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The Missing Daughter: A spellbinding and heart-wrenching novel from the bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE LETTER
by Emily GunnisFrom the global bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE LETTER comes a gripping and heartbreaking novel of family secrets.'Utterly gripping, taut and powerful. An emotionally charged, compulsive, moving novel' Adele Parks'Captivating and suspenseful' Jessica Fellowes'I so enjoyed it. Twists and turns... Hours of gripping entertainment and a great many tears' Lesley Pearse'A truly brilliant and moving read. I loved it' Karen Hamilton'Loss, betrayal and a decades-old secret... BRILLIANT' Heat magazine_______________Some secrets are locked away for years . . .Rebecca Waterhouse is just thirteen when she witnesses her mother's death at the hand of her father in Seaview Cottage. But what else did she see?Years later, Rebecca's daughters Iris and Jessie know their mother will never speak of that terrible night. But when Jessie goes missing, with her gravely ill newborn, Iris realises the past may hold the key to her sister's disappearance.With Jessie in trouble, Iris must unravel a twisting story of love and betrayal in her mother's family history.Only then will Seaview Cottage give up its dark and tragic secret...*Previously published as The Lost Child*_______________**Emily Gunnis's new novel The Midwife's Secret is available to pre-order NOW!**READERS ADORE EMILY GUNNIS'S MESMERISING NOVELS:'A wonderfully woven novel, full of family secrets that will sweep you away into another time. I loved it more than I could possibly convey in words' 5* Reader Review'One of my reading highlights of the year and it has only made me more eager to read many more books from Emily Gunnis' 5* Reader Review'I'd give this book 10* if I could' 5* Reader Review'Wow! I can't remember reading a book so quickly for a very long time. Couldn't put it down but didn't want it to finish. A must read' 5* Reader Review'Written so beautifully, such attention to detail, her words and mesmerising characters take hold of every emotion within you' 5* Reader Review'This story grabbed hold of me and sucked me in. Heartbreaking, emotional, gripping, suspenseful and will keep you on the edge of your seat right to the very last chapter' 5* Reader Review
The Missing Daughter: A spellbinding and heart-wrenching novel from the bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE LETTER
by Emily GunnisFrom the global bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE LETTER comes a gripping and heartbreaking novel of family secrets.'Utterly gripping, taut and powerful. An emotionally charged, compulsive, moving novel' Adele Parks'Captivating and suspenseful' Jessica Fellowes'I so enjoyed it. Twists and turns... Hours of gripping entertainment and a great many tears' Lesley Pearse'A truly brilliant and moving read. I loved it' Karen Hamilton'Loss, betrayal and a decades-old secret... BRILLIANT' Heat magazine_______________Some secrets are locked away for years . . .Rebecca Waterhouse is just thirteen when she witnesses her mother's death at the hand of her father in Seaview Cottage. But what else did she see?Years later, Rebecca's daughters Iris and Jessie know their mother will never speak of that terrible night. But when Jessie goes missing, with her gravely ill newborn, Iris realises the past may hold the key to her sister's disappearance.With Jessie in trouble, Iris must unravel a twisting story of love and betrayal in her mother's family history.Only then will Seaview Cottage give up its dark and tragic secret...*Previously published as The Lost Child*_______________**Emily Gunnis's new novel The Midwife's Secret is available to pre-order NOW!**READERS ADORE EMILY GUNNIS'S MESMERISING NOVELS:'A wonderfully woven novel, full of family secrets that will sweep you away into another time. I loved it more than I could possibly convey in words' 5* Reader Review'One of my reading highlights of the year and it has only made me more eager to read many more books from Emily Gunnis' 5* Reader Review'I'd give this book 10* if I could' 5* Reader Review'Wow! I can't remember reading a book so quickly for a very long time. Couldn't put it down but didn't want it to finish. A must read' 5* Reader Review'Written so beautifully, such attention to detail, her words and mesmerising characters take hold of every emotion within you' 5* Reader Review'This story grabbed hold of me and sucked me in. Heartbreaking, emotional, gripping, suspenseful and will keep you on the edge of your seat right to the very last chapter' 5* Reader Review
The Missing Daughter: A spellbinding and heart-wrenching novel from the bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE LETTER
by Emily GunnisPerfect for fans of Kate Morton and Kathryn Hughes, this twisting novel of murder, tragedy and betrayal will haunt you.A shocking murder. A child witness. A diary of secrets. 1952. Rebecca Waterhouse is just thirteen when her father, suffering from PTSD following the war, kills her mother then himself. As Rebecca ran from the house, she is sure she sees someone standing at the window watching her. But no one believes her.2018. Iris Waterhouse, a journalist, hears that police are trying to find a woman on the run with her newborn baby. The mother is depressed and the baby, who has Strep B, urgently needs medication. Iris begins to investigate. Meanwhile a woman in her nineties is found wandering on Whittering Beach. She is very distressed about a baby she says she abandoned in 1940. As Iris gets closer to the missing mother, she starts to read the diary of her grandmother Harriet Waterhouse, who was murdered by her husband decades before. She realises there is a connection between the two families. And in doing so unveils a shocking secret buried years ago.
