KIDNAP

Detective Toby Clarke’s day does not begin well. He is to investigate the kidnapping of a missing toddler, Joshua Banks — the latest in a string of cases.

Toddlers are going missing. In their place, a note that warns what will happen if they call the police along with a number to call. The number is for a previously targeted family.

Toby ropes in Detective Petra Merrow to help investigate, but it’s not going to be easy. None of the families are willing to talk.

Then the case turns sideways — little Joshua Banks is found murdered. Will another innocent life be lost?

Meanwhile, Petra is living in fear of retribution from the Perrins crime family, and the villainous Kyle Sykes, who would like nothing more than to see her dead.

Petra and Toby are in a race against time to solve the case — and bring a killer to justice.

Perfect for fans of C.L. Taylor, D.E. White, Clair McGowen, Rachel Abbott, Helen H. Durrant, Patricia Gibney, Sally Spencer and Mark Billingham.

WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT THE MERROW & CLARKE SERIES:

“A well written and cleverly plotted read with a fast-paced storyline, unique viewpoint and interesting characters.” Donna B.

“Action-packed.” Amanda H.

“Lauren is a terrific character, brave, smart and very adult for her age . . . it’s hard to put the book down, I loved it. Highly recommended!” Hannelore C.

“Gripping.” Vikkie W.

“How strange it must be to be the teenage daughter of a crime boss. Knowing your every move is watched. Your only position is that of a useful commodity and if you stop being useful your father will kill you. All you can do is to learn as much as possible and keep your head down, even to the point of agreeing to marry an older man when told. This story is about what happens when she says no — emphatically. Read it in one sitting.” Aileen G.

ALSO BY JANE ADAMS

MERROW & CLARKE

Book 1: SAFE

Book 2: KIDNAP

RINA MARTIN MYSTERY SERIES

Book 1: MURDER ON SEA

Book 2: MURDER ON THE CLIFF

Book 3: MURDER ON THE BOAT

Book 4: MURDER ON THE BEACH

Book 5: MURDER AT THE COUNTRY HOUSE

Book 6: MURDER AT THE PUB

DETECTIVE MIKE CROFT SERIES

Book 1: THE GREENWAY

Book 2: THE SECRETS

Book 3: THEIR FINAL MOMENTS

Book 4: THE LIAR

DETECTIVE RAY FLOWERS SERIES

Book 1: THE APOTHECARY’S DAUGHTER

Book 2: THE UNWILLING SON

Book 3: THE DROWNING MEN

Book 4: THE SISTER’S TWIN

DETECTIVE ROZLYN PRIEST

Book 1: BURY ME DEEP

STANDALONES

THE OTHER WOMAN

THE WOMAN IN THE PAINTING

THEN SHE WAS DEAD