Alex
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Alex Prevost--kidnapped, savagely beaten, suspended from the ceiling of an abandoned warehouse in a tiny wooden cage--is running out of time. Her abductor appears to want only to watch her die. Will hunger, thirst, or the rats get her first?
Apart from a shaky eyewitness report of the abduction, Police Commandant Camille Verhoeven has nothing to go on: no suspect, no leads, and no family or friends anxious to find a missing loved one. The diminutive and brilliant detective knows from bitter experience the urgency of finding the missing woman as quickly as possible--but first he must understand more about her.
As he uncovers the details of the young woman's singular history, Camille is forced to acknowledge that the person he seeks is no ordinary victim. She is beautiful, yes, but also extremely tough and resourceful. Before long, saving Alex's life will be the least of Commandant Verhoeven's considerable challenges.
A 2013 Financial Times Book of the Year
Shortlisted for the 2014 RUSA Reading List Horror Award
From the Hardcover edition.
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Eigenartig - so zwischen langweilig und doch spannend.
Ein Buch, dass eine komische Wirkung entfaltet, wie ich finde. Es war spannend und ich wollte doch wissen, wie die Story ausgeht. Auf der anderen Seite doch langweilig und kein Pageturner, sodass ich es abbrechen wollte. Der Titel ist auf alle Fälle sehr irreführend und die Geschichte dann tatsächlich nicht zu durchschauen. Grausiger Auslöser, der zum Ende Aufklärung fand.
Description
Alex Prevost--kidnapped, savagely beaten, suspended from the ceiling of an abandoned warehouse in a tiny wooden cage--is running out of time. Her abductor appears to want only to watch her die. Will hunger, thirst, or the rats get her first?
Apart from a shaky eyewitness report of the abduction, Police Commandant Camille Verhoeven has nothing to go on: no suspect, no leads, and no family or friends anxious to find a missing loved one. The diminutive and brilliant detective knows from bitter experience the urgency of finding the missing woman as quickly as possible--but first he must understand more about her.
As he uncovers the details of the young woman's singular history, Camille is forced to acknowledge that the person he seeks is no ordinary victim. She is beautiful, yes, but also extremely tough and resourceful. Before long, saving Alex's life will be the least of Commandant Verhoeven's considerable challenges.
A 2013 Financial Times Book of the Year
Shortlisted for the 2014 RUSA Reading List Horror Award
From the Hardcover edition.
Book Information
Posts
Eigenartig - so zwischen langweilig und doch spannend.
Ein Buch, dass eine komische Wirkung entfaltet, wie ich finde. Es war spannend und ich wollte doch wissen, wie die Story ausgeht. Auf der anderen Seite doch langweilig und kein Pageturner, sodass ich es abbrechen wollte. Der Titel ist auf alle Fälle sehr irreführend und die Geschichte dann tatsächlich nicht zu durchschauen. Grausiger Auslöser, der zum Ende Aufklärung fand.