Missing Daughter
by Rick MofinaWhen a twelve-year-old girl goes missing, a suburban family’s perfect life reveals its dark secrets in this tense psychological thriller.Life can change in an instant. For Ryan and Karen Lane, it happens on the morning they discover their twelve-year-old daughter’s window open, their beloved Maddie missing from her bed. Police investigate. Suspicions swirl. The Lane family is thrown into turmoil. Then detectives turn their sights on them.No one is ruled out. Not Karen, with her tragic past, who argued with her daughter. Not Ryan, with his violent streak. Not Maddie’s thirteen-year-old brother, Tyler, who heard voices in her room the night she vanished.As time goes by and no answers emerge, the Lanes fear that Maddie is gone forever. But when a stunning revelation shocks everyone, the family plunges deep into a world of buried secrets whose revelations threaten the very foundation of their lives.
Missing Dead Girls
by Sara WaltersFrom the author of The Violent Season comes a gripping, fast-paced psychological thriller that is sure to keep you turning pages. What is friendship without a few secrets?It wasn't Tillie's choice to leave Philadelphia. But after everything that happened junior year, her mom insisted the quiet suburb of Willow Creek was the perfect place to get a fresh start, to put the trauma and rumors behind them.Madison Frank is the perfect distraction. Beautiful, fun, and from the wealthy side of town, Madison is the kind of girl who has a pull stronger than gravity. She commands attention, even inspires obsession. And by the end of summer, Tillie's forgotten everything—everyone—she left in Philadelphia. Almost.Then Madison goes missing. A photo of her bloody body is texted to the whole student body…from an account with Tillie's name on it. Tillie's caught in a tangled web of secrets that will destroy her if they surface…and will destroy everyone she loves if they don't."Claustrophobic and intriguing... a novel that will keep you hooked all the way."—The Nerd Daily on The Violent SeasonPick up Missing Dead Girls if you're looking for:A psychological, fast-paced thrillerA suspenseful read with strong emotionFiction examining friendshipA coming of age story with a twist
The Missing Diary: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure (Thea Stilton Mouseford Academy #2)
by Thea StiltonThe Thea Sisters and their friends have decided to start a school newspaper. But then Colette's diary goes missing, and sports reporter Nicky witnesses a suspicious finish during the Iron Mouse Games. Can the Thea Sisters solve these mysteries and make their deadline for their paper?
The Missing Dog Is Spotted
by Jessica Scott KerrinTrevor Tower doesn’t worry about being short until he is assigned dog-walking duty with Loyola Louden, the tallest person in his class. But the dogs are a wonderful distraction, and even before Trevor and Loyola vow to solve the mystery of a missing spotted dog, they are becoming good friends. In this standalone prequel to the acclaimed novel The Spotted Dog Last Seen—a New York Public Library Book for Reading and Sharing (2013)—Jessica Scott Kerrin gives readers another mystery to solve and a lost dog to find. But does the missing dog even exist?
The Missing Dough (A Pizza Lovers Mystery #6)
by Chris CavenderThe only thing Eleanor Swift loves more then A Slice of Delight--her Timber Ridge, North Carolina pizzeria--is her sister Maddy. So when Maddy's cheating ex-husband Grant shows up with some pie-in-the-sky idea to win Maddy back, Eleanor is happy to see her sister swiftly show him the door. But they both know Grant isn't done yet, especially when he picks a fight with Maddy's fiancé Bob in front of the whole town. Naturally, when Grant is later found stabbed in the heart with a barbeque skewer, Bob is featured on the police chief's menu as Suspect #1. And when it turns out that Maddy stands to gain a different kind of dough--and lots of it--from Grant exiting this world, she and Eleanor know it's up to them to cook up an investigation to find the real killer. . .or their next scrumptious pizza may be their last!Includes a delicious pizza recipe!"Delightful." --Publishers Weekly"Will continue to draw food mystery fans." --Booklist
The Missing Dwarf: A Branches Book (Once Upon a Fairy Tale #3)
by Anna StaniszewskiKara and Zed are off on a new adventure, in this twisted fairy tales series from Anna Staniszewski! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Snow White needs help! One of her dwarf friends has been kidnapped by the evil queen. It's up to Kara and Zed to travel to the castle and rescue the dwarf in time for Snow White's wedding. Magic, friendship, and adventure come together in the adorable Once Upon a Fairy Tale series, featuring black-and-white illustrations on every page.
