{"product_id":"2026100006529-secondhand-the-hostages","title":"The Hostages","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: fair. Jacket: Worn\/faded, some minor damage and chipping to edges; price clipped. Page Condition: yellowed. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA taut, edge-of-your-seat thriller, The Hostages by Charles Israel places ordinary people in extraordinary and terrifying circumstances, building tension with every ticking second. Israel constructs a narrative where the fate of innocent lives hangs in the balance, as shadowy antagonists hold their captives against the clock in a relentless battle of wills and nerve. Written with a sharp, cinematic precision, the novel captures the raw psychological pressure felt by both the captors and the captive, making it impossible to put down. Israel's masterly pacing and unflinching portrayal of human desperation under extreme duress mark this as a standout work in mid-century suspense fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887977574619,"sku":"2026100006529-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/b91349ce-e6aa-49bf-801b-f03c36a62043.png?v=1781751641","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100006529-secondhand-the-hostages","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}