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Nobody Knows You're Here
by Bryn Greenwood • 2025
A drugged coffee lands her captive in the woods, caring for kidnapped children whose captors kill.
4.02
31k+
Nobody Knows You're Here Summary
Nobody Knows You're Here 89%
A drugged coffee lands her captive in the woods, caring for kidnapped children whose captors kill.
by Bryn Greenwood 2025
4.02
31k+ ratings
Prisoner
by Jason Rezaian • 2019
544 days inside Iran's most feared prison. The crime: journalism. The lifeline: his wife.
3.88
2k+
Prisoner Summary
Prisoner 88%
544 days inside Iran's most feared prison. The crime: journalism. The lifeline: his wife.
by Jason Rezaian 2019
3.88
2k+ ratings
Gray After Dark
by Noelle W. Ihli • 2024
An Olympic hopeful is abducted from a remote resort by survivalists who keep their captives forever.
4.17
126k+
Gray After Dark Summary
Gray After Dark 88%
An Olympic hopeful is abducted from a remote resort by survivalists who keep their captives forever.
by Noelle W. Ihli 2024
4.17
126k+ ratings
Over the Edge
by Greg Child • 2002
Four climbers pushed their captor off a cliff to escape. Then they learned he survived.
3.78
643
Over the Edge Summary
Over the Edge 88%
Four climbers pushed their captor off a cliff to escape. Then they learned he survived.
by Greg Child 2002
3.78
643 ratings
The Icebound Land
by John Flanagan • 2005
Enslaved and addicted far north, a young ranger waits for his outlaw mentor to find him.
4.24
98k+
The Icebound Land Summary
The Icebound Land 88%
Enslaved and addicted far north, a young ranger waits for his outlaw mentor to find him.
by John Flanagan 2005
4.24
98k+ ratings
Hostage
by Eli Sharabi • 2025
He read his captors like a book. The worst news arrived the day he was freed.
4.74
11k+
Hostage Summary
Hostage 88%
He read his captors like a book. The worst news arrived the day he was freed.
by Eli Sharabi 2025
4.74
11k+ ratings
Room
by Emma Donoghue • 2010
Born in captivity, a boy must flee into a world he has only ever seen on television.
4.08
840k+
Room Summary
Room 88%
Born in captivity, a boy must flee into a world he has only ever seen on television.
by Emma Donoghue 2010
4.08
840k+ ratings
The Last Thing to Burn
by Will Dean • 2021
A captive on a remote farm becomes a mother. Her child's survival demands the impossible.
3.96
30k+
The Last Thing to Burn Summary
The Last Thing to Burn 88%
A captive on a remote farm becomes a mother. Her child's survival demands the impossible.
by Will Dean 2021
3.96
30k+ ratings
Such Quiet Girls
by Noelle W. Ihli • 2025
A bus detour leads ten children into a buried shipping container. The kidnappers want no witnesses.
3.86
104k+
Such Quiet Girls Summary
Such Quiet Girls 88%
A bus detour leads ten children into a buried shipping container. The kidnappers want no witnesses.
by Noelle W. Ihli 2025
3.86
104k+ ratings
Hope
by Amanda Berry • 2015
A decade held in Cleveland. A daughter born in chains. One escape freed three women.
4.37
20k+
Hope Summary
Hope 88%
A decade held in Cleveland. A daughter born in chains. One escape freed three women.
by Amanda Berry 2015
4.37
20k+ ratings
The Long Walk
by Slavomir Rawicz • 1956
Seven prisoners escape a Soviet gulag. Four thousand miles later, four reach India.
4.24
22k+
The Long Walk Summary
The Long Walk 88%
Seven prisoners escape a Soviet gulag. Four thousand miles later, four reach India.
by Slavomir Rawicz 1956
4.24
22k+ ratings
Prisoners of Hope
by Dayna Curry • 2002
Arrested by the Taliban for their faith. Then the towers fell, and the bombing began.
3.99
2k+
Prisoners of Hope Summary
Prisoners of Hope 88%
Arrested by the Taliban for their faith. Then the towers fell, and the bombing began.
by Dayna Curry 2002
3.99
2k+ ratings
The Final Scene
by Steph Nelson • 2024
Collared inside a remote cabin, a journalist must perform a stranger's childhood to survive.
