Kidnapping Thriller

Dalen Reese, Detroit’s greatest Private Eye, is back, and this time he’s working without his partners, Ian Parker or Robert Stonewall. During the height of the Covid pandemic, a young barista from The Coffee Cabin fails to report to work and Dalen jumps into action to find out where she is. He enlists the assistance of his friend Picasso, one of the most feared men in the Motor City, Nomar, a new friend with more questions than answers, and his eager friend Morrison, to help find Pasha. Along the way, Dalen meets a young boy named Rico whose mother is involved with a crime family and is...

This omnibus features 3 page-turning mysteries packed with suspense. ** from Agatha, Anthony, Barry & Macavity finalist Kristi Belcamino ** Death Under the Stone Arch Bridge — A blast from the past turns sinister when Minneapolis photojournalist Tommy St. James goes to meet an old friend and instead finds a dead body. As she investigates the murder, St. James suddenly finds herself taking care of a young boy who is far from his Mexican home. Rafael's father, hoping to give the boy a better life, paid a coyote to smuggle his son safely into America. But nobody knew what lay waiting just on...

When Mikala was four, her mother walked out and never looked back. So yes, now as a US Marshal, she tries harder, takes more chances, and always feels as though she has to prove herself good enough. But will she be able to survive a sexy, slow-talking sheriff who definitely rubs her the wrong way, and still bring in a fugitive on the run? When she heads to South Dakota, she quickly learns just how much Sheriff Gage Dawson doesn’t want her on this case. As sparks fly between them, she has to wonder if she’s angry at him or herself because of the emotions that rise to the surface. ...

Dee is horrified to find herself helping her father to rescue and rehome a girl who has been abused. The FBI are after her, as are the cops and a gang of bad guys. Who is going to find her first? Can she survive the odds, with no superhero skills to fall back on? Get this compulsive and original original first in series and be hooked... Saving the child wasn't on Dee's bucket list. It might be the only thing if the bad guys find her. The rights and wrongs of it aren't so obvious... If you love a good mystery with some WOW! moments, you need to read this book." Dee is an unintentional ...

Where Does Justice End And Vengeance Begin? A fun outing with his fiancé Kelly turns deadly when a close friend of Cole Sage is brutally shot down during the Chinese New Year Parade in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown. Seeking answers to who killed his friend, Cole is pulled into a violent underworld ruled by ruthless street gangs and shadowy Tongs. Cole unknowingly uncovers a tangled web of crime, ancient oaths, and blood debts. As the city’s most dangerous criminals clash over territory, Cole must navigate through gang wars, facing off against the Firecracker Boyz and their ...

What Burns Hotter, Love or Hate? Cole Sage is caught in a firestorm of chaos when two deadly threats erupt in San Francisco. On one side, a mentally unstable, PTSD-stricken Vietnam veteran launches a series of violent arson attacks targeting the city’s Asian community, leaving destruction and terror in his wake. On the other side, Jesse Monday, a self-proclaimed messiah, amasses a dangerous cult following after his sudden death—as rumors swirl of his miraculous resurrection. As Cole once again works alongside FBI agent Carter Washington to uncover the arsonist’s motives and stop the ...

Imagine being kidnapped by mistake. That's Katherine. Now imagine marrying your best friend's kidnapper. That's Jennifer. Two best friends whose lives were torn apart by a man with two lives and a dark secret. "Gripping." - Stewart Ross, author of 'The Soterion Mission' Trilogy "I couldn't put it down!" - Jacob Shelley, author of 'Put Title Here' and 'Life In Three Lines'

Immerse yourself in a thrilling chase as a tormented mother battles her shadowy past to rescue her abducted daughter. Amid the pressure of an impending FBI investigation and puzzling clues, she confronts long-lost family ties and her deepest fears. In this heart-pounding journey of love, friendship, and relentless determination, the mother's unwavering resolve could reveal her path to redemption.

Alex Mercer could use a break. But, as usual, he can't catch one. He's overburdened with best man duties, familial changes, and work obligations. The three responsibilities collide when his daughter's boyfriend is taken, his best friend is targeted, and officers and agents go missing. He knows there must be a link, but he's the only common denominator - a fact that doesn't bode well for job security. Or his loved ones' safety.

It has been two decades since Detective Francis X. Loughlin solved his first big case, the brutal murder of a woman doctor. The young man convicted of the killing, Julian Vega, is back on the streets now, released on a technicality after years of appeals. Not long after his release, another murder takes place, one so similar to that long-ago case that Julian is the first suspect in Detective Loughlin's sights.

When local children begin to vanish, Officer Alex Mercer is positive the cases are tied to recent threats against his family - especially since the first girl to go missing is his best friend's daughter. It all ties back to Alex. He's sure of it. The only solid link to the missing kids is a mysterious woman in a red dress. But that isn't enough to go on, and Alex has orders to focus on another case. As if that will stop him.

