Abduct: Messy & Shattered and Equivocal

Abduct #1-2

by Mercy Cortez

First and Second book of The Abduct Series. Please read synopsis for Messy and Shattered if not read yet as spoilers below.

Sometimes in life you are put in a position that causes you to make a difficult decision.

Sometimes, the decisions you make effect other people.

Yesterday I was saved from a fate worse than death, I was saved from being sold to the highest bidder.

I should be grateful, glad to be alive. I should be.

The man beside me, driving the car we just stole, he is the reason I was nearly sold, the reason my fifteen year old sister was killed, after all he slit her delicate throat.

Could you let go, pretend it never happened? Trust a murderer? Or like me, would you need vengeance - justice?

As Heinrich Heine once said "We should forgive our enemies, but not before they are hanged”

I thought about forgiving him, but I want revenge, I want what's mine.

Genres: Dark, Mystery Thriller

315 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 2, 2017

About the author

Best Selling Author in Amazon Psychology Fiction (2014 and 2017) and Dysfunctional Relationships (2013).

Praise for The Abduct Series...

'Wow, a very powerful well written dark psychological thriller book.This could also make another great dark suspense thriller movie, or better yet a mini TV series'

5/5 for The Abduct Series

Tony

'This was a very good, dark surprise!
I actually really loved this book'

4/5 for Messy and Shattered

Dusti

'I was so excited to see that book #3 was finally
Released . It did not disappoint at all.
All those unanswered questions are finally brought to you in yet another great story.
Aimee has turned into a badass...
Its well written and you can't stop reading once you start.
A great ending to an Awesome Series'

5/5 for Jethro's Journey

Lori Hayes

'A good 4 solid stars on this little gem! Great read, keeps you turning the pages and hungry for more!'

4/5 for The Abduct Series (1 and 2 edition)

Rachel

'...A dark tale,with twists and turns that make your head spin and keeps you on the edge of your seat...'

4/5 for The Abduct Series (review of 1-3)

Cecile

'Another great book from Mercy ! I was devastated at some of the twist and turns... That's what a good book does ....you invest your emotions in it. A page turner certainly... I absolutely can't wait (for book three)'

4/5 for Equivocal

Susie

'I admire Aimee's character for all she's been through she still is strong. Some parts of this story made me sad. Ms. Cortez I can't wait to read book 3.'

4/5 for Equivocal

Dorel

'Its very well written and as I said its Dark, Twisted, emotional, heart wrentching , sad but I can't say I would have it end any other way.'

5/5 for Equivocal

Lori Hayes.

'The story was very unique and different and hell, very unexpected.'

4/5 for Messy and Shattered.

Evette

'This book is thought provoking, dark, and emotional. It touches on taboo subjects that are very much a harsh reality in the world. The author does not glorify or glamorize them, in my opinion. '

5/5 for Messy and Shattered

~ AprilMarie4u ~

'This story was intense, violent and disturbing! It made me afraid, it made me cry and gave me the chills right up to the very end!! But it was a good story that was well written! Mercy, I'm impressed and will read the next two books!! Bravo!'

5/5 for Messy and Shattered

Maria

'This book is...amazing. Very dark, but true to life.'

5/5 for Messy and Shattered

Jessica Brooks


'this book...it WAS messy and shattered. I LOVED IT!!! an amazing amazing read...the story was also very intense, violent and DISTURBING. emphasizing disturbing because...well, you are just gonna have to read it'

4/5 for Messy and Shattered

Nishat Sarker


'...In no way shape or form am I condoning to the horrors of what Aimee went through with Draco and labeling him a GOOD COP but IMHO - if I had to choose....

Just read the book.'

4/5 for Messy and Shattered

Carol Allen


'...Yes it's dark but it's also a love story of sorts and the action doesn't flag with lots of twists and turns .Well written and I'll certainly be reading 2/3'

4/5 for Messy and Shattered

Susie


'...Aimee was such a strong character, strong minded, and a real fighter! I was surprised to see how strong willed she was yet she did what she knew she had to do.'

