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Chasing the Wicked: A captivating crime thriller (Vanished Series Book 3) Kindle Edition
Peter Andrassy can’t rest. Fresh from solving his wife’s murder, the former NYC detective is back in Hungary and on a mission. His attention is centered on exposing the leader of the human trafficking syndicate in Budapest.
Learning of a plot to kill Lili, a beautiful young female TV reporter, Peter acts quickly and abducts her. When he learns she’s been fired for an unauthorized interview of a trafficking victim, his plans change. The dead girl’s best friend is missing and being hunted by the traffickers. The leader of the criminal organization is feeling the pressure and is out for blood.
Can Peter prevail?
Praise for D.J. Maughan:
★★★★★ “Twists and turns in the best way possible! This is how a great story is told.”
★★★★★ “Loved the story, loved the fast pace, loved the suspense.”
★★★★★ “This series gets more interesting and exciting with each book!”
★★★★★ “Definite must read, you won't be able to put it down.”
★★★★★ “I could not put it down! I finished the book 48 hours after starting it. Just love the characters.”
★★★★★ “I cannot say enough about this upcoming author.”
★★★★★ “The story keeps getting better. And you are left already looking for the next book to come out!”
★★★★★ “So engrossing and well written.”
★★★★★ “Felt like I was in Europe.”
★★★★★ “I’ve now read the 3 available books in the Vanished Series and can’t wait to read the 4th. Love the characters, the geographical content about Hungary, the storyline is very believable, great books.”
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateNovember 22, 2023
- File size1.5 MB
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About the Author
Thanks for visiting. I'm an avid reader, event manager, father, public speaker, and author of the new novel Vanished from Budapest. I lived in Budapest as a younger man and have returned to visit multiple times. My love for the city shines in this opening novel. Readers will gain a connection to the city and culture without spending hours on a plane. Beyond reading six to eight books a month, I have completed several creative writing courses, and I'm a member of multiple writing groups. I look for inspiration everywhere, especially while studying and visiting diverse places and cultures. Whether jumping from a cliff in Hawaii or hiking the Plitvice Lakes in Croatia, I'm in heaven as long as my wife and four teenage boys are at my side. Stay up to date on future releases by signing up for my newsletter at djmaughan.com
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- ASIN : B0CH1GZ757
- Publisher : Hulyeseg Inc
- Accessibility : Learn more
- Publication date : November 22, 2023
- Language : English
- File size : 1.5 MB
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 277 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8988590934
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Book 3 of 3 : Vanished Series
- Best Sellers Rank: #539,076 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,301 in Kidnapping Crime Fiction
- #2,761 in Organized Crime Thrillers
- #4,215 in Kidnapping Thrillers
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About the author

D.J. Maughan is an avid reader, event manager, father, husband, public speaker, and award-winning author. No surprise that he writes in the Thriller/Mystery genre, that's what he loves to read. He craves the unexpected and strives to provide that to his readers. He seeks inspiration everywhere, especially while studying and visiting diverse places and cultures. Whether jumping from a cliff in Hawaii or hiking the Plitvica Lakes in Croatia, he's in heaven as long as his wife and four sons are at his side.
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"...I think the ended was decent for the series. I can't wait to see what Peter gets into next!" Read more
"I really enjoyed all four books , the characters and how the stories evolved and how it ended. Looking forward to more Peter stories." Read more
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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with several noting that the characters came alive and engaged them, and one mentioning jaw-dropping character endings.
"I really enjoyed all four books , the characters and how the stories evolved and how it ended. Looking forward to more Peter stories." Read more
"...Twists and turns, jaw dropping character endings, and dare I say some humor. You even get a love story in, it truly has it all!..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI really enjoyed following Peter and he revealed who was in charge of the trafficking in Hungary.
I think the ended was decent for the series.
I can't wait to see what Peter gets into next!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI really enjoyed all four books , the characters and how the stories evolved and how it ended.
Looking forward to more Peter stories.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2023Format: KindleVerified PurchaseWOW! Talk about a finale so good you wish it wasn't over! This fast paced well written conclusion will have you on the edge of your seat from page 1 until the end. Twists and turns, jaw dropping character endings, and dare I say some humor. You even get a love story in, it truly has it all! Best story I have read all year!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2023Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI really enjoyed this series. The characters came alive got me. I also enjoyed the setting as I have never been to Hungary and I felt like I was there.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2023Format: KindleVerified PurchaseMy new favorite author. Fast paced page turner. Highly recommend! You will fall in love with the characters. Great Read
- Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2024Format: Audible AudiobookI loved the way everything came together in the final book of the Vanished series. I was very satisfied with the ending, but sad the series was over. Loved this book and can't wait to read more from DJ Maughan!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023Format: PaperbackIt’s pretty rare to find a series that you’re sad about it being completed but thrilled by the ending as well. And this one of those rare gems in literature!!
Chasing the Wicked is the perfect ending to the Vanished series. Once I started the book I couldn’t stop until it was finished. The character development for the villain is amazing! The humor between the protagonists was a great balance to some heavy elements of the story.
Honestly can’t wait to see what DJ Maughan comes up with next!!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2024Format: KindleI just ordered! I have been saving this read for my upcoming vacation, sounds like the finale is a thriller!
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- Reader of WimbledonReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars A blinding story!
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI read all four books in the Vanished series in under a week. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters, the settings and the story. A convoluted plot, to be sure, but it drew me in and I was fascinated by all the twists and turns.
Strong characters, well defined, who become familiar as the story progresses.
Highly recommended for readers who enjoy a story that's a little different.
- BookloverReviewed in Canada on March 4, 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars Book Lover
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseReasonably good. Still fast paced, and the resolutions are believable. Fitting end to series. Maybe could have been two books vs four.
- D. BeadleReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 18, 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars An engaging series
Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseIt has been a pleasure to read all four books, culminating in Chasing the wicked. There's something happening all the time and it all seems very real. I like that the books were located in Budapest, which I know well. (I skipped the bits in New York in book 3). The books are told by different protagonists which is interesting. The text is quite simple, which was a help reading late at night. However you don't get the same feel of Budapest as you do with Adam LeBor's crime trilogy.