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North and Martin Abduction Mystery #4
The Pieces that Remain
When a young girl vanishes from a cabin in the woods, Missing Person Detectives Jim North and Kerry Martin work the case to find her. However, it doesn’t take long before these detectives realize the people behind the abduction are far deadlier than anyone they’ve come up against before. Jim and Kerry will navigate a secret society where money and power fuel dark desires: at any cost.
304 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 19, 2020
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James Hunt
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James Hunt's passion for writing began at an early age. While his journal of yesteryear may never be the work of great fiction, he's been working hard every day since then to bring pages to life. James has well over a decade of writing under his belt, but his professional career in literature didn't take off until 2014.
James currently lives in Orlando, FL and when he's not pounding away at the keyboard you can find him at the theater or somewhere outside enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
James Hunt's passion for writing began at an early age. While his journal of yesteryear may never be the work of great fiction, he's been working hard every day since then to bring pages to life. James has well over a decade of writing under his belt, but his professional career in literature didn't take off until 2014.
James currently lives in Orlando, FL and when he's not pounding away at the keyboard you can find him at the theater or somewhere outside enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
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January 23, 2024
Some off this shit is sick shit. I know there are sick people in the world. But these last four books has been mind blowing. Can there be people in this world that do this sick shit???? I mean is this really what is happening in this world or is James Hunt just making this FKN shit up??? Dud come on you got to tell me where you get this from????
July 25, 2020
This is book four of the A North and Martin Abduction Mystery series and continues to follow Missing Persons detectives Jim North and Kerry Martin as they are called to a new case. It is initially a homicide case, but they have been called in as the dead man’s young daughter is missing and presumed taken. The dead man, Hartman, was a very wealthy man and media tycoon, who was in fact working with the FBI to take down a particularly nasty group known as the Greeks. They pampered to the whims of the extremely rich and catered to their every whim, no matter how illegal it was. It covered such sick deeds as gaining young children for their paedophile clients and those who wanted to torture and kill others. He had finally been accepted on a low level by the group and received his first request, a young girl, as he was told by his FBI handler Hickem, to ask for.
This young girl had run off into the woods and hidden herself away, but Hartman’s daughter was too scared to enter the woods and was taken. At the same time as this case, Martin is awaiting a decision on her over use of violence on her last case, where she severely beat a suspect, after he had attacked her, both trying to save their own children who had been taken. She is waiting to see if the case will go to trial and she may lose her badge and become too much like her father. North is also dealing with the secrets behind who his true father was, having been brought up in foster care and being abducted himself as a child. Now this man has left him a huge sum of money and a possible link to lots of half siblings he never knew about. But, this could be yet another game played by his birth father, that he wants no part of.
The case of just one missing child has now expanded into a multi organisation taskforce, who are trying to take own a secret organisation that operates around the world and seems to have people everywhere, including in the police departments, the FBI and other places such as local government and more. Luckily for North and Martin, they have a boss they can trust completely, but the same can’t be said for the FBI team. Money and power are being used for very dark purposes and this secret group even have assassins on their payroll. Both detectives are going to be putting themselves into direct danger as they try to save the girl and other children that might be getting auctioned off to the deprived clients of the Greeks. But they will also end up having to decide how far outside of their own comfort zone they will go. Will they go outside police procedure to get the people responsible and to save the children? Hard decisions need to be made and the consequences will be far reaching.
A very complex case which only just begins to nibble at the edges of this worldwide secret organisation and its catering to the whims of the secret rich and their deprived wishes. It is also a book that exposes the depravity that goes mostly hidden from normal people, all around the world. Crime of the worst kind and playing on the heart strings with another missing child case and the reality of human trafficking. Another great read in this series, but definitely hard hitting reality. I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.
