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The Hostage Kindle Edition

by Alan Gorevan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 20 ratings
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Lindsey O'Reilly is at home, cleaning up after dinner, when she sees armed police swarming over her garden wall.

There's a noise downstairs. A knock on the door.

She opens up, but it's not the police. It's the man they're chasing.

A stone-cold killer. Now he's inside...
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    142 pages
  2. Language
    English
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    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    April 25, 2020
  5. File size
    1967 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0875PH1GY
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 25, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1967 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 142 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B087SMHW9X
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 20 ratings

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Alan Gorevan

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Alan Gorevan is an award-winning thriller writer and intellectual property attorney. He lives in Dublin.

Website: https://www.alangorevan.com/

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3.7 out of 5 stars
3.7 out of 5
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Reens
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast-paced page-turner!
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2020
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This is a great read! Each chapter leaves you wondering what will happen next and I couldn't put it down until I got to the end! I loved reading about all the different characters' backstories throughout the book and how the perspectives changed with each chapter. I felt really bad for Lindsey that she had such a traumatic and terrible experience, not just as a hostage, but with her ex-boyfriend, Adrian as well. He is an awful person! I wanted him to suffer so much pain while I was reading about what a terrible human being he is!
I was a little disappointed that the story ended so quickly though! I want to read more!
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Lane Bailey
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting story
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2020
This was a fun, quick read. I knocked it out one evening before dinner.
The characters are intriguing, and I feel like they could deliver a lot more. The action is quick, but still allows us to build rapport (or repulsion) with many of the characters.
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donnasbookblog
5.0 out of 5 stars A fab novella to read, it was fast paced and very enjoyable!
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2020
This was a fab novella to read, it was fast paced and very enjoyable!

I really enjoyed how the author told the story with chapters having different characters as the focus, that really helped him build up the suspense in the story as it reached the end.

I loved the mix of characters that were involved and I thought it was well written too, it was a quick read but I flew through the pages as I wanted to see how it would all end for Lindsey!

This was the first of Alan’s books that I have read but I will definitely be looking to check out some of his other releases now!

It is 4.5 stars from me for this one, rounded up to 5 stars for Goodreads and Amazon!
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Lina Pendragon
5.0 out of 5 stars Invigorating Read
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2021
Gorevan has a talent for making 100ish pages cover only a short amount of time (it was max a couple of hours, but possibly only like 20 minutes) and still have everything fast paced and thrilling. I was constantly surprised with each new item of information we were given and how well it tied everything together.

Also, it was really fun reading a book that was written and based around the beginning of the pandemic. I always get a little excited when I find the virus portrayed in the media.
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Susie
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Writer
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2020
Alan Gorevan is a Brilliant thriller writer. This is the 2nd book of his I've read, and he's on a roll! I could not put this down. The Hostage, was so fast-paced and never dragged. Some authors over describe things and it slows the pace. The writing had me holding my breath at times. The characters are so real, and the action never stops! If you love thrillers, you have to read this amazing story. I'm so grateful to have found such a talented author. If you haven't read his 1st book, The Forbidden Room, you are in for another fast-paced, creepy thrill ride! Highly Recommend, The Hostage! This is a 5 Star read!
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Sunday's Mail
3.0 out of 5 stars Could've been sooo amazing...
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2020
This could have been SUCH an excellent novel if the story were fleshed out more, the characters given more time to fully develop, and the reader given a chance to even catch their breath. Instead this is a breakneck-paced novella, which reads more like a screenplay since it’s written in present tense and carries very little detail beyond what’s relevant to the action.

The Hostage does get points for not being boring, not even for one page. Still, it’s frustrating to think of what could’ve been if the author were more interested in providing a substantive, well-rounded book rather than a brief, 2-hour thrill. Each character here has incredible potential to be deeply memorable. Lindsey is an Irish-American studying in Dublin who has a child after getting date raped by the selfish, loathsome Adrian. Dean is a criminal on the run, tortured by his accidentally executing his own child. Mike is a murderous psychopath who guns people down almost indiscriminately…yet he’s a solid friend if he likes you. Flaherty is an ERU officer so committed to her job that it’s left her emotionally isolated. See?

