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Mike Dole was an abused child who joined the army to escape. He is a veteran of many campaigns, and the events of his troubled past have left him plagued by nightmares, flashbacks, and panic attacks. He adores Tess, but to her, he is just one more thing in life to be afraid of.
When she finally plucks up the courage to dump him, her choice of words transport him straight back to his terrible past. He kidnaps Tess and leaves her on the remote island, telling himself she will look after herself, but deep down knowing that she has no chance. Having abandoned Tess, Mike’s demons are silenced, at least for a while.
Detective Sergeant Cal Fisher is given the job of investigating Tess’s disappearance. Cal is struggling with a problem partner, a mother with dementia, and the painful reappearance of his ex-wife, not to mention his battle to quit smoking, and Tess’s aggressive mother. At first he believes that Tess has simply run away, until he meets Mike and begins to delve into his past.
Tess struggles to survive. Frightened and desperate, her attempts at scavenging and fishing are pathetic. Finally, frozen and starving, she reaches deep inside herself and finds an inner strength she never knew she had.
When she finally plucks up the courage to dump him, her choice of words transport him straight back to his terrible past. He kidnaps Tess and leaves her on the remote island, telling himself she will look after herself, but deep down knowing that she has no chance. Having abandoned Tess, Mike’s demons are silenced, at least for a while.
Detective Sergeant Cal Fisher is given the job of investigating Tess’s disappearance. Cal is struggling with a problem partner, a mother with dementia, and the painful reappearance of his ex-
Tess struggles to survive. Frightened and desperate, her attempts at scavenging and fishing are pathetic. Finally, frozen and starving, she reaches deep inside herself and finds an inner strength she never knew she had.
Mike’s nightmares are not banished for long, and he decides the only thing for it is to leave the city. But his latest girlfriend finds out details of his past, details he cannot bear to even think about, and confronts him with them. Mike has no choice but to repeat the only thing that gives him any peace. He kidnaps her, intending to dump her on the island where he believes by now Tess will be no more than bare bones.
But Tess is far from dead…
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“A fascinating and thought-provoking story set against the stunning backdrop of the North West Highlands, and the vibrant city of Leicester”
“a tight narrative style… no words wasted, no long descriptive passages, and plenty of dialogue”
“intriguing and absorbing – with a surprise ending that was immensely satisfying”
“it made me think of John Buchan. Buchan's books - the most famous probably being The 39 Steps -
Abandoned is a 'chase' with added depth"
“a tight narrative style… no words wasted, no long descriptive passages, and plenty of dialogue”
“intriguing and absorbing – with a surprise ending that was immensely satisfying”
“it made me think of John Buchan. Buchan's books -
Abandoned is a 'chase' with added depth"