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Once a scoundrel / by Putney, Mary Jo.;
The disgraced son of a proud naval dynasty embarks on a dangerous mission in hostile waters to rescue an earl's kidnapped daughter from life as a harem slave.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Historical fiction.; Man-woman relationships; Kidnapping; Rescues; Nobility;
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The league of beastly dreadfuls / by Grant, Holly.; Portillo, Josie.;
Anastasia, nearly eleven, is snatched from her elementary school and sent to live at a former insane asylum with two great aunts she had never met after being told that her parents died in a tragic vacuum cleaner accident.LSC
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Orphans; Aunts; Kidnapping; Shades and shadows;
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In light of all darkness : inside the Polly Klaas kidnapping and the search for America's child / by Cross, Kim(Kimberly Hisako),1976-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Paced like a thriller and full of insider information on the history and science of Crime Scene Investigation, In Light of All Darkness embeds readers in one of the most famous true-crime stories of our generation--the kidnapping of Polly Klaas--a case as pivotal in the history of the FBI as the Unabomber or Oklahoma City bombing. On October 1, 1993, a 12-year-old girl was kidnapped at knifepoint from her bedroom in Petaluma, California, during a sleepover with two friends, while her mother slept soundly in the room next door. This rarest of all kidnappings--a stranger abduction from the home--triggered one of the largest manhunts in FBI history. Riddled with red herrings, grave mistakes, dead ends, and false leads, from fake ransom calls to junior high pranks to dramatic SWAT raids, the 65-day search for "America's Child" became every FBI agent's--and every parent's--worst nightmare. Many Americans remember Polly's face, which appeared on the national news every night, on the cover of People magazine, and on more than 8 million flyers distributed as far as China. The emotional gravity of Polly's story touched every agent, police officer, and forensic technician who worked on her case. Many of these investigators have never shared their stories--until now. New York Times bestselling author Kim Cross has written the first comprehensive account of what happened on that fateful night in October, as well as how the case forever transformed the Bureau's approach to solving crimes. With unprecedented access to files, crime scene photos, a videotaped murder confession, and inside sources, In Light of All Darkness follows the investigators who pieced together the evidence that led to the arrest and conviction of the kidnapper--a man currently on death row--and made the victim a household name and a girl who will never be forgotten. The book will be published on the 30th anniversary of Polly's disappearance"--
Subjects: True crime stories.; Klaas, Polly Hannah, 1981-1993.; Kidnapping victims; Kidnapping; Murder victims; Murder;
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Robert Ludlum's the Geneva strategy / by Freveletti, Jamie.; Ludlum, Robert,1927-2001.;
"On one evening in Washington, DC, several high-ranking members of government disappear in a mass kidnapping. Among the kidnapped is Nick Rendel, a computer software coding expert in charge of drone programming and strategy. He is the victim with the most dangerous knowledge, including confidential passwords and codes that are used to program the drones. If revealed, his kidnappers could reprogram the drones to strike targets within the United States. Jon Smith and the Covert One team begin a worldwide search to recover the officials, but as the first kidnapping victims are rescued, they show disturbing signs of brainwashing or mind-altering drugs. Smith's investigation leads him to Fort Detrick, where a researcher, Dr. Laura Taylor, had been attempting to create a drug to wipe memory from soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome. But Dr. Taylor's research was suspended almost a year ago, when she was placed in a mental institution. Now, if Smith doesn't figure out the brainwashing drug, and track down the kidnapped Nick Rendel, the kidnappers will soon have the power to carry out drone strikes anywhere in the world ... "--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Spy stories.; Suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Kidnapping; Special operations (Military science); Terrorism;
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Overkill / by Bell, Ted,author.;
"Putting it all on the line to rescue his kidnapped son pits counterspy Alex Hawke against Russian President Vladimir Putin in this action-packed thriller from New York Times bestselling author Ted Bell. On a ski vacation in the Swiss Alps high above St. Moritz, Alex Hawke and his young son, Alexei, are thrust into danger when the tram carrying them to the top of the mountain bursts into flame, separating the two. Before he can reach Alexei, the boy is snatched from the burning cable car by unknown assailants in a helicopter. Meanwhile, high above the skies of France, Vladimir Putin is aboard his presidential jet after escaping a bloodless coup in the Kremlin. When two flight attendants collapse and slip into unconsciousness, the Russian leader realizes the danger isn't over. Killing the pilots, he grabs a parachute, steps out of the plane. and disappears. Hawke has led his share of dangerous assignments, but none with stakes this high. To save his son, he summons his trusted colleagues, Chief Inspector of Scotland Yard Ambrose Congreve, former U.S. Navy SEAL Stokley Jones, Jr., and recruits a crack Hostage Rescue Team--a group of elite soldiers of fortune known as "Thunder & Lighting." Before they can devise a rescue plan, Hawke must figure out who took his boy--and why. An operative who has fought antagonists around the globe, Hawke has made many enemies; one in particular may hold the key to finding Alexei before it's too late. But an unexpected threat complicates their mission. Making his way to "Falcon's Lair," the former Nazi complex created for Hitler, Putin is amassing an impressive armory that he intends to use for his triumphant return to Moscow. Only one man can smash the Russian president's plan for domination--a master counterspy who will cross every line to save his son. and maybe save the world itself in the bargain"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Spy fiction.; Hawke, Alex (Fictitious character); Intelligence officers; Kidnapping;
