The Missing Ones

by A.R. Torre

304 pages, Paperback

Expected publication April 14, 2026

About the author

Hi there—welcome to my little corner of Goodreads! I'm AR Torre, and I write dark, twisty fiction that digs into the messiest parts of human nature. Whether it's psychological thrillers, domestic suspense, or stories about love gone dangerously wrong, my books tend to explore the line between good and evil—and what happens when people cross it.

You might know me from The Girl in 6E series, which follows a reclusive cam girl with violent urges, or my standalone domestic suspense novels that blend complex female leads with secrets, drama, and a few dead bodies. I’m drawn to morally gray characters, layered relationships, and plots that keep you flipping pages late into the night.

Outside of writing, I live in Key West, Florida, where I spend my days plotting murders (on paper), drinking (and roasting) coffee, and soaking up the sunshine. I’m also Alessandra Torre in my other author life, where I write romance.

Thanks for visiting—please follow me here on Goodreads where I read every single review. Thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts (good or bad!) on my books. I sincerely appreciate the feedback and support.

Reviews

[Jeff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Five years ago, three residents of a posh gated community disappeared at different times, seemingly unrelated, and haven’t been seen since. But when human bones are found on the golf course surrounding the neighborhood, the spouses of the missing are once again in the spotlight. The Missing Ones is a clever thriller where the author strings the reader along (frustratingly so at times) with tons of questions and no answers (yet!). The thrill of the book is in the way the story unfolds leaving the reader eagerly anticipating the final puzzle pieces. Lots to like in this one, but have a little patience, let the plot evolve, and enjoy the delicious ending. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Christine M in Texas (stamperlady50) · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Missing Ones
By: A. R. Torre
Pub date: April 14, 2026
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
Tour: Thriller Book Lovers THE PULSE

4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

In an upscale neighborhood people are coming up missing. Of course speculation runs rampant and people are accused of making them disappear.

A newly married couple whose husband’s previous wife Roxanne has disappeared and the neighbors have warned the new wife.

Willow and David have also come up missing leaving behind loved ones with questions.

Motives, secrets and lies will keep create havoc for the police. Are these all related? I really enjoy this authors and have read several of her books. THE PULSE loves her work.

[Barbara Schultz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Title: The Missing Ones
Author: A. R. Torre
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
Genre: Mystery Thriller
Pub Date: April 14, 2026
My Rating: 3.4 Stars
Pages 254

Crestmore Estates is your classic picture perfect neighborhood manicured lawns- however every cul de sac hides something scandalous or dangerous.
Five years ago, three residents vanished without a trace. No bodies. No answers-just rumors, whispered around the country club.

Now, when bones surface on the golf course, suspicions returns on three women Katie, Andrea, and Sara
Story is told from the POV of these three women. The chapter titles list their name and where they live.
• Sara Batcher ~16 Bramwyn Hill – Hole 18, Silverwood Preserve
• Katie Morrow ~ 28 Blackberry Summit Road – Hole 1, Stone Hollow and
• Andrea Kendal – 1442 KIngsmere Drive Hole 6, Stone Hollow
We know that David Batcher goes missing however we also know two other were also missing.
As we read on we find out that Rosanne Kendal and Willow Morrow are the other two.
Yikes there was sooo much going on in this story I had to stop reading and to take notes.
I read a lot of psychological thriller and love the mystery, twist and turns and a big reveal but this one became such a challenge,- I was stressing.
`Since only the bones of one person were found does that mean the other two are still missing and hopefully okay?

I have read and loved other Ms. Torre’s stories but this indeed was different.

A.R. Torre is a pseudonym of Alessandra Torre and is her dark alter ego. While Alessandra writes spicy romances, A.R. focuses write dark, twisty fiction that digs into the messiest parts of human nature. Whether it's psychological thrillers, domestic suspense, or stories about love gone dangerously wrong, my books tend to explore the line between good and evil—and what happens when people cross it.
When she isn’t writing she lives in Key West, Florida, so spend her days plotting murders (on paper), drinking (and roasting) coffee, and soaking up the sunshine.
Alessandra also teaches online courses to aspiring and published authors via www.alessandratorreink.com. She hosts an annual conference (Inkers Con) and has built a community of over 40,000 authors.

Want to thank NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for granted me this early eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for April 14, 2026.

[Cindy Bokma · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this page-turner about an upscale neighborhood and a few people who went missing. Though their cases have gone cold, no one has forgotten Roxanne, Willow, and David, who vanished, leaving behind their loved ones.

Secrets and rumors begin to swirl when someone pulls a body from a lake off the golf course in the neighborhood. Is it Roxanne whose husband seemed to move on quickly when she went missing? Is it David, whose wife Sara had reasons to want him gone? Or maybe it's Willow, a popular housewife and a big flirt?

As the police interview those who saw the missing ones last, we learn all about their loved ones and how things aren't what they seemed.

I love this authors books, and this was fantastic!

[Johnna.reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

AR Torre is one of my favorite authors and so as soon as I was approved for an ARC of this one, I immediately sat down what I was currently reading to dig in to this. And it did not disappoint at all! This is another 5 ⭐️ read for sure.

I loved the multiple POVs that are common with her books. Although it took a minute to differentiate between the different women in the book, their view points were so crucial to the story. I love a rich housewife thriller. And the twist…so so good!!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Alyson · Rating 2 out of 5]

I usually love A.R. Torre’s books, she is a go to author for me, this one fell flat for me. I did not like a single character in it. They were all so insufferable that I found myself skimming the book.

[Erica · Rating 3 out of 5]

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