Taken - by Corie Calcutt (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Taken is a raw, nerve-shredding psychological thriller that pairs unrelenting suspense with emotional depth, exploring the brutal reality of abduction and the strength it takes to survive it. Corrie L. Calcutt delivers a story as gripping as it is human -- the kind of dark, character-driven thriller that lingers long after the last page.

A routine errand. A violent abduction. One young man's fight to survive a nightmare he never saw coming.

Luke Dayton's ordinary life shatters in seconds when a knife presses against his throat outside a convenience store. Dragged into a van by escaped convict James Newsham, Luke becomes a hostage in a terrifying game with no clear rules. Bound, gagged, and hauled across state lines, he witnesses brutal violence and the silencing of anyone who might help. As days blur into a relentless struggle for survival, Luke must rely on quick thinking and quiet defiance to stay alive. But James's motives remain chilling and unclear--why keep Luke alive at all?

Taken is a gripping psychological thriller that plunges readers into the claustrophobic world of captivity and control. With unflinching realism, Corrie L. Calcutt explores the physical and emotional toll of abduction, the fragile bonds formed under duress, and the resilience required to endure unimaginable darkness. This intense suspense novel balances raw, gritty action with profound emotional depth, offering a portrait of survival that is both harrowing and deeply human. Themes of family bonds, trauma recovery, and the fight to reclaim identity anchor this dark suspense story in a world that feels disturbingly real.

Will Luke find a way to escape before it's too late? Or will the twisted captor's plans seal his fate forever? As the manhunt closes in and innocent lives hang in the balance, every choice could be Luke's last.

Perfect for fans of Harlan Coben, Lisa Gardner, and readers who devoured Still Missing by Chevy Stevens or The Collector by Nora Roberts. If you love kidnapping thriller books, this survivalcaptivity novel will keep you riveted until the final page.

About the Author

A Michigan resident with a Creative Writing degree, Corie L. Calcutt has been writing off and on for several years. She still dreams of work as a special education teacher, and is actively pursuing that goal in addition to all her other hobbies (which include writing, reading and watching mysteries on television).