Kidnapping Thriller

“Solid writing that never drops the ball. I cannot recommend ‘Kayla’s Gone’ strongly enough.” It’s a parent’s worst nightmare. Morgan LaFlare returns from work to find her fourteen year old daughter, Kayla, missing. The police are convinced that she ran away. Morgan’s gut tells her otherwise. The only one she can turn to is Mark Spence, the former top secret government agent who murdered her ex-boyfriend. Mark, she finds, is facing his own demons. He wants free of his secret agent life, and he’s not sure he can make it out alive. Together they seek the truth, and quickly ...

In Ridgewood, North Dakota, Amy Peters' life is a picture of small-town perfection - loving parents, a close-knit community, and a cherished friendship with her best friend, Cassy. However, this idyllic existence is abruptly shattered when a mysterious figure abducts Amy during Cassy's birthday celebration, plunging the town into a web of secrets and fear. As the tranquility of Ridgewood gives way to a gripping mystery, the search for Amy reveals hidden truths and challenges the facade of this seemingly peaceful town.

Everyone has someone they look up to, someone like Julie Richards. She has looks and wealth and charm and intelligence. She’s a dedicated immigration attorney who gives her all to her clients. Julie seems to have it all. Even her quirky humor and lack of a filter add to the perfect picture. But it’s difficult, because she always turns down your invitations. Some might wonder why Julie never answers the phone. Or why she can never meet you for coffee. Some might wonder why she never comes out of that house unless it's for work or because she's forced out. From author Sherri Stewart comes...

Gray Wolf Security had seen a lot of disturbing things in their day, but disappearing teenagers, strange tattoos that tagged them for a madman, was all new to them. When three of their own kids came to them for help, they couldn't refuse. Finding out what was happening proved to be more difficult than they believed. With Callan working to help the team identify the tattoo artist, they weren't afraid to use every advantage at their fingertips. Who would have thought that the ghosts would be the best sources of information and help on the property. With time running out, the men race to find ...

From hard-hitting New York Daily News columnist Linda Stasi comes Book of Judas, a riveting religious thriller featuring beloved protagonist Alessandra Russo. When her infant son is placed in mortal danger, New York reporter Alessandra Russo is forced to save him by tracking down the missing pages of the Gospel of Judas, a heretical manuscript that was unearthed in Egypt in the 1970s. Do the lost pages contain a secret that will challenge Christianity's core beliefs about the creation of life, or that might hold the power to unleash Armageddon?

In a small town in NC, an abduction was being planned. There was a time when children could play outside, go to a movie, or shop at the local mall. Times had changed, and one family desperately hoped their thirteen-year-old daughter would be found. By sending in his DNA, Ally Malcom’s employer, Gene Talbot, discovered a cousin he didn’t know he had. Through this act, he was in contact with several cousins he never knew he had. One of them, Trent Williams, was facing a parent's worst nightmare: their child was abducted. Gene had no idea he had employed an undercover FBI agent. Eliza ...

Since kindergarten, Lena, Charlie, Sam, and Emma have shared a bond that’s grown stronger with each passing year. They’ve faced every challenge together, and now, in their mid-twenties, they’re ready to escape their small, gray hometown of Seaside, Oregon, for the vacation of a lifetime. They plan the ultimate girls' trip: a week of freedom in Panama City Beach, Florida, where they imagine warm sands, cold cocktails, and maybe meeting some tan and toned hotties. But their dream vacation quickly turns into a nightmare. On the sixth day of their trip, Charlie vanishes in broad daylight,...

Sometimes your best friend can be your worst enemy . . .Summer has arrived, and Kitty is looking forward to spending time with her friends while leaving the memories of the serial rapist that terrorized her and her friends in the past. But that won't be so easy. Lexi, whose father has sent her away to live with her aunt after learning of her pregnancy, is determined to stop her father from forcing her to give up her baby. And Kitty is about to get caught in the crossfire . . . Lexi invites Kitty to come visit her at her aunt's farmhouse in the country, but it's all part of her twisted plan ...

