Kidnap- Jane Adams

Kidnap- Jane Adams- Crime 

A young child has gone missing and the parents have been warned not to contact the police however the father knows the chief constable and made the call. To keep things quiet and to conveniently sideline two recovering officers, only the two are working on this. Similar ones have apparently happened before and the children have been safely returned once a large ransom has been paid. DI Toby Clarke had gunshot wounds and is on light duties- something he detests. Petra was working undercover and once out her life was in danger. Together they find ways to work without giving the game away until things take a turn for the worse. Far away is someone Petra has kept in touch with- someone whose life she once saved. The same someone who officially is dead as if anyone knew she was alive her life would be in danger. 

I get into Jane's books very easily and quickly. There is always a good solid plot and characters easily taken to or even curious about in this instance. They are cleverly written and keep the pages turning comfortably. Strong protagonists that are relatable show a skill of writing and there is always a depth of character. A page turning highly entertaining read. 

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KIDNAP BY JANE ADAMS BLURB Detective Toby Clarke’s day does not begin well. He is to investigate the kidnapping of a missing toddler, Joshua Banks — the latest in a string of cases. Toddlers are going missing. In their place, a note that warns what will happen if they call the police along with a number to call. The number is for a previously targeted family. Toby ropes in Detective Petra Merrow to help investigate, but it’s not going to be easy. None of the families are willing to talk. Then the case turns sideways — little Joshua Banks is found murdered. Will another innocent life be lost? Meanwhile, Petra is living in fear of retribution from the Perrins crime family, and the villainous Kyle Sykes, who would like nothing more than to see her dead. Petra and Toby are in a race against time to solve the case — and bring a killer to justice. Perfect for fans of C.L. Taylor, D.E. White, Clair McGowen, Rachel Abbott, Helen H. Durrant, Patricia Gibney, Sally Spencer and Mark Billingham. WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT THE MERROW & CLARKE SERIES: “A well written and cleverly plotted read with a fast-paced storyline, unique viewpoint and interesting characters.” Donna B. “Action-packed.” Amanda H. “Lauren is a terrific character, brave, smart and very adult for her age . . . it’s hard to put the book down, I loved it. Highly recommended!” Hannelore C. “Gripping.” Vikkie W. “How strange it must be to be the teenage daughter of a crime boss. Knowing your every move is watched. Your only position is that of a useful commodity and if you stop being useful your father will kill you. All you can do is to learn as much as possible and keep your head down, even to the point of agreeing to marry an older man when told. This story is about what happens when she says no — emphatically. Read it in one sitting.” Aileen G. ALSO BY JANE ADAMS MERROW & CLARKE Book 1: SAFE Book 2: KIDNAP RINA MARTIN MYSTERY SERIES Book 1: MURDER ON SEA Book 2: MURDER ON THE CLIFF Book 3: MURDER ON THE BOAT Book 4: MURDER ON THE BEACH Book 5: MURDER AT THE COUNTRY HOUSE Book 6: MURDER AT THE PUB DETECTIVE MIKE CROFT SERIES Book 1: THE GREENWAY Book 2: THE SECRETS Book 3: THEIR FINAL MOMENTS Book 4: THE LIAR DETECTIVE RAY FLOWERS SERIES Book 1: THE APOTHECARY’S DAUGHTER Book 2: THE UNWILLING SON Book 3: THE DROWNING MEN Book 4: THE SISTER’S TWIN DETECTIVE ROZLYN PRIEST Book 1: BURY ME DEEP STANDALONES THE OTHER WOMAN THE WOMAN IN THE PAINTING THEN SHE WAS DEAD

JANE ADAMS Jane Adams is the author of more than thirty published crime novels. The first, The Greenway, was nominated for both the Authors’ Club award and the CWA John Creasey for best debut novel.  Jane is constantly amazed at where life has taken her. Writing had never been on her ‘possible careers’ list, but she says once stories take root in your brain, they just have to be told – and she feels very fortunate that people want to read them. In addition to writing, Jane teaches creative writing, read and mentor for The Literary Consultancy, and is a Royal Literary Fund Fellow and FRSA. BOOKS BY JANE ADAMS DETECTIVE MIKE CROFT SERIES THE GREENWAY THE SECRETS THEIR FINAL MOMENTS THE LIAR DETECTIVE MIKE CROFT BOOKS 1–3 BOX SET THE COMPLETE DETECTIVE MIKE CROFT BOX SET MERROW & CLARKE SERIES SAFE DETECTIVE RAY FLOWERS SERIES THE APOTHECARY’S DAUGHTER THE UNWILLING SON THE DROWNING MEN THE SISTER’S TWIN THE DETECTIVE RAY FLOWERS BOX SET BOOKS 1–3 DETECTIVE ROZLYN PRIEST SERIES BURY ME DEEP RINA MARTIN MYSTERY SERIES MURDER ON SEA MURDER ON THE CLIFF MURDER ON THE BOAT MURDER ON THE BEACH MURDER AT THE COUNTRY HOUSE MURDER AT THE PUB STANDALONE NOVELS THE OTHER WOMAN THE WOMAN IN THE PAINTING THEN SHE WAS DEAD FOLLOW JANE ON AUTHOR WEBSITE FACEBOOK TWITTER GOODREADS