Synopsis

Dr. Emory Charbonneau, a driven pediatrician and marathon runner, vanishes from a desolate North Carolina mountain road, leaving her husband, Jeff, as the primary suspect when his delay in reporting her missing raises alarm bells. The search is hampered by severe weather, while Emory, disoriented and suffering from a head injury, awakens to find herself captive to a mysterious, nameless man whose violent past is deeply unsettling. Determined to survive, she plots her escape, facing extreme peril at every turn. As the FBI zeroes in on her captor and revelations about Jeff's hidden deceptions come to light, Emory's understanding of her situation drastically shifts. She begins to question if the enigmatic man holding her is, in fact, her rescuer from a more sinister threat, forcing her to confront uncomfortable truths about love, betrayal, and the desperate choices necessary for survival in this gripping, twist-laden thriller.

Critical Reception

"Acclaimed by critics, including Stephen King, 'Mean Streak' delivers an intense, 'suspense that has teeth' thriller, lauded for its potent storytelling and relentless twists."

Metadata

ISBN:9781444791433
Pages:373
Age Rating:16+

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