No Second Chance
(Author) Harlan CobenWhen the first bullet hit my chest, I thought of my daughter.' Dr Marc Seidman is living in a classic American suburb in New Jersey with his new wife, Monica, and their baby daughter, Tara, when the shocking attack occurs. Marc is left barely clinging to life. When he wakes up at the hospital, he learns that Monica is dead - and that their daughter Tara is missing from her crib. For two weeks there is no word. Then a ransom demand is made for Tara's return. But Marc makes a mistake. Something goes terribly wrong during the money drop. The ransom money vanishes. The kidnappers get away. Crushed, Marc waits by the phone for another call. Days turn to weeks as Marc remembers the ransom note's ominous warning: THERE WILL BE NO SECOND CHANCE. The police, believing that Tara is probably dead, start to move on. An agonizing eighteen months passes with no word and no new clues. And then, when Marc has just about given up all hope of seeing his daughter again, he gets a package with a chilling note attached: WANT A SECOND CHANCE? And inside the package the kidnapper provides proof that Tara is still alive...
Harlan Coben
Harlan Coben is a bestselling American author known for his gripping thrillers and mystery novels. He has written over 30 books, including The Stranger, The Boy from the Woods, and the Myron Bolitar series. His works have sold more than 80 million copies worldwide and several have been adapted into successful Netflix series. Coben is praised for his fast-paced plots, sharp twists, and emotionally resonant storytelling.