George and Carole Hall do not call the police or FBI when their young daughter, Rose, is kidnapped. They listen to the kidnappers' demands and follow their orders. Now it's too late to find any solid evidence. Not only is their child missing, but their unique, one-of-a-kind 1936 yellow Packard is gone with her. George bought the Packard from an auction and got a really good deal, since no one else would touch it. You see, two deaths had already occurred that were associated with the Packard, and it was believed to be evil.

Helen believes the Packard has the answers, but the case hits a dead end. The case if closed and Helen goes back to Washington to do menial tasks with the OSS, but her heart is in investigative work. It's a few years before the phone call comes that there is a solid lead on finding the girl and the kidnappers, and the Packard has given them the clue. Will the kidnappers be found and will the little girl still be alive?

Ace Collins has given us a unique story in THE YELLOW PACKARD. Many subplots are intricately entwined throughout to bring the narrative to an exciting and unusual climax. The many characters are all endearing and believable. Collins has masterfully woven in some social injustices of the time period and adeptly included actual historical events. This historical inspirational is a story of hope and perseverance. You'll enjoy this read!

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