A review by onemorepagecrew
The Prisoner by B.A. Paris

dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The Prisoner by B.A. Paris had my attention from the first page.  The book opens with a first-hand account of a woman, Amelie, being abducted and I was immediately intrigued with the way she was processing the information.  I felt as lost and confused as she did, wondering how she ended up in this situation.  As she started focusing on how to survive, I was hooked. 
 
As the story progresses, the reader sees two timelines and starts to understand Amelie’s life before the abduction.  I loved the way the way it all came together, as the reader starts to understand the motivation behind her captors.  I was not expecting it to unfold the way it did. 
 
The first 70% of the book is tense and fast-paced, with a mystery I couldn’t put down.  The last 30% slowed a bit and was focused on closing out any loose ends in the story.  I really loved the premise and the overall plot but did wish the tension hadn’t dropped off towards the end.  
 
Overall, this is a solid thriller and one I would recommend to those looking for a page-turner.  I’ve read all of the author’s novels and this is in the top 2 for me, along with The Dilemma.  They both place characters in seemingly impossible situations, where they make in-the-moment decisions that they are forced to reckon with longer-term.  If that sounds interesting to you – give this a try!  
 
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my review.  I was really looking forward to reading the latest from this author and appreciated the chance to preview it.  It’s available on November 1, 2022 and you can pre-order today. 
 
Content Warnings: Abduction, Murder, Death, Sexual assault, Violence 
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