Found: the absolutely gripping and emotional bestselling thriller
A MISSING CHILD RETURNS. BUT WHO TOOK HIM?
* BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB CHOICE* * SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB PICK *
‘Brilliant, utterly compelling, heart-wrenching…I was gripped and loved it.’
PETER JAMES
‘An unputdownable thriller.’
ELLY GRIFFITHS
‘Sensitive and moving…but with a core of pure tension’ SUNDAY TIMES
When 11 year old Evan vanishes without trace, his parents are plunged into their worst nightmare.
Especially as the police, under massive pressure, have no answers. But months later Evan is unexpectedly found, frightened and refusing to speak. His loving family realise life will never be the same again.
DI Naylor knows that unless those who took Evan are caught, other children are in danger. And with Evan silent, she must race against time to find those responsible…
A gripping, heart-wrenching thriller with the emotional power of series like BROADCHURCH and THE MISSING, this is the perfect read for fans of Cara Hunter, Heidi Perks, Claire Douglas, Fiona Barton, Susan Lewis and Nuala Ellwood.
‘Critics have hailed FOUND the must read crime thriller’ THE SUN
‘One of those rare finds – a page turner that is equally remarkable for the beauty of the writing. It will suck you in and take you on a journey’ JO SPAIN
‘Gripping…once started, impossible to put down!’ MINETTE WALTERS
‘FOUND took me on the kind of twisting journey that kept me turning the pages until the early hours.’ CHRIS WHITAKER
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Readers and book bloggers are completely gripped and moved by FOUND:
‘If you read one book this year make sure it’s Found!’ ***** Goodreads Reviewer
‘Not often I finish a book in one day but I couldn’t put it down.’ ***** Goodreads Reviewer
‘Heartfelt, traumatic ,terrifying…just an amazing read. An easy five stars’ ***** Goodreads reviewer
‘An amazing read…every single parent’s worse nightmare but written in a truly beautiful way’ ***** Goodreads reviewer
‘It’s a perfect book in every way…highly recommended’ Short Book & Scribes
‘I don’t think a thriller has ever brought me to tears like this has…a stunning, compelling read.’ The Bookwormery
From the Publisher
ASIN : B07ZNMFPJ4
Publisher : Headline
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : July 23, 2019
Language : English
File size : 2.3 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 324 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1472260765
Page Flip : Enabled
Best Sellers Rank: #692 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #20 in Police Procedurals (Books) #20 in Police Procedurals (Kindle Store) #34 in Crime Thrillers (Kindle Store)
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A MISSING CHILD RETURNS. BUT WHO TOOK HIM?
* BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB CHOICE* * SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB PICK *
‘Brilliant, utterly compelling, heart-wrenching…I was gripped and loved it.’
PETER JAMES
‘An unputdownable thriller.’
ELLY GRIFFITHS
‘Sensitive and moving…but with a core of pure tension’ SUNDAY TIMES
When 11 year old Evan vanishes without trace, his parents are plunged into their worst nightmare.
Especially as the police, under massive pressure, have no answers. But months later Evan is unexpectedly found, frightened and refusing to speak. His loving family realise life will never be the same again.
DI Naylor knows that unless those who took Evan are caught, other children are in danger. And with Evan silent, she must race against time to find those responsible…
A gripping, heart-wrenching thriller with the emotional power of series like BROADCHURCH and THE MISSING, this is the perfect read for fans of Cara Hunter, Heidi Perks, Claire Douglas, Fiona Barton, Susan Lewis and Nuala Ellwood.
