Darby Thorne, a college student, finds herself stranded at a remote rest stop in the Colorado mountains during a blizzard. While trying to get cell phone reception, she discovers a kidnapped child locked in a van, leading her to question the motives of the strangers she is stuck with. As the story unfolds, Darby must navigate through a web of secrets and danger to uncover the truth and save the child, all within a fast-paced and intense narrative filled with twists and suspense.
The book "No Exit" by Taylor Adams is a gripping thriller that delves into the harrowing experience of a young woman trapped in a life-threatening situation with strangers, forced to confront her fears and make difficult choices. The narrative unfolds over a short period, keeping the tension high and the reader engaged as Darby races against time to unravel the mystery and ensure the safety of the kidnapped child.
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Content warnings include graphic violence, kidnapping, and themes of horror and moral conflict.
From The Publisher:
"What a box of tricks! This full-throttle thriller, dark and driving, rivals Agatha Christie for sheer ingenuity and James Patterson for flat-out speed. Swift, sharp, and relentless." - A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window
A brilliant, edgy thriller about four strangers, a blizzard, a kidnapped child, and a determined young woman desperate to unmask and outwit a vicious psychopath.
A kidnapped little girl locked in a stranger's van. No help for miles. What would you do?
On her way to Utah to see her dying mother, college student Darby Thorne gets caught in a fierce blizzard in the mountains of Colorado. With the roads impassable, she's forced to wait out the storm at a remote highway rest stop. Inside are some vending machines, a coffee maker, and four complete strangers.
Desperate to find a signal to call home, Darby goes back out into the storm . . . and makes a horrifying discovery. In the back of the van parked next to her car, a little girl is locked in an animal crate.
Who is the child? Why has she been taken? And how can Darby save her?
There is no cell phone reception, no telephone, and no way out. One of her fellow travelers is a kidnapper. But which one?
Trapped in an increasingly dangerous situation, with a child's life and her own on the line, Darby must find a way to break the girl out of the van and escape.
But who can she trust?
With exquisitely controlled pacing, Taylor Adams diabolically ratchets up the tension with every page. Full of terrifying twists and hairpin turns, No Exit will have you on the edge of your seat and leave you breathless.
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2 comment(s)
I loved the concept more then the execution bit it was a decent thriller. Nothing really stands out for me and its not something I will remember fondly. Had very high hopes for it though as I had heard great reviews for it so maybe I went in expecting too much. But overall it was an okay read
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Stayed up late & read in one sitting. Word word word word word word word word word word word word
What can you read after
No Exit?
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