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The Perilous Road to Her
A gripping tale of fear, longing and determination as one woman tries to survive the world of those who also kidnapped her sister.
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In The Perilous Road to Her, N.L Blandford takes us on a woman’s harrowing journey to find her missing sister.
Olivia Beaumont, a Detective in the Toronto Police Service, finds herself dreading calls from her older sister Claire. Olivia’s attempts to help Claire fight her drug addiction have only been met with refusals. Ready to walk away, and let Claire hit ‘rock bottom’, Olivia is drawn back when she learns Claire is missing.
Determined to find Claire, Olivia goes on the hunt for those who have taken her. However, the perpetrators have other plans. Suddenly, Olivia feels the prick of a needle in her neck and her world goes black. When she wakes up she has been transported into the underworld of human trafficking. Greed and sex surround her as she is forced to work for the monsters who have built an empire on the desperate and unlucky.
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In The Perilous Road to Her, N.L Blandford takes us on a woman’s harrowing journey to find her missing sister.
Olivia Beaumont, a Detective in the Toronto Police Service, finds herself dreading calls from her older sister Claire. Olivia’s attempts to help Claire fight her drug addiction have only been met with refusals. Ready to walk away, and let Claire hit ‘rock bottom’, Olivia is drawn back when she learns Claire is missing.
Determined to find Claire, Olivia goes on the hunt for those who have taken her. However, the perpetrators have other plans. Suddenly, Olivia feels the prick of a needle in her neck and her world goes black. When she wakes up she has been transported into the underworld of human trafficking. Greed and sex surround her as she is forced to work for the monsters who have built an empire on the desperate and unlucky.
334 pages, Paperback
Published April 11, 21
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May 1, 2021
In her well-crafted debut novel, Blandford thoughtfully tackles the world of human trafficking with compassion and sensitivity. She layers each of her characters with individual traits and idiosyncrasies, creating a robust roster of engaging personalities.
Readers will find themselves easily rooting for Olivia, who will do anything to find her sister Claire.
This is a compelling exploration of the lengths we will go to for those we love. At times harrowing, the narrative trips easily along, despite the difficult subject matter. Although the circumstances are dire, the story is not overwhelmingly depressing, as the author deftly highlights the importance of friendship, loyalty and hope.
Readers will find themselves easily rooting for Olivia, who will do anything to find her sister Claire.
This is a compelling exploration of the lengths we will go to for those we love. At times harrowing, the narrative trips easily along, despite the difficult subject matter. Although the circumstances are dire, the story is not overwhelmingly depressing, as the author deftly highlights the importance of friendship, loyalty and hope.
April 28, 2021
The Perilous Road to Her is instantly engaging. The character of Olivia draws you in with her dark backstory and dangerous life - and anyone with siblings can easily relate to her fear for her sister. The author did a wonderful job of creating a sympathetic character while still keeping the story moving at a fast pace. As I mentioned, the story definitely has its dark moments, but these are crafted well and realistically grounded. If you want an enjoyable read that still handles the issues of the real world, this is a great book for you.
July 23, 2021
👭🏻It is rightly said, "Family is the compass that guides us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter."
👭🏻This is the story of a girl named Olivia looking relentlessly for her missing sister, Claire. Olivia is a Detective in the Toronto Police Service and Claire,
her elder sister is a drug addict. Olivia tried real hard not once, but many times to help Claire get rid of addiction but failed miserably.
👭🏻Later, she found that Claire was missing and she had to find her sister anyhow but she fell prey to human trafficking. Greed and sex surround her as she is forced to work for the monsters who have built an empire on the desperate and unlucky. She faced hell lot problems and did everything to save herself from the trap and locate her sister.
Riffle through this book to unfold your answers to:
❓Did she save herself from the scandal, she caught in? ❓Did she find her sister or she lost her sister forever?
👭🏻You know when you read a book, you're either happy or sad by the turning pages, but I am completely satisfied with this one. The author's writing is so impressive and the narration flows absolutely perfect.
👭🏻The book cover and the title is fascinating, grabbing readers' attention and goes hand in hand. The storyline is quite interesting and author's vivid imagination is highly impeccable. The character development and personification is done pretty well and presented things super well. I was glued to the book throughout.
👭🏻The love for her sister Claire, Olivia had can not be expressed in words. She was ready to tackle every challenge, every obstacle for her. She even risked her life to save her. The readers will get a beautiful message reading this book and thus, I recommend this to everyone out there.
👭🏻This is the story of a girl named Olivia looking relentlessly for her missing sister, Claire. Olivia is a Detective in the Toronto Police Service and Claire,
her elder sister is a drug addict. Olivia tried real hard not once, but many times to help Claire get rid of addiction but failed miserably.
