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Sufficient Ransom: A Novel
Ever wonder what it feels like to have it all—family, career, health, money—and not be happy?
Ann Olson takes her life for granted until her young son, Travis, disappears from the backyard one evening. Searching for her son, Ann throws caution to the wind. Soon, she finds herself enmeshed in the seedy world of Mexican drug dealers who operate just across the border in Tijuana. Does Ann, an atheist, embrace Christianity despite her husband warning that her pastor friend is more interested in converting her than in finding Travis? Does she make it out of the drug tunnel alive, or is her rashness her downfall? And is Travis’s disappearance related to that of other recently missing children in San Diego? A story of a mother’s love, courage in the face of evil, and her unexpected journey of self-discovery along the way.
Ann Olson takes her life for granted until her young son, Travis, disappears from the backyard one evening. Searching for her son, Ann throws caution to the wind. Soon, she finds herself enmeshed in the seedy world of Mexican drug dealers who operate just across the border in Tijuana. Does Ann, an atheist, embrace Christianity despite her husband warning that her pastor friend is more interested in converting her than in finding Travis? Does she make it out of the drug tunnel alive, or is her rashness her downfall? And is Travis’s disappearance related to that of other recently missing children in San Diego? A story of a mother’s love, courage in the face of evil, and her unexpected journey of self-discovery along the way.
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First published March 9, 2014
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April 14, 2014
I couldn't put down this tense new novel!
When someone kidnaps Ann's 6 year old son, Travis, she becomes a feral mother bear. She is determined to hunt down the kidnappers herself, despite the objections of the police, the FBI or her husband and with no care for herself. This suburban mom and art dealer comes across bone chilling, unmarked graves and faces Mexican drug smugglers and youth gangs, but nothing stops her!
Sylvia Sarno provides a slew of suspects, some obvious and some not so obvious, weaving an intricate tale of back stories and possibilities, leaving you guessing all the way to the thrilling end.
The writer also adds rare dimensions to the genre's typical characterization: internal struggle, growth and change. As Ann battles the demons of man, she is simultaneously engaged in a battle for her soul. Throughout the novel, she is torn between her commitment to atheism and the new, budding interest in the church and its answers, even though it creates discord in her marriage. Other aspects of her character are also tested to see if they will stand the test of surviving this incredibly trying time or not.
In the end, I felt as if Ann's journey to find her son was really every person's journey to seek and determine the answer to the most important question of all: What really matters in life? And I liked Sylvia Sarno's answer!
When someone kidnaps Ann's 6 year old son, Travis, she becomes a feral mother bear. She is determined to hunt down the kidnappers herself, despite the objections of the police, the FBI or her husband and with no care for herself. This suburban mom and art dealer comes across bone chilling, unmarked graves and faces Mexican drug smugglers and youth gangs, but nothing stops her!
Sylvia Sarno provides a slew of suspects, some obvious and some not so obvious, weaving an intricate tale of back stories and possibilities, leaving you guessing all the way to the thrilling end.
The writer also adds rare dimensions to the genre's typical characterization: internal struggle, growth and change. As Ann battles the demons of man, she is simultaneously engaged in a battle for her soul. Throughout the novel, she is torn between her commitment to atheism and the new, budding interest in the church and its answers, even though it creates discord in her marriage. Other aspects of her character are also tested to see if they will stand the test of surviving this incredibly trying time or not.
In the end, I felt as if Ann's journey to find her son was really every person's journey to seek and determine the answer to the most important question of all: What really matters in life? And I liked Sylvia Sarno's answer!
April 9, 2014
I got a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review
OH MY F'IN GOD!
This book was SOOOOOOOO good..... Being a mother, it was a little rough to read, but i was on Ann's side the whole time. No matter how crazy and dumb she was at times!
Ms. Sarno is now one of my favorite authors.... I need to read more from her!
Sufficient Ransom is a book that will have you on the edge of your seat and guessing till the end what the heck happened.
Ann has a happy life. Good family, money, nice house, and has a art business. The only thing people can complain about her is that she does not believe in god.
Ann's world changes when a teacher at her son's school turns her in for child abuse. CPS is trying to take her child for no reason. After all charges are dropped from Ann the worst thing that could happend to a mother happens to her.
Her child disappears from the back yard. Vanishes without a trace.
It does not help that 5 other children have gone missing from the same town.
The police are suspecting the mexican drug cartel.....
