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The Abducted: Odessa – A Small Town Abduction - Book 0
The disappearances of two girls within the span of a week thrusts a small Texas town into panic.
Detectives investigating the case are baffled by a note left at the scene of the latest kidnapping, promising more. Cautious neighborhoods are on lockdown as the search for the missing girls spreads far and wide. Miriam Sandoval, a former-detective, known for solving a high-profile kidnapping a year prior, is soon enlisted to lend her expertise. But solving the case won’t be easy. Danger awaits with the discovery of every potential clue, and a madman is watching, confident in the outcome of his diabolical games. Can Miriam help rescue the girls before it’s too late, or will they never be seen again?
Detectives investigating the case are baffled by a note left at the scene of the latest kidnapping, promising more. Cautious neighborhoods are on lockdown as the search for the missing girls spreads far and wide. Miriam Sandoval, a former-detective, known for solving a high-profile kidnapping a year prior, is soon enlisted to lend her expertise. But solving the case won’t be easy. Danger awaits with the discovery of every potential clue, and a madman is watching, confident in the outcome of his diabolical games. Can Miriam help rescue the girls before it’s too late, or will they never be seen again?
171 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 30, 2016
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February 7, 2017
Started good.
Miriam character is headstrong, she gets great kick investigating, but leaves others in the dark. This short book was free from the author, and knew the cliffhanger ending because read the book one before.
Miriam character is headstrong, she gets great kick investigating, but leaves others in the dark. This short book was free from the author, and knew the cliffhanger ending because read the book one before.
November 29, 2018
This was a good book. The only complaint I have, is the ending. I believe you can do a series, but still give the reader closure. That is absolutely the only complaint I have. I will definitely read more books in this series and this author.
October 11, 2022
Interesting. This seems to be a part of a whole series of books and is somehow book 0 even though there must have been one before this, and there is one after. There seems to be multiple books with the same title, multiple books with the Odessa bit added, some are book 0, some are not. It’s very confusing and I feel like the author should look to get all lists cleaned up as it just makes one reluctant to continue with it.
Story was a 3.5, with an interesting plot that felt rushed and seemed to bring in a lot of characters who weren’t needed. Still, I enjoyed it on the whole, and got it for free so won’t complain.
A girl gets abducted in a parking lot, moments after having a discussion with her Mum about a girl getting abducted. Mum freaks out understandably, and the police find a note in the car mentioning a specific detective from a previous case. They contact her, bring her in for assistance and we follow the story of this detective as she tries to solve the case which she is only meant to be assisting with. This ends with her being pulled right into the middle of a bigger case which is the want of an even bigger villain all along.
As I say, I liked this enough to want to know more, but the series titling and listings seem way too confusing and it did feel quite rushed.
Story was a 3.5, with an interesting plot that felt rushed and seemed to bring in a lot of characters who weren’t needed. Still, I enjoyed it on the whole, and got it for free so won’t complain.
A girl gets abducted in a parking lot, moments after having a discussion with her Mum about a girl getting abducted. Mum freaks out understandably, and the police find a note in the car mentioning a specific detective from a previous case. They contact her, bring her in for assistance and we follow the story of this detective as she tries to solve the case which she is only meant to be assisting with. This ends with her being pulled right into the middle of a bigger case which is the want of an even bigger villain all along.
As I say, I liked this enough to want to know more, but the series titling and listings seem way too confusing and it did feel quite rushed.
February 14, 2017
Thrilling
Lt. Miriam Sandoval, has been safe behind a desk for the past year. Ever since solving a kidnapping in Florida ended with her partner and ex-husband dead. Now two girls have been abducted in Odessa, Texas and the kidnapper left a message for the Odessa police that Miriam was their only hope in finding the girls before more were taken. Although the story is exciting, Miriam does some things that I find hard to believe a trained detective would be dumb enough or foolish enough to to.
Lt. Miriam Sandoval, has been safe behind a desk for the past year. Ever since solving a kidnapping in Florida ended with her partner and ex-husband dead. Now two girls have been abducted in Odessa, Texas and the kidnapper left a message for the Odessa police that Miriam was their only hope in finding the girls before more were taken. Although the story is exciting, Miriam does some things that I find hard to believe a trained detective would be dumb enough or foolish enough to to.
January 31, 2017
Cliffhanger
I really enjoyed this book, I just wish the author could be more defining on the titles, it's a little confusing with them all being titled the same. The author has brought back the characters from the previous books, and has added a few more characters and a new location. This story like the others keep you guessing, and about the time you get one story unraveled, he throws more curveballs at us.
I really enjoyed this book, I just wish the author could be more defining on the titles, it's a little confusing with them all being titled the same. The author has brought back the characters from the previous books, and has added a few more characters and a new location. This story like the others keep you guessing, and about the time you get one story unraveled, he throws more curveballs at us.
June 7, 2017
First, I must say the title of these ‘Abducted’ books are very confusing.
