The Trouble with Dad

by Peg Herring

From the author of KIDNAP.org and Pharma Con comes Book #3 of the Kidnap Capers series. Readers of the series know the lovable misfits who make up the Kidnap Robin, a former legal secretary; Cam, a guy with developmental delays; Hua, a former victim of human trafficking; and Luca, a woman with an “interesting” past. In an earnest desire to right wrongs for the little guys, they abduct cheaters, show them the error of their ways, and release them with the understanding they’ll become honest citizens. In this third and final story, Robin’s attempt at a simple caper goes wildly wrong when her father appears on the scene and turns her world upside down. Mark Parsons is Robin’s bugaboo, the voice in her head she can’t silence. Though she admits he taught her things that are useful to the gang, that’s no credit to his parenting. He’s the kind of person who would—and did--use his own children to further his money-grubbing schemes. Now Mark has a new con in mind, and he threatens Cam’s life to force Robin to help him. Soon the rest of the gang is sucked into Mark’s web too. Robin is fully aware that her father would sacrifice any of them, even her, to get what he wants, which is a large chunk of kindly old Harry Robeson’s money. Running the con is the only way Robin can save Cam and maybe…maybe get her whole gang through this. It's just hard when the person you have to outsmart to save the day is your own father.

280 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2020

About the author

Peg is author of
the award-winning Dead Detective Mysteries,
the unusual Loser Mysteries,
the critically-acclaimed Simon & Elizabeth (Tudor) Mysteries,
the Kidnap Capers,
and others.
Her writing focuses on strong women, and Peg believes every book needs a central character that readers can admire, a little bit of humor, a suspenseful core, and an ending that satisfies our souls.

Peg's more recent work (DECEIVING ELVERA, SISTER SAINT, SISTER SINNER) is more mainstream fiction, though there is always a mystery to be solved.

Reviews

[Lynn Duhamell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fitting end to the series of Peg really means to leave these characters hanging in the wind. I suspect that we might see them again.

Kidnap,Inc's third book wraps up the group's escapades nicely although fraught with danger and twists. I really love the characters and hate to see them go on to other pursuits. A great read!

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

The last book in a trilogy that ties up the story line with ease, at least the author makes it look easy. This is a fast and fun read, great for a weekend at the beach or in your own back yard. Highly recommend this series and all of Ms. Herring's books.

[Elisabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great rrad

Whatever she calls herself, Peg Herring is a wonderful writer. And this book is every bit as good as all of the others.