Pre-order Releases Nov 17, 2026
The Taken
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About the book
The Taken
'A plot that races along, driven by crisp and evocative writing, cliffhanging chapters and a strong ensemble of authentic characters . . . captivating' - Sunday Independent
'One of the best crime series ever!' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Fourteen years ago, one hot Dublin summer, a little boy was snatched from his garden. Six weeks later, a girl was abducted from her mother's car. The case of these stolen children has haunted DS Lucy Golden ever since.
But now, a breakthrough...
DNA recovered from a recent robbery is matched to the missing boy. Lucy begs to reopen the case, even though it means returning to Dublin, which she left in disgrace over a decade ago. She'll have to face people who betrayed her... but now, with her trusted team at her side, she feels ready.
But she's not prepared for her personal life to fall apart. As she digs into the past, long-buried secrets begin to surface, and Lucy's trust and belief in those closest to her shatters.
As she closes in on the truth of what happened that terrible summer, she vows this will be her final case. The stakes are perilously high and she's desperate for answers, justice, and closure.
But Lucy's final ride with the Gardaí is twistier than she ever could have imagined, and takes her to a destination she could never have foreseen.
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Readers and reviews are raving about The Taken!
'Exceptional . . . I give this brilliant series my highest recommendation' - reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book, like all of the others in the series has kept me riveted' - reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I highly recommend to all who enjoy a top-class authentic police procedural' - reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
*** A Murders for August pick from The Critic! ***
*** 'Best new August reads' selection by Living! ***
'The deceits in and from the past come thick and fast in a well-observed, ably plotted and instructive story that keeps attention' - The Critic
'The best police procedural novels contain plenty of realistic investigative work, coupled with a squad of detectives that the reader comes to know as individuals and as a collective. The best authors add wit and charm to that mixture, and not many do all of the that as well as Murphy' - The Morning Star
What readers are saying
Details
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Author
- Martina Murphy
- Format
- Paperback
- Release date
- Nov 17, 2026
- ISBN-13
- 9780349000824
- ISBN-10
- 0349000824
- Pages
- 336
- Carton quantity
- 28 copies
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The Taken for groups: pricing
Volume pricing applies automatically in your cart. No codes, no account needed.
| Copies | Price per copy | You save |
|---|---|---|
| 25 – 99 | $13.56 | 41% off list |
| 100 – 249 | $12.87 | 44% off list |
| 250 – 499 | $12.18 | 47% off list |
| 500 – 999 | $11.72 | 49% off list |
| 1,000+ | $11.27 | 51% off list |
Where can I buy 100 copies of The Taken?
BookPal sells The Taken in quantity. At 100 copies the price is $12.87 a copy, against a list price of $22.99, and the cart applies the volume tier automatically. Free shipping on most orders over $95 in the contiguous US. A specialist can quote a larger or mixed order.
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Volume pricing applies automatically in your cart, with no code needed. Price per copy: 25 to 99 copies, $13.56 (41% off list); 100 to 249 copies, $12.87 (44% off list); 250 to 499 copies, $12.18 (47% off list); 500 to 999 copies, $11.72 (49% off list); 1,000+ copies, $11.27 (51% off list). Need a different quantity, or a quote to forward for approval? Ask a specialist and we will confirm pricing before you pay.
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