What happened to Ann's son travis? does his dissaperrance have something to do with the other children missing?
Why arn't the other parent's talking to her?
You must read this suspenceful book to find out!
You will not be dissapointed.
OH MY F'IN GOD!
This book was SOOOOOOOO good..... Being a mother, it was a little rough to read, but i was on Ann's side the whole time. No matter how crazy and dumb she was at times!
Ms. Sarno is now one of my favorite authors.... I need to read more from her!
Sufficient Ransom is a book that will have you on the edge of your seat and guessing till the end what the heck happened.
Ann has a happy life. Good family, money, nice house, and has a art business. The only thing people can complain about her is that she does not believe in god.
Ann's world changes when a teacher at her son's school turns her in for child abuse. CPS is trying to take her child for no reason. After all charges are dropped from Ann the worst thing that could happend to a mother happens to her.
Her child disappears from the back yard. Vanishes without a trace.
It does not help that 5 other children have gone missing from the same town.
The police are suspecting the mexican drug cartel.....
What happened to Ann's son travis? does his dissaperrance have something to do with the other children missing?
Why arn't the other parent's talking to her?
You must read this suspenceful book to find out!
You will not be dissapointed.
May 27, 2014
This review and author interview found at www.th3bookworm.wordpress.com.
Sufficient ransom is amazing debut novel by new author Sylvia Sarno. Her story takes you on a journey from San Diego to Tijuana as main character Ann tries desperately to find her kidnapped son. the characters were very well thought out and developed and each person plays a significant role in the story. You won't know who the good guys and bad guys are until the very end. As the main character Ann was quite annoying at times. She kept jumping to conclusions and being impulsive which lead to her ending up in life threatening situations on multiple occasions. However, as the story progresses she learns a lot about herself and her worth as mother. She leaned to trust herself and grows significantly by the end of the book. The author also injected an internal struggle of faith withing Ann. She is torn between sticking to being am atheist or exploring the comfort christianity offers her. Religion and drug trafficking are intricately and brilliantly woven together and build into an amazing and mind blowing ending. This is an amazing suspense novel that will not disappoint and you will not want to put down.
Sufficient ransom is amazing debut novel by new author Sylvia Sarno. Her story takes you on a journey from San Diego to Tijuana as main character Ann tries desperately to find her kidnapped son. the characters were very well thought out and developed and each person plays a significant role in the story. You won't know who the good guys and bad guys are until the very end. As the main character Ann was quite annoying at times. She kept jumping to conclusions and being impulsive which lead to her ending up in life threatening situations on multiple occasions. However, as the story progresses she learns a lot about herself and her worth as mother. She leaned to trust herself and grows significantly by the end of the book. The author also injected an internal struggle of faith withing Ann. She is torn between sticking to being am atheist or exploring the comfort christianity offers her. Religion and drug trafficking are intricately and brilliantly woven together and build into an amazing and mind blowing ending. This is an amazing suspense novel that will not disappoint and you will not want to put down.
June 10, 2014
Ann Olson leads an ordinary life. Until the day her son Travis disappears. She does not take it lightly and she will not wait for him to be found.She soon finds out other children in her area have disappeared and she wonders if these cases are connected to Travis's disappearance ? A truly great story of suspense , a real page turner. I liked the fact of not knowing who she could trust, everyone and anyone could be a suspect. I felt her love , determination, and desperation to find her child. A Mother willing to go to any extreme to find her child. I highly recommend for thriller / drama lovers
July 17, 2014
Definitely a very unique page-turner!!
This book is about every parent's worse fear, their child being kidnapped.. Ms. Sarno kept me on the edge quite frequently during this premier book! Every time I thought that I could breathe a bit easier, she would make me tense again. Nice twists in the storyline, quite emotional & powerful!! Definitely recommended to those who enjoy a suspenseful read!!
This book is about every parent's worse fear, their child being kidnapped.. Ms. Sarno kept me on the edge quite frequently during this premier book! Every time I thought that I could breathe a bit easier, she would make me tense again. Nice twists in the storyline, quite emotional & powerful!! Definitely recommended to those who enjoy a suspenseful read!!
November 29, 2021
Great storyline
November 27, 2014
"Ann Olson stood in her kitchen feeling like an animal shoved into a cold, airless box. The two detectives who had responded to their 911 call were combing the backyard for clues to Travis’ whereabouts. Like a drumbeat on her brain, pummelling away at her incredulity, at the innocent part of her that never before believed that true evil existed, the reality of her son’s disappearance forced itself upon Ann, choking her with sobs."
