I was kidnapped by three men and thought I would die – it still haunts me today | Books | Entertainment
Simon Kernick delves into his experience of abduction to help his writing process (Image: Supplied by author)
Simon Kernick has a theory about how people will react to sudden and violent situations. It’s something he knows about full well – and not because his occupation is a bestselling crime writer. It’s because aged 16 he was abducted by three men while hitchhiking home one night, an ordeal that 42 years later remains etched on his mind.
“When you are put on the spot, I believe…