3.75
25k+
The Final Scene Summary
The Final Scene 88%
Collared inside a remote cabin, a journalist must perform a stranger's childhood to survive.
by Steph Nelson 2024
3.75
25k+ ratings
White Gold
by Giles Milton • 2004
Barbary corsairs took a million Europeans. One boy was eleven when taken, thirty-four when free.
4.13
2k+
White Gold Summary
White Gold 88%
Barbary corsairs took a million Europeans. One boy was eleven when taken, thirty-four when free.
by Giles Milton 2004
4.13
2k+ ratings
A House in the Sky
by Amanda Lindhout • 2013
460 days in a dark room: how one woman built an escape inside her own mind.
4.28
73k+
A House in the Sky Summary
A House in the Sky 88%
460 days in a dark room: how one woman built an escape inside her own mind.
by Amanda Lindhout 2013
4.28
73k+ ratings
Papillon
by Henri Charrière • 1969
Framed for murder, he spent 14 years planning the one escape Devil's Island thought impossible.
4.23
76k+
Papillon Summary
Papillon 88%
Framed for murder, he spent 14 years planning the one escape Devil's Island thought impossible.
by Henri Charrière 1969
4.23
76k+ ratings
The Autistic Brain
by Temple Grandin • 2013
A free Black man is sold into slavery; a single smuggled letter holds his escape.
4.1
11k+
The Autistic Brain Summary
The Autistic Brain 88%
A free Black man is sold into slavery; a single smuggled letter holds his escape.
by Temple Grandin 2013
4.1
11k+ ratings
The Desert and the Sea
by Michael Scott Moore • 2018
For 977 days, he was a bargaining chip: a journalist’s survival inside the Somali pirate economy.
3.98
3k+
The Desert and the Sea Summary
The Desert and the Sea 88%
For 977 days, he was a bargaining chip: a journalist’s survival inside the Somali pirate economy.
by Michael Scott Moore 2018
3.98
3k+ ratings
Reflex
by Steven Gould • 2004
Leashed by a pain-implant, a teleporter waits while his wife discovers her power to save him.
3.99
7k+
Reflex Summary
Reflex 88%
Leashed by a pain-implant, a teleporter waits while his wife discovers her power to save him.
by Steven Gould 2004
3.99
7k+ ratings
My Story
by Elizabeth Smart • 2013
A white veil, a man's voice, nine months. The 14-year-old who survived by becoming invisible.
3.89
49k+
My Story Summary
My Story 88%
A white veil, a man's voice, nine months. The 14-year-old who survived by becoming invisible.
by Elizabeth Smart 2013
3.89
49k+ ratings
The Girl in the White Van
by April Henry • 2020
A teen martial artist snatched into a van with a stranger must fight for their freedom.
3.87
5k+
The Girl in the White Van Summary
The Girl in the White Van 88%
A teen martial artist snatched into a van with a stranger must fight for their freedom.
by April Henry 2020
3.87
5k+ ratings
The Exchange
by John Grisham • 2023
A colleague's Libya kidnapping pulls a lawyer and his wife into a deadly hostage exchange.
3.68
104k+
The Exchange Summary
The Exchange 88%
A colleague's Libya kidnapping pulls a lawyer and his wife into a deadly hostage exchange.
by John Grisham 2023
3.68
104k+ ratings
Diamond Kisses
by Pepper Winters • 2024
A sadist's island imprisons two lovers, and her obedience is bought with his suffering.
4.59
1k+
Diamond Kisses Summary
Diamond Kisses 87%
A sadist's island imprisons two lovers, and her obedience is bought with his suffering.
by Pepper Winters 2024
4.59
1k+ ratings
The Secret Servant
by Daniel Silva • 2007
Terrorists seize the ambassador's daughter in London. Delivering the ransom falls to one weary spy.
4.30
31k+
The Secret Servant Summary
The Secret Servant 87%
Terrorists seize the ambassador's daughter in London. Delivering the ransom falls to one weary spy.
by Daniel Silva 2007
4.30
31k+ ratings
Seduced in the Dark
by C.J. Roberts • 2012
Her captor trained her for auction. Loving her was never part of the plan.
4.27
57k+
Seduced in the Dark Summary
Seduced in the Dark 87%
Her captor trained her for auction. Loving her was never part of the plan.
by C.J. Roberts 2012
4.27
57k+ ratings
The Traitor Queen
by Danielle L. Jensen • 2020
She destroyed her husband's kingdom. Now she must rescue him from her father's fortress.