Sarno's tumultuous debut thriller sees Anne and Richard Olson's privileged life in La Jolla, San Diego plunged into despair when their son, Travis is taken from the backyard of their sea-front home.
Anne and Richard are already being investigated by Child Protective Services as a result of bruises being found on Travis by a teacher at school and a prior separate incident when a neighbour called the police to their home because they could hear screaming coming from her house. Anne is convinced child protection officer Kika Garcia, whom Anne sees as having a vendetta against her, is behind the abduction, but Travis' loss is one in an unusually high number of missing children in the area. Children taken but no ransom has yet been demanded for any of them, so who is taking them and why?
Drawing on all the possibilities of who could have taken her child, Anne would do anything to get her son back and goes on her own search for Travis, exhausting leads to drug cartels in Mexico. However the truth behind Travis' abduction is convoluted and beyond her worst nightmares. Despite warnings from the authorities and the pleas of her husband and friend, Anne puts herself in mortal danger twice to get her son back over the border in Tijuana. The strain on the Olsen marriage caused by Travis' loss is immeasurable.
Sarno adds another dimension to the mystery when she writes about the past history of Nora, Chet March's mother and Anne's close friend who lost a child in Mexico in the seventies. Chet's precarious relationship with his mother and Anne over his faith has a sinister edge which keeps surfacing in the plot. Kika is a troubled character too who is searching for her father whom she never knew after suffering years of abuse from her adoptive mother. Could her past be linked in some way to Travis' abduction?
This harrowing thriller draws you in from the first page; Anne is a very relatable mother and career-woman battling to balance her role at home with her career aspirations. The book is told mostly from her point of view. Her perfectionist nature causes her much self-doubt, as a mother and then blame when Travis goes missing. In her despair she is comforted by a local Pastor, Chet March, much to the chagrin of her husband, Richard. As atheists neither Anne nor Richard usually have any involvement with the church and Richard's skepticism regarding Chet's motives to convert them overshadow the help and support the pastor provides. Anne questions her faith, which allows her character to grow as the plot develops.
Despite the fact the chapters are chronologically dated, the tortuous ordeal of the parents, whose children are abducted is well-written and Sarno conveys the array of emotions in these parents very well indeed:
"Mrs. Aziz’s eyes flashed bitterness. “You have no idea what we’ve been through.” I think we have some idea, Ann thought. “You see. It’s God’s will,” Mrs. Aziz said. A stream of invectives followed against people in general, Americans in particular, and the unfairness of this life that had robbed them of their child. Ann listened, fascinated by the glimpse into this woman’s soul tied up in knots of confusion and hatred."
Sufficient Ransom, is not an easy read in terms of the subject matter, especially for parents out there, but the story is well crafted to have huge impact and the twists and turns in the plot kept me guessing throughout the book. The conclusion is climactic and satisfying.
This mystery thriller has a lot to offer, The characters are well written, flawed and realistic. The story flows easily and the book is difficult to put down once you start reading, so if you're looking to get hooked into a thriller that will consume your powers of deduction, then look no further.
Sarno's tumultuous debut thriller sees Anne and Richard Olson's privileged life in La Jolla, San Diego plunged into despair when their son, Travis is taken from the backyard of their sea-front home.
Anne and Richard are already being investigated by Child Protective Services as a result of bruises being found on Travis by a teacher at school and a prior separate incident when a neighbour called the police to their home because they could hear screaming coming from her house. Anne is convinced child protection officer Kika Garcia, whom Anne sees as having a vendetta against her, is behind the abduction, but Travis' loss is one in an unusually high number of missing children in the area. Children taken but no ransom has yet been demanded for any of them, so who is taking them and why?
Drawing on all the possibilities of who could have taken her child, Anne would do anything to get her son back and goes on her own search for Travis, exhausting leads to drug cartels in Mexico. However the truth behind Travis' abduction is convoluted and beyond her worst nightmares. Despite warnings from the authorities and the pleas of her husband and friend, Anne puts herself in mortal danger twice to get her son back over the border in Tijuana. The strain on the Olsen marriage caused by Travis' loss is immeasurable.
