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I was in an airport waiting for my taxi. I could see an old man struggling to pull up his luggage, so I went to go and help him. The scene sets the tone for a tense story that explores themes of kidnapping, survival, and interpersonal relations.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Kevin Brooks
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