Abduction is certainly a timely story and the premise is compelling.
However, the interesting story line doesn't obscure the problem with the characterizations in this thriller. Most of the main and minor characters are one-dimensional and unconvincing. Her Republican opponent is Lincoln Howe a Colin Powell wannabe. Although the race is close, Alison has an edge until she agrees to meet Howe in a debate. During the debate, Alison takes the moral high road and refuses to answer a question about whether she's been faithful to her husband during their marriage.