Sarno adds another dimension to the mystery when she writes about the past history of Nora, Chet March's mother and Anne's close friend who lost a child in Mexico in the seventies. Chet's precarious relationship with his mother and Anne over his faith has a sinister edge which keeps surfacing in the plot. Kika is a troubled character too who is searching for her father whom she never knew after suffering years of abuse from her adoptive mother. Could her past be linked in some way to Travis' abduction?
This harrowing thriller draws you in from the first page; Anne is a very relatable mother and career-woman battling to balance her role at home with her career aspirations. The book is told mostly from her point of view. Her perfectionist nature causes her much self-doubt, as a mother and then blame when Travis goes missing. In her despair she is comforted by a local Pastor, Chet March, much to the chagrin of her husband, Richard. As atheists neither Anne nor Richard usually have any involvement with the church and Richard's skepticism regarding Chet's motives to convert them overshadow the help and support the pastor provides. Anne questions her faith, which allows her character to grow as the plot develops.
Despite the fact the chapters are chronologically dated, the tortuous ordeal of the parents, whose children are abducted is well-written and Sarno conveys the array of emotions in these parents very well indeed:
"Mrs. Aziz’s eyes flashed bitterness. “You have no idea what we’ve been through.” I think we have some idea, Ann thought. “You see. It’s God’s will,” Mrs. Aziz said. A stream of invectives followed against people in general, Americans in particular, and the unfairness of this life that had robbed them of their child. Ann listened, fascinated by the glimpse into this woman’s soul tied up in knots of confusion and hatred."
Sufficient Ransom, is not an easy read in terms of the subject matter, especially for parents out there, but the story is well crafted to have huge impact and the twists and turns in the plot kept me guessing throughout the book. The conclusion is climactic and satisfying.
This mystery thriller has a lot to offer, The characters are well written, flawed and realistic. The story flows easily and the book is difficult to put down once you start reading, so if you're looking to get hooked into a thriller that will consume your powers of deduction, then look no further.
May 16, 2015
CONTAINS SPOILERS: The book was a little disappointing. I was looking for something scarier, with more of a hard edge and less predictability. The Kindle version that I bought was full of typos and sentence composition errors, something I believe is inexcusable and causes me to deduct at least one star. The main character, Ann, was annoying but fairly believable. She came across as a stereotypical dumb blonde rich lady who was cowed by her husband and all the other male characters. Not quite a sympathetic character except for that fact that her son was kidnapped. The husband, Richard, was a bit of a bully to his wife and a pushy jerk about his atheism. I cut him some slack and tried to imagine he probably wasn't so bad under normal circumstances. The big plot twist about the daughter born in Mexico was obvious from a mile away.
What I liked about the book was that atheists were not depicted as mindless, immoral heathens and religious fanaticism was presented as the real danger that it is. As a long-time resident of San Diego, I also enjoyed the locales and the mostly-accurate depiction of our unique culture. In spite of the flaws, the book was an easy read that held my interest enough to finish it. I'm sure it will stir up some controversy over the atheists vs religious fanaticism subplot, which isn't a bad thing. It wasn't an attack on all religion, but some readers will see it that way. My advice to the author is to find a new proofreader.
What I liked about the book was that atheists were not depicted as mindless, immoral heathens and religious fanaticism was presented as the real danger that it is. As a long-time resident of San Diego, I also enjoyed the locales and the mostly-accurate depiction of our unique culture. In spite of the flaws, the book was an easy read that held my interest enough to finish it. I'm sure it will stir up some controversy over the atheists vs religious fanaticism subplot, which isn't a bad thing. It wasn't an attack on all religion, but some readers will see it that way. My advice to the author is to find a new proofreader.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 25, 2014
Sufficient Ransom
by Sylvia Sarno
Sufficent Ransom, by Sylvia Sarno, is an emotional mystery following a mother searching desperately for her son. In our main character, Ann, Sarno presents a probing look at a mother's heart spanning the entire spectrum of insecurity, fear, distrust, hate, acceptance, and love.
Sufficient Ransom has a great plot as well as an excellent line-up of characters. Sarno's writng style is clear and easy to follow. Her characters are well developed, as much so as a seasoned author, and her characters are varied and easy to get to know. Parts of the story become a bit unrealistic, perhaps a bit of Mission Impossible mixed in for a short time. We are given a highly unpredictable mystery that keeps you reading and just when you think you have it figured out she throws in a new twist. One would be amiss not to mention the way Sarno handles religion in her story. We were promised a look at the role of religion in a thriller. And indeed we are given that. What was unexpected and distasteful was the broad paintbrush Sarno uses on religion, churches and clergy. Depicting as predators, liars, cheats, murders, child neglectors and brain washers even using sermon text and bible verses. Why muddle up a fiction book with so much of this? Perplexing.
