Emily And The Ransom
Emily And The Ransom by Torben Riise, published by iUniverse in November 2002, is a 216-page work of fiction that intertwines elements of mystery and juvenile detective stories. The narrative follows a 16-year-old girl named Emily, who becomes embroiled in a kidnapping case after a businessman is taken hostage. With no leads from the police, Emily utilizes her unique position at the local police station, where her father works as a detective, to delve into the investigation and uncover the truth behind the crime.
As the story unfolds, readers will witness Emily’s growth and independence as she navigates the complexities of the case. The plot thickens with her involvement in a tense negotiation regarding the ransom, leading her to take significant risks in order to help apprehend the kidnapper. The book explores themes of law and crime, as well as the psychological aspects of kidnapping, while maintaining a focus on Emily’s personal development throughout the investigation.
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A businessman is kidnapped. The kidnappers leave no trail. Months pass without the police having a lead.
Emily, a precocious 16-year old girl who has a volunteer job at the local police station where her father is a detective, gets involved in the investigation. In the cruel atmosphere of a cat-and-mouse game, Emily tries to piece together a picture of the kidnappers and where they might be hiding. Before long, she is deeper involved than she ever thought possible.
Emily’s Dad teaches her the psychology behind kidnapping and terrorism. During a series of phone conversations with the victim’s wife, the kidnapper reveals information that, by Emily’s interpretation, enables the police to identify who the kidnapper is. Yet, he remains elusive and everyone’s patience is tested to the limit.
The story intensifies when Emily has to make a life-or-death gamble during the chilling negotiation about the ransom, and it comes to a climax when she uses herself as bait to nab the kidnapper.
Besides the plot itself, the underlying theme is Emily’s personal development and growing independence as she faces new challenges.
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