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THIRDS #1-3
THIRDS Volume One: Books 1-3
Welcome to the THIRDS Universe! Included in THIRDS Volume One are the following three books:
Hell & High Water
When homicide detective Dexter J. Daley's testimony helps send his partner away for murder, the consequences - and the media frenzy - aren't far behind. He soon finds himself sans boyfriend, sans friends, and, after an unpleasant encounter in a parking garage after the trial, he's lucky he doesn't find himself sans teeth. Dex fears he'll get transferred from the Human Police Force's Sixth Precinct, or worse, get dismissed. Instead, his adoptive father - a sergeant at the Therian-Human Intelligence Recon Defense Squadron otherwise known as the THIRDS - pulls a few strings, and Dex gets recruited as a Defense Agent.
Dex is determined to get his life back on track and eager to get started in his new job. But his first meeting with Team Leader Sloane Brodie, who also happens to be his new jaguar Therian partner, turns disastrous. When the team is called to investigate the murders of three HumaniTherian activists, it soon becomes clear to Dex that getting his partner and the rest of the tightknit team to accept him will be a lot harder than catching the killer - and every bit as dangerous.
Blood & Thunder
When a series of bombs go off in a Therian youth center, injuring members of THIRDS Team Destructive Delta, and causing a rift between agents Dexter J. Daley and Sloane Brodie, peace seems unattainable. Especially when a new and frightening group, the Order of Adrasteia, appears to always be a step ahead. With panic and intolerance spreading and streets becoming littered with the Order’s propaganda, hostility between Humans and Therians grows daily. Dex and Sloane, along with the rest of the team, are determined to take down the Order and restore peace, not to mention settle a personal score. But the deeper the team investigates the bombings, the more they believe there’s a more sinister motive than a desire to shed blood and spread chaos.
Discovering the frightful truth behind the Order’s intent forces Sloane to confront secrets from a past he thought he’d left behind for good, a past that could not only destroy him and his career, but also the reputation of the organization that made him all he is today. Now more than ever, Dex and Sloane need each other, and, along with trust, the strength of their bond will mean the difference between justice and all-out war.
Rack & Ruin
New York City’s streets are more dangerous than ever with the leaderless Order of Adrasteia and the Ikelos Coalition, a newly immerged Therian group, at war. Innocent civilians are caught in the crossfire and although the THIRDS round up more and more members of the Order in the hopes of keeping the volatile group from reorganizing, the members of the Coalition continue to escape and wreak havoc in the name of vigilante justice.
Worse yet, someone inside the THIRDS has been feeding the Coalition information. It’s up to Destructive Delta to draw out the mole and put an end to the war before anyone else gets hurt. But to get the job done, the team will have to work through the aftereffects of the Therian Youth Center bombing. A skirmish with Coalition members leads Agent Dexter J. Daley to a shocking discovery and suddenly it becomes clear that the random violence isn’t so random. There’s more going on than Dex and Sloane originally believed, and their fiery partnership is put to the test. As the case takes an explosive turn, Dex and Sloane are in danger of losing more than their relationship.
Hell & High Water
When homicide detective Dexter J. Daley's testimony helps send his partner away for murder, the consequences - and the media frenzy - aren't far behind. He soon finds himself sans boyfriend, sans friends, and, after an unpleasant encounter in a parking garage after the trial, he's lucky he doesn't find himself sans teeth. Dex fears he'll get transferred from the Human Police Force's Sixth Precinct, or worse, get dismissed. Instead, his adoptive father - a sergeant at the Therian-Human Intelligence Recon Defense Squadron otherwise known as the THIRDS - pulls a few strings, and Dex gets recruited as a Defense Agent.
Dex is determined to get his life back on track and eager to get started in his new job. But his first meeting with Team Leader Sloane Brodie, who also happens to be his new jaguar Therian partner, turns disastrous. When the team is called to investigate the murders of three HumaniTherian activists, it soon becomes clear to Dex that getting his partner and the rest of the tightknit team to accept him will be a lot harder than catching the killer - and every bit as dangerous.
Blood & Thunder
When a series of bombs go off in a Therian youth center, injuring members of THIRDS Team Destructive Delta, and causing a rift between agents Dexter J. Daley and Sloane Brodie, peace seems unattainable. Especially when a new and frightening group, the Order of Adrasteia, appears to always be a step ahead. With panic and intolerance spreading and streets becoming littered with the Order’s propaganda, hostility between Humans and Therians grows daily. Dex and Sloane, along with the rest of the team, are determined to take down the Order and restore peace, not to mention settle a personal score. But the deeper the team investigates the bombings, the more they believe there’s a more sinister motive than a desire to shed blood and spread chaos.
Discovering the frightful truth behind the Order’s intent forces Sloane to confront secrets from a past he thought he’d left behind for good, a past that could not only destroy him and his career, but also the reputation of the organization that made him all he is today. Now more than ever, Dex and Sloane need each other, and, along with trust, the strength of their bond will mean the difference between justice and all-out war.
Rack & Ruin
New York City’s streets are more dangerous than ever with the leaderless Order of Adrasteia and the Ikelos Coalition, a newly immerged Therian group, at war. Innocent civilians are caught in the crossfire and although the THIRDS round up more and more members of the Order in the hopes of keeping the volatile group from reorganizing, the members of the Coalition continue to escape and wreak havoc in the name of vigilante justice.
Worse yet, someone inside the THIRDS has been feeding the Coalition information. It’s up to Destructive Delta to draw out the mole and put an end to the war before anyone else gets hurt. But to get the job done, the team will have to work through the aftereffects of the Therian Youth Center bombing. A skirmish with Coalition members leads Agent Dexter J. Daley to a shocking discovery and suddenly it becomes clear that the random violence isn’t so random. There’s more going on than Dex and Sloane originally believed, and their fiery partnership is put to the test. As the case takes an explosive turn, Dex and Sloane are in danger of losing more than their relationship.