4/5 for Messy and Shattered

Tracey


'...This was such a gripping read, the pages seemed to turn themselves, I simply couldn´t stop reading.
A well-written short story with a very surprising ending, which left me wanting more!
Two more of this kind are to

Reviews

[Mercy Cortez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Update - 6th January 2017

The first two books in the series (the special dual edition) is now free on Amazon until the end of Saturday :)


Reviews found here:

US: https://www.amazon.com/Messy-Shattere...

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Messy-Shatte...

In 2014 The Abduct Series was number one best selling book on amazons psychological fiction chart. Just after this time it was blocked for explicit content. Now three years later it is back for sale on Amazon in a special dual edition.

**Please note that this story-line contains violence and some non-consensual sexual activity. This includes reference and some in depth discussion/imagery of battery, under-age sexual references, rape, torture and murder. This is not an exclusive list - You have been warned**

I looked at the man in front of me, he didn't look scary or threatening, to anyone else he looked harmless. He had a wide white smile that could make any girl melt, he had shaggy long blonde hair and innocent baby blue eyes. His Australian accent added to his worldly charm. He looked like a sweet and kind surfer but with a jaw gripped tight that showed anger. I looked down at the blade gripped in his palm and the blood dripping from the edges. His face read that of almost sorrow, but only almost. I looked at the floor, my voice lost in a scream.

I looked down at her soft cheeks, her auburn hair and her still green eyes. She wasn't blinking, she wasn't breathing. I saw the crimson red spread from her cut throat all over the Italian marble floor. It seeped into the cracks. This girl, this fifteen year old girl with blood staining her favourite floral dress... She couldn't be my sister, I wouldn't believe it.

I foolishly thought this would be the worst day of my life.

That was the day I was taken, that was the day I met Draco.

....

The Abduct Series was removed from Amazon in 2014 for explicit content, now three years later it has finally been re-approved. In this time I have made the series available for free, here on Goodreads however due to the terms and conditions by Amazon I am no longer allowed to. If you would like an ARC copy please do get in touch. This series is really so important to me. Please ensure to get your copy as I can't express how much it pains me that it may be removed again. The final part of the story is also available on amazon.
Buy your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...



The exclusive trailer for the new dual copy of the series is below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TUd3...

[Tony Parsons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Messy & Shattered (Abduct #1) (5-177)
Rome Italy. Aimee Davies (23, sister, narrator) was the legal guardian of Erin Daniela Davies (15, little sister).
Their dad had deserted them long ago. Mom had succumbed to cancer.
Rahul (ex-BF, sadistic, abusive) & Draco were into human trafficking.
Aimee & Erin would stay at the Grand Hotel Plaza.
Niccolo took their bags to their room.
Things weren’t quite what Aimee had imagined.
1 day Aimee was about to give Erin her birthday present; a Tiffany & Co. box & when she looked into the room her sister had been murdered. Blood was everywhere.

Who is Jethro? & Why is Aimee seeing him?
Where did Nicole Gregory come from?

Warning: This book contains extremely graphic adult content, violence, or expletive language &/or uncensored sexually explicit material which is only suitable for mature readers. It may be offensive to some readers.

I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.

A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. Wow, a very powerful well written dark psychological thriller book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great dark suspense thriller movie, or better yet a mini TV series. To be continued. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.

Thank you for the free Goodreads; Making Connections; Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)

Equivocal (Abduct #2) (183-309)
18 months later. Nicole was meeting Dylan at the library on a frequent basis.
Griffin Wickham had sent Nicole an email.
Rupert was extremely jealous of Dylan.
Jethro later had to take Nichole to the hospital.
News flash: 2 men were found dead in Tralee.
I did 2 MS graduate level PP presentations: SW & counseling classes on human trafficking.
Everyday PPL don’t realize how big business this is. Besides all the societal negative aspects that go along with it.

Warning: This book contains extremely graphic adult content, violence, or expletive language &/or uncensored sexually explicit material which is only suitable for mature readers. It may be offensive to some readers.

I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.