Sarno first novel was better than expected. I anticipate great things from her.
by Sylvia Sarno
Sufficent Ransom, by Sylvia Sarno, is an emotional mystery following a mother searching desperately for her son. In our main character, Ann, Sarno presents a probing look at a mother's heart spanning the entire spectrum of insecurity, fear, distrust, hate, acceptance, and love.
Sufficient Ransom has a great plot as well as an excellent line-up of characters. Sarno's writng style is clear and easy to follow. Her characters are well developed, as much so as a seasoned author, and her characters are varied and easy to get to know. Parts of the story become a bit unrealistic, perhaps a bit of Mission Impossible mixed in for a short time. We are given a highly unpredictable mystery that keeps you reading and just when you think you have it figured out she throws in a new twist. One would be amiss not to mention the way Sarno handles religion in her story. We were promised a look at the role of religion in a thriller. And indeed we are given that. What was unexpected and distasteful was the broad paintbrush Sarno uses on religion, churches and clergy. Depicting as predators, liars, cheats, murders, child neglectors and brain washers even using sermon text and bible verses. Why muddle up a fiction book with so much of this? Perplexing.
Sarno first novel was better than expected. I anticipate great things from her.
May 1, 2014
A taut, suspenseful ride that’s cleverly written
Sufficient Ransom is a smart, multi-layered well-written debut novel that that will keep you turning the pages til dawn. Ann Olson is a gallery owner who lives an affluent, well-ordered life (down to the spotless kitchen) in La Jolla, CA with her scientist husband and six-year old son Travis. In one afternoon, Ann experiences every parents’ worst nightmare when her son disappears from the backyard.
Ann is convinced she knows who took her son but as the investigation into his kidnapping progresses, and other kids near the area disappear, it quickly becomes apparent that something more sinister is at play. The author tackles several heavy societal issues such as religion, atheism, and organized crime and cleverly weaves them together in a compelling, razor sharp plot that resembles a jigsaw puzzle you will be happy to try and solve. A group of interesting and diverse supporting characters—an overzealous social worker with a secret past, a seemingly helpful and compassionate evangelical, and a husband quickly losing patience with his impulsive wife who always seems to find trouble, populate the canvas of this tightly woven tale.
A solid debut. Looking forward to reading more of this author’s work.
Sufficient Ransom is a smart, multi-layered well-written debut novel that that will keep you turning the pages til dawn. Ann Olson is a gallery owner who lives an affluent, well-ordered life (down to the spotless kitchen) in La Jolla, CA with her scientist husband and six-year old son Travis. In one afternoon, Ann experiences every parents’ worst nightmare when her son disappears from the backyard.
Ann is convinced she knows who took her son but as the investigation into his kidnapping progresses, and other kids near the area disappear, it quickly becomes apparent that something more sinister is at play. The author tackles several heavy societal issues such as religion, atheism, and organized crime and cleverly weaves them together in a compelling, razor sharp plot that resembles a jigsaw puzzle you will be happy to try and solve. A group of interesting and diverse supporting characters—an overzealous social worker with a secret past, a seemingly helpful and compassionate evangelical, and a husband quickly losing patience with his impulsive wife who always seems to find trouble, populate the canvas of this tightly woven tale.
A solid debut. Looking forward to reading more of this author’s work.
July 1, 2015
While Sufficient Ransom was slow to begin with it did draw me in eventually. Being hounded by CPS, Ann questions her ability as a mom while Kika questions the ability to protect the children around her. I must admit I was not sure who to believe in at the beginning.
When Travis is taken from the backyard (an event I guessed before it occurred) Ann flies off the deep end, landing herself in sticky situations in order to find her child. While she appeared willing to do anything for Travis I felt little emotional attachment from either her or her husband. The terror of losing a child, one I think every parent imagines at some point, never really seemed to hit them. They both seemed more concerned with feeling abandoned or ignored by their spouse than devastated by the loss of their son.
At times the drama of this story eked through, while at others I felt that everyone involved were merely bystanders.
An amazing storyline, with many good ideas. Unfortunately the emotional investment was not really there for me.
