Dinuka McKenzie’s “Taken” plunges you into a tense kidnapping investigation alongside Detective Kate Miles. While the characters might lean a bit one-dimensional at times, the plot weaves twists and turns that keep you guessing until the very end.
The story unfolds as Detective Miles, juggling the pressures of new motherhood and a demanding case, investigates the disappearance of an infant. With echoes of her own struggles resonating in the case, the stakes feel deeply personal for Kate. McKenzie ramps up the tension, injecting red herrings and unexpected developments that kept me interested. The twists are genuinely surprising, and the final reveal lands with a satisfying punch.