47 pages 1 hour read

Taylor Adams

No Exit

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In No Exit, college student Darby Thorne is stranded at a remote rest stop during a snowstorm while trying to visit her sick mother. Inside, she discovers a kidnapped girl named Jay hidden in a van and realizes the captors are among the other stranded travelers. Darby must navigate trust and danger to save Jay, culminating in a high-stakes battle against the kidnappers. The book includes instances of violence, kidnapping, and sexual violence.

Reviews & Readership

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Taylor Adams' No Exit has received praise for its intense and fast-paced narrative, engaging readers with relentless suspense and well-developed characters. Some criticisms note that the book's plot relies on increasingly implausible twists, which may detract from its overall believability. However, its gripping storyline and effective tension make it a worthwhile read for thriller enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read No Exit?

Readers who enjoy high-stakes thrillers like Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl or Paula Hawkins’s The Girl on the Train will find No Exit by Taylor Adams gripping. Fans of intense, claustrophobic settings and fast-paced narratives that keep you guessing until the last page will be hooked. Suitable for those who love psychological suspense and action.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Mystery / Crime Fiction

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Psychological Fiction

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Conflict

Values/Ideas: Good & Evil

Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger