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Stolen: The Beginning- Book 0
Some secrets kill.
Lena Hayes is in the middle of the biggest fight of her political career. Her proposed piece of legislation will hold oil fracking companies accountable for the harm leveraged against their workers, and the families of her small North Dakota community. But with the oil company looking to stop her at any cost, Lena will have to confront the demons of her past in order to beat them.
Lena Hayes is in the middle of the biggest fight of her political career. Her proposed piece of legislation will hold oil fracking companies accountable for the harm leveraged against their workers, and the families of her small North Dakota community. But with the oil company looking to stop her at any cost, Lena will have to confront the demons of her past in order to beat them.
84 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 17, 2016
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James Hunt
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James Hunt's passion for writing began at an early age. While his journal of yesteryear may never be the work of great fiction, he's been working hard every day since then to bring pages to life. James has well over a decade of writing under his belt, but his professional career in literature didn't take off until 2014.
James currently lives in Orlando, FL and when he's not pounding away at the keyboard you can find him at the theater or somewhere outside enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
James Hunt's passion for writing began at an early age. While his journal of yesteryear may never be the work of great fiction, he's been working hard every day since then to bring pages to life. James has well over a decade of writing under his belt, but his professional career in literature didn't take off until 2014.
James currently lives in Orlando, FL and when he's not pounding away at the keyboard you can find him at the theater or somewhere outside enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
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July 12, 2016
Suspenseful
From the beginning I was hooked and kept my attention throughout. Small town in North Dakota dealing with big oil company. Result of drilling, half the town depends on jobs company provides so they can feed their families. Other half dealing with chemicals in their water and dangerous gases, resulting their children being sick and dying. Two year struggle to company to comply with the regulations set for drilling.
From the beginning I was hooked and kept my attention throughout. Small town in North Dakota dealing with big oil company. Result of drilling, half the town depends on jobs company provides so they can feed their families. Other half dealing with chemicals in their water and dangerous gases, resulting their children being sick and dying. Two year struggle to company to comply with the regulations set for drilling.
June 27, 2016
I usually struggle with multiple points of view, but this one seemed to blend those aspects easily. Being a prequel there is not a ton of character building; however, after that cliff hanger I can't wait to see what happens.
November 14, 2016
I am so glad that I bought the box set on sale. This one is a teaser to buy the next book. It really leaves a lot of questions unanswered and too many loose ends. It is well written though and it makes me want to keep on reading.
December 29, 2021
I am enjoying these books very much. It definitely is riveting.
April 4, 2019
Great read
Wow. Great story and very nice buildup to make you anxious for the next installment in the series. Lena is a heroine with a past she had to overcome but she is doing it, and doing it well. Her family is taking a lot if heat for her decisions but they are standing behind her. The machinations in the background have your head whipping back and forth like you're watching a tennis match. Can't wait for the next book in the series. I would recommend this story to any adult reader who enjoys a tense and exciting read.
Wow. Great story and very nice buildup to make you anxious for the next installment in the series. Lena is a heroine with a past she had to overcome but she is doing it, and doing it well. Her family is taking a lot if heat for her decisions but they are standing behind her. The machinations in the background have your head whipping back and forth like you're watching a tennis match. Can't wait for the next book in the series. I would recommend this story to any adult reader who enjoys a tense and exciting read.
April 11, 2018
Very good book
This is the second time I've read this series. I really like the book. There's lots of action and suspense. Love it.
This is the second time I've read this series. I really like the book. There's lots of action and suspense. Love it.
October 20, 2018
Suspense mode
I really enjoy this book brought all the excitement and the why is this happening now and what will it do in the end.
I really enjoy this book brought all the excitement and the why is this happening now and what will it do in the end.
February 22, 2020
Leaves you hanging
Did not realize this was book 1 in a series. Now I will have to buy & read the next book! It was a good book.
Did not realize this was book 1 in a series. Now I will have to buy & read the next book! It was a good book.
December 14, 2022
Really good quick read. Now I HAVE to get the next one to continue the story. One of those stories where you just really need to know what happens next in the series.
August 30, 2016
I chose this book because I thought it would be interesting - I was not disappointed. It kept me on my toes, that's for sure. The car chase, stalking, threats, etc kept me wanting more and more of the book. I did not want to stop reading. Who knew passing or trying to get a certain bill passed could and would cause so much strife and anger for this political leader? I look forward to reading more in this series, I want to see what happens next.
October 2, 2016
Terrifyingly relevant and realistic
James Hunt delivers with exhilarating details. The story unfolds and you'd better be ready to dive into the deep end of panic as this fast paced beginning had me from the first page.
James Hunt delivers with exhilarating details. The story unfolds and you'd better be ready to dive into the deep end of panic as this fast paced beginning had me from the first page.
October 20, 2016
Stolen: The Beginning
I enjoyed the read and gave it five stars,however, I'm not pleased with it ending right in the midst of the story and forcing me to buy another book or be left hanging. If I had known about the way it ends, I would never have read the book.
I enjoyed the read and gave it five stars,however, I'm not pleased with it ending right in the midst of the story and forcing me to buy another book or be left hanging. If I had known about the way it ends, I would never have read the book.
June 24, 2016
A great read
The story catches your attention from the beginning and holds threw every page! Now on to book 2 I go.
The story catches your attention from the beginning and holds threw every page! Now on to book 2 I go.
July 29, 2016
love this book. real page turner
August 2, 2016
Awesome
Can't wait to read next part great book series so far keep it up enjoying this a lot hope it turns out great in the end
Can't wait to read next part great book series so far keep it up enjoying this a lot hope it turns out great in the end
July 29, 2016
A fast-paced, action filled high suspense read!
September 5, 2016
Nothing New
Unfortunately the story has been told. The writing is very good but there are no surprises. I had trouble finishing the story because it lacks imagination.
Unfortunately the story has been told. The writing is very good but there are no surprises. I had trouble finishing the story because it lacks imagination.
August 31, 2016
Good read but a crappy ending.
January 9, 2017
Riveting, could not put the book down. Love the female heroine to this story..... I don't know how anyone could have the stamina to endure the trials and tribulation she goes through.
April 7, 2017
Don't bother
Sample and not even a good one, same old story big business bad and takes advantage of small-town America, skip it
Sample and not even a good one, same old story big business bad and takes advantage of small-town America, skip it
April 17, 2017
What a page turner!!
This book grabs you from the first sentence and doesn't let you go. I can't wait to read more. Excellent writing!! Gripping story. Believable characters.
This book grabs you from the first sentence and doesn't let you go. I can't wait to read more. Excellent writing!! Gripping story. Believable characters.
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