This young girl had run off into the woods and hidden herself away, but Hartman’s daughter was too scared to enter the woods and was taken. At the same time as this case, Martin is awaiting a decision on her over use of violence on her last case, where she severely beat a suspect, after he had attacked her, both trying to save their own children who had been taken. She is waiting to see if the case will go to trial and she may lose her badge and become too much like her father. North is also dealing with the secrets behind who his true father was, having been brought up in foster care and being abducted himself as a child. Now this man has left him a huge sum of money and a possible link to lots of half siblings he never knew about. But, this could be yet another game played by his birth father, that he wants no part of.
The case of just one missing child has now expanded into a multi organisation taskforce, who are trying to take own a secret organisation that operates around the world and seems to have people everywhere, including in the police departments, the FBI and other places such as local government and more. Luckily for North and Martin, they have a boss they can trust completely, but the same can’t be said for the FBI team. Money and power are being used for very dark purposes and this secret group even have assassins on their payroll. Both detectives are going to be putting themselves into direct danger as they try to save the girl and other children that might be getting auctioned off to the deprived clients of the Greeks. But they will also end up having to decide how far outside of their own comfort zone they will go. Will they go outside police procedure to get the people responsible and to save the children? Hard decisions need to be made and the consequences will be far reaching.
A very complex case which only just begins to nibble at the edges of this worldwide secret organisation and its catering to the whims of the secret rich and their deprived wishes. It is also a book that exposes the depravity that goes mostly hidden from normal people, all around the world. Crime of the worst kind and playing on the heart strings with another missing child case and the reality of human trafficking. Another great read in this series, but definitely hard hitting reality. I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.
July 21, 2020
This is a wonderful addition to this thrilling series!
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believeable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building that adds so much to the story.
Such a thrilling read that I couldn't put it down.
Can't wait to read more of these.
Recommend reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believeable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building that adds so much to the story.
Such a thrilling read that I couldn't put it down.
Can't wait to read more of these.
Recommend reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 3, 2021
Absolutely gripping!
Once I started reading, it was nearly impossible to put down. Highly recommended for all fans of great police procedurals.
Once I started reading, it was nearly impossible to put down. Highly recommended for all fans of great police procedurals.
July 20, 2020
Getting to ridiculous for me.
I don’t really know where to begin but the story line is basically the same, sinister individuals bordering on psycho and it is Martin and North overcoming all odds to the rescue, despite the great emotional costs to themselves. It’s almost a competition between them who is the greatest martyr and who has the most emotional baggage.
I’m so tired of the story having some connection to North’s father it has become torture in itself. There are so many unrealistic happenings it is a joke.
Now it seems Martin is slowly turning into her father when it comes to bad cop. But by all accounts faces no disciplinary actions.
There are so many times I found myself saying give me a break in unrealistic happenings. One is, it is in the middle of the night Martin calls her father who is in a maximum security prison gives her name badge number, etc and her dad is on the phone in 3 minutes and then off the top of her head gives her a name a number and this person with apparently no questions asked commits a kidnapping within minutes for someone he has no way of confirming who she is for free.
I guess there are some people who like the same rehashed plots with eye rolling, ridiculous scenes that are simply stupid. Unless I need something to read because I’m on a deserted island I don’t plan on reading any more of North and Martin.
I don’t really know where to begin but the story line is basically the same, sinister individuals bordering on psycho and it is Martin and North overcoming all odds to the rescue, despite the great emotional costs to themselves. It’s almost a competition between them who is the greatest martyr and who has the most emotional baggage.
I’m so tired of the story having some connection to North’s father it has become torture in itself. There are so many unrealistic happenings it is a joke.
Now it seems Martin is slowly turning into her father when it comes to bad cop. But by all accounts faces no disciplinary actions.
There are so many times I found myself saying give me a break in unrealistic happenings. One is, it is in the middle of the night Martin calls her father who is in a maximum security prison gives her name badge number, etc and her dad is on the phone in 3 minutes and then off the top of her head gives her a name a number and this person with apparently no questions asked commits a kidnapping within minutes for someone he has no way of confirming who she is for free.