4.22
170k+
The Traitor Queen Summary
The Traitor Queen 87%
She destroyed her husband's kingdom. Now she must rescue him from her father's fortress.
by Danielle L. Jensen 2020
4.22
170k+ ratings
The Good Girl
by Mary Kubica • 2014
A Chicago teacher's abduction goes sideways when her kidnapper spares her and they vanish together.
3.80
284k+
The Good Girl Summary
The Good Girl 87%
A Chicago teacher's abduction goes sideways when her kidnapper spares her and they vanish together.
by Mary Kubica 2014
3.80
284k+ ratings
The Crash
by Freida McFadden • 2025
A pregnant woman crashes in a blizzard. The couple who rescues her wants her baby.
3.69
643k+
The Crash Summary
The Crash 87%
A pregnant woman crashes in a blizzard. The couple who rescues her wants her baby.
by Freida McFadden 2025
3.69
643k+ ratings
The Taken
by Inbali Iserles • 2015
Her brother disappeared, a young fox ventures into a perilous city to bring him home.
4.09
4k+
The Taken Summary
The Taken 87%
Her brother disappeared, a young fox ventures into a perilous city to bring him home.
by Inbali Iserles 2015
4.09
4k+ ratings
Deliver
by Pam Godwin • 2014
A trafficker under duress abducts a virgin athlete. His faith threatens to set her free.
3.93
12k+
Deliver Summary
Deliver 87%
A trafficker under duress abducts a virgin athlete. His faith threatens to set her free.
by Pam Godwin 2014
3.93
12k+ ratings
Not Without My Daughter
by Betty Mahmoody • 1987
Two weeks in Iran became forever. Her husband held the law. She held their daughter.
4.19
39k+
Not Without My Daughter Summary
Not Without My Daughter 87%
Two weeks in Iran became forever. Her husband held the law. She held their daughter.
by Betty Mahmoody 1987
4.19
39k+ ratings
Elephant Run
by Roland Smith • 2007
Occupied Burma: a boy escapes through hidden corridors and braves the jungle to rescue his father.
4.09
7k+
Elephant Run Summary
Elephant Run 87%
Occupied Burma: a boy escapes through hidden corridors and braves the jungle to rescue his father.
by Roland Smith 2007
4.09
7k+ ratings
Pennies
by Pepper Winters • 2016
Her captor took everything but her silence. A criminal offered pennies for what remained.
4.13
17k+
Pennies Summary
Pennies 87%
Her captor took everything but her silence. A criminal offered pennies for what remained.
by Pepper Winters 2016
4.13
17k+ ratings
In the Presence of My Enemies
by Gracia Burnham • 2003
Captured by Abu Sayyaf on their 18th anniversary, she survived 376 days. Her husband did not.
4.30
8k+
In the Presence of My Enemies Summary
In the Presence of My Enemies 87%
Captured by Abu Sayyaf on their 18th anniversary, she survived 376 days. Her husband did not.
by Gracia Burnham 2003
4.30
8k+ ratings
Museum of Thieves
by Lian Tanner • 2010
A chained girl escapes into a living museum, where the wildness her city buried is waking.
3.92
6k+
Museum of Thieves Summary
Museum of Thieves 87%
A chained girl escapes into a living museum, where the wildness her city buried is waking.
by Lian Tanner 2010
3.92
6k+ ratings
Lethal Justice
by Kathy Lockheart • 2022
A masked robber shields his hostage from his crew, risking everything for a forbidden hunger.
4.16
2k+
Lethal Justice Summary
Lethal Justice 87%
A masked robber shields his hostage from his crew, risking everything for a forbidden hunger.
by Kathy Lockheart 2022
4.16
2k+ ratings
Murder at Twilight
by Fleur Hitchcock • 2018
A missing rich boy, a flooded estate, and the nanny's daughter racing to save them both.
3.86
318
Murder at Twilight Summary
Murder at Twilight 87%
A missing rich boy, a flooded estate, and the nanny's daughter racing to save them both.
by Fleur Hitchcock 2018
3.86
318 ratings
The Cellar
by Natasha Preston • 2014
Kidnapped after dark, a teenager finds three renamed girls in a cellar where defiance means death.
