The Hunted
Rachel Lee
Her story sets off a violent spark. His investigation puts them in the line of fire.Journalist Erin McKenna is not only investigating a major defense contractor suspected of complicity in the international sex-slave trade but testifying against them in court. Her world collapses when that same firm buys her newspaper and she's fired without explanation.Her home is ransacked, her computer stolen and she is attacked. FBI agent Jerod Westlake is haunted by the disappearance of his sister long ago, and has dedicated his life to ending the international sex-slave trade.When he discovers Erin wounded on the floor of her apartment, he swings into action to protect her as a witness–and as a woman. Jerod needs to protect Erin's life and track down her source. But once they start working as a team, the real danger begins….
Praise for the novels of
RACHEL LEE
“A highly complex thriller…deft use of dialogue.”
—Publishers Weekly on Wildcard
“The Crimson Code is a smart, complex thriller with enough twists to knot your stomach and keep your fingers turning the pages.”
—New York Times bestselling author Alex Kava
“With its smartly paced dialogue and seamless interweaving of both canine and human viewpoints, this well-rounded story is sure to be one of Lee’s top-selling titles.”
—Publishers Weekly on Something Deadly
“A suspenseful, edge-of-the-seat read.”
—Publishers Weekly on Caught
“Rachel Lee is a master of romantic suspense.”
—Romantic Times BOOKreviews
The Hunted
Rachel Lee
To the lost, and the men and women of law enforcement
who try to find them.
Contents
Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Epilogue
Afterword