Stolen explores her thoughts on the Australian desert through the story about a teenage girl who is kidnapped and taken there. Lucy’s debut novel, Stolen, was written as part for her PhD degree. The novel she wrote for this class, The Long Flight, was picked up by a publisher under a new name of FLYAWAY. She moved to the UK to earn a distinction in a Creative Writing MA from Bath Spa University. She obtained an Undergraduate degree at Melbourne University. It’s an emotional story - evoking tears and some genuine chills.Lucy Christopher was born in Wales but grew up in Australia.

But, it definitely romanticizes being kidnapped - another reason why this is more appropriate for older teens and adults. Still, it has a ring of authenticity to it. The book also offers a fascinating insight into Stockholm Syndrome - though at times the sympathy for the villain is over-emphasized. The perspective and overall style of the book really sets it apart from other kidnapping stories. The storyline itself is dark for the YA market - definitely targeted towards the older end with its swearing, drinking and the overall abduction premise. The narrator’s gruffer voice for male voice and higher one for the other women is a bit startling at first, but even when handling the different accents the narration is clear and easy to listen to and never distracting. Listening to the “you” makes this a bit startling at first to listen to, but it really makes it easier to identify with the villain, too. The novel’s format is that of a long letter from the abducted sixteen year old, Gemma, to her captor, Ty. The audio version is narrated by one woman, who has a pleasant voice to listen to. At first the slowness of listening frustrated me as Christopher’s novel is certainly a gripping story! But as I grew accustomed to letting my ears paint the pictures, I started really looking forward to those quieter moments when I could listen to it. This marks the first fictional audiobook that I have ever listened to! And it is quite an enjoyable experience! Although I probably would have read this book in one evening, listening to it for the last few weeks has really brightened those slow hours at work.

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