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Kidnapped

Kidnapped

BookShots

Summary

James Patterson’s BookShots. Short, fast-paced, high-impact entertainment.

PLEASE HELP BEFORE HE KILLS ME.


Travelling home for the festive season, Jon Roscoe receives a desperate cry for help.

This year, Christmas with his family isn't quite as he had planned...

About the author

James Patterson

JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world's most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.
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