These characters could’ve been legendary, but here they are just not given nearly the amount of ink they deserve. They feel spit out in the writer’s rush to start the next novella and simply make whatever money he can already. It’s understandable, of course, since the modern culture of publishing often calls for quantity over quality. Still a real shame though.
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John Cutter
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2020
This book is addictive. It reads like a Kellerman thriller, only faster-paced. Definitely a professional vibe here. The rapid change between characters is alleviated by switching only through chapters, but it is so fast-paced it can be jarring. Detective and the strong female lead are both easy to follow. This author should keep it up.
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Bernadette McDade
3.0 out of 5 stars Slightly disappointing
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2020
I was really impressed by the beginning of this book. It captured a time and place very well and the characters were good. It promised much but didn’t quite deliver. The action was fast but the happy ending seemed too contrived, and out of character for two out of control killers. I feel this writer could deliver a more complex plot and better developed characters. I would be interested to read a full length novel from him. I received a copy in return for an honest review. I enjoyed it but felt disappointed by the rushed ending.
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Gillian McInerney
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute page turner.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2023
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I really enjoyed this book. It was hard to put down once I started reading it. It's full of suspence and it brings the emotion of the story across to the reader. A great read.
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The Writing Institute
5.0 out of 5 stars Another gripping Thriller from the King of Irish crime
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2021
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Another brilliant book from Alan Gorevan. Set in March 2020, during the start of the global pandemic, it is just the right mixture of eerie and terrifying. Gorevan does a great job of showing how tension around the pandemic mounted during this time even though the book isn't really about the pandemic. It's about a woman who is taken hostage in the most strangest of circumstances. Despite this being a novella, the characters are remarkably well drawn with plenty of depth. I really enjoyed this book for its incredible pace and jaw-dropping thrills. It is written with Alan Gorevan's trademark sharp wit and flair so expect to laugh a lot along the way. Don't miss it for the world.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another gripping Thriller from the King of Irish crime
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2021
Another brilliant book from Alan Gorevan. Set in March 2020, during the start of the global pandemic, it is just the right mixture of eerie and terrifying. Gorevan does a great job of showing how tension around the pandemic mounted during this time even though the book isn't really about the pandemic. It's about a woman who is taken hostage in the most strangest of circumstances. Despite this being a novella, the characters are remarkably well drawn with plenty of depth. I really enjoyed this book for its incredible pace and jaw-dropping thrills. It is written with Alan Gorevan's trademark sharp wit and flair so expect to laugh a lot along the way. Don't miss it for the world.
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Gloria McBreen
4.0 out of 5 stars Plot driven page Turner!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 29, 2020
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If you like a quick read and plenty of anticipation, then this fast paced thriller is for you. Alan gets to the point and sticks to the plot, giving just enough information about each character for us to connect with them.
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M. Halpin
5.0 out of 5 stars Unlock the Door.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2022
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I am happy to give a rave for The Hostage, a fantastic novella from Alan Gorevan. There are 109 pages between its covers and you'll fly through every one of them. High energy, twists just where they will pack the most surprise, action counterbalanced with a perfectly-sized dollop of setting and character. It's not flawless but it's great fun.

Mick says: pay the ransom and rush this Hostage away to your safe house!
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M. Halpin
5.0 out of 5 stars Unlock the Door.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2022
I am happy to give a rave for The Hostage, a fantastic novella from Alan Gorevan. There are 109 pages between its covers and you'll fly through every one of them. High energy, twists just where they will pack the most surprise, action counterbalanced with a perfectly-sized dollop of setting and character. It's not flawless but it's great fun.

Mick says: pay the ransom and rush this Hostage away to your safe house!
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Donna Morfett
5.0 out of 5 stars A lot packed in a short space
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2020
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Wow, this is an action packed little roller coaster of a story. Escaped convict, murder, hostage, kidnap, potential rape. This manages to cram it all in in just over 100 pages. Mad. I will absolutely be reading more my Alan after recently being introduced to him.
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