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When a young woman is snatched from a street and subjected to chilling public display on the Internet by a sadistic couple, the police investigation falls short. Determined to answer the unanswered questions and protect the victim, a retired college professor steps in to track down the kidnappers and bring the case to a conclusion.
The story follows the professor's relentless pursuit amid modern crime dynamics, exploring themes of justice, media sensationalism, and the fight to rescue a girl from a terrifying ordeal.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: John Katzenbach
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