Double Abduction

Lambda Literary Award Finalist, March 2008.

When Mary Bennett’s five-year-old son Justin is kidnapped, suspicion falls on her brother Michael, a former pre-school teacher.
To rescue the boy and clear his name, Michael’s greatest hope lies in an uneasy alliance with African-American policewoman Gloria Towson, who believes that her supervisor, Louis D’Amecourt, is involved in the crime.
As the primary suspect, Michael might not be as innocent as he claims. He and D’Amecourt share a troubling secret. And five years ago, Michael’s first nephew disappeared, under remarkably similar circumstances.

“A fast-paced thriller.”
–Robert K. Tanenbaum, bestselling author of MALICE and COUNTERPLAY.

“...a suspenseful, emotionally charged story, with shocking twists that will keep thriller fans turning pages at a brisk pace. The timely, topical subject matter should create a lot of buzz among book club readers who like novels with a contemporary edge.”
–Kelly Lange, Emmy-Award-Winning journalist and author of GRAVEYARD SHIFT, THE DEAD FILE, and THE REPORTER.

Chris Beakey is a publicist and former resident of Washington,  D.C., where he worked as a tutor and a mentor. He now lives in Lewes, Delaware. His essays and articles have appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers. DOUBLE ABDUCTION is his first novel. To learn more about Chris, please visit his website at www.chrisbeakey.com.