Disfigured

**Experience a heart-pumping and thrilling tale of suspense!

Originally published in THRILLER (2006),edited by #1 **** *New York Times* **** bestselling author James Patterson.**

In this Thriller Short, a collaborative medical thriller, *New York Times *bestselling writer Michael Palmer teams with his son Daniel Palmer, a bestselling author in his own right. “We have your son. The picture enclosed is not a fake, this is not a hoax, and we cannot be bought.” What comes next is a tight, twisty tale rooted in conflict that runs the gamut of emotions. In Maura Hill, the Palmers create a strong-willed hero who bounces right back up, no matter how many times she’s knocked down.

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