'Finn'                           

'...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?

Bobby Gray - July 17, 2025

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.

James - July 11, 2025

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.

Melvin - July 11, 2025

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.