The Missing Factor (The Jim Factor Novels)
by Daniel C. LortiA former international arms dealer brings his unique expertise to this twisting, action-packed spy thriller. From his elegant home in Southern California, Jim Factor negotiates legitimate weapons deals for his clients in Europe. But when he&’s approached with a shady job that pays too well to refuse, the one-time deal may be his last. With the Russian mafia after him, Factor must disappear quick—and telling his wife, Diane, anything about the situation would only put her in danger. Hiding out in San Francisco and preparing for a life on the run, Factor is tracked down by a private detective—and the Russians aren&’t far behind. Now his only chance at survival is to fight a ruthless, deadly enemy face-to-face. From Alcatraz Island to Spain and the Balkans, The Missing Factor is an international spy thriller shot through with authentic spy craft.
The Missing File: An Inspector Avraham Avraham Novel (Avraham Avraham Ser. #1)
by D. A. MishaniA sixteen-year-old boy is missing in a Tel Aviv suburb. His mother is worried. Inspector Avraham Avraham is not. It is unheard of for children to vanish in this city. But the boy has disappeared without trace. The parents are wretched, the neighbourhood suspicious; the boy's tutor harbours a secret. Avraham's only answer is so unthinkable, it will take all his courage to face.
The Missing File: A Novel (Avraham Avraham Series #1)
by D.A. MishaniThe inspiration for the Peacock Original series The Calling, streaming now!"A tense, gripping page-turner that I devoured in two days—it’s hard to believe it’s a debut.” — S.J. Watson, New York Times bestselling author of Before I Go to SleepIsraeli detective Avraham Avraham must find a teenage boy gone missing from the suburbs of Tel Aviv in this first volume in the thrilling crime series by D. A. Mishani.Crimes in Avraham’s quiet suburb are generally not all that complex. But when a sixteen-year-old boy goes missing and a schoolteacher offers up a baffling complication, Avraham finds himself questioning everything he thought he knew about his life.Told through alternating points of view, The Missing File is an emotionally wrought, character-driven page-turner with plenty of twists and turns. It’s a mystery that will leave readers questioning the notions of innocence and guilt, and the nebulous nature of truth.
Missing From Her Home (Mr Crook Murder Mystery)
by Anthony GilbertA missing child - and she might not be the last victim...Classic crime from one of the greats of the Detection ClubAngela Toni, only nine years old, has been missing for several days, and it is Wilfrid Hersey's son Ben who is under suspicion. Hersey meets Detective Arthur Crook, whose blood boils at thought of a child killer. But as Crook digs deeper he discovers that the night Angela disappeared was also the night an unidentified man was found in Hangman's Alley, a shortcut the child would have taken on her way home. And another murder will take place before Crook finally uncovers the truth.'Grips steadily, like a conscientious ant's jaws' Observer'Arthur Crook in rumbustious form' Sunday Telegraph
The Missing Girl
by Norma Fox MazerHe could be any man, any respectable, ordinary man. But he's not. This man watches the five Herbert girls-Beauty, Mim, Stevie, Fancy, and Autumn-with disturbing fascination. Unaware of his scrutiny and his increasingly agitated and forbidden thoughts about them, the sisters go on with their ordinary everyday lives-planning, arguing, laughing, and crying-as if nothing bad could ever breach the safety of their family. In alternating points of view, Norma Fox Mazer manages to interweave the lives of predator and prey in this unforgettable psychological thriller.
