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#Missing
316 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 17, 2026
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August 16, 2026
I absolutely loved this book. Loved the story line. I was shocked when we discovered who the kidnapper was didn’t expect it in the slightest. I loved how the story was told in different POVs . Writing was perfect I could Imagaine everything that was going on due to the descriptive writing. The story kept me hooked until the very end probably why it only took me 2 days to read haha.
Only thing I have to say is I think the husband and bestfriend got away with what they done to easily. Let’s hope the next book shows more of that situation.
Thank you so much jade for writing such a great book :)
Only thing I have to say is I think the husband and bestfriend got away with what they done to easily. Let’s hope the next book shows more of that situation.
Thank you so much jade for writing such a great book :)
August 22, 2026
I really enjoyed this book. I felt it was well paced and the writing was descriptive enough to immerse me in the story without being overly descriptive, and it was easy to follow.
I enjoyed the characters, particularly one character who I didn’t like to begin with, but slowly grew to like and feel empathy for as the story progressed, despite the terrible things that they did.
I found it refreshing that rather than being a whodunnit, this was a why they dunnit.
What a superb debut novel! I’m excited to read the sequel, #MissingAgain, when it comes out.
I enjoyed the characters, particularly one character who I didn’t like to begin with, but slowly grew to like and feel empathy for as the story progressed, despite the terrible things that they did.
I found it refreshing that rather than being a whodunnit, this was a why they dunnit.
What a superb debut novel! I’m excited to read the sequel, #MissingAgain, when it comes out.
May 18, 2026
Meh. This book was enough of a page turner that I was interested in finishing it, but I figured out the culprit before the book even revealed it (and the book revealed it pretty early on in the story). I was hoping it would get better by the end but it mostly stayed stagnant throughout.
May 7, 2026
I really enjoyed this book!
It was filled with lots of twists and turns, I didn’t want to put it down!
It was filled with lots of twists and turns, I didn’t want to put it down!
September 3, 2026
Could not put this down! An absolutely gripping read that had me begging for answers! Definitely not something I would generally read but an absolute ride from start to finish. And the first thriller in a very long time I’ve not been able to guess within the first few pages, love that!
April 22, 2026
Small town librarian Alexis otherwise known as Alex goes missing on her way home from work.
Her husband is falling apart, her son needs to find her and her 3 friends are doing their best to help.
What happens next is something I haven’t ever experienced in a Thriller before.
You find out who the abductor is very early on.
Whilst Alexis friends, family and the community spend their days investigating and searching for her, what we get is a story that delves deeper into lives of her and her friends.
What I didn’t expect throughout this book was to have a sense of feeling sorry or and somewhat bad for the abductor.
Although they are absolutely crazy to say the least, I feel like I understood their WHY for doing it.
Also I will probably never look at a polaroid photo again with out thinking of this book.
The writing style is in Dual First Person POV.. BUT also has a handful of chapters set in 3rd person POV so we get a rounded picture of how the dissapearance of Alexis is affecting everyones lives.
I enjoyed this book because this is my first time reading something with this style of writing and plot. It was nice to see something different be brought to the table compared to the general ‘who dunnit’ type books.
If you’re a fan of fast paced and easy reading thrillers - then this is for you.
4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Her husband is falling apart, her son needs to find her and her 3 friends are doing their best to help.
What happens next is something I haven’t ever experienced in a Thriller before.
You find out who the abductor is very early on.
Whilst Alexis friends, family and the community spend their days investigating and searching for her, what we get is a story that delves deeper into lives of her and her friends.
What I didn’t expect throughout this book was to have a sense of feeling sorry or and somewhat bad for the abductor.
Although they are absolutely crazy to say the least, I feel like I understood their WHY for doing it.
Also I will probably never look at a polaroid photo again with out thinking of this book.
The writing style is in Dual First Person POV.. BUT also has a handful of chapters set in 3rd person POV so we get a rounded picture of how the dissapearance of Alexis is affecting everyones lives.
I enjoyed this book because this is my first time reading something with this style of writing and plot. It was nice to see something different be brought to the table compared to the general ‘who dunnit’ type books.
If you’re a fan of fast paced and easy reading thrillers - then this is for you.
4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
August 27, 2026
This was such an easy book to get into, and I found myself flying through it over a couple of days.
The writing made it really easy to settle into the story. The changing POV's threw me a little at first, particularly switching between first and third person, but I got used to it surprisingly quickly and actually ended up appreciating what the different perspectives brought to the story.
I really liked the characters too. Alex, her husband and son immediately had me invested, while her group of friends felt incredibly real. They reminded me of people you could genuinely know, which made some of the twists involving them work particularly well.
