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Method 15/33

Book 1 in the series:Method 15/33

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'Method 15/33' by Shannon Kirk tells the gripping tale of a pregnant teen, Lisa, who is abducted by criminals planning to sell her baby. Lisa's unique ability to turn off her emotions and her brilliant analytical mind make her a fascinating character. The story is narrated from two perspectives - Lisa herself and the FBI agent handling the abduction case. The plot is compelling, with a steady pace and true psychological suspense that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

Characters:

The characters are uniquely developed, particularly the protagonist who embodies a blend of intelligence and emotional detachment.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is immersive and engaging, characterized by vivid detail and strong psychological insight.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around a pregnant teen who is kidnapped, using her analytical mind to plot her escape and confront her captors.

Setting:

The setting is contemporary, capturing both the bleakness of captivity and the tension of an ongoing investigation.

Pacing:

The pacing is fast and relentless, maintaining suspense and urgency throughout the narrative.
I lay there on the fourth day plotting his death. Compiling assets in a list in my mind, I found relief in the planning…a loose floor board, a red knit blanket, a high window, exposed beams, a keyhole...

Notes:

The protagonist, Lisa Yyland, is a pregnant 16-year-old who is kidnapped.
Lisa has the unusual ability to switch her emotions on and off, making her a sociopath.
The story is told from two perspectives: Lisa's and FBI Special Agent Roger Liu's.
Lisa uses her intelligence and calculating nature to plot her escape.
The narrative includes vivid descriptions that immerse readers in Lisa's experience.
The kidnappers are portrayed as incompetent, which adds dark humor to the suspense.
The book explores themes of revenge and resilience in the face of danger.
Readers often compare Lisa's character to Lisbeth Salander from 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'.
The novel is known for its gripping pacing and unexpected twists.
The title 'Method 15/33' becomes significant as the story unfolds, revealing deeper meanings.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include graphic violence, abduction, and themes related to pregnancy and potential harm to a child.

From The Publisher:

2015 National Indie Excellence Award Winner for Best Suspense Novel

Imagine a helpless, pregnant 16-year-old who's just been yanked from the serenity of her home and shoved into a dirty van. Kidnapped…Alone…Terrified.

Now forget her…

Picture instead a pregnant, 16-year-old, manipulative prodigy. She is shoved into a dirty van and, from the first moment of her kidnapping, feels a calm desire for two things: to save her unborn son and to exact merciless revenge.

She is methodical¯calculating¯ scientific in her plotting. A clinical sociopath? Leaving nothing to chance, secure in her timing and practice, she waits¯for the perfect moment to strike. Method 15/33 is what happens when the victim is just as cold as the captors.

The agents trying to find a kidnapped girl have their own frustrations and desires wrapped into this chilling drama. In the twists of intersecting stories, one is left to ponder. Who is the victim? Who is the aggressor?

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