The Missing Guests of the Magic Grove Hotel (Ethical Chiang Mai Detective Agency #2)
by David CasarettA fascinating mystery featuring Ladarat Patalung, the first and only nurse detective in Thailand.As a nurse ethicist, Ladarat Patalung works to save the lives of her patients, and to make sure the ones she can't save have at least the dignity of a "good death." But when wealthy foreign travelers start to go missing all across Thailand, Detective Wiriya Mookjai fears that a killer is at large, and turns to Ladarat for help. The travelers have nothing in common, except for brief stays at a mysterious resort, known as the Magic Grove Hotel...Ethical Chiang Mai Detective AgencyMurder at the House of Rooster HappinessThe Missing Guests of the Magic Grove Hotel
The Missing Half: The gripping new thriller from the host of Crime Junkie
by Ashley FlowersA gripping psychological thriller from the host of CRIME JUNKIE podcast and the New York Times bestselling author.'A propulsive mystery with excellent writing and a genuine beating heart at its centre. Simply a great read!'GILLIAN FLYNN, author of Gone Girl'A gripping, tense story of sisterhood for women everywhere' GILLIAN MCALLISTER, author of Wrong Place Wrong Time'Sharp, slick, and chilling, with a whiplash ending you'll never see coming' JENEVA ROSE, author of Home Is Where the Bodies Are__________________________________________Nicole Monroe is in a rut. At twenty-four, she lives alone in a tiny apartment in her hometown in Indiana, she's just gotten a DWI, and she works the same dead-end job she's been working since high school. Everyone has felt sorry for her for the last seven years - since the day her older sister, Kasey, vanished without a trace. On the night Kasey went missing, her car was found over a hundred miles from home. The driver's door was open and her purse was untouched in the seat next to it. The only real clue in her disappearance was Jules Connor, another young woman from the same area who disappeared in the same way, two weeks earlier. But with so little for the police to go on, both cases eventually went cold. Nic wants nothing more than to move on from her sister's disappearance and the state it's left her in. But then one day, Jules's sister, Jenna Connor, walks into Nic's life and offers her something she hasn't felt in a long time: hope.What follows is a gripping tale of two sisters who will do anything to find their missing halves, even if it means destroying everything they've ever known.
The Missing Half: The gripping new thriller from the host of Crime Junkie
by Ashley FlowersA gripping psychological thriller from the host of CRIME JUNKIE podcast and the New York Times bestselling author.'A propulsive mystery with excellent writing and a genuine beating heart at its centre. Simply a great read!'GILLIAN FLYNN, author of Gone Girl'A gripping, tense story of sisterhood for women everywhere' GILLIAN MCALLISTER, author of Wrong Place Wrong Time'Sharp, slick, and chilling, with a whiplash ending you'll never see coming' JENEVA ROSE, author of Home Is Where the Bodies Are__________________________________________Nicole Monroe is in a rut. At twenty-four, she lives alone in a tiny apartment in her hometown in Indiana, she's just gotten a DWI, and she works the same dead-end job she's been working since high school. Everyone has felt sorry for her for the last seven years - since the day her older sister, Kasey, vanished without a trace. On the night Kasey went missing, her car was found over a hundred miles from home. The driver's door was open and her purse was untouched in the seat next to it. The only real clue in her disappearance was Jules Connor, another young woman from the same area who disappeared in the same way, two weeks earlier. But with so little for the police to go on, both cases eventually went cold. Nic wants nothing more than to move on from her sister's disappearance and the state it's left her in. But then one day, Jules's sister, Jenna Connor, walks into Nic's life and offers her something she hasn't felt in a long time: hope.What follows is a gripping tale of two sisters who will do anything to find their missing halves, even if it means destroying everything they've ever known.
The Missing Half: A Novel
by Ashley FlowersTwo women haunted by their sisters&’ unsolved disappearances band together in this captivating mystery from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of All Good People Here and host of the #1 true crime podcast Crime Junkie.&“Sharp, slick, and chilling, with a whiplash ending you&’ll never see coming.&”—Jeneva Rose, author of Home Is Where the Bodies AreNicole &“Nic&” Monroe is in a rut. At twenty-four, she lives alone in a dinky apartment in her hometown of Mishawaka, Indiana, she&’s just gotten a DWI, and she works the same dead-end job she&’s been working since high school, a job she only has because her boss is a family friend and feels sorry for her. Everyone has felt sorry for her for the last seven years—since the day her older sister, Kasey, vanished without a trace.On the night Kasey went missing, her car was found over a hundred miles from home. The driver&’s door was open and her purse was untouched in the seat next to it. The only real clue in her disappearance was Jules Connor, another young woman from the same area who disappeared in the same way, two weeks earlier. But with so little for the police to go on, both cases eventually went cold.Nic wants nothing more than to move on from her sister&’s disappearance and the state it&’s left her in. But then one day, Jules&’s sister, Jenna Connor, walks into Nic&’s life and offers her something she hasn&’t felt in a long time: hope. What follows is a gripping tale of two sisters who will do anything to find their missing halves, even if it means destroying everything they&’ve ever known.
The Missing Heir
by Gail RanstromWhen her late husband’s heir returns to claim his fortune, a young widow finds her home—and her heart—in jeopardy in this Regency romance.Since her husband’s death, Grace Forbush has dedicated herself to seeking justice for vulnerable women. But now it is Grace who finds herself vulnerable—when she discovers a buckskin-clad ruffian in her library.Adam Hawthorn is not what he seems. A gentleman by birth, he is also the true heir to the estate of Grace’s late husband. Presumed dead for years, he has now returned to claim what is rightfully his: a home, a fortune—and a bride!
