Who can you trust? Who do you believe? When your daughter's life hangs in the balance, where do you turn? Alan Ferguson, the National Crime Agency's top Subject of Interest, has his cherished Aston Martin Vanquish Volante stolen, triggering a ruthless quest for vengeance. A psychopathic figure in the British underworld, Ferguson will stop at nothing to reclaim his car and his status. His path of destruction leads to the abduction of Atikah, the innocent daughter of Hashim bin Saif, the unsuspecting Emirati buyer of the stolen vehicle. Enter Rufus Stone and his elite team at 22Red. They face off against Ferguson's right-hand man, Johannes, an ex-South African detective as skilled and relentless as they are. As the race to save Atikah unfolds, both sides grapple with the reality of a mole in their midst, striving to unmask the traitor before it's too late. Set against the backdrops of Sandbanks Peninsula, the United Arab Emirates, and East London, this fast-paced, gripping narrative will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Graham Rabone, a former lead trainer at the UK National Negotiator Kidnap Course, boasts a wealth of experience in crisis negotiation incidents across the UK and internationally.Graham served as a police officer for 30 years, becoming a Police Hostage and Crisis Negotiator in 1997. His role as a Detective Inspector in the Central Crime Support Department, combined with a series of unique opportunities, led him to specialize in negotiating kidnaps for ransom and crimes in action. Over the years, he has earned a distinguished reputation as an expert in his field.He estimates that he has been involved in around 400 negotiation incidents, ranging from routine cases to the most extraordinary situations imaginable, both domestically and overseas.