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Published January 20, 2022
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Charlie Cochet
123 books3,562 followersStep into a world of romance, humor, and heart-pounding action with Charlie Cochet, the international bestselling author behind the captivating THIRDS series. Embrace a fusion of Cuban flair and American charm as you dive into her stories with unforgettable characters and a dash of delightful mayhem.
Fueled by a love for classic rock and Cuban lattes, Charlie resides in Central Florida with her rascally Doxiepoo and a very opinionated German Shepherd. When she isn’t writing, she’s losing herself in a whirlwind of books and movies.
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Fueled by a love for classic rock and Cuban lattes, Charlie resides in Central Florida with her rascally Doxiepoo and a very opinionated German Shepherd. When she isn’t writing, she’s losing herself in a whirlwind of books and movies.
Charlie’s stories will stir your imagination and ignite your passion. So grab your favorite coffee, turn up the music, and prepare for your next adventure.
Website: http://www.charliecochet.com
Patreon: http://www.thirdshq.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/charliecochet
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August 13, 2024
Sloane, Dex, and the rest of the Destructive Delta team are so much fun. They have so many challenges to face within partnerships, within the team, and with the cases they are handling.
The world of the THIRDS is a unique take on the emergence of shifters and dynamic between humans and Therians (shifters) is plagued with combative entities and downright psychopaths. Each story added to the overall plot and brought more understanding of the world and its complexities.
If you haven’t stepped into the THIRDS world yet, I highly recommend you do so. Especially if you like a smattering of 80s (and some 90s) pop culture. Dex is an 80s loving goofball and is by far my favorite character in the first three books. Can we say shenanigans? Ash is my favorite character to roll my eyes at, and Hobbs is my favorite to wrap up in all the loves he could possibly handle. I truly think that everyone should meet the Destructive Delta team and go on adventures with them.
The world of the THIRDS is a unique take on the emergence of shifters and dynamic between humans and Therians (shifters) is plagued with combative entities and downright psychopaths. Each story added to the overall plot and brought more understanding of the world and its complexities.
If you haven’t stepped into the THIRDS world yet, I highly recommend you do so. Especially if you like a smattering of 80s (and some 90s) pop culture. Dex is an 80s loving goofball and is by far my favorite character in the first three books. Can we say shenanigans? Ash is my favorite character to roll my eyes at, and Hobbs is my favorite to wrap up in all the loves he could possibly handle. I truly think that everyone should meet the Destructive Delta team and go on adventures with them.
April 27, 2024
THIRDS Dex and Sloane
This volume is the first three books in the series, and they are all about Agents Dex and Sloane. I think of them as similar to the JD Robb books, in that each is a good story, but the adventure is ongoing throughout. I loved all of the characters: they are complex, individual, and very devoted to their team family. I especially loved Dex, as he is such a goofball. I can’t wait to read more in this universe!
This volume is the first three books in the series, and they are all about Agents Dex and Sloane. I think of them as similar to the JD Robb books, in that each is a good story, but the adventure is ongoing throughout. I loved all of the characters: they are complex, individual, and very devoted to their team family. I especially loved Dex, as he is such a goofball. I can’t wait to read more in this universe!
May 25, 2024
The worldbuilding and storytelling is captivating in this three book volume. I am totally enthralled by all these men and women and straight on to the next bookset since this one ends on a major cliff and I am looking forward to more. I can't understand why I did not read/ listen this serie earlier on. 📚 5*
Audiobook:
Narration ftting and well done. This is, I think,a new to me narrator who suits me fwell. 🎧 4*
Overall 4,5*
Audiobook:
Narration ftting and well done. This is, I think,a new to me narrator who suits me fwell. 🎧 4*
Overall 4,5*
February 6, 2022
THIRDS vol 1
I do love a good boxed set to make re reading my favourites even easier and the THIRDS series is a fantastic mix of found family through friendship and a very different take on shifters that’s unique and fascinating
I do love a good boxed set to make re reading my favourites even easier and the THIRDS series is a fantastic mix of found family through friendship and a very different take on shifters that’s unique and fascinating
August 18, 2024
Captivating
Edge of the seat cliff hanger of an ending that definitely makes you want MORE!!! Fun characters and steamy romantic scenes that make this series entertaining and interesting.
Edge of the seat cliff hanger of an ending that definitely makes you want MORE!!! Fun characters and steamy romantic scenes that make this series entertaining and interesting.
May 7, 2025
New Beginnings
I thoroughly enjoyed this Free KU Thirds Box Set. I love the Destructive Delta crew but especially Sloane and Dex and their relationship journey. This is a new scientific take on shifters. Be warned book three ends in a cliffhanger.
I thoroughly enjoyed this Free KU Thirds Box Set. I love the Destructive Delta crew but especially Sloane and Dex and their relationship journey. This is a new scientific take on shifters. Be warned book three ends in a cliffhanger.
September 22, 2022
Loved this!
April 7, 2023
Great stories with lots of action and romance. Dex with his charming yet hilarious ways, Sloane has no hope of resisting. Next books feature Cael and Ash I love these guys.
July 5, 2024
I love these guys
This team has my heart. I love the found family of Destructive Delta so much. Dex and Sloan and the whole gang are some of my favorite reads.
This team has my heart. I love the found family of Destructive Delta so much. Dex and Sloan and the whole gang are some of my favorite reads.
October 1, 2025
😍😍😍😍
I absolutely love this series.so dang much. I can read and re-read this over and over again!! Love this author too!!!
I absolutely love this series.so dang much. I can read and re-read this over and over again!! Love this author too!!!
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