8.8Our score
Our verdict

Ranked #99 in Books & Media

Quick answer The The Girl Who Was Taken by by Charlie Donlea (Author) Format: Hardcover scores 8.8/10 with us. Amazon owners rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 59,548 reviews, in line with the 4.5 average of the 347 products we track in Books & Media. It was listed at $22.08 on Amazon when we last checked in September 2026.

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Product information

8 specifications
Publisher‎ Kensington
Publication date‎ April 25, 2017
Language‎ English
Print length‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10‎ 1496701003
ISBN-13‎ 978-1496701008
Item Weight‎ 1.12 pounds
Dimensions‎ 6.4 x 1.12 x 9.33 inches

The Girl Who Was Taken: questions & answers

Is the The Girl Who Was Taken worth buying?

Yes, it is one of the stronger picks in its group. We score the The Girl Who Was Taken 8.8 out of 10. Amazon owners rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 59,548 reviews, in line with the 4.5 average of the 347 products we track in Books & Media.

How much does the The Girl Who Was Taken cost?

It was listed at $22.08 on Amazon when we last checked in September 2026. Amazon prices change daily, so use the price button on this page to see the current figure.

Customer reviews

All reviews on Amazon
4.459,548 global ratings
5 star60%
4 star30%
3 star10%
2 star0%
1 star0%

Breakdown from the 10 most helpful reviews we imported.

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ddavis
Verified purchaseSeptember 7, 2026
no surprise, 10/10

I’m a big fan of Charlie and read his books every chance I get. This one was probably my favorite I’ve read. SUCH an interesting spin on the story. 10/10 would read again.

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Olwyn
Verified purchaseAugust 30, 2026
recommended

Good read. Story moved well. Suspense throughout the book. I soul read this again! Kept you engaged and wanting to turn to the next page.

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Alexandra Jimenez
Verified purchaseSeptember 18, 2026
On edge - and totally worth it!

I rarely ever write a review for a book, but there was no way I could keep to myself how mind blowing this book is! From beginning to end, it kept me on edge. "A Gripping Psychological Thriller" is the Perfect description of it!

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Larson2006
Verified purchaseAugust 21, 2026
Hard Book To Put Down!

This Book had so many twists and turns! Loved the book, but the ending just left me hanging. I would have liked the ending to give the answer I waited for through the whole book. I highly recommend this book if you love mystery and a puzzle.

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G Bird
Verified purchaseJuly 26, 2026
Twisty and Attention holding

Book was really good. Story line and character description let's you get to know them. One of the main characters is the sister of the missing girl the book focuses on and she works for the Coroner. Without getting detailed too much, you get a look into that world. Although it's death, it shows compassion and respect for those whose lives end up on that table.Towards the middle it starts to get twisty, you think you have figured out who takes these girls and then it starts to speed up and become a page turner. By chapter 36 you have a need to know the truth, and from here to the next few chapt

B
Brittany
Verified purchaseJuly 12, 2025
Good but Not Great—Worth It for the Main Characters

I thought The Girl Who Was Taken was an okay read overall. The premise was intriguing, and while I did manage to guess most of the ending, it still held my interest enough to see it through. My favorite part by far was the two main characters—they were compelling and easy to root for.The first two-thirds of the book moved pretty slowly, though things picked up later on. Unfortunately, the very end felt a bit like a letdown and left me with a few lingering questions that never got fully resolved. At times, I found the story confusing—enough that I would flip back a few pages to see if I’d misse

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ashley
Verified purchaseAugust 7, 2026
Great Book! Finished in two days.. and didn’t want it to end!

It was great! The twists and turns, and the way it had me questioning everyone, kept my attention! I wanted more at the end! More closure or just more of this story!!

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Tamara Tillery
Verified purchaseAugust 18, 2026
The Capture Club...IYKYK

The Girl Who Was Taken was a dark, twisty thriller that kept me engaged the entire way through. I really enjoyed the shifting timelines, the forensic pathology angle with Livia, and the way the story slowly connected Megan’s kidnapping, Nicole’s disappearance, and the other victims. There were plenty of suspects and enough red herrings to keep the mystery moving.The Capture Club...wow!I was able to guess the ending, but it still had a lot of dramatic impact when everything came together. There were a few slower moments, and parts of the dialogue felt a little over-explained, but the payoff was

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