive. The hijacker also survived, and has fled into the wilderness with the CEO’s son in pursuit.

As soon as day breaks, the K-9 teams set out to find both men, and the dogs quickly pick up a scent trail. Meg has used her connections with an investigative reporter to learn as much as she can about the hijacker, hoping to use it when they apprehend him. But first, they must contend with the mountain’s savage fury, and an adversary who will destroy as many lives as possible rather than face justice . . .

Sara Driscoll's profile page

Sara Driscoll is the pen name of Jen J. Danna, coauthor of the Abbott and Lowell Forensic Mysteries and author of the FBI K-9 Mysteries and NYPD Negotiators series. After over 30 years in infectious diseases research, Jen hung up her lab coat to concentrate on her real love—writing “exceptional” thrillers (Publishers Weekly). She is a member of the Crime Writers of Canada and lives with her husband and four rescued cats outside of Toronto, Ontario. You can follow the latest news on her books at SaraDriscollAuthor.com.

Praise for Sarah Driscoll’s F.B.I. K-9 Novels

“The author brings strong characters, great plots, wonderful relationships, and excellent pacing to the series.” —Mystery & Suspense Magazine on That Others May Live

“Fans of the series will enjoy this entry, which includes fascinating details about search dogs and their work as well as a unique settings and a colorful cast of recurring characters.” —Library Journal on Still Waters

“Entertaining . . . Driscoll touches a chord with those who deeply love and respect their pets. A happy personal development for Meg will delight series fans.” —Publishers Weekly on Still Waters

“A routine training weekend for FBI search-and-rescue dog handler Meg Jennings and Hawk, her black Lab, turns out to be anything but . . . Reams of logistical detail about the training and handling of these superskilled canines.” —Kirkus Reviews on Still Waters

“The stakes rise when the Mafia comes after Meg in her home—and it turns out there are more than the gems involved.” —Publishers Weekly on Under Pressure

“Driscoll’s niche—think Margaret Truman meets the mob—is all her own.” —Kirkus Reviews on Under Pressure

“Driscoll offers a fascinating look at the training of working dogs, who are depicted as uniformly brave and obedient. The romance between Meg and her unbelievably patient boyfriend, firefighter Tom Webb, adds some depth. Fans will look forward to Meg's further adventures.” —Publishers Weekly on Leave No Trace

“A tense and fast-paced investigation for both the human and canine investigators . . . Fans of the series and fans of dog-focused mysteries will enjoy this outing with plenty of details of the workings of search dog teams as well as lots of local and historical color.” —Library Journal on Leave No Trace

“Dogs-in-action junkies will be transported.” —Kirkus Reviews on Leave No Trace

“This is the sort of crime novel that gives readers a little bit of everything: it's a thriller, a procedural, and a detective story—and a good yarn, too, featuring a smart heroine.” —Booklist on No Man's Land

“Exceptional . . . Readers will hope this series has a long run.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW, on Storm Rising​

“This page-turner will keep you up all night!” —Modern Dog on Before It’s Too Late

“Meg and Hawk prove themselves a formidable team the readers will want to see more of.” —Publishers Weekly on Before It’s Too Late

“A wonderfully readable series launch.” —Publishers Weekly on Lone Wolf

“Tense and exciting, Sara Driscoll has created a new power couple, Meg and her FBI K-9, Hawk." —Leo J. Maloney, author of Arch Enemy, on Lone Wolf