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#taken

Wrong time. Wrong place. Wrong girl.
Series: DC Max Wolfe
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#taken by Tony Parsons is a gripping crime thriller where Detective Max Wolfe delves into the dangerous world of human trafficking to solve a baffling case. The story unfolds as Wolfe races against time to rescue a kidnapped young mother, confronting dark secrets and perilous alliances along the way. With a blend of suspense and emotional depth, the novel keeps the reader engaged from start to finish.
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If you enjoy gripping crime thrillers filled with suspense and engaging detective work, this book may captivate you. It offers a fast-paced narrative with plenty of twists and turns, ideal for readers who love mysteries and complex plots.

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From the Sunday Times no.1 bestselling author, a brilliant page-turning new Max Wolfe thriller that will keep you gripped and guessing until the very last page.

Tense and human - LEE CHILD
Brilliant stuff - PETER JAMES
A cracking read - PIERS MORGAN

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#taken in the night

They thought they were kidnapping the mistress of one of London's most powerful gangsters. But they've taken the wrong woman. And crossed the wrong detective.

#taken underground

Detective Max Wolfe's hunt for the missing woman takes him from New Scotland Yard's legendary Black Museum to the glittering mansions of career criminals, from sleazy strip joints to secret sex dungeons - and to unspeakably dark deeds committed decades ago.

#taken to the limit

It's a world of family secrets, sexual jealousy, and a lust for revenge - which might also become Wolfe's grave...

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Readers cannot get enough of #taken...

* 'I read this with my mind darting from one scenario to another, my heart pounding, my pulse racing. If I could have read it in one sitting, I would have.'

* 'There are lots of twists and surprises along the way and I will definitely be reading the other books in this series.'

* 'A propulsive page-turner'

* 'A wonderful writer that brings a much needed warmth to a great detective series.'

* 'Parsons writes real, complicated, multi-dimensional characters and crimes... I am always a bit annoyed at the end of a book in the series because I am going to have to wait to see what happens next in his life.'

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'A cracking read' ITV, Good Morning Britain
'Eye-widening twists' - SOPHIE HANNAH
'A must-read' - JEFFERY DEAVER
'Whip-fast, twisting like a moped in a traffic jam.' - THE SUN
'Pages that stick to the fingers' - SHOTS MAGAZINE
'Fast-paced, twisty... will have you hooked from start to end.' - CULTUREFLY

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#taken by Tony Parsons delivers a fast-paced plot with unexpected twists, reminiscent of a moped navigating through a traffic jam, according to The Sun. The book is distinguished by its memorable characters, as noted by the Peterborough Evening Telegraph. Alongside its engaging storyline, Shots Magazine describes it as both haunting and compelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784755379

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 April 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 287g

Pages: 416

About the Author

TONY PARSONS is a bestselling novelist and an award-winning journalist. His books have been published in over forty languages and his multimillion-selling novel Man and Boy won the Book of the Year prize in 2000. Most recently, he created the Max Wolfe crime series. The Murder Bag, the first Max Wolfe book, went to number one on the Sunday Times bestseller list and in 2023 was voted one of the 100 best crimes books of all time by the readers of Dead Good Books. Tony lives in London with his family.

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