Stolen Lives — G. Wayne Tilman

A hard-hitting detective with a thirst for justice and a Highway Patrol trooper with an obsession for finding the truth team up to take on the case of a lifetime. Detective Sergeant Nick Wolf is tasked with dissolving a human trafficking ring on one of America's most notorious routes between Tampa Bay and Orlando. When one final victim slips through his fingers, he is forced to pursue, and finds himself facing a dangerous standoff that ends with a career-ending injury.Forced into early retirement, Wolf is unable to stay away from the action and starts his own private investigation firm, where he crosses paths with Florida Highway Patrol trooper, Lola Caldwell. Instantly drawn to her investigative prowess, bravery, and combat skills, Wolf recognizes her as the perfect partner.Together, they tackle an array of compelling cases, showcasing their unparalleled expertise, and are led to their most challenging investigation yet-the kidnapping of a prominent judge's young granddaughter.Will Nick succumb to the shadows of his past, or will he find the courage to let Lola in and find the missing girl before it's too late?