‘Critics have hailed FOUND the must read crime thriller’ THE SUN
‘One of those rare finds – a page turner that is equally remarkable for the beauty of the writing. It will suck you in and take you on a journey’ JO SPAIN
‘Gripping…once started, impossible to put down!’ MINETTE WALTERS
‘FOUND took me on the kind of twisting journey that kept me turning the pages until the early hours.’ CHRIS WHITAKER
***
Readers and book bloggers are completely gripped and moved by FOUND:
‘If you read one book this year make sure it’s Found!’ ***** Goodreads Reviewer
‘Not often I finish a book in one day but I couldn’t put it down.’ ***** Goodreads Reviewer
‘Heartfelt, traumatic ,terrifying…just an amazing read. An easy five stars’ ***** Goodreads reviewer
‘An amazing read…every single parent’s worse nightmare but written in a truly beautiful way’ ***** Goodreads reviewer
‘It’s a perfect book in every way…highly recommended’ Short Book & Scribes
‘I don’t think a thriller has ever brought me to tears like this has…a stunning, compelling read.’ The Bookwormery
From the Publisher
ASIN : B07ZNMFPJ4
Publisher : Headline
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : July 23, 2019
Language : English
File size : 2.3 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 324 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1472260765
Page Flip : Enabled
Bettie-Jeanne –
Excellent read with a difficult topic
How does one say that a book about such a difficult story is such a very good book? Without a doubt,. the ugly world In which Evan was taken Exists. To lose one’s child to such a thing is a nightmare.Yet this book doesn’t dwell on the nightmare itself. It doesn’t take us into watching the physical nightmare in which Evan was held. Instead, different from many books that deal with this basic topic of child kidnapping and sex slavery, It brings us to the experience of the family.It brings us to grief and pain and changes; the horror of what a family experiences.I am a bereaved parent whose beautiful daughter was killed, when accidentally crushed death. I know, first hand so much of the pain Evan’s family Experienced. I always said that there could be something worse than having my daughter dead. And what happened to Evan Is that nightmare.Yet this story is told in such a way That as a return I was drawn in To the hope and the emotion the wanting and the yearning. I think it’s beautifully written story About family, survival, grief, and finding a way not to become a collateral victim of the worst thing that could possibly ever happen.Its really, for me, A story balancing dark with light. It is a story of LOVE.It feels wrong to say that I enjoyed a book that deals with such painful Experiences. This was an excellent read. Captivating. Thoughtful.Painful This style of writing has brought me to following the author and I will be looking at more of Erin’s books.This one deserves the 5 stars, for certain.
Benedict Holt –
Emotional, thoughtful, but not without flaws
Found opens with every parent’s worst fear—an eleven-year-old boy goes missing. Months later, Evan is returned, but he won’t say what happened, and that silence hangs heavy over the whole story. What I liked is that this isn’t just about catching a villain; it’s really about what happens after the headlines, when the family is left to pick up the pieces. The emotional weight feels real—Evan’s grandparents especially brought warmth to the story that I wasn’t expecting.That said, I did have a few mixed feelings. The pacing is quite slow in parts, especially in the middle where it feels like we’re circling the same moments of waiting and worry. I also found myself getting a bit lost with the number of police officers and side characters—it sometimes took me a moment to remember who was who. And while Evan’s silence works as a powerful idea, there were times I wished we could see a little more from his perspective, just to balance out all the external views.Still, despite those bumps, the book stuck with me. It’s less of a traditional fast-paced thriller and more of an emotional journey about trauma, healing, and how families cope with the unthinkable. If you’re okay with a slower burn that digs into feelings as much as mystery, it’s definitely worth reading.
Groovy Sister –
Great story!
I was afraid a book about a kidnapped kid would be handled unrealistically and without sensitivity to what a kid might actually be feeling. Not that I am an expert but the actions of the characters rang true to me. I cared about them. I even cried once or twice. It was a compelling quick read. I enjoyed it thoroughly.
gma –
An emotional read rather than a thriller
The story was well written but VERY British. I feel like I got the meaning of half of the British references by context rather than the words themselves. This may have disrupted my reading somewhat. I also find it difficult to follow when the characters are referred to by their first names at times, and their last name at other times. I have to do a mental recalibration to keep everyone straight. And it was hardly a thriller, I didn’t care much about catching the bad guys as I did about Evan, his recovery and his family. The relationships between the police made me feel like this was part of a series, and I was supposed to know about their backstories, but didn’t. The story picked up steam despite the above mentioned shortcomings, and it is a solid 3 star satisfactory read in my opinion, perhaps 4 star if I didn’t have to mentally sift through all the British-isms.