When Travis is taken from the backyard (an event I guessed before it occurred) Ann flies off the deep end, landing herself in sticky situations in order to find her child. While she appeared willing to do anything for Travis I felt little emotional attachment from either her or her husband. The terror of losing a child, one I think every parent imagines at some point, never really seemed to hit them. They both seemed more concerned with feeling abandoned or ignored by their spouse than devastated by the loss of their son.
At times the drama of this story eked through, while at others I felt that everyone involved were merely bystanders.
An amazing storyline, with many good ideas. Unfortunately the emotional investment was not really there for me.
August 18, 2015
While I enjoyed the story itself and was caught up wanting the young boy to be found and returned to his parents there were some things that bugged me in the story. The mother obviously had insecurity issues as a parent and had a strong need to prove herself but I really am not sure this would involve getting into all the dangerous situations that she does. Yes, I'm sure if my child was missing I'd pull out all the stops but the visit to Mexico and going into the warehouse without getting help first just seem completely foolish.
I also struggled with the presentation of Christians in this book. There is a strong atheist theme which is fine, but when the main character starts to see some solace in the church this is quickly squashed when the church leaders themselves and their overzealous congregation become the ones who have taken her son and other children to save them from their heathen parents. I think this presents in itself that if you look to the church you will be brainwashed in some way.
I also struggled with the presentation of Christians in this book. There is a strong atheist theme which is fine, but when the main character starts to see some solace in the church this is quickly squashed when the church leaders themselves and their overzealous congregation become the ones who have taken her son and other children to save them from their heathen parents. I think this presents in itself that if you look to the church you will be brainwashed in some way.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 22, 2014
Sufficient Ransom: A Novel by Sylvia Sarno
Ann Olson leads an ordinary life. Until one day her son Travis disappears. Ann does not take this lightly and she is not going to wait for him to be found. She finds out that other children in her area are missing as well and wonders are these cases connected to her son's disappearance?
A great story of suspense. I liked the feel of not knowing who to trust, anyone and everyone could be suspects. Besides the nail-biting tension and suspense, I felt the love and desperation of a mother searching for her child. A woman determined and willing to go to any extreme to find her boy.
Thriller/drama lovers should enjoy Sufficient Ransom: A Novel.
Ann Olson leads an ordinary life. Until one day her son Travis disappears. Ann does not take this lightly and she is not going to wait for him to be found. She finds out that other children in her area are missing as well and wonders are these cases connected to her son's disappearance?
A great story of suspense. I liked the feel of not knowing who to trust, anyone and everyone could be suspects. Besides the nail-biting tension and suspense, I felt the love and desperation of a mother searching for her child. A woman determined and willing to go to any extreme to find her boy.
Thriller/drama lovers should enjoy Sufficient Ransom: A Novel.
August 10, 2014
Sufficient Ransom is the story of every parent’s worst nightmare—the abduction of a child. A terrifying, spellbinding thriller mystery, Sufficient Ransom is a gripping psychological drama packed with action.
Taking place in sunny, well-ordered La Jolla, California, Ann and Richard Olson’s life is shattered with six-year-old Travis disappears from the backyard. Though Ann thinks she knows who kidnapped her son in the beginning, what happens next is a horrifying, twisting tale of suspense as Ann takes matters into her own hands.
Sufficient Ransom is a riveting story, and an excellent debut novel from Sylvia Sarno.
Taking place in sunny, well-ordered La Jolla, California, Ann and Richard Olson’s life is shattered with six-year-old Travis disappears from the backyard. Though Ann thinks she knows who kidnapped her son in the beginning, what happens next is a horrifying, twisting tale of suspense as Ann takes matters into her own hands.
Sufficient Ransom is a riveting story, and an excellent debut novel from Sylvia Sarno.
January 3, 2017
A must read!
I was not able to put this book down. It kept me on my toes wanting too know what was going to happen. A major plot twist, never expected of to take the turn that it did. I like the fact that it shows the different views in each characters religious beliefs. Must keep an open mind when reading certain parts and understand that each characters point of view. Because I wanted to know what happened next and it would jump to another characters point of a view keeping you thinking about how is this going to tie in with why I just read I gave it 4. However of all tied in together in the end.
