The Stolen Ones, Gwyn Bennett
The Stolen Ones, Gwyn Bennett
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The Stolen Ones
A completely unputdownable crime thriller with a nail-biting twist

Author: Gwyn Bennett

Narrator: Caitlin Shannon

Unabridged: 8 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/13/2023


Synopsis

Golden beaches and lush fields hide dark secrets on the idyllic island of Jersey.When young girls start to disappear, newly arrived prison psychologist Saskia Monet is called in to assist Detective Inspector Winter Labey. But Saskia has secrets of her own - ones that give her a unique insight into the mind of a criminal…As a fourth child disappears, a chilling ransom note arrives, along with wooden flutes left at each crime scene – echoing the haunting tale of the Pied Piper. Saskia is convinced the kidnapper's motives run deeper than they are letting on, but can she persuade Winter to trust her instincts before it's too late?With the clock ticking and the kidnapper threatening to shatter another family’s life, Saskia and Winter are thrust into a deadly game where the Pied Piper always seems one step ahead.An absolutely gripping and heart-pounding thriller that will have you racing to the end. Fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean and J M Dalgliesh will be hooked on The Stolen Ones.What readers are saying about The Stolen Ones:“This is an unputdownable book!! An emotional rollercoaster of a ride with a thrilling surprise ending.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Wow! What a book! Wow, this was a cracking read!! Love the main characters and the story is very well written. 5 stars from me." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This is twisted tale of revenge and psychopathy on multiple levels. This is a crime thriller that will keep you guessing.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Definitely unputdownable. This is a gripping read... I was sorry it ended and can’t wait for book 2.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Fantastic. Loved the book, the twists and turns right until the last chapter had me gripped… can’t wait for the next one.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I could not bear to put this down, but obviously had to get some sleep!... I have to recommend this to those who like a strong female lead in a police procedural, and award this book a solid 5/5 stars… I can't wait for the next book in this series!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Fabulous book. I can’t but it down.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I cannot wait for the next book!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ceecee

Three months ago, a man hardens his heart and plots revenge as the mists swirl around the beautiful Channel Island of Jersey. In the present day, forensic psychologist Saskia Monet, recently relocated to Jersey from Kent, is working at Le Moye prison assisting with prisoner rehabilitation. However,......more

Goodreads review by Peggy

A new author for me and a really good crime thriller. Good setting, atmospheric and so much more. A fast paced crime thriller, a good police procedural and the two main characters were believable and well fleshed out. Unfortunately for me it was David who let the book down. He should in my opinion b......more

Goodreads review by Jackie

The Stolen Ones is an easy, light read. Although it touches on serious topics (mental health, the prison system, family dynamics), there are no real challenges getting through the material. It starts out slow paced and plods along to the middle of the book. The pace picks up towards the end, however......more

Goodreads review by June

Saskia Monet is a professional psychologist. Recently moved to Jersey from the mainland, she is enjoying her new role working with the inmates of La Moye Prison. Saskia’s profiling skills are called on to assist DI Winter Labey in the case of the kidnapped children and The Pied Piper, and together th......more

Goodreads review by Megan

I enjoyed this one. It involves 4 kids from 4 different families that get kidnapped (there isn’t any child abuse or anything sketchy in the writing, so no real trigger warning). The police are trying to decide who did it and where the kids are. A lot of the story is trying to figure out how the four......more