This book I am reviewing is The Abducted: Odessa-A Small Town Abduction. This is a short story with a cliff hanger. There were certain parts that made you think why would a person working for the police department go out on their own with no help. Otherwise, the story is very good.
This book I am reviewing is The Abducted: Odessa-A Small Town Abduction. This is a short story with a cliff hanger. There were certain parts that made you think why would a person working for the police department go out on their own with no help. Otherwise, the story is very good.
January 15, 2017
Excellent storytelling
This book was very well written and engaging. Good plot twists and a very likable female detective that solves the case she is working on only to find out that there is a deeper more sinister case looming over her. I highly recommend.
This book was very well written and engaging. Good plot twists and a very likable female detective that solves the case she is working on only to find out that there is a deeper more sinister case looming over her. I highly recommend.
January 18, 2017
this is an entertaining story about two girls that have been kidnapped. Their kidnapper is requesting Lieutenant Sandoval to come to the rescue. However she quickly realizes she's being led on , she saves one girl but can she find the other? in order to find out you have to read book 2.
February 13, 2017
Great thriller
Kept me on the edge of my seat. I highly recommend this book as well as the series. This is the second book I've read with these characters in the series & can't wait to read the next one. I am glad I found a new author.
Kept me on the edge of my seat. I highly recommend this book as well as the series. This is the second book I've read with these characters in the series & can't wait to read the next one. I am glad I found a new author.
March 1, 2017
Was a good book didn't no it was part of a series so didn't like the ended that well .
Was worth the read . Went into the story line right off the bat. Will have to read the next one to see what happens
Was worth the read . Went into the story line right off the bat. Will have to read the next one to see what happens
February 22, 2018
Apparently this book was supposed to go before the one I just finished. They basically tell the same story. This one was better edited than the one labeled "Book 1" that I read first. I won't be reading any more in this series.
January 6, 2017
Very good book.
I will surely read the next book. This book was very fast moving and exciting. I am sure there is a long future in writing for this author.
I will surely read the next book. This book was very fast moving and exciting. I am sure there is a long future in writing for this author.
January 15, 2017
A must read ,seriously gets in your head
Amazing book. The writer kept you so intrigued you had to keep reading. Can't wait to read book one and see what mariem gets into next.
Amazing book. The writer kept you so intrigued you had to keep reading. Can't wait to read book one and see what mariem gets into next.
January 25, 2017
Love it defiently on the edge of your seat. Cliff hanger
Definitely, a mystery and cliff hanger..would recommend that you read this, a true on the edge cliff hanger. Loved it
Definitely, a mystery and cliff hanger..would recommend that you read this, a true on the edge cliff hanger. Loved it
January 26, 2017
Very good keeps you guessing anticipating what will happen next.
Really enjoyed reading this book full of suspense and mystery. I can wait to see what happens in the next book.
Really enjoyed reading this book full of suspense and mystery. I can wait to see what happens in the next book.
February 6, 2017
Awful. It's like someone won a book writing competition, but based on a raffle not on ability.
February 2, 2017
Living in Texas, not Odessa though, I did have a problem with the Texas stereotypes put out in this book.
February 4, 2017
Short story
Left it hanging ... short story he needs to make it all one book . Won't read the next .. I would pay 11.00 if it was all one book
Left it hanging ... short story he needs to make it all one book . Won't read the next .. I would pay 11.00 if it was all one book
February 12, 2017
Review
Started out slow but got a little more interesting ......a little predictable.....it was an easy read....could or couldn't read the rest of the series
Started out slow but got a little more interesting ......a little predictable.....it was an easy read....could or couldn't read the rest of the series
February 25, 2017
Excellent read
Excellent read. This start to a second series, within a series, was just as action-packed as the first Abducted . Love this author's style of writing.
Excellent read. This start to a second series, within a series, was just as action-packed as the first Abducted . Love this author's style of writing.
March 14, 2017
Abduction
I found the story riveting. I didn't even realized that the book had ended. Looking forward to reading the others
I found the story riveting. I didn't even realized that the book had ended. Looking forward to reading the others
March 24, 2017
Brilliant
Another brilliant book by Roger Hayden. Fantastic storyline and characters. Definitely worth reading the series from the beginning. Highly recommend
Another brilliant book by Roger Hayden. Fantastic storyline and characters. Definitely worth reading the series from the beginning. Highly recommend
April 7, 2017
Good read
Looking forward to next chapter easy read kept you interested good characters suspenseful and a fast read I will read next book abducted
Looking forward to next chapter easy read kept you interested good characters suspenseful and a fast read I will read next book abducted
June 21, 2017
This book was decent and did keep me thinking. It was pretty good.
January 29, 2021
Riveting
Wow what an exciting story. I was sure I knew what was going to happen and I was partly right. Good read.
Wow what an exciting story. I was sure I knew what was going to happen and I was partly right. Good read.
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