In Search of Valor

Valorie Dawes fights an international kidnapping syndicate on behalf of a new college friend–and harbors serious doubts about her future as a police officer. At a young age, Valorie Dawes vowed to avenge the death of her uncle, a policeman killed in the line of duty, by following in his footsteps. During her first month at college, the mysterious disappearance of a close friend’s child drags her into the role of crimefighter much earlier than planned. But Val’s initial attempts to help lead to mistrust and recrimination. Self-doubts escalate, not only about Val’s future as a cop, but over her ability to make and sustain the trust of a friend. Anxious to prove herself worthy on both counts, Val puts her own life on the line–and discovers that the kidnappers will stop at nothing to get rid of obstacles like her.
In Search of Valor

An international kidnapping ring took her friend’s daughter. Now they know Val is helping her–and they’ll stop at nothing to eliminate her as a threat.

Valorie Dawes fights an international kidnapping syndicate on behalf of a new college friend–and harbors serious doubts about her future as a police officer.

At a young age, Valorie Dawes vowed to avenge the death of her uncle, a policeman killed in the line of duty, by following in his footsteps. During her first month at college, the mysterious disappearance of a close friend’s child drags her into the role of crimefighter much earlier than planned.

But Val’s initial attempts to help lead to mistrust and recrimination. Self-doubts escalate, not only about Val’s future as a cop, but over her ability to make and sustain the trust of a friend.

Anxious to prove herself worthy on both counts, Val puts her own life on the line–and discovers that the kidnappers will stop at nothing to get rid of obstacles like her.

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At a young age, Valorie Dawes vowed to avenge the death of her uncle, a policeman killed in the line of duty, by following in his footsteps. During her first month at college, the mysterious disappearance of a close friend’s child drags her into the role of crimefighter much earlier than planned.

But Val’s initial attempts to help lead to mistrust and recrimination. Self-doubts escalate, not only about Val’s future as a cop, but over her ability to make and sustain the trust of a friend.

Anxious to prove herself worthy on both counts, Val puts her own life on the line–and discovers that the kidnappers will stop at nothing to get rid of obstacles like her.

Details
Author: Gary Corbin
Series: Valorie Dawes Thrillers, Book 1
Genres: Mystery, Police Procedural, Thriller
Publisher: Double Diamond Publishing
Publication Year: 2020
Format: Paperback
Length: Novella
Narrator: Gary Corbin
ASIN: B0828B7ZZD
ISBN: 9781734615203
List Price: 7.99
eBook Price: 1.99
Valorie Dawes is a complex character, with ghosts of her own, who gets drawn into the kidnapping of a young child. The child’s mother is Val’s friend and classmate. Val’s empathy drives her to find the perpetrator of the crime and help return the child to its mother, but it’s her tenacity and grit that keep you reading. The nonstop action leads to a satisfying ending.
– Laura Mahaffey
"This is an exciting read. "In Search Of Valor" is filled with interesting characters and precarious situations. Valorie Dawes, the story's main character, is a young, would be cop, thrust into a hair-raising child abduction scheme. She manages to get herself in and out of trouble, using her wits, persistence and a bit of luck. "In Search Of Valor" is a great series starter that you won't want to put down, featuring a memorable character with great potential."
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