'...a Trafficking Victim's
Quest for a Safe Place'
Finn's journey delves deep into the realms of human suffering and resilience. At the tender age of three, she is ripped from her innocent world and thrust into a harrowing existence, raised in captivity and groomed for the unspeakable.
However, at seventeen, a twist of fate alters her grim reality when Cree Doyle, a federal agent, mistakes Finn for
the leader of the Froràta trafficking ring.
Cree realizes that his attempts to extract information from her are misguided when he finally realizes the heartbreaking truth that his captive is a victim, not a villain. The dynamics between them becomes precariously more complex when Finn becomes pregnant with Cree's child.
Tensions rise when Cree's career is compromised due to the pregnancy, and needing solace, Finn seeks a semblance of normalcy by taking a job and apartment at the village sweet shop.
Yet, Cree's controlling presence looms over her, and discovering her hidden talent for dance triggers a tempest of jealousy and rage within him.
When a courtroom drama unfolds, Finn stands vulnerable at the center, but her words are direct and powerful. Her testimony could alter the course of justice, but fate intervenes violently…
Her story teeters on the brink—will her testimony reap justice for the Network? Will she find a safe place? …or is her ordeal far from over?
This gripping novel is a harrowing yet compelling dive into the darkest corners of human trafficking, resilience, and identity. The protagonist, kidnapped as a toddler and raised within the brutal machinery of the Frorata trafficking ring is portrayed with such raw vulnerability that her trauma feels deeply personal. The narrative doesn’t shy away from the horrors of systemic exploitation, but neither does it reduce its characters to mere victims. Fourteen years after her initial abduction, her second kidnapping takes a shocking turn, leaving her physically broken but spiritually awakening. This part of the story, where survival becomes not just physical but emotional and existential, is handled with exceptional depth. The writing is urgent and unflinching, and the pacing keeps you tethered to her perilous journey. This is not an easy read, but it is an important one, full of emotional grit and a faint but fierce glimmer of hope.
A must-read for its brutal honesty and emotional truth.
I couldn’t stop thinking about this book long after I finished. What struck me most was not just the horror of what the protagonist endured, but how the author avoided turning her into a simple victim. She is many things: wounded, angry, quiet, feral, wise beyond her years, and so incredibly brave. Her search for safety isn’t just physical—it’s about reclaiming her body, her mind, and her right to feel joy again. The emotional realism is unmatched. It reminded me a bit of Room by Emma Donoghue, but darker and even more visceral. If you can handle the weight of the themes, this is one of the most important stories you’ll read this year.
Dark but necessary.
This isn’t a comfortable book and it’s not supposed to be. The portrayal of human trafficking, especially of children, is unflinching. The protagonist’s pain is palpable, but so is her strength. What surprised me most was the psychological depth after her second abduction. She isn’t just surviving; she’s unraveling and rebuilding, and we’re inside her head as she tries to understand what "freedom" could possibly mean. The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars is because a few plot points near the end felt a little rushed. Still, it’s a story that lingers, and the message is powerful.
Camila Adam - November 11, 2025
The Taken Zena - Kidnapped as a child and trapped in a world of exploitation, a young woman’s fight for freedom takes a shocking turn in The Taken Zena. After years in the grip of a brutal trafficking ring, her second abduction leaves her wounded, but alive, and desperate to escape the chains of her past. Both harrowing and hauntingly human, this story follows her relentless search for safety and identity amid unthinkable darkness. A gripping tale of survival, resilience, and the enduring will to live.
Eliana Adams - November 23, 2025
This book is a gripping, emotionally charged journey of survival and resilience. From the very first line, the author pulls you into the terrifying world of a young girl stolen twice first by traffickers, then by fate itself. Her struggle to escape brutality, heal from unimaginable trauma, and search for true safety is portrayed with raw honesty and powerful detail. The pacing, tension, and emotional depth make this story impossible to put down.
Emotionally dark Romance
Contemporary Suspense
describes the journey of a young woman whose childhood was stolen by traffickers
Kidnapping & Captivity, Narcissism, Trafficking, Violence, Sexual Ambiguity
and Courtroom Drama
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and the Sequel...
MURPHY ...The Gift of the Voice
Romantic Suspense Thriller; Telepathic Fantasy
Follow the journey taken by Finn's son as he seeks justice for trafficking victims
Vigilante Revenge against Traffickers, 'Fated Mates' Trope, Moral Ambiguity, Complex Characters, Climactic Antagonist Interaction
BOTH are also offered at Curios.com
Reviews are needed & greatly appreciated!
Finn & Murphy feature adult content & are intended for mature readers
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'...the Gift of the Voice' is a gripping tale of endurance and justice. Murphy is a young man marked by tragedy who navigates a world shaped by his parents' pasts. His mother, Finn, suffered the atrocities of trafficking, while his father, Cree Doyle, fought daringly against it. Raised by his stepfather, Doctor Seth Tumare, Murphy learned to harness the Voice within him—a mysterious gift that compels him toward integrity and justice. Seth's untimely death left a void for Murphy, but also strengthened his resolve and inspired him to join the Couriers, an underground militia committed to eliminating the ominous Froràta Trafficking Ring that tore his family apart.
Just months after directing the Couriers through an intense brush with the Froràta trafficking ring and two victims, Murphy suffers an injury that leaves him confined to bed. His stay in the clinic marks pivotal moments for Murphy, as the Voice within him grows increasingly persistent, and during his recovery he also begins falling in love with Belle, one of the two victims rescued by the Couriers.
Will the Voice within Murphy lead him to triumph or ruin? This narrative explores the thin line between justice and passion.
Catherine Vickson - October 28, 2025
Murphy: The Gift of the Voice by Geraldine L. Anderson is a powerful and deeply emotional story that blends action, faith, and moral awakening into a gripping journey of justice and redemption.
From the very first chapter, you’re drawn into Murphy’s world — a young man haunted by his family’s painful past yet guided by a mysterious “Voice” that urges him toward righteousness. Anderson weaves a rich narrative of courage and conviction as Murphy transforms from a wounded survivor into a symbol of hope against the darkness of human trafficking.
The book shines not only through its heart-pounding suspense and vivid world-building but also in its spiritual depth. Murphy’s inner battle — between following the divine calling within him or succumbing to human emotion and love — makes his story both relatable and profound. Belle’s presence adds warmth and tenderness, offering balance to the danger and tension surrounding the Couriers’ mission.
Geraldine L. Anderson’s storytelling is raw, cinematic, and emotionally charged, tackling heavy themes with grace and humanity. Murphy: The Gift of the Voice isn’t just a story about fighting evil — it’s about listening to the voice of truth, even when it leads through pain.
A truly moving and unforgettable read for fans of redemptive fiction, moral courage, and stories that illuminate the light in the darkest corners of humanity.