ChaskaLady –
Good read
I rarely read crime stories but this book had good reviews and I was curious. The subject matter is one I find revolting but part of the dark side of the world we live in. Rather than stick my head in the sand I’ve always tried to stay aware of what our society is doing to combat this horror and what, if anything I can do to help. This book was a good reminder to me to keep searching for ways I can contribute to helping in any small way I can. I hope others who read this book will feel the same.All and all, this story was believable and written very well. I appreciated the research that went into all aspects of the story. I especially thought the author did an excellent job showing the emotions and thoughts of not only the victim but his entire family.
SuziQue –
What an awesome book! This is one to remember!
I just finished it. It’s definitely one on my reread list. And, I’m already ready to read my second Erin Kinsley book.
Diane D. King –
beautiful story
Touching and intense. Sometimes I felt like the words reached out and squeezed my heart.To me it was more a novel of love and sacrifice of family than of crime and trafficking. But I did like the cop characters. I actually liked every character in the book except for the criminals. This is unusual for me.
JBrock –
very engaging and interesting.
This book draws you in. Well written, catchy and very personal. You get a sense of how everyone reacts and feels in his aura. Very likable and a worthy read.
Karen Binks –
Gripping – hard to put down
Sally Warwick –
Thoroughly enjoyed this book , heart wrenching at times and characters very realistic, I didn’t want it to end .
manfort –
Dieser Thriller wurde vom britischen Radiosender BBC 2, bzw. von dem Buchclub als Lesetipp angepriesen, was mit dem “WDR 2 Buchtipp” von Christine Westermann gleichzusetzen wäre.Die Story hat mich insofern gefesselt, als dass ich das Buch innerhalb ein paar Stunden komplett gelesen hatte, und das kommt bei mir äußersts selten vor.Es geht um einen kleinen Jungen, der entführt und erst Monate später gefunden wird. Die eigentliche Story jedoch, handelt um die Nachwirkungen, und zwar auf alle Beteiligten, sei es Eltern, Großeltern, Schulfreund und natürlich auf den jungen Evan selbst.Ich fand das Buch persönlich sehr gut, eine fesselnde und zugleich sehr emotionale Story vom Anfang bis zum Ende. Die Charaktere für mich sehr glaubwürdig und die Beschreibung der Umgebung sehr zutreffend (ich war schon einige Male dort).Lesenswert!
Cliente Amazon pia Alessio –
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Amazon カスタマー –
児童の誘拐事件から始まり、何と６分の１ほどのところで被害者が発見されます。その後私の印象ではダラダラと話が進み、まったく事件とは無関係なことに寄り道し、くどくどと細かなことが描写され、ほとほと読むのがいやになりました。数週間、手に取ってはおき、また思い直して読み進みということを繰り返していましたが、やがてそれは私の読み違いであったと感じ始めました。私がいわゆる犯罪物、刑事物という見方でこれを読んでいたのだと気付いたのは、後半以降に入ったころからです。女性らしい繊細な筆致と描写、様々な登場人物の心情、そして何よりも大河小説のようなしっかりした構成に圧倒され、夜中までかけて一気に残り３分の１を読み切りました。私がこれまでに読んできた、いわゆる私が勝手に頭に描いてきた「スリラー」「サスペンス」というものではありません。まさに香り高い純文学と言うべきものではないかと思います。決して誇張ではなく、私は途中何度も目頭が熱くなるのを感じたものです。自信をもって皆さんに薦められるものです。どうぞ読んでみてください。