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The dragon's apprentice [sound recording] / by Steer, Dugald.; Clamp, James.;
Read by James Clamp.When a dragon chick is kidnapped, Daniel and Beatrice Cook, along with an adolescent dragon named Erasmus, race against time to try and rescue him.009 & up.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Adventure and adventurers; Dragons; Kidnapping;
© p2011., Brilliance Audio,
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The machine [videorecording] / by Atencio, Peter,film producer,film director.; Biegel, Kevin,screenwriter.; Boyter, Cale,1972-film producer.; Hamill, Mark,actor.; Kreischer, Bert,film producer,actor.; Kreischer, Leeann,film producer.; Landes, Scotty,screenwriter.; Marmel, Judi,film producer.; Tatro, Jimmy,1992-actor.; Legendary Pictures,production company.; Levity (Firm),production company.; Screen Gems,film distributor.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.; UH Hundred Percent (Firm),production company.;
Music, Joseph Trapanese ; editor, Eleanor Infante ; director of photography, Eigil Bryld.Bert Kreischer, Mark Hamill, Jimmy Tatro, Iva Babic, Robert Maaser, Stephanie Kurtzuba, Jess Gabor, Rita Bernard-Shaw.Bert Kreischer rose to fame as a stand-up comedian known as The Machine, and in his signature set he recounts his true experience with Russian mobsters while on a booze-soaked college trip. Now, 23 years later, that trip has come back to haunt him as he and his estranged father are kidnapped back to Russia by the mob to atone for something they say he did. Together, Bert and his father must retrace the steps of his younger self amid a war within a sociopathic crime family, all while attempting to find common ground in their often fraught relationship.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA Rating: R; for strong violence, drug use, some sexual references, and pervasive language.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD, region 1 ; wide screen presentation (2.39:1 aspect ratio) ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Dark comedy films.; Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Kreischer, Bert; Fathers and sons; Kidnapping; Mobs;
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Predator vs prey / by McMann, Lisa.; Dorman, Brandon.;
Ages 8-12.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Adventure fiction.; Enemies; Kidnapping; Ability; Bracelets; Rescues;
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Escape plan. [videorecording] / by Bautista, David,1969-actor.; Herzfeld, John,film director,screenwriter.; Jackson, Curtis,1975-actor.; King, Jaime,1979-actor.; Sawa, Devon,1978-actor.; Shum, Harry,Jr.,1982-actor.; Stallone, Sylvester,actor.; Zhang, Max,actor.; Grindstone Entertainment Group,production company.; Summit Entertainment,production company.; Videoville Showtime,film distributor.;
Sylvester Stallone, Max Zhang, Dave Bautista, Devon Sawa, Jaime King, Harry Shum Jr., Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson.Screen legend Sylvester Stallone kicks this explosive action tale into high gear. After security expert Ray Breslin is hired to rescue the kidnapped daughter of a Hong Kong tech mogul from a formidable Latvian prison, Breslin's girlfriend is also captured. Now he and his team, which includes Dave Bautista and Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, must pull off a deadly rescue mission to confront their sadistic foe and save the hostages before time runs out.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Feature films.; Escapes; Hostages; Prisons; Rescues; Kidnapping victims;
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Escape plan. [videorecording] / by Bautista, David,1969-actor.; Herzfeld, John,film director,screenwriter.; Jackson, Curtis,1975-actor.; King, Jaime,1979-actor.; Sawa, Devon,1978-actor.; Shum, Harry,Jr.,1982-actor.; Stallone, Sylvester,actor.; Zhang, Max,actor.; Grindstone Entertainment Group,production company.; Summit Entertainment,production company.; Videoville Showtime,film distributor.;
Sylvester Stallone, Max Zhang, Dave Bautista, Devon Sawa, Jaime King, Harry Shum Jr., Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson.Screen legend Sylvester Stallone kicks this explosive action tale into high gear. After security expert Ray Breslin is hired to rescue the kidnapped daughter of a Hong Kong tech mogul from a formidable Latvian prison, Breslin's girlfriend is also captured. Now he and his team, which includes Dave Bautista and Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, must pull off a deadly rescue mission to confront their sadistic foe and save the hostages before time runs out.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (2.40:0 aspect ratio) ; Dolby TrueHD 5.1.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Feature films.; Escapes; Hostages; Prisons; Rescues; Kidnapping victims;
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