Book Details
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Published
Feb 1, 1999
Publisher
Gollancz
ISBN-10
0575402482
ISBN-13
9780575402485
Description
Edward Blake finds himself in a heart-wrenching predicament when his beloved wife is kidnapped. Instead of alerting the authorities and involving them in the chaos, he decides to take matters into his own hands, agreeing to pay the enormous ransom of twenty-five grand. But as Edward embarks on this treacherous journey to rescue his wife, he soon realizes that there are deeper forces at play.
As tensions rise and the clock ticks down, he must navigate a world filled with moral dilemmas, lurking dangers, and unforeseen consequences. Each decision he makes leads him further into a labyrinth of desperation, where trust is a luxury and the ghosts of his past haunt his every move. The path to salvation is fraught with challenges, pushing Edward to confront his own limits as he races against time to save the one he loves.
As tensions rise and the clock ticks down, he must navigate a world filled with moral dilemmas, lurking dangers, and unforeseen consequences. Each decision he makes leads him further into a labyrinth of desperation, where trust is a luxury and the ghosts of his past haunt his every move. The path to salvation is fraught with challenges, pushing Edward to confront his own limits as he races against time to save the one he loves.
Genres
Romance
Mystery
Crime
Contemporary