Abducted

by Roger Rapel

DS Jim Broadbent’s marriage was over, his long hours and after hours drinking culminated in his long suffering wife June leaving him; then filing for a divorce. His investigative skills and demeanour would be tested when he began to investigate two rapes albeit 18 months apart; they were the same MO making him think he was investigating a serial rapist. His sensitive investigative skills when interviewing victims were put to the test; but with his sympathetic approach and empathy he managed to extract vital information. The forensic scientist had found similar fibres on each victims clothing which confirmed the same offender. Now the hunt began. His affair with Jackie was reaching a crescendo they were both using each other to reach sexual heights neither had encountered before. Then a massive fraud case landed on his desk which Jim didn’t need. Jackie’s commitment to the job would be tested to the full as Jim used her to test a theory he had……… Then the Cindy case rose again with another ex-pat in Spain wanting to spill the beans on another UK sex ring; the well to do members were abusing children in their own homes and others. The corridors of power would feature again, how high would it go this time?

271 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 10, 2015

Reviews

[Deborah Gebhardt · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received this book in a Goodreads Giveaway. Jim Broadbent, a very dedicated policeman, drinks to much, his marriage is failing, and he thinks too much about a female co-worker. There is a serial rapist on the lose for him to track down and an old case about a sex ring has gotten hot again. Can he keep everything together and solve his cases as well?

[Stacie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Abducted is a compelling crime thriller that takes readers on a journey through the lives of victims and investigative teams and they race against time to stop a rapist, help abused children and shutdown a sex ring.

Abducted starts off with a terrified woman hiding in the woods as she tries to escape her captor. When Becky is finally rescued she informs the police of the horrific ordeal she faced at the hands of a rapist. A concerned officer puts her at ease and is determined to find the culprit, but it isn't until the rapist claims another victim, that Jim realizes he has a serial rapist on his hands. To make matters worse his wife files for divorce and the criminal cases seem to be piling up. Can Jim and his team uncover the clues they need to put those involved behind bars where they belong?

I found Abducted to be a straightforward and well organized novel. The author's knowledge of police work and criminal investigations aid in the story's credibility. The story moves along at a quick pace and anticipating what will happen next makes it a mesmerizing read from beginning to end.

I recommend picking up a copy.

[Alison · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fairly harrowing, graphic book based around DS Jim Broadbent investigating rape & child abuse.

His marriage has failed, he becomes involved with Jackie & their affair is rather steamy. Can Jim & his colleagues catch the attacker before they commit another offence. The book starts well & grips the reader, full of explanation & a good insight into how the police process information, it is apparent the author has previous experience in this field.

Not for the faint hearted due to the subject matter it is quite a difficult read but having said that if you ‘like’ a page-turner that keeps you on your toes set at a fairly fast pace then this is for you. View it as a crime thriller & it is a good suspenseful story!
Thanks to the author & Ravenswood Publishing for the opportunity to read this in exchange for my honest opinion.

[Catherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this book very difficult to read. I'm sure the author is writing from his experience as a former policeman but there was just too much detail about rape and it's aftermath for me to feel at ease. If you like your reading to be extremely down to earth or gritty, then this could be for you.

[Angela Winters · Rating 4 out of 5]

Abducted by Roger Rapel is a great read!! I loved the way the book opened. I was glued waiting to see what happened next. I will say that the ending totally got me, I wasn't expecting that. The characters were relatable, and the story could be real. Thanks for the great read!!