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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
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 87%
Seven prisoners escape a Soviet gulag. Four thousand miles later, four reach India.
by Slavomir Rawicz 1956
4.24
22k+ 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 87%
Four climbers pushed their captor off a cliff to escape. Then they learned he survived.
by Greg Child 2002
3.78
643 ratings
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 87%
A drugged coffee lands her captive in the woods, caring for kidnapped children whose captors kill.
by Bryn Greenwood 2025
4.02
31k+ 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 87%
Arrested by the Taliban for their faith. Then the towers fell, and the bombing began.
by Dayna Curry 2002
3.99
2k+ 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 87%
544 days inside Iran's most feared prison. The crime: journalism. The lifeline: his wife.
by Jason Rezaian 2019
3.88
2k+ 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
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
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 87%
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
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 87%
Barbary corsairs took a million Europeans. One boy was eleven when taken, thirty-four when free.
by Giles Milton 2004
4.13
2k+ ratings
The Frontiersmen
by Allan W. Eckert • 1967
The Shawnee captured a teenage fugitive to burn him alive. He became their brother instead.
4.46
5k+
The Frontiersmen Summary
The Frontiersmen 86%
The Shawnee captured a teenage fugitive to burn him alive. He became their brother instead.
by Allan W. Eckert 1967
4.46
5k+ 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 86%
Collared inside a remote cabin, a journalist must perform a stranger's childhood to survive.
by Steph Nelson 2024
3.75
25k+ 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 86%
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
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 86%
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
1001 Nights in Iraq
by Shant Kenderian • 2005
How does a Chicago teen end up in Saddam's navy, dodging American bombs, praying for capture?
3.93
146
1001 Nights in Iraq Summary
1001 Nights in Iraq 86%
How does a Chicago teen end up in Saddam's navy, dodging American bombs, praying for capture?
by Shant Kenderian 2005
3.93
146 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 86%
Terrorists seize the ambassador's daughter in London. Delivering the ransom falls to one weary spy.
by Daniel Silva 2007
4.30
31k+ 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 86%
Four shipwrecked conquistadors crossed America as slaves turned healers, with thousands following.
by Andrés Reséndez 2007
4.11
4k+ 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 86%
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
Into the Dark Lands
by Michelle Sagara West • 1991
Her mercy captivates the Dark Lord. Their forbidden love may doom the Light forever.
3.59
2k+
Into the Dark Lands Summary
Into the Dark Lands 86%
Her mercy captivates the Dark Lord. Their forbidden love may doom the Light forever.
by Michelle Sagara West 1991
3.59
2k+ ratings
Prince's Gambit
by C.S. Pacat • 2013
A slave's secret: he killed his prince's brother. War pushes them together, hatred becomes desire.
4.37
93k+
Prince's Gambit Summary
Prince's Gambit 86%
A slave's secret: he killed his prince's brother. War pushes them together, hatred becomes desire.
by C.S. Pacat 2013
4.37
93k+ 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 86%
A captive on a remote farm becomes a mother. Her child's survival demands the impossible.
by Will Dean 2021
3.96
30k+ ratings
Cage of Darkness
by Jennifer Anne Davis • 2016
A captive princess must become an assassin to survive her cousin's court of torture.
4.28
2k+
Cage of Darkness Summary
Cage of Darkness 86%
A captive princess must become an assassin to survive her cousin's court of torture.
by Jennifer Anne Davis 2016
4.28
2k+ ratings
Unbroken
by Laura Hillenbrand • 2010
Olympian. Castaway. POW. Louie Zamperini survived three nightmares. The fourth was his own hatred.
4.39
1.0M+
Unbroken Summary
Unbroken 86%
Olympian. Castaway. POW. Louie Zamperini survived three nightmares. The fourth was his own hatred.
by Laura Hillenbrand 2010
4.39
1.0M+ 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 86%
A decade held in Cleveland. A daughter born in chains. One escape freed three women.
by Amanda Berry 2015
4.37
20k+ ratings
Emerald Bruises
by Pepper Winters
When a captive awakens the monster in her protector, his obsession could consume them both.