👭🏻Later, she found that Claire was missing and she had to find her sister anyhow but she fell prey to human trafficking. Greed and sex surround her as she is forced to work for the monsters who have built an empire on the desperate and unlucky. She faced hell lot problems and did everything to save herself from the trap and locate her sister.
Riffle through this book to unfold your answers to:
❓Did she save herself from the scandal, she caught in? ❓Did she find her sister or she lost her sister forever?
👭🏻You know when you read a book, you're either happy or sad by the turning pages, but I am completely satisfied with this one. The author's writing is so impressive and the narration flows absolutely perfect.
👭🏻The book cover and the title is fascinating, grabbing readers' attention and goes hand in hand. The storyline is quite interesting and author's vivid imagination is highly impeccable. The character development and personification is done pretty well and presented things super well. I was glued to the book throughout.
👭🏻The love for her sister Claire, Olivia had can not be expressed in words. She was ready to tackle every challenge, every obstacle for her. She even risked her life to save her. The readers will get a beautiful message reading this book and thus, I recommend this to everyone out there.
May 31, 2021
N.L. Blandford's debut novel takes us on a suspenseful ride as Toronto detective Olivia enters the world of human trafficking to find her missing sister, Claire.
Through skillful retrospective, the stage is immediately set and I quickly became familiar with the sisters' bond, family history and how they came to be victims of kidnapping and forced prostitution.
Character development is strong as the author toys with the multiple facets of human personality, ethics and motive.
The story moves along with a sense of intrigue and suspense through the entire book and I found myself thinking about the characters throughout the day, looking forward to when I would be able to continue reading.
Although a cautionary tale on a harrowing topic, it was not only educational but also an entertaining read.
Can't wait for the sequel!
Through skillful retrospective, the stage is immediately set and I quickly became familiar with the sisters' bond, family history and how they came to be victims of kidnapping and forced prostitution.
Character development is strong as the author toys with the multiple facets of human personality, ethics and motive.
The story moves along with a sense of intrigue and suspense through the entire book and I found myself thinking about the characters throughout the day, looking forward to when I would be able to continue reading.
Although a cautionary tale on a harrowing topic, it was not only educational but also an entertaining read.
Can't wait for the sequel!
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May 5, 2021
If you’re looking for an entertaining story filled with action, heartbreak, and gritty reality, The Perilous Road to Her, N. L. Blandford's debut novel, is the book for you. I was drawn into the story from the very first page and couldn’t put this book down. Olivia, the main character, is a strong heroine with an admirable strength of spirit. In her quest to find her missing sister, she faces both mental and physical adversity. Based on a timely topic, the novel comes with a warning as there is graphic violence, and the plot involves sexual trafficking. I recommend this book and can’t wait for the next one from this talented author
December 30, 2025
Scary, gripping - couldn't put it down. Seeing a bit of the reality of human trafficking in North America is a harsh pill to swallow. This story leads the reader on a journey of fear, strength and resilience as Olivia searches for her sister in a world meant to position women as slaves. Truly harrowing tale.
February 16, 2026
This is one of three books in this series and I loved reading it. Its about human trafficking, its a fictional story but honest about human trafficking. Olivia Beaumont is a Toronto Police Detective who went looking for her sister Claire when she is kidnapped and dropped into human trafficking .
Can't wait to start book number 2
Can't wait to start book number 2
November 20, 2024
Olivia's journey to find her sister is both real and raw. This fast-paced book reveals the seedy underworld of women being trafficked for the pleasure of wealthy men. If you're looking for a primer on human trafficking in North America, look no further. Definitely worth a read.
April 16, 2025
Great start to a trilogy that was hard to put down. Well paced, and intriguing, with a great cliffhanger leading into the second book, I really enjoyed this series, and am looking forward to N.L. Blandford's next book release. Highly recommend!
May 5, 2021
A harrowing story about human trafficking that you won’t be able to put down. Right from chapter one I was drawn in and needed to know what happened next. A fantastic first novel from Blandford!
June 13, 2021
I am not normally a novel reader but wow. I basically finished this in 2 days - couldn’t put it down, had to know what was going to happen next. Great job! Can’t wait for the next one!
July 27, 2021
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September 21, 2021
Great book! Draws you in and now waiting for one to cont the story!
August 30, 2023
Gripping plot, great writing, interesting subject. Look up trigger warnings!
July 22, 2025
So well written and captivating that I couldn’t put the book down. Glad I bought the full series, can’t wait to start the 2nd book. A must read!
July 28, 2025
Such a great read, will definitely be getting the rest of the series.
September 1, 2025
If you’re looking for a page turner, here it is!! Left me wanting more… a top tier thriller!
September 16, 2025
An easy read about difficult topic. Keeps you engaged throughout and invested in the outcomes of all the characters involved.
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