High Force (DCI Ryan Mysteries, #5)

by L.J. Ross

the impact because her wrists and ankles were bound tightly with wire cord. The darkness was heavy and impenetrable, suffocating her. She drew great, shuddering gulps of air into her lungs and felt the warmth of her own breath surround her in the cramped space. Perhaps she could pretend it was all a terrible nightmare and she would open her eyes to find Frank sleeping peacefully beside her. But the scent of diesel invaded her nostrils and the dream evaporated, leaving only blunt reality. Her mind was shockingly awake and would not be fooled. The car wound its way up and over a steep hill. MacKenzie’s stomach heaved and