Jake’s life is teetering after his wife’s hit and run death. The only good thing in his life is his teen daughter, Piper. When Piper is taken, he’ll do anything to get her back.

This one was immensely fast paced and exciting. I couldn’t believe how easy the pages flew by. It’s a very easy read that you don’t notice how immersed you are until it’s over. The plot was good and I just couldn’t help myself as seeing Liam Neeson (in Taken) as Jake! He has the same father vigilante with nothing to lose vibe!

“It was no longer time for Jake to be casual about this - it was time to run like hell.”

All He Has Left comes out 4/1.

A man on the run, trying to save his daughter and himself as she is kidnapped and a hitman is after him. Seems pretty basic, right? Trust me it is. There is no element of surprise and it's 100% predictable, especially with the dose of romance that comes with this genre of book. However, I found it a pretty quick and easy read.

A Provocative domestic thriller with an intoxicating plot. A suspenseful dramatic story with great characters. The author keeps the reader guessing with some twists and turns. An impressive thriller.

Disclaimer: Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for this ARC, I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Fast, enjoyable read. The writing was a bit simplistic but I think this will circulate well among the mystery readers at my library.

Chad Zunker has become a must read author for me. Always fast paced and thrilling to read and this book is no exception. I highly recommend it.

Thanks to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for this advanced copy.

After losing his wife, all Jake has left in the world is his daughter, Piper. Rich in-laws have tried to take Piper away from him, causing a huge rift between Jake and his dead wife’s family. When Jake decides to allow a birthday party for Piper things take a turn. Someone is shot dead and Piper is kidnapped. It all looks as if Jake is guilty of murder so he must run and hide to find Piper before it’s too late.

Overall, this book was enjoyable and a good read. It did get a little redundant in parts but the storyline was strong and held my attention.





This was my first book by Chad Zunker. I look forward to exploring his others.

Jake Slater loses his wife in a hit-and-run accident and then faces a custody battle with her parents over his daughter Piper. A year later he agrees to a reunion with the estranged family for Piper's birthday. While there a shot rings out and her cousin Caitlyn is murdered and Piper is kidnapped. Caitlyn's dying words: "Piper knows the truth". Jake is the only witness to her murder and therefore the only suspect. Forced on the run, he is determined to clear his name and rescue his daughter. Overall this was a thrilling read, with a great plot and well-written characters, I highly recommend it. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy.

3.5 rounding up, it was a good story that I liked. Nothing spectacular here but it was a solid, quick read.

Chad Zunker can certainly tell a fast-paced, high-stakes, tension-filled story. This has all the aspects to make it a super quick read: short chapters, high-stress situations, a big secret that needs to be uncovered before time runs out... I liked this story. This is one of those "Why did that character keep running if they really are innocent" but I TOTALLY got it -- Jake knows how wealthy (read: powerful) his wife's family, specifically his father-in-law, are and what that money and power could do against him. Also, he seems like he will do ANYTHING to get his daughter back and at the time running seemed the only way he was going to be able to get to her (circling back to that wealth that means power his father-in-law has? He knows no one will take him seriously).

Side note: the fact that the FBI Agent is named Dani was icing on the cake; it isn't the most common name I see in books (maybe just the ones I read perhaps, idk) so I immediately showed my husband and said "Look her name is Dani and she's an FBI Agent!" What a great name for a great female lead character ;-)

Thanks to Thomas & Mercer via Netgalley for the early copy to read and review.

This was just an odd read, I wanted to love it , I saw it all over , it was not for me. Slow story and predictability factor was strong. Not as twisty as I had hoped . Fell flat for me.

Fairly predictable thriller-mystery but with a quick pace. I really enjoyed getting right to the action within the first few chapters.

TBH, I’d never heard of Chad Zunker before reading Family Money (which I read and reviewed earlier this year). He wrote a series featuring Sam Callahan and the David Adams legal thriller An Equal Justice, but somehow he was new to me. I really enjoyed the plotting and pace of Family Money, so I was pleased to receive All He Has Left from NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer in exchange for this honest review.

Jake Slater’s wife died when she was the victim in a hit-and-run, and all he has left is his daughter, Piper. Jake and his rich in-laws are in a custody battle for Piper but it is the in-laws who have the money to fight this battle. In this sense, it is similar to Alex Mahan of Family Money, whose wife Taylor has the same kind of annoying rich relatives.When Piper’s thirteenth birthday rolls around, Jake agrees – then his nightmare of losing Piper (all he has left, remember?) becomes reality as she is kidnapped and her cousin is murdered.

Lucky Jake – he is the only witness to the murder—and also the only suspect. Off he goes on a wild chase to find the truth and save Piper. A fun escape from the news! Four stars.

Jake's life is falling apart. His wife dies in a car crash that also injures his daughter. A year passes, Jake and Piper return to town, only for Piper to be kidnapped and her favorite cousin murdered. As the story progresses, Jake finds the world conspiring against him. As he searches for Piper he is trailed by the FBI, as assassin, and thd ruthless media. Intriguing story. 3.5 out of 5 ⭐️

This is a fairly predictable thriller/mystery with quick pacing. We jump right into the action with his wife dying in the first few chapters, and in a few more chapters his daughter is kidnapped. I really liked that we got right into the story without wasting time on an unnecessary setup. It had just enough information to understand family dynamics and the overall scene.

I chose to give this three stars because the story wasn't all that unique and was predictable for anyone who reads this genre. It wasn't a bad read, but it's not something I will remember after reading a few more books.

All He Has Left is a nail biter roller coaster ride of family money, power and killing
First Jake's wife is killed in a hit and run accident. Then his teenage daughter is kidnapped and Jake is lost as to why.
Don't turn you back on those closet to you.

It's going to take everything Jake has to get answers and his daughter back and that is what he plans to do.

No matter who gets in his way.

This is a great story and really quick read.

Thank you #NetGalley

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC copy. A fast-paced thriller that grabbed me from the beginning. My first book by this author but definitely won’t be my last. I finished it in a day because I couldn’t put it down.

All He Has Left is a fun, fast, easy-to-read thriller reminiscent of the classic The Fugitive. Jake is a loveable dad who's had some tough breaks and is bent on finding his missing daughter.
Thanks for the digital review copy.

Jake Slater is married to a very well off woman with very well off family, he is a High School coach.
Their marriage hits a rocky patch, and after visiting his in-laws, there is a tragic accident on the way home.
Sarah dies, and Piper, his daughter, is badly injured.
He nearly loses Piper in a custody battle with his wealthy father in law, and when the court case is over, he moves away.
A year later, he takes Piper to celebrate her 13th birthday with her mother's family, and she is kidnapped while staying with her cousin Caitlin, who is fatally shot by the kidnapper.
Jake finds Caitlin, and she tells him that his wife's death was not an accident.
Jake is on the run, desperately trying to find Piper, and being pursued by a hit man.

This book is quite short, a really quick read, but is absorbing. There is a lot of action, many secrets and it is fast paced.

You can virtually feel Jake's panic, and the love he has for his child.


Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I've read many books by Chad Zunker and have enjoyed them all. This one was no different. Fast paced, and easy to follow along with characters I've come to know and love. His books grab you and keep you wanting to read more. I highly recommend this book.

Thank you so much, NetGalley for letting me dive into this wonderful read! I loved it so much and it had me on the edge of my seat!

Unfortunately this book was not for me, it was a bit slower than I would like and it just didn't hold my attention. I am sure other people will love it!