Hostage

In "Hostage" by Robert Crais, former LAPD SWAT negotiator Jeff Talley seeks a fresh start as chief of police in a quiet town after the traumatic events of his past. However, his attempt at a peaceful life is shattered when three young men, fleeing from a robbery, take a family hostage in a secured home linked to a dangerous criminal organization. As Talley navigates the high-stakes situation, he must confront not only the immediate threats but also the imminent wrath of a powerful crime lord, putting both his life and the lives of those he cares about at grave risk.