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Stolen

Whitley & Keal Mystery, Book 3

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Another homicide has rocked the small town of Fallsburg, New York. In a cabin nestled deep in the woods, two male victims are discovered, both gunshot victims. One is deceased the other one is barely alive.

But it is not the murder itself that has detectives Jean Whitley and her new partner Marty Keal frantic to find out the answers of what occurred in that cabin, it is the identities of the two small children also found at the scene. One child is quickly identified, but the other, a young boy, remains a mystery. The only one with possible answers is the man who lays critically wounded and unconscious in the hospital, because the unidentified boy either cannot or will not speak.

What happened in that cabin that left one man dead and another barely hanging on?

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Stolen is the third book in the Whitley & Keal series and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Whereas Faceless (book #2) was more focused on Jean Whitley and her family, Stolen was more focused on Marty Keal and his family. I really liked the interaction between Marty and Hope, and even with the Captain and the lost child. Whidden has a real ability to create authentic characters that draw you into the plot and make you care.

The narrator, Amy Deuchler, is also an incredible fit for this series. While I prefer her narrating as Jean, I did like her narrating as Marty as well, and for the most part I did find it easy to differentiate the characters by the narrative.

Incredible

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Having read all three of the books in this series, I feel like I have really got to know the characters and they have all been written so well, with great character development. There was not a moment of this book where I wanted to put it down, I was so eager to find out what was going to happen next.
This is a beautifully written story about stolen children and their lives afterwards. There is mention of child abuse throughout, but for me, there was enough emphasis to explain without too many details.
I can’t wait to read the next one and see what happens next for Jean and Marty in their respective lives.

Another fantastic story in this series

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Another thoroughly gripping Whitley and Keal story. The subject matter is a bit gruelling but the outcome is pleasing. There are very welcome appearances from Hope, Marty’s fiancé and his father the Captain both of whom are engaging characters. I am very much looking forward to the next instalment.

Gripping

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This is a thriller read that will have you on the edge of your seats from beginning to end. The storyline is heartbreaking,A stolen child. a parents worse nightmare.

STOLEN

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I absolutely LOVE this series. So much so that having already read book 3, I have 'double downed' and listened to it as well. I feel a bit stymied because I gave book 2 a 5 star review and, if possible, this one is even better! The story is heart breaking, and worryingly happening in real life. In fact the numbers involved are mind boggling and it's so necessary that authors tackle these difficult subjects in their writing. The mystery is very cleverly written, but what I especially like is the back story behind the main players. In so many books today the people involved seem completely alone in the world; they seem to have no family, no friends, no one who cares about them. Not so in this series; we get to meet all the Keals and the Whitley family, Hope and her mother. It's heart warming and provides a very welcome foil for the sadness and horror that the mystery brings with it. This is a fabulous read and I loved every single minute of it. 5 stars and a 'must read' recommendation from me.

A 'must listen'!

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