4.36
1k+
Emerald Bruises Summary
Emerald Bruises 86%
When a captive awakens the monster in her protector, his obsession could consume them both.
by Pepper Winters
4.36
1k+ ratings
Tower Lord
by Anthony Ryan • 2014
Defending a frozen outpost from invasion, a warrior seeks the brother the enemy took and broke.
4.16
52k+
Tower Lord Summary
Tower Lord 86%
Defending a frozen outpost from invasion, a warrior seeks the brother the enemy took and broke.
by Anthony Ryan 2014
4.16
52k+ ratings
Rowan
by Robin D. Mahle • 2022
When a smuggling run turns deadly, a princess becomes the property of a rival clan's ruthless lord.
4.32
4k+
Rowan Summary
Rowan 86%
When a smuggling run turns deadly, a princess becomes the property of a rival clan's ruthless lord.
by Robin D. Mahle 2022
4.32
4k+ ratings
Fragments
by Nyla K. • 2023
A shy hacker and a seductive arsonist bond inside a brutal prison where trust is lethal.
4.28
4k+
Fragments Summary
Fragments 86%
A shy hacker and a seductive arsonist bond inside a brutal prison where trust is lethal.
by Nyla K. 2023
4.28
4k+ 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 86%
Captured by Abu Sayyaf on their 18th anniversary, she survived 376 days. Her husband did not.
by Gracia Burnham 2003
4.30
8k+ ratings
Kage
by Chelle Rose • 2025
Stolen by her family's enemy, she's caged, collared, and drawn to the man who owns her.
4.11
603
Kage Summary
Kage 86%
Stolen by her family's enemy, she's caged, collared, and drawn to the man who owns her.
by Chelle Rose 2025
4.11
603 ratings
Fires of Winter
by Johanna Lindsey • 1980
A captive Welshwoman meets her Viking captor's fire with a fury that rivals his own.
3.95
17k+
Fires of Winter Summary
Fires of Winter 86%
A captive Welshwoman meets her Viking captor's fire with a fury that rivals his own.
by Johanna Lindsey 1980
3.95
17k+ 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 86%
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
Manacled
by SenLinYu • 2019
Voldemort won. Now Hermione belongs to Draco Malfoy, the executioner who reads her every thought.
4.62
163k+
Manacled Summary
Manacled 86%
Voldemort won. Now Hermione belongs to Draco Malfoy, the executioner who reads her every thought.
by SenLinYu 2019
4.62
163k+ ratings
The Boer War
by Winston S. Churchill • 1991
Combat, capture, and a moonlit escape: Winston Churchill's firsthand account of the Boer War.
4.07
180
The Boer War Summary
The Boer War 86%
Combat, capture, and a moonlit escape: Winston Churchill's firsthand account of the Boer War.
by Winston S. Churchill 1991
4.07
180 ratings
Dancing on Coals
by Ellen O'Connell • 2011
An Apache warrior hates the white heiress he is sworn to protect. Survival demands more.
4.15
6k+
Dancing on Coals Summary
Dancing on Coals 86%
An Apache warrior hates the white heiress he is sworn to protect. Survival demands more.
by Ellen O'Connell 2011
4.15
6k+ ratings
Bayonet Dawn
by Scott Moon • 2016
His twin siblings taken by aliens, an orphan enlists in the elite Marauders to find them.
3.85
110
Bayonet Dawn Summary
Bayonet Dawn 86%
His twin siblings taken by aliens, an orphan enlists in the elite Marauders to find them.
by Scott Moon 2016
3.85
110 ratings
Pestilence
by Laura Thalassa • 2018
Trying to kill Pestilence made her his captive. Now hatred feels like something else entirely.
3.86
130k+
Pestilence Summary
Pestilence 86%
Trying to kill Pestilence made her his captive. Now hatred feels like something else entirely.
by Laura Thalassa 2018
3.86
130k+ ratings
World War One
by Daniel Wrinn • 2021
Scuttling a ship, leaping from a train, fighting in Eden: the Great War you haven't read.
