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Ransom's Surprise
Prepare to be swept away by the next powerful installment in bestselling author David Johnson’s Ransom Series.
In Ransom’s Surprise, Johnson reunites readers with Tucker—one of his most unforgettable characters—while introducing a gripping new chapter in the saga of family, friendship, and second chances.
Junior Ransom has spent a lifetime in law enforcement, following in his father’s footsteps. But just as he’s preparing for retirement, a phone call shatters his plans. The wife of his childhood best friend, Phynus Boyd, reaches out with desperate Phynus has been arrested for murder. She begs Junior to come save him.
Against the protests of his daughters, Junior drives to the small town of Dresden, Tennessee, to uncover the truth. But nothing prepares him for the moment Tucker answers the door of a farm connected to the case. Memories of their childhood flood back—bittersweet, cherished, and impossible to ignore.
As Junior and Tucker navigate the tangled web of lies surrounding the murder, they must also face the emotions they’ve both kept buried for decades. Together, they will risk everything to discover who’s guilty—and whether the connection they once shared can survive the trials of the present.
Full of suspense, small-town secrets, and heartfelt emotion, Ransom’s Surprise is a story of redemption, loyalty, and the enduring power of love.
In Ransom’s Surprise, Johnson reunites readers with Tucker—one of his most unforgettable characters—while introducing a gripping new chapter in the saga of family, friendship, and second chances.
Junior Ransom has spent a lifetime in law enforcement, following in his father’s footsteps. But just as he’s preparing for retirement, a phone call shatters his plans. The wife of his childhood best friend, Phynus Boyd, reaches out with desperate Phynus has been arrested for murder. She begs Junior to come save him.
Against the protests of his daughters, Junior drives to the small town of Dresden, Tennessee, to uncover the truth. But nothing prepares him for the moment Tucker answers the door of a farm connected to the case. Memories of their childhood flood back—bittersweet, cherished, and impossible to ignore.
As Junior and Tucker navigate the tangled web of lies surrounding the murder, they must also face the emotions they’ve both kept buried for decades. Together, they will risk everything to discover who’s guilty—and whether the connection they once shared can survive the trials of the present.
Full of suspense, small-town secrets, and heartfelt emotion, Ransom’s Surprise is a story of redemption, loyalty, and the enduring power of love.
253 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 8, 2025
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David Johnson
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November 9, 2025
David Johnson stories speak to the heart. He has certainly has topped himself in his latest book, Ransom‘s Surprise!
Reuniting the characters from his best storylines was genius! Junior Ransom has retired and an old friend is in need. What junior finds in his quest to solve a mystery brings renewal to old relationships and healing to strained ones.
Junior runs across Tucker, who is by far my favorite character in all books I’ve ever read. Tucker is a plain mountain woman whose wisdom is far beyond her vocabulary. Life hasn’t always been kind for Junior or Tucker, and a shared experience from their childhood created an everlasting bond.
This book is like getting a two for one deal!
Reuniting the characters from his best storylines was genius! Junior Ransom has retired and an old friend is in need. What junior finds in his quest to solve a mystery brings renewal to old relationships and healing to strained ones.
Junior runs across Tucker, who is by far my favorite character in all books I’ve ever read. Tucker is a plain mountain woman whose wisdom is far beyond her vocabulary. Life hasn’t always been kind for Junior or Tucker, and a shared experience from their childhood created an everlasting bond.
This book is like getting a two for one deal!
November 15, 2025
Well written and unputdownable
David Johnson doesn't stop surprising the readers. This story is well written and it was hard to put down! Looking forward to the next book in the Ransom series
David Johnson doesn't stop surprising the readers. This story is well written and it was hard to put down! Looking forward to the next book in the Ransom series
November 17, 2025
Great book!
I’ve read all of the books in this series and can’t wait for the next one.
I wish the books were longer.
I’ve read all of the books in this series and can’t wait for the next one.
I wish the books were longer.
November 20, 2025
The best series ever!
The Ransom and Tucker series are my favorite of all time!! I can't wait to see what lies ahead for Tucker and Junior!!
The Ransom and Tucker series are my favorite of all time!! I can't wait to see what lies ahead for Tucker and Junior!!
December 8, 2025
Best Series Ever
I love all these books!
They are books you pick up, can’t put down and then can’t wait for the next book.
I love all these books!
They are books you pick up, can’t put down and then can’t wait for the next book.
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