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Payback
The third-largest criminal enterprise in the world. Now one woman plans to stop it. Solikha Duong lived in a carefree life in quiet Cambodian village until her parents were killed in a tragic accident. Sold to human traffickers, she is put to work catering to the whims of depraved Westerners. But Solikha is determined to escape... Taking a break from her demanding role as an FBI analyst, Alice Kwan is set upon by a gang thugs in a small town in northern Nevada. It's clear what they they're after. But Alice has other ideas... What binds these women from two different worlds is a shocking secret... and a longing for revenge. Payback is a full-length, standalone revenge crime thriller. It's a standalone. This story contains dark themes that may be triggering to some readers. If you like Lee Child, James Patterson, Gillian Flynn, Stieg Larsson, David Baldacci, Ann Cleeves, Scott Turow or Harlan Coben, you won't be able to put down Payback. What readers are
★★★★★ "Payback is a genuine up all night got to see what happens next thriller that grabs you from the first page and doesn't let go until the last."
★★★★★ "Days after finishing Payback, I am still blown away."
★★★★★ "Terrific read. One of the best books from this past year."
★★★★★ "Palmer is such a bloody good writer! I highly recommend this book."
★★★★★ "You will be hard pressed to lay this book down once you start."
★★★★★ " Do not miss this book! "
★★★★★ "Payback is a genuine up all night got to see what happens next thriller that grabs you from the first page and doesn't let go until the last."
★★★★★ "Days after finishing Payback, I am still blown away."
★★★★★ "Terrific read. One of the best books from this past year."
★★★★★ "Palmer is such a bloody good writer! I highly recommend this book."
★★★★★ "You will be hard pressed to lay this book down once you start."
★★★★★ " Do not miss this book! "
366 pages, Paperback
Published February 29, 2016
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September 5, 2021
Payback
Fabulously entertaining reading! This book grabs you from the first page and keeps you reading until the very last page. It's dreadful to think crimes such as written about here actually exist.
Fabulously entertaining reading! This book grabs you from the first page and keeps you reading until the very last page. It's dreadful to think crimes such as written about here actually exist.
September 15, 2021
Wow!
I really enjoyed this book. Wasn’t overly salacious or violent, yet still presented a gritty depiction of human trafficking. Am looking forward to reading more of this author’s novels.
I really enjoyed this book. Wasn’t overly salacious or violent, yet still presented a gritty depiction of human trafficking. Am looking forward to reading more of this author’s novels.
July 8, 2019
Very enjoyable story well worth reading. Good to get the chance to read something from a fellow countryman. Recommended.
November 23, 2021
I got most of the way though his and had to stop. Yes, I wanted to know what happened but there was just so much involving child trafficking that I had to give myself a break. I may return later.
November 24, 2025
An excellent novel, a vigilante thriller. Well recommended for anyone who loves a twisty tale with a difference.
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