Taken

Private investigator Elvis Cole's latest case spirals into a nightmare when a seemingly routine search for a runaway teen unravels a horrifying human trafficking operation. Nita Morales hires Cole, convinced her daughter and boyfriend are simply eloping, but the truth is far more sinister. They've fallen prey to 'bajadores,' brutal border bandits who commodify human lives. As Cole and his enigmatic partner Joe Pike launch an undercover investigation, their meticulous plan shatters when Cole himself vanishes. This forces Pike to navigate a brutal underworld alone. Driven by fierce loyalty, Pike plunges into the dark heart of human trafficking, racing against time not only to rescue the missing young couple but also to find his friend. With each step deeper into the horrifying criminal network, the stakes escalate, and Pike confronts the terrifying possibility that he might already be too late to save anyone. This #1 New York Times bestseller delves into the darkest corners of humanity, showcasing the relentless pursuit of justice in a world where lives are bought and sold.