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It's a good suspenseful thriller that doesn't let you go from the first page to the last. I liked seeing the story from different characters points of view - the retired FBI agent, the frantic husband, the kidnapped wife, the kids, etc.

For Emily Parker, mother of three, her life, unknown to her, began to unravel the moment she decided to go to the local grocery store. It was supposed to be simple enough as their last summer vacation before school starts winds down. She was leaving in the morning with the kids and returning home to New York as she wanted to leave the house stocked with food for her mom, Sarah. She never returns.

For Will, her husband, his carefully constructed life begins to unravel the moment his mother-in-law calls him late at night. Will knows what the death of a parent can do to a child having lost both of his when he was four due to a car crash. He also knows that Emily would not have just vanished. Before long he is on the road speeding south, to Cape Cod and his mother-in-law's home seeking answers.

It should have been the local police who found Emily's abandoned care in the parking lot of the grocery store full of groceries. Instead, it was her husband, Will and a retired FBI profiler, Dr. John Gary, who is writing a book on serial killer's by researching cold cases. The fact that Emily is missing reminds him of an earlier case he recently read and before long he finds others. His research has led him to an inescapable conclusion. They have five days to find Emily before there is another victim taken from the family. It will be a son.

Shifting in POV, this novel weaves a tale that is guaranteed to stress any parent. Full of interesting characters and constant misdirection by the author, Kate Pepper, readers are kept guessing as to the identity of the kidnapper/serial killer as the days click by. The result is tension filled read for the entire 304 page paperback novel that leads to a violent showdown between forces of the good and evil.

good author

This is the first book I read by Kate Pepper and it will not be the last. From the first page to the last there was plenty of action and emotion. I don't want to give away the story, but it will keep you turning the pages well into the night until you reach the surprise ending. I couldn't guess the identity of the bad guy. The author really had me fooled. Take this book with you on the plane, beach or poolside. A great summer read.

I read this book last summer, and I loved it. Lots of suspense, and Emily Parker, the lead character, is terrific.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was very surprised at how good it was. This is "A gripping, poignant portrait of an innocent famiy caught in a nightmare of evil." Excellent read

First novel I've read by this author and I will be back for more! Fast-paced plot, terrific 'who's the villain??' novel, very impressive writing, great characters -- keeps you guessing til the end. Have already ordered another of her books from another Swapper!

A gripping, poignant portrait of an innocent family caught in a nightmare of evil. Mesmerizing read.

Great!

She was supposed to be right back. Before the long drive home from vacation on Cape Cod, Emily Parker made a quick run to the grocery store...and disappeared. When her car is finally founf abandoned in the parking lot, her husband, Will, turns to a retired FBI profiler named John Geary for help. As her family scours the Cape for her, Emily's thoughts are not on her own safety. Kept helpless in a madman's lair, she watchws him prepare a five-day countdown that will bring him to his real victim, her seven-year old son...

A FAST READ,I STARTED IN AFTERNOON FINISHED IT THE NEXT MORNING,AWESOME!

A nonstop suspenseful thriller! Story about a kidnapping with a five day countdown! If you like Mary Higgins Clark, you'll like this author!

This was a GREAT book.It had a Happy Ending,that's why I liked it alot! :-D