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Alex Mercer is not your normal dad. Pretty much everyone considers him nothing more than a screwed up loser. Most people who know him don't even realize he's a dad. His world is pretty much working his menial job and then drinking until it's time to work again. His occasional trips to see his daughter Ariana are the only bright spot in his dismal existence. The author does a phenomenal job of showing him as he is, but still making him likable at the same time. He's definitely someone many readers can relate with.
Ariana is a bright and beautiful child who knows she's loved, and has a healthy dose of confidence due to that fact. She's going to need all of that to keep her going after her worst birthday ever.
As this intricate plot unfolds in delicate detail, the reader enjoys the POV of not only Alex and his daughter, but also of a psychopath with a devious agenda. This is not a formulaic, simple story line. Instead it's full of several moving parts that keep the reader at full alert throughout the novel.
The characters are nicely done, and fairly complicated. My only possible exception to the characterizations was Ariana's mother, Zoey, who is not the typical grieving mother. She's a tad bit narcissistic with a serious side of drama queen. That's fine, she's an interesting character as is. But at one point she seems to overcome her nature and soften her sharp points. Not so sure that was realistic.
I loved the fact that our loser dad, Alex, shows great growth in this story. It was also wonderful to have a police captain who is a genuinely good guy--they're so rarely portrayed that way in this type of thriller.
Sensitive readers who find trigger points in child kidnappings may wish to forgo this novel. For those who aren't concerned, buckle up for a wild ride on the dark side.
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Customers find this book to be a great suspenseful mystery with plenty of twists to keep them guessing, and they particularly enjoy the surprise ending. The writing style receives positive feedback, with customers praising the author's skill at crafting thrillers, and they appreciate the compelling characters and fast-paced plot. While some customers describe it as a quick read, others find it slow in the beginning.
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526 customers mention content, 484 positive, 42 negative
I found this book a good read, good story. Couldn’t put it done. Felt like I was part of the story. Cant wait to read book #2.Read more
Found myself staying up too late reading this one!!! Great read!!! Put this on your list… you won’t regret it.Read more
Great book with a nice unexpected ending. Great characters and keeps you guessing throughout the entire story. Definitely highly recommend!Read more
...The book has a little bit of everything in it that makes it a good book. The ending took me by surprise as well. I look forward to more in the series.Read more
294 customers mention story, 238 positive, 56 negative
Great story. I like the characters . It’s very suspenseful and keeps you coming back for more. Will have to read some more of her workRead more
This is a good story with likeable characters. Usually this is a mother's worst nighmare, so this is nice twist. The dad is as scared as the mom.Read more
Good plot. Characters were believable. All flawed in someway. Kept my interest to the very end. I would definitely read another one by this author.Read more
Great plot! I was surprised that Marianna being so young ,could be so smart In trying to outsmart the kidnapper.Thanks for a great read.Read more
149 customers mention character, 116 positive, 33 negative
Great story and characters. Thrills suspense , twists and surprises . You're gonna love this one beginning to....Read more
Great book with a nice unexpected ending. Great characters and keeps you guessing throughout the entire story. Definitely highly recommend!Read more
Good plot. Characters were believable. All flawed in someway. Kept my interest to the very end. I would definitely read another one by this author.Read more
Just awful. Terrible writing, characters are completely unbelievable, it's like the author has never heard actual dialogue before....Read more
104 customers mention writing style, 78 positive, 26 negative
A well written and suspenseful story that keeps the reader's attention start to finish. The characters are compelling and the plot is riveting.Read more
Very well written. Good subject. Real page turner. Would recommend to anyone that really loves crime and police drama. Can’t wait to read next one.Read more
...i was interested to find out what would happen next, the book was poorly written and unbelievable....Read more
This is a well written story. I wouldn't quite call it a thriller since you knew what was happening, other than a twist at the end, the whole time....Read more
87 customers mention plot, 80 positive, 7 negative
...Stolen children is always a terrible thing. It was a good mystery. I definitely recommend this book and anything by this author....Read more
...The story is pack full of suspense, drama, heartache, mystery and a story that will be sure to hold your attention the entire time.Read more
I absolutely loved this story from start to finish. Lots of twists and turns, and great character background stories. Really liked the ending, too....Read more
This is one of the best mystery I have read in some time. I was so happy with the outcome of it. I just wanted to get to the end of itRead more
70 customers mention suspenseful, 66 positive, 4 negative
This book kept me on the edge of my seat. Great thriller. Made me want to keep reading. Excellent story!Read more
...It was full of suspense and the characters were so honestly written that you can almost feel like you are in their place....Read more
Loved the suspense and liked all the characters including Nick; unusual storyline and liked Ariana telling her own story; ending was a fun surprise!Read more
...It had well-developed characters, and lots of suspense, including a surprise at the end.Read more
66 customers mention readability, 52 positive, 14 negative
It held my attention and was a quick, easy read. It seemed like a book that bordered on a teenage read. Middle of the road type book.Read more
It's a quick read, but it is a good book. It's suspenseful. However, I would read Gone (book 1) first....Read more
Kept me.on my toes...easy to read and intense at times! Will definitely read more by her! I recommend this book for sureRead more
It was painful to get through this book. The story concept itself was not to bad but the writing seemed amateurish....Read more
48 customers mention pacing, 31 positive, 17 negative
This was a fast paced and well written mystery. Great story and plot. I could not stop reading to get all the answers to the clues.Read more
...The interaction with the police was unbelievable and it has a rushed and predictable ending. Disappointing. Shame, could have been much better....Read more
It held my attention and was a quick, easy read. It seemed like a book that bordered on a teenage read. Middle of the road type book.Read more
A decent read, although predictable. It was fast moving and kept me reading....Read more