Human trafficked victim Jimena Romero finds herself on the run after escaping the grip of a ruthless Mexican cartel. She finds an unexpected ally in undercover DEA agent Miguel Ben Yazzie as they find sanctuary in a secluded corner of the Navajo Nation that conceals Miguel's roots and family secrets. Haunted by memories of her captivity, Jimena questions everything she believes about God as she grapples with forgiveness. The arrival of outsiders shatters her fragile peace as the shadows of the cartel catch up and she is forced to confront her deepest fears. Pushed to her limits, Jimena must...

Lieutenant Ethan Hendricks’ greatest nightmare just also happened to be his grandfather’s newest business venture. Logan Hendricks is thrilled about his brand new detective agency’s first case, but things weren’t turning out the way they were supposed to, including the attempted murder of one of his brand new employees. But he figures their next case, which involves finding a missing sister, should go a lot smoother. How dangerous could it be? Ethan Hendricks wasn’t quite as confident about his grandfather’s new hobby, or that the supposedly straight-forward case of a missing ...

“A gritty FBI Thriller with jaw-dropping twists. King’s portrayal of the convoluted world of cross-border criminality, politics and business feels completely fresh.” — BestThrillers.com A junior official with the Mexican Consulate in Houston is abducted, his $600,000 automobile left abandoned in a pharmacy parking lot. In what initially appears to be a simple case of a wealthy foreign dilettante being held for ransom, FBI Special Agent Pete Cortez is assigned the task of securing the young consular official’s safe return and apprehending his kidnappers. With upwards of 150 foreign...

On a trip to Key West to talk with a wealthy developer about a new building project, Deal stops to help a young black man who is being rousted by police on a lonely beach road. The young man is appreciative, which makes it all the more shocking two days later, when he turns up dead. What happened? The police won't say. The locals won't talk.

Boxed set of the first three Vampire Crimes Special Unit mystery novels, featuring characters created by J.R. Rain in the Vampire for Hire universe, including: MOON HUNT (Book 1) Only a vampire can solve these crimes—an undead private eye named Samantha Moon. Private investigator Sam Moon is working undercover for the Fullerton Police Department’s new top-secret Vampire Crimes Special Unit (VCSU). With the increasing number of supernatural-type crimes in and around Orange County, Detective Sherbet needs Samantha’s special talents to help solve and prosecute the real and growing ...

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 ...

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.

You’re under arrest for murderNo. You can’t be serious! Yes. You were in the same place at the same time when 16 women were killed. Investigative journalist Barry Mackay has traveled the world. Putting his memory into overdrive, he recalls these places and thinks this is all about a woman he met in 1972. But how will he know for sure? Can he prove his innocence? Can he find the madman who hates him this much? When Barry’s daughter is kidnapped, the chase becomes more than life or death. It’s about stopping this elusive predator and bringing his daughter home alive. But time is not ...

The early morning hours bring ill news for Detectives Jim North and Kerry Martin. As they learn of two dead parents and a missing child, their search leads them on a winding journey of deceit, lies, and betrayal because the only person more evil than a kidnapper are the people who let it happen.

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.

Garden Of Lies Book 1 of 3: A Briana Song Crime Thriller 4.3 out of 5 stars Accident or Murder? Truth or Lies? Nothing is what it seems in the Garden District of New Orleans.When a renowned real estate tycoon is found hanging in his lavish Garden District mansion, all signs point to suicide. But the governor isn't convinced and requests the FBI's help. Assigned to the high-profile case are Special Agents Briana Song and James Buckley—but it's Briana's first investigation since transferring to the New Orleans office. As they investigate, Briana realizes they'll need to bend the rules to ...

Christina must try and survive the torture methods of man and demons if she wants to see her beautiful girls again. The FBI is hunting him to save her and a local detective must hide his connection while tracking her down. His fight is with her mother and a past wrapped around the unknown killer. Will he beat the FBI in saving her ensuring his dream of becoming Chief in the small town or does the killer get to him first?