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Missing: A Novel
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Expected 17 Mar 261 pages, Audio CD
Expected publication March 17, 2026
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February 1, 2026
The first half had me HOOKED. I was so invested in the Baby Bella disappearance and reappearance. Who was this woman who found her and why?
Then the second 40 percent lost me. I almost DNFed I really didn’t get into the death of Nell even though she was the one who found baby Bella. It felt very strange to be bringing her up again 30 years later.
I was ready to call it quits until the last 10 percent of the book. That wrapped everything together and had the best twist for a story like this.
Overall I would recommend this book for anyone who likes crime thrillers. The author goes into detail that isn’t always necessary. You just have to get through the details to get to the meat of the story.
Thank you to Netgalley for the chance to read an advanced copy for my honest review.
Then the second 40 percent lost me. I almost DNFed I really didn’t get into the death of Nell even though she was the one who found baby Bella. It felt very strange to be bringing her up again 30 years later.
I was ready to call it quits until the last 10 percent of the book. That wrapped everything together and had the best twist for a story like this.
Overall I would recommend this book for anyone who likes crime thrillers. The author goes into detail that isn’t always necessary. You just have to get through the details to get to the meat of the story.
Thank you to Netgalley for the chance to read an advanced copy for my honest review.
January 10, 2026
Synopsis —-our baby is perfect. She sleeps through the night, even in this heat. You’ll keep her cool. Open the window. Anything she needs. Anything.
But when you wake up in the morning, Bella is gone.
Recently-promoted DI Martha Allen is furious. Her career hinges on this missing baby case, and her boss and the circling media both want a quick solve - but her key witness is lying.
Allen needs the truth. She’s not going to stop until she gets it. No matter how long it takes.
That detective is watching you.
What have you done? What happened to your baby?
#mythoughts This is a twisty police procedural packed with puzzle pieces that slowly fall into place. Martha Allen is a compelling sleuth detective, and the novel skilfully weaves her professional investigation with glimpses into her personal life. A missing baby and a later murder raise the chilling question: is there a connection? Absorbing and cleverly plotted, this is an enjoyable novel that will keep you hooked until the end. Published this March. @faberbooks
But when you wake up in the morning, Bella is gone.
Recently-promoted DI Martha Allen is furious. Her career hinges on this missing baby case, and her boss and the circling media both want a quick solve - but her key witness is lying.
Allen needs the truth. She’s not going to stop until she gets it. No matter how long it takes.
That detective is watching you.
What have you done? What happened to your baby?
#mythoughts This is a twisty police procedural packed with puzzle pieces that slowly fall into place. Martha Allen is a compelling sleuth detective, and the novel skilfully weaves her professional investigation with glimpses into her personal life. A missing baby and a later murder raise the chilling question: is there a connection? Absorbing and cleverly plotted, this is an enjoyable novel that will keep you hooked until the end. Published this March. @faberbooks
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
This book completely pulled me in and wouldn’t let go. The dual timelines are handled beautifully, and the lingering unease around the missing baby case stayed with me long after I put it down. DI Martha Allen is a compelling, very human protagonist; her doubt, guilt, and determination felt real and earned. The story is slow-burning but incredibly tense, with emotional depth that goes beyond a standard crime thriller. Smart, haunting, and deeply satisfying, especially if you love cold cases that refuse to stay buried.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions:
This book is so overly descriptive of everything that it loses sight of the story. I couldn't find enough of the story to stay interested while sifting through the excessive description of everything.
This book is so overly descriptive of everything that it loses sight of the story. I couldn't find enough of the story to stay interested while sifting through the excessive description of everything.
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