I guess there are some people who like the same rehashed plots with eye rolling, ridiculous scenes that are simply stupid. Unless I need something to read because I’m on a deserted island I don’t plan on reading any more of North and Martin.
June 13, 2021
This is another fast paced mystery in the series involving Detectives Jim North and Kerry Martin. The Pieces that Remain has the two detectives trying to find a missing child who was abducted from a cabin in the woods. Someone has been killed at the cabin and another child is found hiding in the woods.
This scene is only the beginning when the detectives learn there's a wealthy, hidden society, full of high ranking, powerful people, from all walks of life, and they can get anything they want upon paying their membership fee. This includes sex trafficking children, which neither Jim or Kerry (or any normal human) can tolerate. They want to take down this group and will do almost anything to accomplish that. They butt heads with the FBI, nearly lose their jobs and you have to wonder if anyone is going to make it out alive.
This scene is only the beginning when the detectives learn there's a wealthy, hidden society, full of high ranking, powerful people, from all walks of life, and they can get anything they want upon paying their membership fee. This includes sex trafficking children, which neither Jim or Kerry (or any normal human) can tolerate. They want to take down this group and will do almost anything to accomplish that. They butt heads with the FBI, nearly lose their jobs and you have to wonder if anyone is going to make it out alive.
February 11, 2021
Good series and excellent partnership
This has for me, been a very compelling series that has kept me reading for long periods of time. The stories, the characters, the partnership of two unlikely people all combine to make a continuing narrative, but if you can't read them in order it might make a small difference.
In this last book I did find more editing errors, (straight and arrow) but didn't bother me that much or interrupt the storyline either. Basically it's a non graphic depiction of what would be considered horrific treatment of children, but the reader is allowed to imagine this treatment. We aren't slapped in the face with violence just to make it more appalling. Good series I would highly recommend.
This has for me, been a very compelling series that has kept me reading for long periods of time. The stories, the characters, the partnership of two unlikely people all combine to make a continuing narrative, but if you can't read them in order it might make a small difference.
In this last book I did find more editing errors, (straight and arrow) but didn't bother me that much or interrupt the storyline either. Basically it's a non graphic depiction of what would be considered horrific treatment of children, but the reader is allowed to imagine this treatment. We aren't slapped in the face with violence just to make it more appalling. Good series I would highly recommend.
September 16, 2020
Race Against the Clock
The Pieces That Remain is a fast paced race to save children in dire need. Once again Jim and Kerry are racing against a literal clock to find, and rescue, children in the clutches of a faceless evil.
James Hunt has walked a fine line in the North and Martin series with shining light on the evils of child abduction and trafficking, without being sexually explicit or overly gratuitous in descriptions of the violence inflicted.
I hope there will be future installments to this series. I like the cast of characters, the backstory has been interesting, but most of all the North and Martin team is a great duo.
The Pieces That Remain is a fast paced race to save children in dire need. Once again Jim and Kerry are racing against a literal clock to find, and rescue, children in the clutches of a faceless evil.
James Hunt has walked a fine line in the North and Martin series with shining light on the evils of child abduction and trafficking, without being sexually explicit or overly gratuitous in descriptions of the violence inflicted.
I hope there will be future installments to this series. I like the cast of characters, the backstory has been interesting, but most of all the North and Martin team is a great duo.
January 19, 2021
Ayoung girl goes missing in the woods detectives relise this is a much bigger case thaqn first thought the gang knowen as the Greeks they see to it the rich get everything they want no matter how ilegal such as gaining children for paedophile and those wishing to torture and murder them
The case is now a muti organisational but the detectives dont know who they can trust with children being arctioned off the pair are up against time to rescue the children and catch the gang
I could not put this book down I feel this is a 5 star book much deserved
The case is now a muti organisational but the detectives dont know who they can trust with children being arctioned off the pair are up against time to rescue the children and catch the gang
I could not put this book down I feel this is a 5 star book much deserved
January 21, 2021
I've now read books 3 and 4 in this series and I have mixed feelings. I really like Jim and Kerry and their friendship/work relationship, although in this book I was a little irritated by the extent that Jim took over the case – I felt like Kerry was more of a supporting character for much of the book. Also, the number of typos and grammatical errors is a distraction. I may read more by this author in the future though as there are plenty of interesting characters and the stories are definite page turners.
