Can you recommend some books on kidnapping true stories?

One such book is 'A Stolen Life' by Jaycee Dugard. It's her own account of being kidnapped at a young age and held captive for years. It gives a harrowing and very personal look into the experience of a kidnapping victim.

One well - known 'kidnapping books' true story is about the theft of rare and valuable books from libraries or private collections. For instance, in some cases, thieves have targeted ancient manuscripts. They do this often for financial gain, as these books can be sold on the black market for high prices. Another example could be when a person steals a book out of obsession. Maybe they are so in love with a particular work that they take it, thinking they are rescuing it from a fate they consider unworthy, like a library that they believe doesn't take proper care of it.

There are some cases where valuable or rare books have been 'kidnapped' in a sense. For example, in some library thefts, thieves target special editions or manuscripts. One such instance was the theft of a rare manuscript from a historical library. The motive often is financial gain as some collectors are willing to pay a large sum on the black market for these items.

One great book is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It involves a complex plot where a woman goes missing, and there are elements of what could be considered a form of kidnapping in the mind - games and mystery surrounding her disappearance. Another is 'Room' by Emma Donoghue. It tells the story of a mother and son held captive in a small room, which is a harrowing and unique take on the kidnapping theme. Also, 'The Lovely Bones' by Alice Sebold has a kidnapping and murder at its core, with the story being told from the perspective of the victim in the afterlife.

There's the movie - inspired story of 'Taken'. A retired CIA agent's daughter is kidnapped while traveling in Europe. He then uses his skills to track down the kidnappers and rescue her. It's full of action and high - stakes situations. Also, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' has elements of a fictional kidnapping story within its complex mystery plot.

Jaycee Dugard's 'A Stolen Life' is also very well - known. Her story of being kidnapped at 11 years old and held captive for 18 years is truly heart - wrenching. The book brought a lot of attention to the issue of long - term kidnapping and its effects on the victim.

In some cases, book kidnappings are part of a larger criminal operation. For instance, a gang might steal books as part of a plan to smuggle them across borders and sell them in other countries where there is a high demand for rare books. There was a case where a shipment of 'kidnapped' books was intercepted at the border, saving many precious literary works from being lost forever.

One true kidnapping story is the Elizabeth Smart case. In 2002, she was abducted from her home in Salt Lake City at the age of 14. She was held captive for nine months by a man and his female accomplice. They moved her around to different locations, including camps in the mountains. Elizabeth was finally rescued when she was recognized in the street with her captors. This case received a great deal of media attention and led to increased awareness about child abduction and safety.

One great kidnapping story fiction is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It involves a woman's disappearance which has elements of a kidnapping mystery. Another is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' where the main character, Lisbeth Salander, gets involved in solving a decades - old disappearance case that has kidnapping aspects. And 'Room' by Emma Donoghue also has a form of kidnapping situation at its core as the main characters are held captive.

Another one is 'Kidnapped' by Robert Louis Stevenson. It's a classic adventure story that involves a young man being kidnapped. It has a great sense of place and adventure, and it can introduce young adults to a different era of literature while still having an exciting kidnapping plot.