Brian Turner cherishes his life as a devoted family man and respected general contractor. Each day, he finds joy in the simple routine of dropping his daughter off at school before heading to his job sites. However, his tranquil existence is shattered one morning when a stranger with a New York accent approaches his car window, handing him an unmarked box with a cryptic message: "I got a job for you, but I can't talk about it now. Everything's inside the box. I'll check back with you later today."
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Inside the box, Brian discovers cash, photographs of an unfamiliar man in a mansion, and, most disturbingly, surveillance images of his wife, Lisa, their daughter, Sadie, and even the interior of their home. A voice on a provided cell phone delivers a chilling reminder: "You owe us a favor. Did you forget?"
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To protect his family, Brian is compelled to confront a past he had hoped to leave behind, embarking on a perilous mission that tests his limits and forces him to navigate a treacherous web of deceit and danger. As he delves deeper, he must decide how far he is willing to go to repay a debt and safeguard those he loves.
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Readers have praised The Favor for its relentless pacing and immersive storytelling, with one noting, "The storyline takes off running from the first page and never stops; drawing the reader into the fates of the characters and their adventures."
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Another highlighted the vivid descriptions that make "it feel as if you are truly there."
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Steve Badman's The Favor is a gripping thriller that explores the lengths one man will go to protect his family, weaving a tale of suspense and moral complexity that keeps readers enthralled from start to finish.