by Greg Iles
First published 2001
Dr. Will Jennings has built an ideal life in Jackson, Mississippi. His medical practice flourishes, his marriage to Karen brings him joy, and his young daughter means everything to him. But a cunning criminal has been watching the family, studying their routines and vulnerabilities. This man has designed what he believes to be the perfect kidnapping scheme. He has executed it multiple times before without ever being caught or having his victims report him to authorities. The criminal targets families like the Jennings because he knows parents will do anything to protect their children. When he sets his plan in motion, Will and Karen find themselves trapped in a nightmare that tests every limit of their love and determination. The criminal has never failed before, but he has never encountered the fierce resolve of parents who refuse to become silent victims.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: desperate-measures, high-stakes
Setting: Jackson, Mississippi
Period: 21st-century
Audiobook · Brilliance Audio
Content warnings: kidnapping, violence