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Synopsis
When Philadelphia assistant district attorney Sydney Coopergets an urgent late-night call from her best friend asking tomeet her, she can’t help but wonder what kind of troubleinvestigative journalist Lily Gilmore has gotten herself intothis time. But exasperation soon turns to fear when shebecomes the sole witness to her friend’s brutal kidnapping.Knowing she cannot rely on local law enforcement, Sydneybelieves she’s Lily’s best hope for survival.Armed with only her determination, Sydney delves deep intoLily’s two latest high-profile cases-with shocking results. Butwhen Jake Sloan, an enigmatic stranger, comes to her aid,Sydney slowly realizes that Lily’s disappearance is morecomplicated than she ever imagined. In a perilous race againstthe clock, Jake and Sydney must uncover a kidnapper’smotives…before the search is too late.
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Is The search appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
A suspenseful romantic thriller involving kidnapping and a race against time. Contains moderate violence and peril, with mild romantic content (closed door).
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include kidnapping and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the fast-paced mystery and the partnership between two strangers fighting to save a life.