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Lost Innocence
A gripping crime thriller with a killer twist
Detective Alex Kane isn’t good at dealing with the innocent victims of crime. That is why he likes his job on the state police organized crime task force. Most of the bodies he encounters knew what they were signing up for. And when the inevitable setbacks and disappointments arise, he never feels too guilty. But Alex can’t insulate himself forever.
When a criminal organization is engaged in human trafficking and child pornography, Alex is drawn into a disturbing and dangerous world. A world where anonymous forces exploit young women and girls with impunity. A world where any mistake Alex makes could lead to the suffering of innocents. Can Alex pull the curtains back on this dark world before a young girl is lost forever?
Detective Alex Kane isn’t good at dealing with the innocent victims of crime. That is why he likes his job on the state police organized crime task force. Most of the bodies he encounters knew what they were signing up for. And when the inevitable setbacks and disappointments arise, he never feels too guilty. But Alex can’t insulate himself forever.
When a criminal organization is engaged in human trafficking and child pornography, Alex is drawn into a disturbing and dangerous world. A world where anonymous forces exploit young women and girls with impunity. A world where any mistake Alex makes could lead to the suffering of innocents. Can Alex pull the curtains back on this dark world before a young girl is lost forever?
- GenresMystery
63 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 9, 2017
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April 24, 2018
In a world that can be so beautiful there is a very dark side that lies hidden...
Alex Kane is in The Grand Canyon it's blistering hot outside...He is here with The Pennsylvania State Organised Task Force...they are surrounding a house that they believe to be used by human traffickers...there is a Swat Team on standby ..but in the heat of the moment one of the traffickers is killed...and Kane knows that Michael Malkin is just a small cog in this operation...On screen they are a young girl no more than thirteen years of age..Kane and Emma recognise her...This young girl has been missing for six months...When Agent Fallon from the FBI becomes involved Kane is told about The Dark Web ...and from here it becomes a race against time to find the missing child...This story involves human Traffickers ...Where women and children are picked up ,sold ,abused and sometimes they disappear never to be seen again...but sometimes in the darkness there is light...though also there is evil....Can Kane find the child and bring her home...?...
Alex Kane is in The Grand Canyon it's blistering hot outside...He is here with The Pennsylvania State Organised Task Force...they are surrounding a house that they believe to be used by human traffickers...there is a Swat Team on standby ..but in the heat of the moment one of the traffickers is killed...and Kane knows that Michael Malkin is just a small cog in this operation...On screen they are a young girl no more than thirteen years of age..Kane and Emma recognise her...This young girl has been missing for six months...When Agent Fallon from the FBI becomes involved Kane is told about The Dark Web ...and from here it becomes a race against time to find the missing child...This story involves human Traffickers ...Where women and children are picked up ,sold ,abused and sometimes they disappear never to be seen again...but sometimes in the darkness there is light...though also there is evil....Can Kane find the child and bring her home...?...
June 2, 2018
"Untidy presentation of a decent story"
There's a decent story teller in there somewhere. It's a pity they're hidden behind the typos and poor presentation. Time will tell, but I enjoyed several of the characters and hope to see them developed in later offerings. I wish we didn't keep getting samples & extracts pinned together to make a book. What's wrong with writing a complete story?
There's a decent story teller in there somewhere. It's a pity they're hidden behind the typos and poor presentation. Time will tell, but I enjoyed several of the characters and hope to see them developed in later offerings. I wish we didn't keep getting samples & extracts pinned together to make a book. What's wrong with writing a complete story?
October 14, 2017
Was just getting interesting...
.... Then as I turned the page for the next chapter, it was a for view of the next book. I didn't realise when I got it it was going to be a short story, with a third of the book being a preview of the next book. Its a shame as it really was just getting good when it abruptly ended.
Reading the blurb from the next book, I'm not sure if the story follows from this one, it seams to be a completely different stand alone?. But I could be wrong. Only one way to find out, so I will give it a go.
.... Then as I turned the page for the next chapter, it was a for view of the next book. I didn't realise when I got it it was going to be a short story, with a third of the book being a preview of the next book. Its a shame as it really was just getting good when it abruptly ended.
