{"product_id":"when-shes-gone-isbn-9781629537740","title":"When She's Gone","description":"Ara Zuyev is a secret to nearly everyone, and those who know anything about her have barely scratched the surface. A bodyguard for a powerful billionaire, she is the last line of defense for the family's inner circle. But when her charge, 16-year-old Samantha Harper, is kidnapped and the FBI are called in, Ara immediately comes under suspicion. She didn't follow basic security protocol, which should have been second nature for her. And now Samantha's life hangs in the balance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAssertive and authoritative, Luke Patrick is the best the FBI has to offer. Nothing about Ara's story is adding up, and when Ara attempts to take control of the investigation, Luke is convinced she knows far more than she's saying.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the case develops and new details are discovered, Ara and Luke are forced to work together. She needs his investigative team. He needs her inside knowledge of the family. But neither of them trust each other. Their uneasy alliance is formed with one goal in mind: to bring Samantha home alive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut what initially looks like a simple kidnapping for ransom quickly spirals into something far more sinister in Jane Palmer's explosive series debut \u003ci\u003eWhen She's Gone\u003c\/i\u003e.\"[An] action-packed debut...Readers will hope Ara and Luke return in a sequel.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A straightforward, fast-paced series kickoff.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A taut plot and the adversarial relationship between the two protagonists combine to make a real thrill ride in this series launch. The flawed Ara’s volatility will remind some readers of Chelsea Cain’s Gretchen Lowell.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A fast paced book that kept me on my toes...I highly recommend it.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNight Owl Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, Top Pick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From the very first page, \u003ci\u003eWhen She’s Gone\u003c\/i\u003e grabs hold of you and doesn’t let go. A page-turner in the true sense, \u003ci\u003eWhen She’s Gone\u003c\/i\u003e also features a terrific protagonist in Ara. Strong but also human, she’s a wonderful heroine. I really enjoyed this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Alison Gaylin, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWhat Remains of Me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eWhen She’s Gone\u003c\/i\u003e is a thrilling tale of dark pasts, betrayal, and intrigue. Just when you think you know what happened, Palmer delivers yet another twist in her impressive debut novel.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Melinda Leigh, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSeconds to Live\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eJane Palmer\u003c\/b\u003e worked for several years as a family law attorney before becoming a full-time author and stay-at-home mom. She currently lives in Austin, TX with her husband and two children.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304033865957,"sku":"NP9781629537740","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781629537740.jpg?v=1767743978","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/when-shes-gone-isbn-9781629537740","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}