this is the first book by Paullina Simons that I have read, and it won't be my last. This is one of those books that you read at top speed because you are desperate to know what happens next, and when you finally finish it, you're left breathless. Simons is an excellent writer, and I particularly enjoyed the way she tells the story from two viewpoints, that of Didi, the kidnapped woman, and also that of her husband and the police who are trying to find her. It gives the book an almost movie-like feel, and cranks up the tension. I think this book would benefit from being filmed; but, nevertheless, it is a thrilling read (take note anybody who's read Tully, which I have just started - Eleven Hours is completely different).