Five years ago, young Daniel Linwood disappeared without a trace. There were no ransom demands. His body was never found. His family had presumed him dead and moved on after the devastation. But five years after his disappearance, Daniel Linwood suddenly appeared at his parents' front door. Without a scratch. And with no memory of the last five years.... Reporter Henry Parker is granted the first interview with Daniel Linwood's family. But in talking to Daniel, he realizes that there are similarities between the boy's disappearance and a number of child abductions.

Amazon Best-Selling Author Bronze Medal-winning writer--Global Book Awards In a quest to find the keys to a legendary queendom, will one fierce woman stumble on a hidden treasure or into an early grave? Sheba Bentley is thirsty for a breakthrough. On the cusp of discovering the capital of her namesake's lost empire, the NSA code breaker doesn't have time for a side mission chasing terrorists. But her world implodes when she receives a ciphered warning letter apparently written by the father she thought was dead. Enlisting her Army captain fiance along with a Romani supplying inside ...

'The chase is gripping, the stakes are high and the opposition deadly.' Stewart Peterson, Greenock Telegraph Mike Watson, an investigative reporter has problems. He's lost his job and his wife has walked out on him. But before he has time to feel sorry for himself he's dragged into a search for a former colleague's bride who mysteriously disappeared while having coffee in a busy Paris café. Watson's search takes him across Europe and exposes a massive insurance fraud and a chain of crooked nursing homes. It also brings him into contact with a former girlfriend he hasn't seen for a long ...

Stuck waiting for his girlfriend in a shopping mall parking lot, Doug witnesses someone scoping out cars. When he sees the figure break into a parked van, he expects the thief will be gone before anyone can stop him. Yet to Doug's horror, this is not what the man has in mind at all. Turns out the creep is only waiting for the van's occupants to return. He has big plans for them tonight, and he won't tolerate any interference from would-be heroes like Doug. With no time to call for help, Doug decides that he must stop the carjacker from harming the family. He's also horrified by the ...

What dangers lurk beyond the edge of town? After getting lost on a dark country road on their way back to the city, a group of revelers decide the best solution is to stop at a local bar and resume drinking. But after a member of their group is dragged outside and attacked, their nightmarish evening has only just begun. Fueled by adrenaline and an angry desire to hand out justice, their search for the attacker takes them deep into a world they were never prepared to go. Torn Web is the length of a long short story.

Estranged after a devastating betrayal, brothers Victor and Frank Landis - sheriffs of neighbouring counties - hadn't spoken for years. In truth, Victor didn't care if Frank was alive or dead. Until the day somebody killed him. Crossing county lines in search of answers, Victor is soon on the trail of a sinister conspiracy that takes him deep into the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. From the poorest communities to the most powerful and corrupt organisations, he soon becomes ensnared in a dangerous web of drugs, trafficking and murder.

Dans La Traque Zéro (Volume #3), quand l’Agent Zéro de la CIA découvre que ses deux filles adolescentes ont été kidnappées pour être envoyées en Europe de l’Est par un réseau de trafiquants, il se lance dans une poursuite effrénée à travers l’Europe, laissant le chaos partout dans son sillage, enfreignant toutes les lois et risquant sa propre vie alors qu’il fait tout ce qu’il peut pour récupérer ses filles.

Der 3. Fall für Eddie Flynn von Steve Cavanagh ("Thirteen"). Leonard Howells schlimmster Albtraum ist Realität: Seine Tochter Caroline wurde entführt und dabei schwer verletzt. Zwar schaltet Howell die Polizei ein, doch nur einem Mann traut er wirklich zu, Caroline zu retten: Eddie Flynn. Eddie weiß, wie es ist, eine Tochter zu verlieren. Und er schwört, Caroline sicher nach Hause zu bringen. Als ehemaliger Betrüger und jetziger Spitzenanwalt kennt Flynn alle Tricks, mit denen man seine Gegner hinters Licht führen kann.

Ein grandioser, wuchtiger und emotionaler Gesellschaftsroman – das intensivste Hörerlebnis des Jahres! Der neue Roman von SPIEGEL-Bestseller-Autor Chris Whitaker ist ein Meisterwerk: zugleich aufwühlender Kriminalfall und dramatische Liebesgeschichte. Patch ist dreizehn, und weil er nur ein Auge hat, trägt er eine Augenklappe wie ein Pirat. Als er eines Tages aus seiner Heimatstadt Monta Clare entführt wird, bricht für seine beste Freundin Saint die Welt zusammen. 307 Tage wird Patch in einem stockdunklen Raum gefangen gehalten, gemeinsam mit der geheimnisvollen Grace.