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The Abducted Odessa Omnibus
A girl’s disappearance in a small town leads to a disturbing pattern.
The hunt for a kidnapper reveals a conspiracy unlike anything seen in the small town of Odessa, Texas. Notes left for investigators claim to be from the kidnapper, taunting them along the way and mentioning one former-detective by name, Miriam Sandoval. Miriam is then enlisted to help crack the case, but what she finds results in more troubling questions, including dead suspects who aren’t working alone. Leaks soon compromise the case, and Miriam is left with the difficult decision of holding back or doing things her way. The clock is ticking, and the deadly game of a demented predator has just begun. Can Miriam solve the mystery in time, or will the missing girls’ suffer a tragic fate into the unknown?
The hunt for a kidnapper reveals a conspiracy unlike anything seen in the small town of Odessa, Texas. Notes left for investigators claim to be from the kidnapper, taunting them along the way and mentioning one former-detective by name, Miriam Sandoval. Miriam is then enlisted to help crack the case, but what she finds results in more troubling questions, including dead suspects who aren’t working alone. Leaks soon compromise the case, and Miriam is left with the difficult decision of holding back or doing things her way. The clock is ticking, and the deadly game of a demented predator has just begun. Can Miriam solve the mystery in time, or will the missing girls’ suffer a tragic fate into the unknown?
578 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 20, 2017
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July 17, 2017
Action Packed
If you've read any of Roger Hayden's previous work, you may remember how Detective Miriam Sandoval saved herself and her daughter Ana from a sadistic killer back in Florida. Now living in Phoenix, Miriam is asked to fly to Odessa Texas. A young girl is missing and the kidnapper is asking for Miriam by name. A well written story that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
If you've read any of Roger Hayden's previous work, you may remember how Detective Miriam Sandoval saved herself and her daughter Ana from a sadistic killer back in Florida. Now living in Phoenix, Miriam is asked to fly to Odessa Texas. A young girl is missing and the kidnapper is asking for Miriam by name. A well written story that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
June 27, 2017
Loved your books
I especially liked how these books were centered around Midland Odessa where I live. It Made the stories very real and I enjoyed them much better since I could relate to the towns. Can't wait to read more
I especially liked how these books were centered around Midland Odessa where I live. It Made the stories very real and I enjoyed them much better since I could relate to the towns. Can't wait to read more
May 21, 2018
This series kept me in suspension right up to the last page.
I found it frustrating that it kept getting scrambled up but it probably was the device I was reading on or the way I pulled it up. I think a hard copy would probably be better.
I found it frustrating that it kept getting scrambled up but it probably was the device I was reading on or the way I pulled it up. I think a hard copy would probably be better.
July 3, 2018
SHE HAD TO FIND THEM
This was really good. The author is a great storyteller. I think it would be better as one book instead of three. It would flow much better that way. However, it was a great mystery. The determination of Miriam was unbelievable.
This was really good. The author is a great storyteller. I think it would be better as one book instead of three. It would flow much better that way. However, it was a great mystery. The determination of Miriam was unbelievable.
November 2, 2021
Keeps you reading!!
The book flows with details that are not too complex yet builds a visual in your mind of what the story line would look like in a movie or real life. Although the plot develops over time, it flows well with the ending. Great read!!
The book flows with details that are not too complex yet builds a visual in your mind of what the story line would look like in a movie or real life. Although the plot develops over time, it flows well with the ending. Great read!!
December 6, 2022
Great book!
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May 26, 2016I have read all 3 of these books. When a serial child abductor shots Detective Miriam's partner right in front of her and then gets away, she takes things personal. Little did she know just HOW personal it was going to get! After her partner was shot and killed, the police dept made her the scapegoat, so she quit her job and started life anew working as a dispatch for a trucking company. Then the FBI comes looking for her. Why? Because she was the only one who came close to catching him. A congressman's daughter is kidnapped and the pressure is on to find her. When Miriam discovers where the girl is hidden underground and saves her, unfortunely the kidnapper again escapes. Miriam thinks that's the end of things. She goes home and finds her soon to be ex husband in her house with his throat cut and their daughter is missing. Does Miriam save her daughter? At what cost? This is a very well written book(s) that goes a bit on the dark side, but not too dark. A very good mystery. I recommend it to those who think they can figure out stories easily.
October 6, 2016
Thoroughly enjoyed the first book that I downloaded free. Was disappointed that I had to purchase the next two books to continue the story. Was able to purchase Omnibus with all the books in one for a lower price. Wish my local library carried the books. Story was good, wished the ending had more to it.
June 5, 2016
Good story. Would be better with a little work.
Would be a better story with a little more editing. A few inconsistencies and a lot of grammar errors. I would have given this series a higher rating if I hadn't been disrupted due to so many mistakes.
Would be a better story with a little more editing. A few inconsistencies and a lot of grammar errors. I would have given this series a higher rating if I hadn't been disrupted due to so many mistakes.
October 20, 2016
Excellent story
I am very pleased with this story after having suffered the frustration of reading the prequel and left hanging from the cliff. I bought the omnibus and was able to read the entire story in one day! It's pretty awesome.
I am very pleased with this story after having suffered the frustration of reading the prequel and left hanging from the cliff. I bought the omnibus and was able to read the entire story in one day! It's pretty awesome.
December 9, 2016
This is the first time that I've read a book by this author. I consider it to be more mystery then thriller. I carried my book around with me for the past 8 weeks as I traveled. It took me a long time to finish because it wasn't suspenseful enough for me to return to it.
May 29, 2016
The Abducted Omnibus Review
This story kept one on the edge of your seat the whole time . Finally, justice prevailed. A very interesting cast of characters.
This story kept one on the edge of your seat the whole time . Finally, justice prevailed. A very interesting cast of characters.
June 24, 2016
Great suspense
Great plot but there were several times the author got names wrong - Philip's brothers and one of the kidnap victims
Great plot but there were several times the author got names wrong - Philip's brothers and one of the kidnap victims
July 9, 2016
Very addicting
Book was very addicting. When the book was over I wanted more. I enjoyed every minute of it. Amazing book
Book was very addicting. When the book was over I wanted more. I enjoyed every minute of it. Amazing book
November 6, 2016
He tells a good story
I like the series and liked the ending.The story is believable and the bad guy is as dark an sinister as they come.
I like the series and liked the ending.The story is believable and the bad guy is as dark an sinister as they come.
May 26, 2016
very good
March 30, 2017
Miriam
This is not the kind of book that I usually read but I really liked it. I would get to a part where I knew something important was about to happen, would put it down then pick it back and read some more. Really good book.
This is not the kind of book that I usually read but I really liked it. I would get to a part where I knew something important was about to happen, would put it down then pick it back and read some more. Really good book.
March 31, 2017
Boring.
Ranks up there in the top ten most boring.....Too easy to figure out, no surprises here, and the story seems to drag on endlessly. Also , this author needs to teach his more monkey that past and passed cannot legitimately be used interchangeably.
Ranks up there in the top ten most boring.....Too easy to figure out, no surprises here, and the story seems to drag on endlessly. Also , this author needs to teach his more monkey that past and passed cannot legitimately be used interchangeably.
April 5, 2017
Not exactly boring, but predictable.
April 14, 2017
Very good 👍 book my first time reading this author
Enjoy his story will definitely read more of his stories. The character Miriam was a good strong woman love her
Enjoy his story will definitely read more of his stories. The character Miriam was a good strong woman love her
May 1, 2017
This was an awesome boxset. Kept me hanging on till the very end.
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