January 23, 2021
Great story teller and writer
Discovered this writer-a few books back and look forward to reading his work whenever I have time. I love the protagonist Jim North and his moral code of behaviour . The books are well crafted, the story is well told, the tension just right to keep you reading through the night and despite the topic you find yourself feeling that there are some very good people out there wanting to keep our vulnerable kids safe.
Discovered this writer-a few books back and look forward to reading his work whenever I have time. I love the protagonist Jim North and his moral code of behaviour . The books are well crafted, the story is well told, the tension just right to keep you reading through the night and despite the topic you find yourself feeling that there are some very good people out there wanting to keep our vulnerable kids safe.
January 29, 2021
Riveting
There is an ugly underside to our world, and the North and Martin mysteries show the worst of it—chili predators. When you’ve been through something unspeakable, you do all you can to protect others from it. Such is Jim North, a detective giving his all to protect other children from what he endured. Don’t read this book first. Start at the beginning of the series. Then you can begin to understand. Excellent writing!
There is an ugly underside to our world, and the North and Martin mysteries show the worst of it—chili predators. When you’ve been through something unspeakable, you do all you can to protect others from it. Such is Jim North, a detective giving his all to protect other children from what he endured. Don’t read this book first. Start at the beginning of the series. Then you can begin to understand. Excellent writing!
January 29, 2021
The pieces that remain
As far as I could tell, the plot was pretty good and the characters were fairly well developed. I stopped reading when they started throwing the "f" bomb around. It is a vulgar word and has no business in literature. I think some authors are too lazy to develop their characters so they start using vulgar language. What does that say about the kind of people we are if we read that junk?
As far as I could tell, the plot was pretty good and the characters were fairly well developed. I stopped reading when they started throwing the "f" bomb around. It is a vulgar word and has no business in literature. I think some authors are too lazy to develop their characters so they start using vulgar language. What does that say about the kind of people we are if we read that junk?
July 19, 2020
This is one author that can have you on edge in no time. When it comes to abductions you are usually coming against time but it is the hunt that pulls you in. Jim and partner Kerry yet again have us at their mercy as they takes us to the edge once again. The mystery will have you keeping your eyes peeled for the clues with needing the answers pdq.
July 21, 2020
This book drags you in and the journey begins. This is the search for a missing girl and Jim and Kerry must find her before its to late. You are reading this and trying to figure out the answers to the clues of something to help solve this case. Well worth the read
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 22, 2020
Getting more intenseaq
This series has become one to follow. Each book gets more involved, and more complex. Delving into the horrors of the underworld and the deviant people that belong. Each book is independent but it does help to read the preceding books. No cliffhanger. Hopefully there will be a continued relationship of Martin and North. Partnerships are important.
This series has become one to follow. Each book gets more involved, and more complex. Delving into the horrors of the underworld and the deviant people that belong. Each book is independent but it does help to read the preceding books. No cliffhanger. Hopefully there will be a continued relationship of Martin and North. Partnerships are important.
