How They Were Taken

Jenna Wyatt, Book 1

By: Carolyn Ridder Aspenson

Narrated by: Emily Norman

In Atlanta's shadows, where secrets fester and the missing stay buried, one woman's quest for truth threatens to unearth her own haunted past…

Jenna Wyatt thought she'd left her demons behind when she traded her GBI badge for a private detective's license. But when a desperate mother's plea echoes the unsolved mystery of Jenna's own missing sister, she's pulled into a labyrinth of deceit spanning decades.

Reluctantly partnering with Jack Parks, a magnetic ex-NCIS investigator, Jenna probes into Atlanta's underbelly, uncovering a chilling pattern of abductions and murders. As they peel back layers of lies, Jenna and Jack find themselves trapped in a deadly game where every revelation brings them closer to danger—and to the ghosts Jenna has spent a lifetime trying to outrun.

With lives hanging in the balance, Jenna must confront her darkest fears and decide: how much is she willing to sacrifice for the truth?

USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson delivers a heart-pounding thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last minute. Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni and Allison Brennan.

©2025 Carolyn Ridder Aspenson (P)2025 Podium Audio

Exceptionally good voice

The reader’s voice was exceptional at noting all of the characters and was very pleasing to hear. Great job!

Wow, talking about nailing it

I just finished this book and WOW, I think I have found my new favorite character. This book was nonstop from the beginning. The characters were well thought out and I thought they would jump out from the book. The narrator was awesome. Well done, and please don’t tell Rachel that I found someone new.

Unexpected but very good

I didn't expect the ending. I guess I have been trained to look for the worst possible outcome in these types of stories. But it's still good and I'm excited for the rest of the series! Kinda vague but trying not to spoil anything! Also, Emily Norman just crushes this performance, so it's an easy listen.

Outstanding Audible Book

The book was well written, the characters were believable and the story was compelling. The narrator was amazing. She used her instrument masterfully. I loved how she had a distinct voice for each character.

The characters were vivid and believable, really enjoyed this book and looking forward to the next one.

Absolutely loved this book and really looking forward to the next one in the series.