I was not able to put this book down. It kept me on my toes wanting too know what was going to happen. A major plot twist, never expected of to take the turn that it did. I like the fact that it shows the different views in each characters religious beliefs. Must keep an open mind when reading certain parts and understand that each characters point of view. Because I wanted to know what happened next and it would jump to another characters point of a view keeping you thinking about how is this going to tie in with why I just read I gave it 4. However of all tied in together in the end.
April 30, 2014
4 Star
A frighteningly realistic story. What length would you go to if your child was taken?
A young child is kidnapped and his distraught, mother is determined to find him. While searching for him, she has to fight her way past vicious drug dealers, government agencies, unhelpful police, and disabling emotional upheavals. With multiple suspects to search through, Ann continues to search for her son. You will never believe who took the child and their reason for it!
This story is full of danger, mystery, and intrigue
July 4, 2016
What lengths would a mother go to.
When her young son disappears from the back yard a mother is determined to track him down.
She is hindered at every turn by unhelpful and suspicious government agencies who suspect her to be involved, the police and drug dealers. The story is aided by a clever plot that slowly draws each piece of the story together, and an interesting cast of characters.
A well written debut novel.
When her young son disappears from the back yard a mother is determined to track him down.
She is hindered at every turn by unhelpful and suspicious government agencies who suspect her to be involved, the police and drug dealers. The story is aided by a clever plot that slowly draws each piece of the story together, and an interesting cast of characters.
A well written debut novel.
March 5, 2015
Kidnapping in the 21st century
Interesting book gamblers u wanting to know what comes next. Believable characters, nice and unexpected turns in the plot. As a Mexican living in a violence ridding country I can testify that the part regarding drug cartels sounds true, sadly true. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to keep entertained for some days while learning a few things about police, Mexico, social services, and... religion.
Interesting book gamblers u wanting to know what comes next. Believable characters, nice and unexpected turns in the plot. As a Mexican living in a violence ridding country I can testify that the part regarding drug cartels sounds true, sadly true. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to keep entertained for some days while learning a few things about police, Mexico, social services, and... religion.
November 10, 2014
Pro Atheism for the most part.
I don't care if someone is Christian or an Atheist. Their religion or lack of one is their business. The Christian group was bad for pushing their religion. The Catholic woman was portrayed as good because she didn't try to shove her religion down anyone's throat. And yet Atheism is pushed as good throughout the story. So I guess it is okay to shove a non-religious view down your throat...
I don't care if someone is Christian or an Atheist. Their religion or lack of one is their business. The Christian group was bad for pushing their religion. The Catholic woman was portrayed as good because she didn't try to shove her religion down anyone's throat. And yet Atheism is pushed as good throughout the story. So I guess it is okay to shove a non-religious view down your throat...
April 29, 2014
So my thought on this book. I enjoyed it I thought the story line was great. The part of the story that feel short for me was the religion part. I felt a bad taste in my mouth as I felt it gave Christianity a bad name.
January 6, 2016
This was a Kindle freebie and what a disappointment! I didn't like this book at all. I don't like to not finish a book so I kept with it. I didn't identify with any of the characters. The whole premise of the book didn't hold my interest. Glad to be done with it!
June 2, 2014
I never could get into this book. And it was like 2 separate books that they tried to merge into one with barely any connecting details. A serious reach. And for having their child kidnapped, the parents sure didn't seem that broken up about it. Just weird all around. Bad weird.
July 22, 2014
Sufficient grandson a novel
Sufficient grandson a novel
this book was a great read for a nice sunny day laying around being lazy....Once I started to read I had trouble putting it down..
Sufficient grandson a novel
this book was a great read for a nice sunny day laying around being lazy....Once I started to read I had trouble putting it down..
September 16, 2014
Good plot but dry descriptions.
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May 8, 2014
The "heroine" of this story drove me crazy! Totally ran off on tangents and almost got herself killed while supposedly looking for her kidnapped son. Okay story, but man, she was annoying.
February 16, 2015
I loved this book,great win from Goodreads! It was good right from the very first page. I loved the plot,the characters,all of it!
September 28, 2014
Nothing wonderful. Took forever to read but I think that is more my life than the story.
February 8, 2015
Great
From the beginning to the last chapter left you waiting to found out what was going to happen next. Very interesting
From the beginning to the last chapter left you waiting to found out what was going to happen next. Very interesting
July 1, 2014
Good book, but predictable. I figured the mystery out after reading 1/3 of the book.
January 22, 2015
Not a quick read but ok.
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