Top Dog: The Story of Marine Hero Lucca: Goodavage, Maria

Top Dog is a heartwarming and inspiring true story of an extraordinary bond between a highly skilled military working dog named Lucca, her handlers Chris Willingham and Juan Rodriguez, and their incredible adventures on and off the battlefields in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Maria Goodavage takes readers into the life of Lucca K458, a decorated search dog who served alongside both Special Forces and regular infantry, and became so sought-after that platoons frequently requested her by name.

With gritty detail, the book recounts Lucca's 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.

This is a must-read for dog lovers and military readers alike, offering a powerful reminder of the importance of loyalty, bravery, and the unbreakable bonds between humans and their canine companions.