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Abduction
They kidnapped her family. The ransom--16 billion dollars. On July 21, Jane Shepard's 8-year-old daughter and husband vanish from her car without a trace while she's shopping at a grocery store. Days later, she's shocked to learn that according to state records, her daughter and husband died in a motorcycle crash on July 17. The police believe that her family's abduction is just a figment of her imagination, but Jane knows it's not true. When she becomes the prime suspect in a murder case, Jane is sure she's been framed by the people behind her family's kidnapping. As she searches for answers, she uncovers a conspiracy masterminded by a top U.S. government official hell-bent on becoming one of the world's richest people. To save her family, Jane has to find a treasure worth billions of dollars buried somewhere in South America. The problem is, she has no idea where to look.
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Mania, a bonus novel
Richard Brower has killed a dozen people. Now someone is trying to frame him for the murders committed by another serial killer.
Serial killer Richard Brower buried his cheating wife, Mary, in the woods on Saturday.
On Monday, Mary calls her brother's girlfriend.
A few days later, she calls her mom.
Then Mary bumps into her friend at a mall.
Are all these people lying or has Mary actually come back from the dead?
Richard has no idea, but he will get to the bottom of this. Or at least he'll try.
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Mania, a bonus novel
Richard Brower has killed a dozen people. Now someone is trying to frame him for the murders committed by another serial killer.
Serial killer Richard Brower buried his cheating wife, Mary, in the woods on Saturday.
On Monday, Mary calls her brother's girlfriend.
A few days later, she calls her mom.
Then Mary bumps into her friend at a mall.
Are all these people lying or has Mary actually come back from the dead?
Richard has no idea, but he will get to the bottom of this. Or at least he'll try.
- GenresThriller
298 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 26, 2017
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December 30, 2017
I picked this up cheaply from Amazon while I was buying the books I had planned. I've got some surprisingly good reads this way. This book, however, was not one of them.
Jane Shepherd's husband and eight year old daughter are kidnapped one afternoon from a mall carpark. She reports it straight away but the police are sceptical. There is no ransom demand and no communication from the kidnappers. Jane follows any lead she can find. So far so good, well not really. From there the story devolves into farce. It was ludicrously unbelievable.
There was no eloquence to the writing which was very flat and matter-of-fact. Where was the mother's anguish about her missing daughter? Never mind the husband. I know I've complained about female characters dissolving into a morass of guilt and recrimination and self-pity in other books but Jane didn't seem to bat an eyelid. The characters themselves were flat and one dimensional, there was no development, no background, no sense of who they really were. The one police officer who helped Jane, Paul Buckley, seemed to be very un police-like. He said he believed her story (I wouldn't have) and broke a lot of rules but she wasn't in the least suspicious?
Finally you get the reason for the kidnapping. Nazi gold??? Seriously? And then everyone, but everyone is involved in the conspiracy. And I actually finished this load of rubbish, that's disturbing. Look, the story could have been so much better had it been written by an author with an ounce of talent.
Jane Shepherd's husband and eight year old daughter are kidnapped one afternoon from a mall carpark. She reports it straight away but the police are sceptical. There is no ransom demand and no communication from the kidnappers. Jane follows any lead she can find. So far so good, well not really. From there the story devolves into farce. It was ludicrously unbelievable.
There was no eloquence to the writing which was very flat and matter-of-fact. Where was the mother's anguish about her missing daughter? Never mind the husband. I know I've complained about female characters dissolving into a morass of guilt and recrimination and self-pity in other books but Jane didn't seem to bat an eyelid. The characters themselves were flat and one dimensional, there was no development, no background, no sense of who they really were. The one police officer who helped Jane, Paul Buckley, seemed to be very un police-like. He said he believed her story (I wouldn't have) and broke a lot of rules but she wasn't in the least suspicious?
Finally you get the reason for the kidnapping. Nazi gold??? Seriously? And then everyone, but everyone is involved in the conspiracy. And I actually finished this load of rubbish, that's disturbing. Look, the story could have been so much better had it been written by an author with an ounce of talent.
March 11, 2019
This book...where to begin? Was this a good book? No. Was it the worst? No that honor is still in the hands of The Sound and the Fury (still hate that one with a passion). Redeeming factor for this one. It was short so I was able to finish the entire thing.
