Elias opened the file. The digital reader loaded slowly, rendering the image of a weathered hardcover. There was the title, embossed in gold. He scrolled immediately to the index, then jumped to the midpoint. He needed to see page 72.
: Irving Wallace's works (including The Fan Club , published 1974) are likely still under copyright protection in most countries. Sharing or downloading unauthorized copies would be copyright infringement.
: Sharon realizes that her only hope for survival is her own intelligence and acting skill. She manipulates her captors, eventually convincing them to demand a ransom—a move that finally leaves a trail for rescuers. Roger Ebert Critical and Reader Reception Critical Backlash

