Kick Lannigan survived the unthinkable. At the age of six,
she was kidnapped and taught to hide and evade from any
strangers, particularly law enforcement. Her rescue five
years later was heralded as a miracle but Kick is determined
to never again have to rely on another person to save her.
She's become proficient in a variety of defensive and
offensive tactics, honing her skills daily. She is also
obsessed with child abductions... and now a mysterious man
named "Bishop" offers her a chance to do something about her
obsession.
Chelsea Cain is renowned for her dark, gritty tales
featuring Archie and Gretchen so I couldn't resist trying
her new series. Unfortunately, ONE KICK is exactly the sort
of book that is not geared towards me. I appreciate the
fact that Chelsea Cain delves into the world of human
trafficking and child pornography, showing readers that
these are definitely not victimless crimes and I hope
readers who are unfamiliar with either topic will read ONE
KICK.
However, as a social worker, I have seen some of the
devastating effects of human trafficking and childhood
traumas on both adults and children. It was impossible for
me to enjoy the strange, twisting storyline because I
couldn't get past the fact that Kick has some very serious
issues. Her numerous therapies over the years have clearly
been unsuccessful as the unhealthy obsessions and the
relationship with Bishop demonstrate.
Two of the secondary characters, however, appeal to me and I
would like to read more about them. James, Kick's best
friend, and Frank, the detective who rescued Kick, both are
flawed but their love and concern for Kick makes them quite
likable. I like how Frank has remained active in Kick's
life, offering her unconditional support. James has his own
tale to tell and I will be curious to see how Chelsea Cain
handles his character in future books in the series.
ONE KICK is a gritty, twisted, and dark thriller where
anything can and does happen. Chelsea Cain's characters are
flawed and perhaps this is what appeals to her numerous
fans. I only wish I could have enjoyed it more as I truly
love the fact Chelsea Cain is willing to tackle such a
difficult topic.
From the author of the critically acclaimed New York
Times bestselling Archie Sheridan/Gretchen Lowell
thrillers: The first in a nail-biting new series featuring
Kick Lannigan, a young woman whose complicated past has
given her a very special skill set.
Famously kidnapped at age six, Kick captured America’s
hearts when she was rescued five years later. Now 21, she
finds herself unexpectedly entangled in a missing child
case that will put her talents to the test.
Trained as a marksman, lock picker, escape artist and bomb
maker by her abductor, Kick could not return to the life of
the average young girl after her release. So, in lieu of
therapy, she mastered martial arts, boxing and knife
throwing; learned how to escape from the trunk of a car,
jimmy a pair of handcuffs and walk without making a sound —
all before she was 13.
Kick has trained herself to be safe. But then two children
go missing in three weeks, and an enigmatic and wealthy
former weapons dealer approaches her with a proposition.
John Bishop uses his fortune and contacts to track down
missing children. Not only is he convinced Kick can help
recover the two children — he won’t take no for an answer.
With lives hanging in the balance, Kick is set to be the
crusader she has always imagined herself. Little does she
know that the answers she and Bishop seek are hidden in one
of the few places she doesn’t want to navigate — the dark
corners of her own mind.
A heart-stopping, entertaining thrill ride, ONE KICK
announces the arrival of a blistering new series by a
stunning talent in the thriller realm.
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