The Missing Heiress (The Nero Wolfe Mysteries)
by Robert GoldsboroughThe daughter of a steel magnate disappears, and Nero and Archie must forge ahead with an investigation in this new mystery from the award–winning author. Archie Goodwin&’s very good friend, Lily Rowan, spends much of her time—and considerable financial resources—helping women in need, from underpaid workers to mistreated wives. But at the moment she&’s particularly concerned about one woman: her best friend, Maureen, a beautiful socialite who&’s been incommunicado for two weeks. After Archie helps Lily comb through Maureen&’s deserted Park Avenue penthouse, and Lily contacts each of her friend&’s well-heeled suitors, they still don&’t know much more than when they started. Then Archie tries to track down Maureen&’s estranged half-brother, but he seems to have vanished as well. Fortunately, Archie&’s employer, Nero Wolfe, has a soft spot for Lily. He volunteers to step in—just in time, too, as this missing-person case soon becomes a murder case . . . &“[Wolfe is] one of the two or three most beloved detectives in fiction.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Goldsborough has all of the late writer&’s stylistic mannerisms down pat.&” —The New York Times
The Missing Horse Mystery
by Carolyn KeeneA SEARCH FOR A MISSING HORSE LEADS NANCY TO A DARK DISCOVERY! Nancy's attending the Midwest Grand Prix Dressage Championships, where many of the world's best riders and finest horses compete. But more than blue ribbons is at stake. As Nancy quickly learns, these horses generate big money, turning a friendly competition into a very nasty business. Discovering a fire in the stables, Nancy barely averts a terrible tragedy. But now she faces a new danger: a valuable horse has vanished, and it's up to Nancy to save it. She pursues the truth down a trail of greed, deception, and sinister secrets...only to find herself in jeopardy!
The Missing Hour: the gripping new crime thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller
by Robert Rutherford***Winner of the Lindisfarne Prize for Crime Fiction***YOUR HUSBAND HAS BEEN ARRESTED.Maggie's husband is suddenly arrested in the middle of the night, on suspicion of murder.When Grant dies in custody, her world implodes.EVERYONE BELIEVES HE IS GUILTY. All the evidence points to Grant being a killer - including DNA at the scene.But how can this be true when he was with Maggie all night?ONLY YOU CAN PROVE THEM WRONG.Following a trail of deception, it's up to her to uncover the truth.But Maggie has a secret too. Something she hasn't told anyone.She was with her husband all night - apart from one missing hour...
The Missing Hour: the gripping new crime thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller
by Robert Rutherford***Winner of the Lindisfarne Prize for Crime Fiction***YOUR HUSBAND HAS BEEN ARRESTED.Maggie's husband is suddenly arrested in the middle of the night, on suspicion of murder.When Grant dies in custody, her world implodes.EVERYONE BELIEVES HE IS GUILTY. All the evidence points to Grant being a killer - including DNA at the scene.But how can this be true when he was with Maggie all night?ONLY YOU CAN PROVE THEM WRONG.Following a trail of deception, it's up to her to uncover the truth.But Maggie has a secret too. Something she hasn't told anyone.She was with her husband all night - apart from one missing hour...
The Missing Hour: the gripping new crime thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller
by Robert Rutherford***Winner of the Lindisfarne Prize for Crime Fiction***YOUR HUSBAND HAS BEEN ARRESTED.Maggie's husband is suddenly arrested in the middle of the night, on suspicion of murder.When Grant dies in custody, her world implodes.EVERYONE BELIEVES HE IS GUILTY. All the evidence points to Grant being a killer - including DNA at the scene.But how can this be true when he was with Maggie all night?ONLY YOU CAN PROVE THEM WRONG.Following a trail of deception, it's up to her to uncover the truth.But Maggie has a secret too. Something she hasn't told anyone.She was with her husband all night - apart from one missing hour...
The Missing Hour
by Dawn StewardsonSHE NEEDED HER MEMORYFor twenty-two years Beth Gregory had blocked out the memory of the murder she'd witnessed as a child. When it finally surfaced, she knew it had to be wrong...because her father wasn't a killer.AND A HERO...P.I. Cole Radford had always worked alone-until Beth walked out of his dreams and into his office and his heart. She hired him as an investigator, but she needed a bodyguard. Because it didn't matter if her memory was right or wrong...someone wanted her dead. And suddenly, all that mattered to Cole was keeping her alive....