How do you escape a man who believes he owns you?
Sophie Steele’s life is ruled by fear. Her husband, Ben Steele, tracks her phone, her bank accounts, her every move. His position as part-owner of a successful surveillance and investigations company gives full rein to his controlling instincts.
When Ben allows Sophie and their son, Benji, to travel interstate to visit family without him, she hopes he’s trying to change. But when he continues to monitor and manipulate her from afar, she realises she no longer wants to live the lonely life he’s forced upon her. As her determination to leave him grows, she develops a much-needed friendship with Lee, an attractive Taekwondo instructor who promises to help her however he can.
But even thinking about leaving Ben is dangerous, and it quickly becomes apparent how far he’ll go to keep her under his control.
How can she escape a man who has the means to hunt her down no matter where she hides? Is the chance of freedom worth risking her and Benji’s lives?
A powerful blend of deceit, manipulation, and intrigue, Captive will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final, shocking revelation.
This is a standalone psychological suspense novel by Australian author, Cally Jackson.
Please note the following content warnings: sexual assault, domestic violence, coercive control, cheating, pregnancy loss.
Genre: Mystery
Sophie Steele’s life is ruled by fear. Her husband, Ben Steele, tracks her phone, her bank accounts, her every move. His position as part-owner of a successful surveillance and investigations company gives full rein to his controlling instincts.
When Ben allows Sophie and their son, Benji, to travel interstate to visit family without him, she hopes he’s trying to change. But when he continues to monitor and manipulate her from afar, she realises she no longer wants to live the lonely life he’s forced upon her. As her determination to leave him grows, she develops a much-needed friendship with Lee, an attractive Taekwondo instructor who promises to help her however he can.
But even thinking about leaving Ben is dangerous, and it quickly becomes apparent how far he’ll go to keep her under his control.
How can she escape a man who has the means to hunt her down no matter where she hides? Is the chance of freedom worth risking her and Benji’s lives?
A powerful blend of deceit, manipulation, and intrigue, Captive will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final, shocking revelation.
This is a standalone psychological suspense novel by Australian author, Cally Jackson.
Please note the following content warnings: sexual assault, domestic violence, coercive control, cheating, pregnancy loss.
Genre: Mystery
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