Now a bad review does need some explanation. Sure I base my reviews on my personal enjoyment level so I sometimes my ratings might seem completely arbitrary and sometimes I can see that a certain book just isn't for me but might be a great read for someone else. But for this one I feel like there were some issues that might be more universal, mixed together with some issues that are more linked to personal preference. I will start with the thing that is more of a personal preference and that is the "choppy" writing style. I find it hard to explain this without making sounds to explain what I mean here... the sentences are "chopped. So short sentences that in a way are not really linked together with the previous and following sentences. So, for me, it felt like the text didn't really flow like in other books I've read. Now this is purely my feelings so I don't think this should deter you from trying this style for yourself. It just wasn't for me. Then again there were some issues I think that might be off putting to more people than just me and the main one is that this book definitely needed an extra proof read. There were quite a few mistakes that could have easily been avoided. Now some examples: at one point there is a sentence where quite a crucial word is missing: "I have idea" Does the character have an idea? or no idea? (reading on I'm quite sure she had no idea). Then there was also an instance where the author started 2 sentences with "Brian". Now this looks like a minor thing but I've already learned in middle school that you shouldn't do that and indeed when reading this (I vocalise in my head) it did indeed sounded off (maybe because my teachers where quite adamant about this). I'm quite sure the author is also aware of this so again I think this could have been avoided by proof reading. My final issue was the introduction of Ella. I won't get into this because spoilers but this character kind of appeared out of nowhere and for several chapters I was thinking "who the f* is this woman?" Off course I could also include my feelings about some of the characters riddiculous decisions throughout this story but that is something that happens quite a lot in books and I guess it is needed to drive a story forward. So not really too remarkable in that division.
So in my eyes this was a missed opportunity because the summary did appeal to me. Then again, it did teach me the importance of rereading something before you put it out there. An advice which I'm going to immediately throw in the wind by posting this review without rereading it.
Now a bad review does need some explanation. Sure I base my reviews on my personal enjoyment level so I sometimes my ratings might seem completely arbitrary and sometimes I can see that a certain book just isn't for me but might be a great read for someone else. But for this one I feel like there were some issues that might be more universal, mixed together with some issues that are more linked to personal preference. I will start with the thing that is more of a personal preference and that is the "choppy" writing style. I find it hard to explain this without making sounds to explain what I mean here... the sentences are "chopped. So short sentences that in a way are not really linked together with the previous and following sentences. So, for me, it felt like the text didn't really flow like in other books I've read. Now this is purely my feelings so I don't think this should deter you from trying this style for yourself. It just wasn't for me. Then again there were some issues I think that might be off putting to more people than just me and the main one is that this book definitely needed an extra proof read. There were quite a few mistakes that could have easily been avoided. Now some examples: at one point there is a sentence where quite a crucial word is missing: "I have idea" Does the character have an idea? or no idea? (reading on I'm quite sure she had no idea). Then there was also an instance where the author started 2 sentences with "Brian". Now this looks like a minor thing but I've already learned in middle school that you shouldn't do that and indeed when reading this (I vocalise in my head) it did indeed sounded off (maybe because my teachers where quite adamant about this). I'm quite sure the author is also aware of this so again I think this could have been avoided by proof reading. My final issue was the introduction of Ella. I won't get into this because spoilers but this character kind of appeared out of nowhere and for several chapters I was thinking "who the f* is this woman?" Off course I could also include my feelings about some of the characters riddiculous decisions throughout this story but that is something that happens quite a lot in books and I guess it is needed to drive a story forward. So not really too remarkable in that division.
So in my eyes this was a missed opportunity because the summary did appeal to me. Then again, it did teach me the importance of rereading something before you put it out there. An advice which I'm going to immediately throw in the wind by posting this review without rereading it.
June 12, 2018
Abduction was an AWESOME READ!!
Abduction is a book, you won't want to put down, until the very end!! A large cast of people, some you will hope, to never meet someone like them!!! You almost need a score card to keep track of all the crazies in here...LOL.
Abduction is a book, you won't want to put down, until the very end!! A large cast of people, some you will hope, to never meet someone like them!!! You almost need a score card to keep track of all the crazies in here...LOL.
August 7, 2018
Pretty good
This is a short read, the remainder are chapters on other books. I have no desire to read any of the other ones.
This is a short read, the remainder are chapters on other books. I have no desire to read any of the other ones.
April 4, 2020
It was a good read. I looked forward to reading every day.
April 29, 2019
They kidnapped her family. The ransom: 400 tons of gold.
On July 21, Jane Shepard's eight-year-old daughter and husband are abducted from her car while she's shopping at a grocery store. Days later, she's shocked to learn that according to state records, her family died in a motorcycle crash on July 17. The police believe that the kidnapping is just a figment of her imagination, but Jane knows it's not true and begs the detectives to keep the investigation open.