Reading the blurb from the next book, I'm not sure if the story follows from this one, it seams to be a completely different stand alone?. But I could be wrong. Only one way to find out, so I will give it a go.
January 29, 2018
This is the first book I've read by Carter Blake. Honestly I decided to try his story because he' s a Canadian boy!
I don't normally read thrillers because I get so immersed in the story, this however was definitely worth the read. Alex seems so hesitant about himself and his life. I'm not sure what is holding him back, but I'm very interested to find out. Going to be reading more of Carter Blake soon!
Not all people are what they seem and when Alex is looking for a missing girl, and then two, frustration builds as the leads get them no where.
Intense feelings and suspense carry the reader. I felt it sort of left you hanging at the end and it finished a lot sooner than I was wanting. But the good thing is I think there's more.
Reilly enjoyed my foray into Carter's world.
I don't normally read thrillers because I get so immersed in the story, this however was definitely worth the read. Alex seems so hesitant about himself and his life. I'm not sure what is holding him back, but I'm very interested to find out. Going to be reading more of Carter Blake soon!
Not all people are what they seem and when Alex is looking for a missing girl, and then two, frustration builds as the leads get them no where.
Intense feelings and suspense carry the reader. I felt it sort of left you hanging at the end and it finished a lot sooner than I was wanting. But the good thing is I think there's more.
Reilly enjoyed my foray into Carter's world.
May 14, 2018
Alex knows better than to give a parent false hope but in this case he has to pull out all the stops. A young girl has been kidnapped and she has been offered for sale but the leads they have end in nothing. What will break this case and will they be able to stop this happening to other young girls? Alex is just able to admit defeat when they get a solid lead and what makes matters worse is that he was at that house and they couldn't find anuything. Will they be in time or would the young girl have already been shipped off? What Alex witnesses makes him even more determine to find out why his father was killed. Will he get justice eventually? A good read.
June 25, 2017
(Sorry if this review gives off triggers or anything of that nature but this book isn't for those who have suffered any kind of abuse)
Well I guess this book was okay. I did enjoy it and I didn't. I have problems with short stories, I always want them to be longer or explain more in the beginning. this one was slow but very disturbing but an eye opener to human trafficking and child sexual abuse.
I gave this book 3 stars because it was slow but I believe it gave justice to abuse in it's story.
Well I guess this book was okay. I did enjoy it and I didn't. I have problems with short stories, I always want them to be longer or explain more in the beginning. this one was slow but very disturbing but an eye opener to human trafficking and child sexual abuse.
I gave this book 3 stars because it was slow but I believe it gave justice to abuse in it's story.
August 20, 2017
Warning: It has an ending that isn't an ending. I hate books that leave on a cliffhanger or when the last line sounds like the beginning of more to come, or worse that the last line sounds like the beginning of the story (which is the category this small novella falls into.)
It was a good read up until the last paragraph where I wanted to toss the book against the wall and scream ughhh (for the above reason).
It could have been a good story on it's own without the last paragraph.
It was a good read up until the last paragraph where I wanted to toss the book against the wall and scream ughhh (for the above reason).
It could have been a good story on it's own without the last paragraph.
October 4, 2017
Fabulous
Well written and fast paced. I loved it. It ended all to soon, probably as I could not put it down. The two main characters were very believable and the way the police worked was well researched. Very well done to the author. You may be new to writing but I certainly didn't know that till the end. This book comes highly recommended by me.
Well written and fast paced. I loved it. It ended all to soon, probably as I could not put it down. The two main characters were very believable and the way the police worked was well researched. Very well done to the author. You may be new to writing but I certainly didn't know that till the end. This book comes highly recommended by me.
November 8, 2017
I started this book and then I finished this book. The Characters, the plot, the message didn't leave any mark, I couldn't begin to describe what this was about... Disappointing, I shan't be queueing for the next book in the series. (I have read worse, I would have given 1.5 out of five (or 3 out of 10), if I had the option.
March 30, 2018
Intense short story and a preview of what looks to be a fascinating novel. meet Detective Alex Kane. The detective is a man who hates crime, especially when it hurts children. That's exactly what is going on in this book when missing children are beings used and abused. Alex is doing everything he can to prevent that and stop the bad guys.