A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. Wow, another very powerful well written dark psychological thriller book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. To be continued. This could also make another great dark suspense thriller movie, or better yet a mini TV series. A very easy rating of 5 stars.

Thank you for the free Goodreads; Making Connections; Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)

Mercy Cortez (317-405) Jethro’s Journey (The Abduct Series #3)
4/6/2016, Detective Ayi was asking Gianna Hunter (Gabriele's daughter) several questions.
Dr. Walters (f, MD) was going to exam her.
Aimee was helping her recreate her past captivity.
Fast forward who is Julia Gardener?

Warning: This book contains extremely graphic adult content, violence, or expletive language &/or uncensored sexually explicit material which is only suitable for mature readers. It may be offensive to some readers.

I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. Wow, another very powerful well written dark psychological thriller book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. To be continued. This could also make another great dark suspense thriller movie, or better yet a mini TV series. End of trilogy. A very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free Goodreads; Making Connections; Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)

[Stephanie Furlan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast paced

I liked this because it didn't drag but we still got a nicely developed story. ---------->Hide your eyes because I have a spoiler here..


I had to go back and reread the showdown between Griffin and Draco. What caused the wound to his back? There was blood dripping down his back and as he collapsed it started spreading over the front of his shirt. I assume he was shot. However it didn't say that Griffin fired before Draco got the gun away.

I didn't get the HEA I was after but I still liked these two. I'm going to download the last book immediately after I return this one.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Let me start by saying that I read all three parts of the series together and will try to provide a summary of all parts together as a boxed set. I am a fan of box sets since I really dislike cliffhangers so that was a huge plus.

I actually got the copy on Amazon for review which is why I need to mention that there are some errors which pulled me out of the story. Now I am not a grammar critic, so for errors to jump out at me is pretty unusual and unfortunate.

I am a huge fan of dark story lines and this was excellent in that area. Draco ends up abducting Aimee and in the process kills her sister, Erin. There is the element of Stockholm Syndrome between Draco and Aimee. There are a lot of twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat in this series. There were a few shocking moments and quite a bit of mystery. Draco is the most shocking character. I have to say that the ending of the series leaves you wanting to read Jethro’s Journey since he is still a mystery. Overall I enjoyed it, but it does need a bit of tweaking to fix some errors.

Hero 5 Stars / Heroine 5 stars / Steam 4 stars / Plot 4 stars / Overall 4.5 Stars
Keys: MF, Suspense, Troubled Past, Twists and Turns, Kidnapping, Violence #MSBB

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for review from BDSM on Goodreads TPE BAR Program

I was a bit surprised by this book. Although the content is a bit taboo, it actually wasn't as harsh as I was anticipating it would be considering that the author has stated on previous blurbs that it was removed from Amazon for that very reason.

Your heart is instantly attached to Aimee for all the garbage that life threw at her, and then everything she endures as the book unfolds. I found myself wishing desperately for different circumstances surrounding Aimee and Draco. As much as I know that I should have despised Draco...I just couldn't. Deep down he's just this sad, broken little boy.

I was completely unprepared for the little curve ball Mercy threw at her readers at the finish of Equivocal, so kudos to you Mercy. It's not often that I find myself actually getting upset at the writing/direction that an author takes the story in, because let's be honest here...most are predictable. I'm extremely grateful that Mercy also gave me a copy of Jethro's Journey, I have to see where she takes this! What happens to Aimee, is the twist with Draco for real?!?, I have a feeling that Jethro isn't going to stay just a friend and helper to Aimee, and yes...I'd like more information about him! :)

A good 4 solid stars on this little gem! Great read, keeps you turning the pages and hungry for more!

[Cécile Smits · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Abduct series deals with the dark and dangerous world of human trafficking. Follow Aimee's fight for survival as she's dragged into this world and what happens after.....A dark tale,with twists and turns that make your head spin and keeps you on the edge of your seat. A gift i enjoyed reading!

[Jacqueline Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Messy and Shattered! Wow!

This book

[MamaBear · Rating 3 out of 5]

Review to come...gotta let this one sink in a bit....