When she becomes the prime suspect in a murder case, Jane grows convinced that she's been framed by her family's kidnappers. As she searches for answers, she uncovers a conspiracy masterminded by a top U.S. government official hell-bent on breaking into the top 100 richest people in the world.
To save her family, Jane has to find a treasure worth billions of dollars buried somewhere in South America.
The problem is, she has no idea where to look.
The book is well-written, moves at a breakneck speed and is full of twists. The characters are interesting and relatable. There's a stunning twist at the end that you just don't see coming!
Definitely recommend it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
On July 21, Jane Shepard's eight-year-old daughter and husband are abducted from her car while she's shopping at a grocery store. Days later, she's shocked to learn that according to state records, her family died in a motorcycle crash on July 17. The police believe that the kidnapping is just a figment of her imagination, but Jane knows it's not true and begs the detectives to keep the investigation open.
When she becomes the prime suspect in a murder case, Jane grows convinced that she's been framed by her family's kidnappers. As she searches for answers, she uncovers a conspiracy masterminded by a top U.S. government official hell-bent on breaking into the top 100 richest people in the world.
To save her family, Jane has to find a treasure worth billions of dollars buried somewhere in South America.
The problem is, she has no idea where to look.
The book is well-written, moves at a breakneck speed and is full of twists. The characters are interesting and relatable. There's a stunning twist at the end that you just don't see coming!
Definitely recommend it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 6, 2018
Beyond bad, 1\4 the way in
I have re-read parts to see what I've missed...people show up in the story, who the hell are they? There is no background on the husband, he's just missing. His brother doesn't seem to care, or he'd have been in close contact with Jane and the police. Her daughter is missing, but the girl's dad and grandma aren't camped out in Jane's living room to find out the latest and support her...She went to her mom's b-day party and broke the news to her, and then a random thought about buying a life alert for her 60 year old, still working ma.
Then the police haven't set up a command post and confiscated all the husband's stuff right off the bat? It took them days to find out he had a girlfriend.
The best part was her buying the guns. I just don't think Jane has a FOID card, 'cause she's not smart enough to fill out the application.
So I'm not sure who's giving this story 5 stars, unless they got a copy that's better written. I just can't finish it.
I have re-read parts to see what I've missed...people show up in the story, who the hell are they? There is no background on the husband, he's just missing. His brother doesn't seem to care, or he'd have been in close contact with Jane and the police. Her daughter is missing, but the girl's dad and grandma aren't camped out in Jane's living room to find out the latest and support her...She went to her mom's b-day party and broke the news to her, and then a random thought about buying a life alert for her 60 year old, still working ma.
Then the police haven't set up a command post and confiscated all the husband's stuff right off the bat? It took them days to find out he had a girlfriend.
The best part was her buying the guns. I just don't think Jane has a FOID card, 'cause she's not smart enough to fill out the application.
So I'm not sure who's giving this story 5 stars, unless they got a copy that's better written. I just can't finish it.
January 13, 2018
The story in itself was good but the dialogue seemed pretty immature. Ella had me going because I couldn't figure out where she came from and who she was which really added to the suspense of thestory. There were two books in this series on my kindle, the other which was called Mania was excellent. It was by the same author but the writing was alot more improved. I couldn't put it down once I started it.
September 12, 2018
Disappointing
The previous book I read by Tim Kiser, I really enjoyed, so this book was very disappointing. His writing style was very clipped and he introduced characters (such as Ella) whom I had no idea from where she fit in. I had to keep paging back to find who exactly they were, and this detracted from the story. Since I really liked his previous book, I'll definitely try another of his work.
The previous book I read by Tim Kiser, I really enjoyed, so this book was very disappointing. His writing style was very clipped and he introduced characters (such as Ella) whom I had no idea from where she fit in. I had to keep paging back to find who exactly they were, and this detracted from the story. Since I really liked his previous book, I'll definitely try another of his work.
May 7, 2019
This is a very well written fast-paced story. There is a lot of suspense and so many twists and turns that I kept changing my mind about where the plot was going as I was reading it. This is the 3rd book I have read by this author and I have loved every one of them, I really enjoy the way he writes his plots so that I want to keep reading till I reach the final word. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 3, 2017
Abduction
If you enjoy reading a story that makes you guess and wonder, this is it. When you think you figure it out you question yourself and realize you might be wrong. This is a great suspense. I couldn't stop once I started reading it. People some times are not who we think they are.