July 23, 2020
This is the first book I’ve read in this particular series and it’s a great story. I liked the way the author leaves clues, so the reader is able to try to figure out the mystery as the book progresses. These two main characters work very well together. An enjoyable read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 24, 2020
The Pieces That Remain is the fourth book in this series but my first read in this series. Detectives Jim and Kerry are on the job searching for a missing girl but the search takes a twisted turn. The storyline is interesting and held my attention from the first page until the last. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
July 27, 2020
The Pieces that Remain by James Hunt is an amazing story to read. This is book number four in this amazing series that I have loved reading and can not wait to see what this author will write next. I highly recommend this story to everyone who love reading about horror, mystery and thrillers.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 19, 2020
Children in need
This book kept me spellbound because unfortunately it is true and actual. While I can't personally fix it, I was happy to read about detectives who did, even if it was fictional. I know that somewhere out there this is happening. I can on!y hope that there are real life Kerry's and Jim's. Great book.but
This book kept me spellbound because unfortunately it is true and actual. While I can't personally fix it, I was happy to read about detectives who did, even if it was fictional. I know that somewhere out there this is happening. I can on!y hope that there are real life Kerry's and Jim's. Great book.but
November 26, 2020
Great Series
This series is always a fast read for me because it is that good. The subject matter is very disturbing but the way the author handles it is very well done. I really like the main characters especially on how they handle the situations and they interaction with each other as partners.
Well worth your time.
This series is always a fast read for me because it is that good. The subject matter is very disturbing but the way the author handles it is very well done. I really like the main characters especially on how they handle the situations and they interaction with each other as partners.
Well worth your time.
January 18, 2021
A bout a secret society whose purpose can't be revealed here
I cannot reveal the purpose of the society because it will ruin the story for the reader. The plot develops nicely with a murder in a wilderness cabin along with a frighten child. The story unfolds as to how the murder victim and the unrelated child are involved in the mystery.
I cannot reveal the purpose of the society because it will ruin the story for the reader. The plot develops nicely with a murder in a wilderness cabin along with a frighten child. The story unfolds as to how the murder victim and the unrelated child are involved in the mystery.
February 4, 2021
One of the Best Mysteries Ever!
When an author grabs readers' attention so quickly and doesn't let up until the end, he or she goes to the top of my "favorite authors" list; that's where this indie writer sits now as I wait for more! Great realistic characters, scenes and overall plot, it's a real page turner!
When an author grabs readers' attention so quickly and doesn't let up until the end, he or she goes to the top of my "favorite authors" list; that's where this indie writer sits now as I wait for more! Great realistic characters, scenes and overall plot, it's a real page turner!
February 10, 2021
Very difficult to follow all the psychological claptrap that went on. The plot itself was good but a bit complicated at the end to the point of not knowing where the children were kept. The cops has a lot of baggage. Both of them, from a previous life, and from a parent. Not something I want to pursue.
January 7, 2025
North and Martin is a duo to follow. They each have an amazing history and they belong together. They are the best and finding the lost. They have their own techniques and they don't follow the rules. They are committed to finding the lost and they keep their history's focused. You will want to read the series from beginning to end, it will take you into the moment when each thing happens.
July 21, 2020
Another enjoyable read from James Hunt, picking up on Detectives Jim and Kerry as they chase down another missing child. This time they are up against a ruthless, powerful mob. There's plenty of action to keep you hooked, without giving the game away to soon.
August 5, 2020
This is book 4 of A North and Martin Abduction Mystery Series. This story grabbed my attention and pulled me in ‘. The story is well written and the character work is good. I would recommend reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 13, 2020
Cops, bad guys, FBI, who wins.
I enjoyed reading this book. It was about the underground and the evils that exist there. It’s also about a great partnership that causes each to make life-changing decisions. Get this Book and read it!
I enjoyed reading this book. It was about the underground and the evils that exist there. It’s also about a great partnership that causes each to make life-changing decisions. Get this Book and read it!
October 17, 2020
Good book full of the appropriate twist and turns
I like the book and the views of a man who has been through the same things his victims have. It is a great pairing of personalities that make it all work
I like the book and the views of a man who has been through the same things his victims have. It is a great pairing of personalities that make it all work
November 26, 2020
Another mind-blowing ride
I absolutely love the bond between North and Martin. Every time I read I am blown away from the cases they have taken on. This book definitely left me wanting more and I can not wait for the next book to he release. What a cliffhanger!
I absolutely love the bond between North and Martin. Every time I read I am blown away from the cases they have taken on. This book definitely left me wanting more and I can not wait for the next book to he release. What a cliffhanger!
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