The book: The Good Girl by Mary Kubica
The hook: This taut thriller revolves around Mia Dennett, the daughter of a prominent Chicago judge, who is kidnapped and held for ransom. The novel shifts perspectives from that of Mia's anxiety-ridden mom, the world-weary detective assigned to her case, and her kidnapper, making for a tense, fast-paced story.
Fear factor: No scares here! But trust me when I say that you'll tear through this book in record time; it's that good.