Rockabye: A Spellbinding Tale of Every Parent's Ultimate Nightmare

by Laird Koenig

It is the ultimate nightmare of every parent: Susannah's only child is kidnapped, stolen away from her on a crowded street just before Christmas by thugs who first squirt ammonia in Susannah's eyes.

And Susannah is alone in a heartless New York City, with only three dollars left in her pocket. Her husband has deserted her, the police mouth hollow comfort, but do nothing-convinced nothing can be done. Because the motive is not ransom. The thugs just want the blond, blue-eyed, two-year-old boy. Because they want to sell him.

Genres: Horror, Suspense, Mystery, Drama, Fiction

Library Binding

First published January 1, 1981

About the author

Laird Koenig (born 24 September 1927 in Seattle, Washington) is an American author. His best-known work is The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane, a novel published in 1974. The novel was adapted into a movie starring Jodie Foster. He also wrote a play based on the novel.

Reviews

[Alexa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a gripping story. I dumbly judged a book by its cover and thought this was going to be a paranormal type novel. I ended up enjoying the actual storyline way more than a paranormal one. It is such a page turner and I kept rooting for Susannah and Victoria to find Laddie. I felt myself get anxious and angry when things weren’t going their way. I was so engulfed in the story, proving to me how much I enjoyed this novel.

[Christine Mathieu · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as compelling as "The Little Girl who lives down the Lane", but the beginning was promising.
However, I didn't care for the big city atmosphere at all.

[Dawn · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this book many years ago (early 80's), so I can not give an accurate review. I have it listed in my records as being an "okay" read.