October 29, 2017
Lost InnocenceI liked this book very much. Detective Alex Kane saves young girl from human trafficking. Cant wait to read the second book.
November 16, 2017
Great short story
Really worth a read. Brilliant characters and storyline and looking forward to the free second book I've just downloaded from him.
Only downside is the number of spelling mistakes.
Really worth a read. Brilliant characters and storyline and looking forward to the free second book I've just downloaded from him.
Only downside is the number of spelling mistakes.
January 4, 2018
Ok for a freebie
Long winded explanations of the day or places made the book drag slightly the story itself was good but short and simple. I'd still recommend people to read the book
Long winded explanations of the day or places made the book drag slightly the story itself was good but short and simple. I'd still recommend people to read the book
January 20, 2018
I found this book to be well written to an extent, but there were lots of spelling mistakes throughout the story and this took focus away from the plot. The ending was rather abrupt and left nothing to look forward to sadly.
January 28, 2018
I am afraid there were too many incorrect use of link words which did not fit; it needed to be proof read. Nearly put it down as I had to re-read to make sure it wasn't me! Then of course it was not a complete book .....
February 26, 2018
Ok
I've given it 3 as its only first part of a story which you then need to get the rest emailed to you, which for me is not happening as I have no idea how to get ebooks from my email on laptop to my kindle, so I think 3 is fair for a story that might or might not be any good
I've given it 3 as its only first part of a story which you then need to get the rest emailed to you, which for me is not happening as I have no idea how to get ebooks from my email on laptop to my kindle, so I think 3 is fair for a story that might or might not be any good
June 6, 2018
Excellent is the only word i can describe it. Didn't want it to end
Brilliant book a must read for all ages.I would definitely recommend this author.as a rule i don't normally read thrillers but thought I'd give it a go and it didn't disappoint
Brilliant book a must read for all ages.I would definitely recommend this author.as a rule i don't normally read thrillers but thought I'd give it a go and it didn't disappoint
September 4, 2017
More to come
I enjoyed lost innocence It is a real page turner and I look forward to the sequel with baited breath. Left this on a brilliant cliff hanger.
I enjoyed lost innocence It is a real page turner and I look forward to the sequel with baited breath. Left this on a brilliant cliff hanger.
September 24, 2017
A very good short mystery story.
October 29, 2017
Really short story that appears unfinished when it ends in first half of the book. the other half appears to he a teaser for another story or could just be another half finished story
December 7, 2017
Good
Great story line just a little brief for a book to read. Still enjoyed reading although I wanted to read more.
Great story line just a little brief for a book to read. Still enjoyed reading although I wanted to read more.
January 15, 2018
This is a pre-quel to a larger novel setting out the story and characters.
Certainly readable with strong personalities but subject matter not for me.
Make you own choice.
Certainly readable with strong personalities but subject matter not for me.
Make you own choice.
April 5, 2018
Only first chapter
Disappointed as unable to download the rest of the book as website no longer exists. Same happened for his other book.
Disappointed as unable to download the rest of the book as website no longer exists. Same happened for his other book.
April 23, 2018
Good
Good storyline and interesting characterisation, but I found it was over before it really got started, really needed a bit more .
Good storyline and interesting characterisation, but I found it was over before it really got started, really needed a bit more .
May 24, 2018
Crap
Supposed to be a book, it's only a sample!
This should be made clear in the download page at kindle.
Supposed to be a book, it's only a sample!
This should be made clear in the download page at kindle.
August 10, 2018
But short
Good story involving some tropical issues but an unsatisfactory read too short and the story just stops with the storylines all up in the air. Don't bother.
Good story involving some tropical issues but an unsatisfactory read too short and the story just stops with the storylines all up in the air. Don't bother.
August 15, 2018
Quick read
Very entertaining read. Nice and fast paced action. Ideal for train or car journeys. Becoming a big Carter Blake fan
Very entertaining read. Nice and fast paced action. Ideal for train or car journeys. Becoming a big Carter Blake fan
September 12, 2018
I love this & I can't wait for more.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.
February 16, 2020
Very short story. Good fill-in read.
November 29, 2025
Silly quick read. I have nothing to say.
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