Top dog : the story of Marine hero Lucca /

"The New York Times bestselling author of Soldier Dogs returns with the incredible story of K-9 Marine hero Lucca, and the handlers who fought alongside her through two bloody wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. In Top Dog, Maria Goodavage takes readers into the life of Lucca K458, a decorated and hi...

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Main Author: Goodavage, Maria, 1962- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, New York : Dutton, [2014]
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