The Takers and Keepers Blog Tour

This psychological thriller will leave you wondering about every missing person poster, and news article you have ever seen. The author takes you into the dark underworld of missing persons and explores what happens to those who are never found. I found myself forgetting that this was a work of fiction and was left with a very heavy heart.

The Takers and Keepers was my introduction to Ivan Pope. I was not sure what to expect. Ivan Pope’s writing is detailed and specific, making it easy to keep track of the story. It is deep and emotional, making it hard to remember that you are reading a work of fiction.

Freelance reporter, Allen Kimbo, has heard rumours about missing people being kept alive, prisoners to a network of twisted men who take pride in the control they have over their keepen. When he receives an anonymous email inviting him to visit Europe and see some of the keepen for himself – nothing can stand in his way. Has he finally discovered the story he has been looking for or is there more at play than he realises?

Allen Kimbo’s hunt for the keepen left tears in my eyes. The detailed descriptions of what these people are forced to endure, hearing a keepen tell her story, sharing her feelings left a lump in my throat. The author draws such a colourful picture I was left wondering how closely this story touched his own life.

The characters in this book are mostly damaged people. Even Allen Kimbo has a past that leaves you intrigued. The author never gives you the full details of Allen’s past, but there is something there that makes it clear that there is more to him than meets the eye.

Jennifer, a young woman who re-appeared after being kidnapped at the age of fifteen had my heart pounding. This character’s personality was up and down like a roller coaster ride. The things she said and did make no senses at all – which I would imagine is exactly how someone who has been held captive would react. The author did an absolutely marvellous job creating Jennifer – I loved her.

Yep, this one is on my loved list. I raced through this book in three days.

Psychological thriller enthusiasts will find themselves loving this book – I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a nail-biting, gripping tale.