What begins as a routine tip about a missing girl quickly exposes a trafficking corridor that stretches from war-torn Kosovo to the streets of Canada. In Hollister: The Corridor, F.J. Anderson delivers a crime thriller that blends investigative journalism, international organized crime, and the harsh realities of human trafficking into a tense, socially grounded suspense novel. When retired investigative journalist Hollister looks into a suspicious massage parlor in London, Ontario, he uncovers a network built on silence, fear, and loyalty forged in war. At the center of the operation stands Milos Radovan, a former Balkan soldier whose past in the Kosovo conflict shapes a ruthless criminal enterprise. Meanwhile, Xinjue, a young immigrant promised opportunity, finds herself trapped in a system designed to erase her identity. As Hollister pushes deeper, the danger escalates, revealing how global conflict, refugee routes, and organized crime intersect in plain sight. For readers drawn to realistic crime narratives, layered antagonists, and contemporary social relevance, this novel delivers tension grounded in authenticity. Step into the investigation. Follow the truth. Discover what hides inside the corridor.

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F.J. Anderson grew up in Ajax, Ontario with a childhood dream of becoming an investigative journalist. After a nearly 40- year career in the media industry, none of it as a journalist, he now lives vicariously through his alter-ego Frank Hollister. Anderson, his husband Wesley and their two Springer Spaniels call downtown Toronto home although they split their time among homes in Toronto, Hannibal Missouri and Costa Rica. They are avid travelers who enjoy exploring new countries and meeting new friends around the world. The Corridor is his first novel. He is currently writing the next installment of Frank Hollister's adventures, The Commemoration. In honor of his devotion to community service and local advocacy, F.J. Anderson was awarded both the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal and Diamond Jubilee Medal.