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Captive: A White-Knuckle Kidnap Thriller (A Detective Jade Monroe Crime Thriller Book 2) Kindle Edition

by C.M. Sutter (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,486 ratings
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He's watching from the shadows...

A body, tightly wrapped in plastic, is discovered in a ditch along a secluded country road. Detective Jade Monroe, along with her partner Jack Steele, arrive at the scene within minutes. Evidence of restraints strongly suggests that this young woman has been held captive by a kidnapper.

As days pass, more local women mysteriously vanish, and with their lives hanging in the balance, Jade and her team of detectives fear the worst. They suspect a human trafficking ring has infiltrated the area.

With time slipping through their fingers, Jade must pull out all the stops to track down the abductors, even if it means putting herself directly in harm's way.

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"The storyline was spellbinding"
"An exhilarating ride into darkness"
"The characters come alive in this thriller!"
"Exciting and full of suspense"
"The action never stopped"


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--"Once again, I wasn't disappointed! C.M. Sutter is doing a great job holding my interest in this Jade Monroe crime thriller series."
--"Two thumbs up and the rest of my fingers. You had me hooked within a couple pages and I didn't put it down till I was finished."
--"C.M. Sutter has three different characters in law enforcement she writes about and all her books are excellent and are page turners. They are so well written and characters so believable not sure I could pick a favorite. Keep up the great writing."
--"This book was fast paced and full of action. It was fun to see law enforcement at work in a rural setting and the dangers lurking there. The officers were nice, human, and likeable. I highly recommend this book."
--"This is the second book in the Jade Monroe series and it is a riveting story that is hard to put down."
--"All I have to say is CM Sutter does not fail to deliver some of the best books I have read in a long time. Once I start one I cannot put them down. Another 2 day read. Keep up the good work. Now on to Jade Monroe Book 3."
--"An absolutely wonderful series with plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing. The book kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish."
--"It was as good as I expected it be. I've gotten acquainted with the characters. I'm downloading the next book. Can't wait."

About the Author

C.M. Sutter is a crime fiction writer who resides in the Tampa area of Florida.
With twenty-plus books published in the thriller and crime fiction genres, you'll often find her writing in airports and on planes as she travels from state to state to visit family.
She is an art enthusiast and loves to create gourd birdhouses, pebble art, and handmade soaps. Gardening, bicycling, fishing, playing with her dog, and traveling are a few of her favorite pastimes.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01KGJ38UI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ C. M. Sutter; 1st edition (August 14, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 14, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2443 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 347 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,486 ratings

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C. M. Sutter has spent most of her adult life in Wisconsin but in 2017 decided on a warmer year-round climate to call home and moved to Tampa, Florida.

She has been writing and self-publishing since 2014 with eleven titles published in a different genre. Because of her deep interest in crime and thriller novels, she took up writing in the police procedural/crime thriller genre in 2016.

Ms. Sutter is a world traveler and her sense of wanderlust fits in well with creating locations for her books. When her schedule permits, she can be found on an airplane plotting her next novel. She enjoys visiting relatives scattered across the USA and visits as often as possible.

Walking, gardening, and creating art is high on her list of activities. When time allows, making hand-made soaps is one of her favorite pastimes.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Vermont Reviewer
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it 5 solid stars.
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2023
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Great story. Excellent characters. Looking forward to seeing more. Keep the stories coming. Can't wait for the next one. Thanks.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Too much fluff.
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
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This was an interesting and sometimes exciting read. Unfortunately the writing included much filler and not enough meat. I’ve had enough of Jade Monroe and won’t be reading any more of her novels.
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Mary Trego
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2023
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Sad that this could be based on a true event. However I loved the action and suspense. Loved the ending always good when they catch the suspects.
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Andrea Hutton
5.0 out of 5 stars sick, but astounding
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2023
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Brilliant writing, bringing to attention that there are predators out there. Great ending. I love Jade an d Jacks partnership.
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peaches
3.0 out of 5 stars Not a Great Detective
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2023
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The first Book in the Series telegraphed the killer pretty early but I thought I would get to know the characters. They were never fleshed out not even Jade. Reviews were boffo so I read the second one. Jade is not only dumber than a box of rocks she is reckless. She ignored how many perpetrators they were aware of, she ignored information from long time residents in the area and instead of checking out said info she goes on her gut where a phone call would have been prudent and investigate on her own costing her partner an injury. I'm passing on #3.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Well done, good action
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2022
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A decent story, well proofread, something you shouldn't have to say. Things played logically with few noticeable manipulations to move the story in a particular direction. This added to the realism. I wondered why the detectives talked about canvassing in 3 day so will sit in the office and do what? Drink coffee and stare at navels? Then I wondered if I am being too critical and that detectives really do sit around a lot waiting for an answer to fall into their laps. I prefer stories that incorporate logic and clues. Captive had them and little depended upon having overheard xyz or bumping into a bad guy with his gun showing stuck in the back of his belt.
I do get annoyed at heroes who do dumb things to create drama, like going to check something out by himself or putting down a gun to tie a shoe or whatever. And Captive did have a little of that amateur dumbness. But then I don't know if many detectives are complacent and play cowboy dangerously. I think they should follow protection rules, hold onto your gun, carry your stupid phone, tell people where you are, etc. I think the story would work just fine with Jade being careful, so I gave this 4 instead of 5 *'s.
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Thomas La Roche
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2022
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This is one of the finer works written by C.M. Sutter. The police mystery investigative action genre is my favorite, and the Detective Jade Monroe series is top of the line. This book shows the tedious, painstaking care necessary to solve a major case, while providing a surprising human side to the job. There is enough action and suspense for three more books!
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laura perez
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing story
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2022
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Sutter is much an easy writer. Words just flow through the pages and captivate for many hours. Can't wait to read the next one!
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elaine jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Captive
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2024
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I like these books, it just gets a bit annoying when she goes rogue and it gets her in a crap bind. Again though good books and stories.
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Peanut
5.0 out of 5 stars You don't want to put this one down. Not even for a minute!
Reviewed in Canada on October 28, 2018
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This is another page turner and you will find yourself bleary eyed in the morning because you just can't turn off the light until very, very late. It's a book that you just keep wanting to read the next chapter and the next, and the next.
If you like thrillers and edgy books just read this. I guarantee that you will not regret it. You will be looking for more thrillers that "Jade Monroe" stars in.
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Joanne Ford
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book on a terrible subject!
Reviewed in Australia on May 2, 2024
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I really enjoyed this book, it was based on a subject that is going on around the world of human trafficking & humans at their worst.
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Helen
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Thriller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2024
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An easy read, likeable characters. The book moves at a good pace and keeps the reader engaged. However, the ending was spoilt by the main character being reckless, making it seemed rushed.
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Angela Purnat
5.0 out of 5 stars Super
Reviewed in Australia on May 4, 2017
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The books get better & better
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