3.91
54
World War One Summary
World War One 86%
Scuttling a ship, leaping from a train, fighting in Eden: the Great War you haven't read.
by Daniel Wrinn 2021
3.91
54 ratings
The Auction
by LovesBitca8 • 2019
Sold at auction when Voldemort wins, Hermione's only protection is the Death Eater who bought her.
4.47
26k+
The Auction Summary
The Auction 86%
Sold at auction when Voldemort wins, Hermione's only protection is the Death Eater who bought her.
by LovesBitca8 2019
4.47
26k+ ratings
Be Mine, Twisted Valentine
by Gianni Holmes • 2023
When his kidnapper is paroled, a prosecutor's fragile life unravels into mutual obsession.
3.95
2k+
Be Mine, Twisted Valentine Summary
Be Mine, Twisted Valentine 86%
When his kidnapper is paroled, a prosecutor's fragile life unravels into mutual obsession.
by Gianni Holmes 2023
3.95
2k+ ratings
The Lieutenants
by W.E.B. Griffin • 1986
From North Africa to Cold War Berlin, officers navigate war, captivity, and the shadow war.
4.34
9k+
The Lieutenants Summary
The Lieutenants 86%
From North Africa to Cold War Berlin, officers navigate war, captivity, and the shadow war.
by W.E.B. Griffin 1986
4.34
9k+ ratings
Exo
by Fonda Lee • 2017
An enhanced soldier for Earth's alien rulers is captured by rebels led by his estranged mother.
3.78
3k+
Exo Summary
Exo 86%
An enhanced soldier for Earth's alien rulers is captured by rebels led by his estranged mother.
by Fonda Lee 2017
3.78
3k+ ratings
Mine
by Aubrey Dark • 2014
A fake wife walks into a surgeon's office. He's an assassin who can't stop watching her.
3.76
3k+
Mine Summary
Mine 86%
A fake wife walks into a surgeon's office. He's an assassin who can't stop watching her.
by Aubrey Dark 2014
3.76
3k+ ratings
Obsession Mine
by Anna Zaires • 2017
Her husband's killer takes her to a cliffside prison where his obsession becomes her only shelter.
4.15
6k+
Obsession Mine Summary
Obsession Mine 86%
Her husband's killer takes her to a cliffside prison where his obsession becomes her only shelter.
by Anna Zaires 2017
4.15
6k+ ratings
What Fury Brings
by Tricia Levenseller • 2025
A general kidnaps a rival prince to win her throne, but she's stolen the wrong man.
3.61
9k+
What Fury Brings Summary
What Fury Brings 86%
A general kidnaps a rival prince to win her throne, but she's stolen the wrong man.
by Tricia Levenseller 2025
3.61
9k+ 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 86%
Kidnapped by an obsessive CEO, a biology teacher wakes in a gilded prison with no escape.
by Celia Aaron 2017
3.98
15k+ 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 86%
Framed for murder, he spent 14 years planning the one escape Devil's Island thought impossible.
by Henri Charrière 1969
4.23
76k+ ratings
Captive Prince
by C.S. Pacat • 2013
A warrior prince hides his identity while enslaved by a cold, beautiful enemy heir.
3.78
127k+
Captive Prince Summary
Captive Prince 86%
A warrior prince hides his identity while enslaved by a cold, beautiful enemy heir.
by C.S. Pacat 2013
3.78
127k+ ratings
Kingdom of Claw
by Demi Winters • 2024
The deadliest killer in the kingdom has found the lost princess. He's her only hope.
4.37
49k+
Kingdom of Claw Summary
Kingdom of Claw 86%
The deadliest killer in the kingdom has found the lost princess. He's her only hope.
by Demi Winters 2024
4.37
49k+ ratings
The Forgotten Highlander
by Alistair Urquhart • 2010
Death Railway, hellship, Nagasaki. A Scottish soldier breaks his silence to demand Japan atone.
4.54
6k+
The Forgotten Highlander Summary
The Forgotten Highlander 86%
Death Railway, hellship, Nagasaki. A Scottish soldier breaks his silence to demand Japan atone.
by Alistair Urquhart 2010
4.54
6k+ ratings
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