There are quite a few. 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris has elements of kidnapping as the serial killer abducts his victims. 'The Bone Collector' by Jeffery Deaver features a serial kidnapper. It's a thrilling read as the investigators try to catch the kidnapper before more victims are taken. Another one is 'Tell No One' by Harlan Coben which has a complex plot involving a past kidnapping that resurfaces and impacts the present day life of the main character.
Sure. 'Kidnapped' by Robert Louis Stevenson is a classic. It tells the story of David Balfour who is kidnapped and his adventures thereafter. Then there's 'The Lovely Bones' by Alice Sebold. In this novel, a young girl is kidnapped and murdered, and the story is told from her perspective in heaven as she watches her family and the investigation. Also, 'In the Woods' by Tana French has a plot that involves a child kidnapping case that haunts the main detective.
One great kidnapping story fiction is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It involves a woman's disappearance which has elements of a kidnapping mystery. Another is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' where the main character, Lisbeth Salander, gets involved in solving a decades - old disappearance case that has kidnapping aspects. And 'Room' by Emma Donoghue also has a form of kidnapping situation at its core as the main characters are held captive.
'Kidnapped' by Robert Louis Stevenson is also a well - known one. It's a thrilling adventure story that involves elements of kidnapping and the protagonist's struggle to escape and find his rightful place. The story is full of vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape and the dangerous situations the character faces.
In 'The Lovely Bones', the main character, Susie, is kidnapped and murdered. However, the story is told from her perspective in heaven as she watches her family deal with the aftermath. It's a unique and poignant take on a kidnapping story.
Another possibility for a 2016 kidnapping fiction book could be from the works of some independent or niche authors. These might not be as mainstream but could still offer a great take on the kidnapping theme. You could look into small - press publications or online book communities that might have reviews or discussions about such books. There are also likely e - books that were published in 2016 with kidnapping as a central plot device.
One great book is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It involves a complex plot where a woman goes missing, and there are elements of what could be considered a form of kidnapping in the mind - games and mystery surrounding her disappearance. Another is 'Room' by Emma Donoghue. It tells the story of a mother and son held captive in a small room, which is a harrowing and unique take on the kidnapping theme. Also, 'The Lovely Bones' by Alice Sebold has a kidnapping and murder at its core, with the story being told from the perspective of the victim in the afterlife.
One well - known mermaid kidnapping fiction novel is 'The Mermaid's Curse'. It tells a story about a mermaid being kidnapped by a group of sailors who believe she can bring them great fortune. Another one could be 'Mermaid in Captivity' which focuses on a mermaid's struggle after being kidnapped from her underwater home.
There's the movie - inspired story of 'Taken'. A retired CIA agent's daughter is kidnapped while traveling in Europe. He then uses his skills to track down the kidnappers and rescue her. It's full of action and high - stakes situations. Also, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' has elements of a fictional kidnapping story within its complex mystery plot.
I'd also suggest 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins. While not strictly a traditional kidnapping story, it has elements of a woman's disappearance that feels like a kidnapping - like mystery. It has a great unreliable narrator which adds to the intrigue.
There are quite a few out there. For example, 'Kidnapped into His World' is a fanfiction that plays on the kidnapping trope in a romantic way. The male lead, for reasons of his own, kidnaps the female lead, and as they are forced to be in close quarters, their feelings start to change. It's full of drama and passionate moments. Well - written kidnapping romance fanfiction often focuses on the psychological aspect of the characters' relationship development.
Well, 'The Hating Game' can be considered in a way. Although not a traditional kidnapping, the forced working together in close quarters can be seen as a mild form of that trope, and it's a great romance. Then there's 'Twilight' where Bella is sort of 'kidnapped' by the Volturi at one point, and her relationship with Edward is a major part of the story. 'Outlander' also has elements where Claire is taken against her will initially and then a relationship develops.
Sure. 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn has elements of a sort of 'kidnapping' within its complex plot of a missing wife. Another one is 'The Lovely Bones' by Alice Sebold, which involves a girl who is kidnapped and murdered and then tells the story from her afterlife perspective.