Redemption

by Richard Burke

When Matthew's wife Charlotte is abducted, his world is thrown into chaos. Who has taken her – and why? When the kidnapper calls, it quickly becomes clear that he knows just how to control Matthew. It's not only Charlotte's life that's on the if anyone calls the police, Charlotte will lose the longed-for baby she's carrying.Matthew is convinced that Charlotte's abduction is linked to his job as a prison governor. Unable to talk to anyone in authority, he resorts to the only help he can find – Monk, an ex-prisoner who has underworld contacts Matthew can only guess at.It's a devil's pact, but time is running out.

245 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 2, 2013

Reviews

[Roger]

did not complete it, frustratingly boring.

[John Marsh]

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When Matthew's wife Charlotte is abducted, his world is thrown into chaos. Who has taken her – and why? When the kidnapper calls, it quickly becomes clear that he knows just how to control Matthew. It's not only Charlotte's life that's on the line: if anyone calls the police, Charlotte will lose the longed-for baby she's carrying.

Matthew is convinced that Charlotte's abduction is linked to his job as a prison governor. Unable to talk to anyone in authority, he resorts to the only help he can find – Monk, an ex-prisoner who has underworld contacts Matthew can only guess at.

It's a devil's pact, but time is running out

[Margaret Fast]

Started book as a no-brainer since. Brain on low. Rather violent. No redeeming characters. Plot seemed thin. Simply not enjoyable