3.90
98k+
The Cellar Summary
The Cellar 87%
Kidnapped after dark, a teenager finds three renamed girls in a cellar where defiance means death.
by Natasha Preston 2014
3.90
98k+ ratings
The Bad Guy
by Celia Aaron • 2017
Kidnapped by an obsessive CEO, a biology teacher wakes in a gilded prison with no escape.
3.98
15k+
The Bad Guy Summary
The Bad Guy 87%
Kidnapped by an obsessive CEO, a biology teacher wakes in a gilded prison with no escape.
by Celia Aaron 2017
3.98
15k+ ratings
These Monstrous Deeds
by T.J. Hamel • 2021
His new owner is a monster. He is also the undercover agent sent to rescue him.
4.17
2k+
These Monstrous Deeds Summary
These Monstrous Deeds 87%
His new owner is a monster. He is also the undercover agent sent to rescue him.
by T.J. Hamel 2021
4.17
2k+ ratings
The Loop
by Ben Oliver • 2020
In a jail that harvests fear, a teen relies on secret friendships until the rain stops.
3.9
9k+
The Loop Summary
The Loop 87%
In a jail that harvests fear, a teen relies on secret friendships until the rain stops.
by Ben Oliver 2020
3.9
9k+ ratings
Taken
by Robert Crais • 2012
A desperate mother hires Elvis Cole to find her daughter, abducted by traffickers in the desert.
4.23
21k+
Taken Summary
Taken 87%
A desperate mother hires Elvis Cole to find her daughter, abducted by traffickers in the desert.
by Robert Crais 2012
4.23
21k+ ratings
Still Beating
by Jennifer Hartmann • 2020
Abducted with her sister's fiancé, she must surrender to the one man she swore to hate forever.
4.19
249k+
Still Beating Summary
Still Beating 87%
Abducted with her sister's fiancé, she must surrender to the one man she swore to hate forever.
by Jennifer Hartmann 2020
4.19
249k+ ratings
Song of the Nightingale
by Helen Berhane • 2009
Her captors beat her until the stick broke. She still refused to recant.
4.35
173
Song of the Nightingale Summary
Song of the Nightingale 87%
Her captors beat her until the stick broke. She still refused to recant.
by Helen Berhane 2009
4.35
173 ratings
Us Dark Few
by Alexis Patton • 2023
Branded 317 for stealing poetry, an orphan's only hope is the deadly captain who could destroy her.
3.82
25k+
Us Dark Few Summary
Us Dark Few 87%
Branded 317 for stealing poetry, an orphan's only hope is the deadly captain who could destroy her.
by Alexis Patton 2023
3.82
25k+ ratings
A Land So Strange
by Andrés Reséndez • 2007
Four shipwrecked conquistadors crossed America as slaves turned healers, with thousands following.
4.11
4k+
A Land So Strange Summary
A Land So Strange 87%
Four shipwrecked conquistadors crossed America as slaves turned healers, with thousands following.
by Andrés Reséndez 2007
4.11
4k+ ratings
Hunting Adeline
by H.D. Carlton • 2022
Kidnapped and sold, she must endure until the man who stalks the shadows finds her.
4.07
619k+
Hunting Adeline Summary
Hunting Adeline 87%
Kidnapped and sold, she must endure until the man who stalks the shadows finds her.
by H.D. Carlton 2022
4.07
619k+ ratings
Thoughts of a Philosophical Fighter Pilot
by James B. Stockdale • 1995
A downed pilot applies Stoicism in a torture cell. The blueprint for surviving the unsurvivable.
4.11
644
Thoughts of a Philosophical Fighter Pilot Summary
Thoughts of a Philosophical Fighter Pilot 87%
A downed pilot applies Stoicism in a torture cell. The blueprint for surviving the unsurvivable.
by James B. Stockdale 1995
4.11
644 ratings
The Keeper
by David Baldacci • 2015
Vega Jane leaps into a living prison where monsters, dark magic, and a vengeful king await.
3.94
10k+
The Keeper Summary
The Keeper 87%
Vega Jane leaps into a living prison where monsters, dark magic, and a vengeful king await.
by David Baldacci 2015
3.94
10k+ ratings
Ruby Tears
by Pepper Winters • 2024
He buys a woman to infiltrate a trafficking ring, becoming her nightmare to save her.
4.08
2k+
Ruby Tears Summary
Ruby Tears 87%
He buys a woman to infiltrate a trafficking ring, becoming her nightmare to save her.
by Pepper Winters 2024
4.08
2k+ ratings
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