When Paul and Joanna, who are desperate to have children, fail to conceive, they decide to adopt and arrange a trip to Colombia to bring back home a baby girl, Joelle. To help them into parenthood, a nanny has been sent. Yet, returning home one night, they discover that the baby waiting for them isn't Joelle. Suddenly, they are taken prisoner, and Paul is given an ultimatum to either transport millions of dollars worth of cocaine to a location in U.S. or his wife and daughter will be killed.
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"Siegel has a knack for suspense, but this story failed to have the very pulse-raising tension which existed in DERAILED. However, it was an enjoyable, compelling book. His characters are well developed and often believable. " — Barbara (4 out of 5 stars)
"Siegel has a knack for suspense, but this story failed to have the very pulse-raising tension which existed in DERAILED. However, it was an enjoyable, compelling book. His characters are well developed and often believable. "
" Book wasn't awful but it ran a pretty typical storyline. It was decent for killing a few hours "
" If you like psychological thrillers this is one for you! A new author for me, I am anxious to read his other works! "
" Siegel has a knack for suspense, but this story failed to have the very pulse-raising tension which existed in DERAILED. However, it was an enjoyable, compelling book. His characters are well developed and often believable. "
" This was a very suspenseful story, I loved all unexpected events & relationship changes/perceptions that occurred through most of the story. I highly recommend it! "
" A good exciting thriller of a story. It has enough turns and twists to keep you guessing. I'm going to read more of James Siegel.... "
" Nancy 5 stars; Ron 5 stars "
" A good thriller, will try more of his books "
" So far, this is fast-paced. Could easily be made into a movie. Makes me want to read the next chapter... "
" This book was non-stop action and suspense with lots of twists and turns and a very inventive plot. I am now ready for a book that is a little more relaxing. "
" vintage siegel. what do you do when you are sure you know something but no one believes you and you cant prove it. "
" A very good book that made me interested from the first sentence till the last. "
" Given up on this one. Just couldn't get into it at all. "
" This will be hard to put down once you start, so make sure you clear your calendar! "
" Good, but not as good as Derailed. I'm sure that it'll make a great movie though! "
" Action-packed and emotion-packed. I was not able to guess at where it was going until the final chapter looking two years ahead. "
" wonderful twists and turns!!! "
" new author for me, I will look for more of his books "
" This book took a bit to get into, but at the end I was unable to put it down. It was very exciting and had many turns (I guess that explains the name). "
" An excellent "un-put-down-able" read! A couple goes to Columbia to adopt a child. The wife is held for ranson...unless the husband hauls 2 million in drugs to the states, they will all be killed. Great author, great book! "
" An interesting thriller - a bit predictable at times - and wrapped up too neatly at the end. But, overall a good read. "
" Loved it! James Seigel is the BEST author of suspense. He keeps me on the edge of my seat and up all night wanting to find out what happens next. "
" Engaging and clever. "
" this book had a slow start but I really liked it once it picked up. Lots of action! "
" WOW! I couldn't put it down. I was grabbed from the first page & didn't want it to end. "
" This book is full of suspense, it keeps me on my toes and wonder what will happen next. So good! :) "
" Since I first discovered this author, I am thoroughly enjoying his books. "
" what a suspense ! the ending is awesome! "
" I got this book on sale for like four bucks when I worked in retail. This was the best investment I made that was under Five dollars. Classic book, especially for the money. "
" I found the story not to bad. I have it four stars because of the action in the book. It kept me reading. I highly recommend this book. "
James Siegel is vice chairman, senior executive creative director and member of the Board of Directors of BBDO New York and is one of the agency's top creative talents. His work includes such accounts as Visa, Frito-Lay, Charles Schwab, Office Depot, and Pepsi Twist, where his contributions have played a significant role in enhancing the agency’s creative reputation. He is also the author of numerous bestselling thrillers, including Deceit, Detour, Epitaph, and Derailed, which was made into a movie starring Clive Owen and Jennifer Aniston. Siegel holds a BA from the City University of New York and lives on Long Island.
Paul Boehmer is an American actor best known for his numerous appearances in the Star Trek universe, in addition to Frasier, Judging Amy, Guiding Light, and All My Children. He is a 1992 Masters of Fine Arts graduate of the Professional Theater Training Program at the University of Delaware. As a narrator, Paul has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards as well as an Audie Award.
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