If you enjoy reading a story that makes you guess and wonder, this is it. When you think you figure it out you question yourself and realize you might be wrong. This is a great suspense. I couldn't stop once I started reading it. People some times are not who we think they are.
June 6, 2020
A father and daughter went out and that was the last Jane had heard from them. A family abducted? Did something terrible happen?
Thought this would be good, but the investigation was very monotonous and heavy on the procedure. No suspense, no build-up, no shift or contrast in the story. Just very dull!
Thought this would be good, but the investigation was very monotonous and heavy on the procedure. No suspense, no build-up, no shift or contrast in the story. Just very dull!
February 13, 2021
Her family has been taken and they want gold to free them and she goes to the police for help. They do not believe her and she is soon suspected as a killer. What is she going to do? Can she find the gold? Will they keep her family alive? See if she will get her family back
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 28, 2017
I feel like this would have been a good book if someone else had written it. The premise was there - kidnapped family, a cover-up, blackmail, but the writing didn't support it at all. I gave up about 10 chapters in.
January 21, 2018
Awful
All of Tim Kizer's books are so far out there that only a child could believe them if they could follow them. His stories are all over the place and so far fetched. Do not bother reading any of them seriously.
All of Tim Kizer's books are so far out there that only a child could believe them if they could follow them. His stories are all over the place and so far fetched. Do not bother reading any of them seriously.
March 9, 2018
If you enjoy reading a story that makes you guess and wonder, this is it. When you think you figure it out you question yourself and realize you might be wrong. This is a great suspense. I couldn't stop once I started reading it. People some times are not who we think they are.
January 12, 2019
This book grabbed my attention right from the start.
I kind of figured out a few things at the start but the author still surprised me.
It has a lot of twists and turns that will keep you guessing.
For the readers that like to figure out who is doing what----this is the book for you.
Enjoy.
I kind of figured out a few things at the start but the author still surprised me.
It has a lot of twists and turns that will keep you guessing.
For the readers that like to figure out who is doing what----this is the book for you.
Enjoy.
April 21, 2020
Ugh
I am sure I read other books by the author but this one is a stinker. The writing was juvenile and repeated itself constantly. The main character acted like she was telling the cop how to do his job. And seriously none of the characters were believable.
I am sure I read other books by the author but this one is a stinker. The writing was juvenile and repeated itself constantly. The main character acted like she was telling the cop how to do his job. And seriously none of the characters were believable.
September 8, 2020
A ok book
The book was okay.Not that exciting.a long story and many of the question we're not answered.the strange story of sexual abuse that was horrible and nothing to do with the story
The book was okay.Not that exciting.a long story and many of the question we're not answered.the strange story of sexual abuse that was horrible and nothing to do with the story
December 6, 2017
Sorry, I couldn't get on with this book at all.
I shelved this .... I may come back and have another try at reading it later.
I shelved this .... I may come back and have another try at reading it later.
January 9, 2018
Nice read!
Kept my attention which unfortunately most books do! A good story with suspense. I will look for Mr. Kizers books again.
Kept my attention which unfortunately most books do! A good story with suspense. I will look for Mr. Kizers books again.
January 21, 2020
I started it won't finish it. It is poorly written jumps all over the place. It makes no sense very confusing
March 8, 2023
Spellbinding
January 28, 2024
I simply did not like this book. I thought the writing was bad and the plot twists were stupid.
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February 27, 2018This may be the hardest review I have ever written. This book was so terrible it was almost good? Weird.
The entire storyline was not in anyway a believable story line, and the characters were emotionless. I wasn’t able to connect to any of them in any way. There’s a scene where one character stumbles upon another characters dead body and hardly reacts. Like, what? Most people would lose their minds!
The dialogue is painful as well. Very dry and I know I’m not a conversational expert, but I honestly don’t think anyone talks like that.
I’m so torn, because while I am in disbelief that this book was published, I also couldn’t stop reading it. 🤷🏻♀️ I’m at a loss, y’all. Good luck!
The entire storyline was not in anyway a believable story line, and the characters were emotionless. I wasn’t able to connect to any of them in any way. There’s a scene where one character stumbles upon another characters dead body and hardly reacts. Like, what? Most people would lose their minds!
The dialogue is painful as well. Very dry and I know I’m not a conversational expert, but I honestly don’t think anyone talks like that.
I’m so torn, because while I am in disbelief that this book was published, I also couldn’t stop reading it. 🤷🏻♀️ I’m at a loss, y’all. Good luck!
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