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Suspense and Psychological Thriller

In Desperation by Rick Mofina

In Desperation by Rick Mofina

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In Desperation by Rick Mofina

Eleven-year-old Tilly Martin disappears, shattering her family's peace. The kidnappers' demand is impossible: five million dollars in five days. Desperate, Tilly's mother, Cora, reaches out to her estranged brother, investigative journalist Jack Gannon. While Jack races against time to uncover the truth, a remorseful assassin introduces a chilling twist to the life-or-death situation. Unraveling dark secrets from Cora's past, he must confront dangerous adversaries to rescue Tilly and heal his fractured family. This gripping thriller explores the depths of familial love and the resilience of the human spirit.

Why You’ll Love This Book

A heart-wrenching kidnapping plunges a family into turmoil, forcing them to confront their past. As the clock ticks, a determined journalist navigates a treacherous landscape of secrets and lies. Rick Mofina masterfully crafts a suspenseful narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. (Intrigued by the gripping thriller and the race against time? Deepen your reading with our expert guides: A Reader's Guide to The Fragmented Mind: Psychological Thrillers and From the Wild West to Bangkok: 6 New Adventures in Reading).

Book Details

ISBN: 9780778329480

Binding: Paperback

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Publisher: Mira

Pages: 384

Author:

  • Rick Mofina

Language: English

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