Stolen
(Author) Lucy ChristopherSixteen year old Gemma is kidnapped from Bangkok airport and taken to the Australian Outback. This wild and desolate landscape becomes almost a character in the book, so vividly is it described. Ty, her captor, is no stereotype. He is young, fit and completely gorgeous. This new life in the wilderness has been years in the planning. He loves only her, wants only her. Under the hot glare of the Australian sun, cut off from the world outside, can the force of his love make Gemma love him back? The story takes the form of a letter, written by Gemma to Ty, reflecting on those strange and disturbing months in the outback. Months when the lines between love and obsession, and love and dependency, blur until they don't exist - almost.
Lucy Christopher
Lucy Christopher is an Australian author known for her young adult novels that often explore themes of love, obsession, and survival. Her most notable work is "Stolen," a novel that follows a teenage girl who is kidnapped and taken to the Australian outback by a stranger. Christopher's writing style is characterized by its lyrical prose and emotional depth, drawing readers into the psychological complexities of her characters. Through her work, she has made significant contributions to the young adult literature genre by tackling difficult and thought-provoking subjects with sensitivity and nuance.