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The Hostage by John Ryder (Bookouture Audio) 4.5 Stars

Publication Date 25/11/21 Audio time 8hr 7 mins Book 313 Pages






Synopsis

“You get us what we want. Or your wife dies. And we will make it hurt.” Jerome Prentice used to sleep soundly. He is the nice guy next door. He hosts barbecues in his backyard and helps out his neighbors whenever needed. He is a good person. One who always stays on the right side of the law. But that all changes the night he is awoken by the sound of masked kidnappers entering his house. Holding him at gunpoint, they drag his beloved wife Alicia out of the house with a promise to kill her if he goes to the police, or fails to do what they ask. The next day the kidnappers issue their demands. They want Jerome to betray Beck Holdings, the company he has loyally worked for since graduating college, and they give him an impossible task: steal $50 million from Beck Holdings, or Alicia will die. Painfully. They think he’ll do anything to save his wife. And he will. But they don’t know they are messing with the wrong man. Because Jerome is a nice guy who’s not prepared to go down without a fight. What’s more, he will hunt the people who’ve taken Alicia to the ends of the earth. And if they’ve hurt even one hair on her head, he will make them regret it… This utterly page-turning, jaw-dropping thriller is perfect for fans of Lee Child, David Baldacci and Mark Dawson.

My Review

4.5 stars. This was a brilliant book. I really loved the fast pace and the suspense in this novel. I listened to the audiobook and thought the narrator was brilliant. Creating a fantastic sense of atmosphere and tension. The twists, turns and the cleverness in which it was written had me at the edge of my seat. I listened to it all in one day as I couldn't put it down. I really loved the characters in this book and the clever ways they had to try and deal with the hostage situation. There was a missed opportunity to make this book extra special which made me reluctant to give it the extra half star but that's probably me just being picky lol. I can't tell you were as this would create a spoiler which I will never do. I really do love these technological thriller as there are always lots of intricate details and this book is definitely one of these. The ending of the book really made this book stand out for me which I loved and I'm sure you will too. Many thanks to the author and publishing team for producing this excitingly, gripping, page turning, edge of your seat all action thriller for all of us to enjoy. Happy reading.

Where you can buy this book

Amazon US It on Kindle Unlimited or $0.99 Available on Audible Paperback $11.57

Waterstones Paperback £ 7.99

Barnes and Noble Paperback $9.99

Amazon UK Available on kindle unlimited or buy for £0.99 Available on audible Paperback £7.99

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