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Kidnapped - Jon Roscoe

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BookShots

BookShots are short, high-impact stories by James Patterson and other writers that can be read in one sitting. 
 
Each and every one is fast-paced, 100% story-driven; a shot of pure and satisfying entertainment.

JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world's most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.

James Patterson’s BookShots. Short, fast-paced, high-impact entertainment. 
 
PART ONE OF A FIVE-PART JON ROSCOE THRILLER 
 
'Please help before he kills me.' 
 
Travelling home for Christmas, Jon Roscoe receives a desperate cry for help.

Kidnapped - Part 1

James Patterson’s BookShots. Short, fast-paced, high-impact entertainment. 
 
PART TWO OF A FIVE-PART JON ROSCOE THRILLER 
 
Good will to all men? 
 
Not to Jon Roscoe. 
 
JESUS LIVES, YOU DIE.

Kidnapped - Part 2

James Patterson’s BookShots. Short, fast-paced, high-impact entertainment. 
 
PART THREE OF A FIVE-PART JON ROSCOE THRILLER 
 
With his future hanging in the balance, Christmas Day brings tragedy for Jon Roscoe.

Kidnapped - Part 3

James Patterson’s BookShots. Short, fast-paced, high-impact entertainment. 
 
PART FOUR OF A FIVE-PART JON ROSCOE THRILLER 
 
Shots are fired at London's most exclusive hotel. 
 
Will Jon Roscoe survive?

Kidnapped - Part 4

BookShots are short, high-impact stories by James Patterson and other writers that can be read in one sitting. 
 
Each and every one is fast-paced, 100% story-driven; a shot of pure and satisfying entertainment.

James Patterson’s BookShots. Short, fast-paced, high-impact entertainment. 
 
THE FINAL PART OF A FIVE-PART JON ROSCOE THRILLER 
 
As he races across London, can a killer help Jon Roscoe unlock the secrets of the past?

Kidnapped - Jon Roscoe

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