The Pied Piper

The Story

In Seattle, they're calling him The Pied Piper -- someone who comes in the night and takes children away. To newly promoted police lieutenant Lou Boldt and police psychologist Daphne Matthews, it's clear this isn't about a single lunatic or random kidnappings: these crimes are well orchestrated, well executed, and, most chilling of all, occurring in cities across the country. Boldt is the first to establish that behind the kidnappings is a well-financed and brilliantly planned network, and his investigation soon attracts the FBI, which also brings heavy manpower -- and political competition -- that Boldt worries could slow them down until the trail runs dry. As long as the kidnappings continue, there may be a chance of getting the children back alive -- or is it already too late?The Pied Piper is Ridley Pearson's most intriguing, terrifying, and deeply felt novel yet -- one in which his trademark technical expertise is enriched by intense emotional suspense. As Pearson's heart-stopping thrillers continue to top one another, his acclaim, following, and sales have risen to unprecedented new heights. His three Hyperion novels, Beyond