Book Review: "Stolen Children" By Michael Wood

Some cases are cold. Some suspects are never caught. Some deaths stay with you forever!

What a powerful story in this new piece by Michael Wood in which we venture out into the unknown with Stolen Children.

Now, you're not going to imagine this but often when kids are stolen it's by someone they trust or know fairly well.

However, in this case there's so much more than meets the eye because we have several clues that just don't add up.

This bird trail of crumbs keeps leading to more and more heavy hitters and it became apparent that readers where in for a treat!

The suspense was riveting. The action was hot! The characters were dynamic! The writing was off the chart!

I didn't know who to believe at first especially when there's two similar cases with two missing kids.

Both involved high stakes action, ransoms, and botched jobs.

However, someone has to be held accountable, someone is responsible, someone out there knows the truth about these kids.

Kelley and Carl are on the radar with Carl coming forth in France from Sheffield to claim he's the real deal. Now if only we could find Kelley.

As the cycle perpetuates and ramps up we uncover more than just a child missing. Readers are lured into this cycle of abuse from all angles and it's bloody brilliant yet frightening -simultaneously.

What if the perpetrator is closer than you think? What if the perp is already dead? What if the girl is no longer with us?

It's such a dark story but one that I'm so glad it was told because it touches on the topic of sexual abuse that is crucial for today's crazy world.

DC Ellen and Matilda were such great characters for being such strong role models and standing up against the injustices of these kids.

Wait-WHAT?

This just in- someone has jumped the bridge?

Are you kidding?

Parenting is never easy but brain washing, manipulation, and sicko's are out there.

This story also touched upon suicide and the after effects of abuse with lies being the central topic and how crucial it's to believe a child's story.

An entire family torn to shreds by one person who gained trust of so many!

I can't imagine this scenario that Michael Wood has carried out to light but you might want to leave that light on and get that blankie ready to dash under for safety's sake.

Wow!

I'm a believer and can't wait to see what comes next from Mr. Wood!