A Maiden’s Grave
A Maiden’s Grave by Jeffery Deaver is a gripping thriller published by National Geographic Books on September 1, 2001. This reissue spans 544 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds as a bus full of children is taken hostage along a desolate Kansas road, where eight girls and their teachers find themselves trapped in an abandoned slaughterhouse. The captor’s chilling ultimatum sets a tense atmosphere, as one hostage will die each hour unless his demands are met.
Readers will follow the intense standoff as Arthur Potter, the FBI’s top hostage negotiator, is called to the scene. He devises a plan to resolve the crisis, but a courageous teacher among the hostages also takes matters into her own hands to protect her students. The story delves into themes of suspense and crime, highlighting the psychological dynamics of a hostage situation. With its intricate plot and high stakes, this book offers a compelling exploration of the lengths individuals will go to in desperate circumstances.
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A bus full of children is taken hostage in this “screaming hit” (The New York Times Book Review) from the bestselling author of The Never Game and The Bone Collector.
Along a windswept Kansas road, eight vulnerable girls and their helpless teachers are forced off a school bus and held hostage in an abandoned slaughterhouse. The madman who has them at gunpoint has a simple plan: One hostage an hour will die unless the demands are met.
Called to the scene is Arthur Potter, the FBI’s best hostage negotiator. He has a plan. But so does one of the hostages—a beautiful teacher who’s willing to do anything to save the lives of her students. Now the clock is ticking as a chilling game of cat and mouse begins.
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