What really stood out for me, though, was the plot. Finding out who abducted Alex fairly early on meant this didn't follow the usual who did it? route. Instead, it became much more about the ripple effect caused by one person's actions and just how many lives can be affected by them. And those ripples definitely weren't always good. I found that side of the story surprisingly thought-provoking.
There were some really well thought out twists along the way, and by the end the pace had picked up even more as I desperately wanted to find out exactly what had happened to Alex.
And the ending? I loved it. It even made me smile a little.
This was a really enjoyable, fast paced read with a genuinely different take on the thriller genre. Jade McFay is an indie author I'll definitely be interested in following to see where she goes next.
The writing made it really easy to settle into the story. The changing POV's threw me a little at first, particularly switching between first and third person, but I got used to it surprisingly quickly and actually ended up appreciating what the different perspectives brought to the story.
I really liked the characters too. Alex, her husband and son immediately had me invested, while her group of friends felt incredibly real. They reminded me of people you could genuinely know, which made some of the twists involving them work particularly well.
What really stood out for me, though, was the plot. Finding out who abducted Alex fairly early on meant this didn't follow the usual who did it? route. Instead, it became much more about the ripple effect caused by one person's actions and just how many lives can be affected by them. And those ripples definitely weren't always good. I found that side of the story surprisingly thought-provoking.
There were some really well thought out twists along the way, and by the end the pace had picked up even more as I desperately wanted to find out exactly what had happened to Alex.
And the ending? I loved it. It even made me smile a little.
This was a really enjoyable, fast paced read with a genuinely different take on the thriller genre. Jade McFay is an indie author I'll definitely be interested in following to see where she goes next.
April 16, 2026
I enjoyed this book a lot. Initially I thought it would be like any other thriller with a big shock twist at the end, but you find out who done it early on. I like that there's different view points throughout the book so we see how the disappearance of Alex really does have an affect on everyone else in her life. It's very believable how her family fractures and starts to fall apart the more time goes on with no news. It's interesting to see the perspective of the abductor as well and just what's going through their head. You almost feel a bit sorry for them as it evolves.
I am happy with how the book ended I think it was very fitting for the story. It was predictable what the plan was towards the end though but it was very well written and even though I saw it coming I still couldn't put the book down I needed to carry on.
All in all I really enjoyed this book and I'm so greatful for the author sending me a copy. Highly recommend if you like a crime/thriller to give this a read, it flows well and is a quick easy read.
I am happy with how the book ended I think it was very fitting for the story. It was predictable what the plan was towards the end though but it was very well written and even though I saw it coming I still couldn't put the book down I needed to carry on.
All in all I really enjoyed this book and I'm so greatful for the author sending me a copy. Highly recommend if you like a crime/thriller to give this a read, it flows well and is a quick easy read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 24, 2026
#Missing by Jade McFay
Despite the multiple POVs and the shifts between first and third person narration, this was a quick, easy read and I loved it.
The characters are described simply, yet effectively, making it easy to feel fully immersed in each of their stories. I found myself genuinely invested in all of them.
If you’re expecting a traditional mystery, this isn’t it, the villain is revealed very early on. But rather than taking away from the story, it adds a unique twist to the psychological thriller genre. At times, I even found myself sympathising with them, which made the reading experience all the more compelling.
This was so close to being a 5 star read for me. The only thing that held it back was an ending that felt a little rushed. Still, it’s a solid 4.5 stars and one I’d absolutely recommend.
Despite the multiple POVs and the shifts between first and third person narration, this was a quick, easy read and I loved it.
The characters are described simply, yet effectively, making it easy to feel fully immersed in each of their stories. I found myself genuinely invested in all of them.
If you’re expecting a traditional mystery, this isn’t it, the villain is revealed very early on. But rather than taking away from the story, it adds a unique twist to the psychological thriller genre. At times, I even found myself sympathising with them, which made the reading experience all the more compelling.
This was so close to being a 5 star read for me. The only thing that held it back was an ending that felt a little rushed. Still, it’s a solid 4.5 stars and one I’d absolutely recommend.
August 31, 2026
#Missing was a 3-star read for me.
I really liked the idea behind the storyline and found the book itself well written and very easy to read and follow. However, I think the way the mystery was revealed took away some of the suspense for me.
Rather than being a “who did it?” story, it felt much more like a “why did they do it?” story, as we find out very early on who the kidnapper is. Because of this, I found there was very little suspense or opportunity to try and work out what was going to happen.
I think I would have enjoyed it much more if the identity of the kidnapper had been kept secret for longer, as that would have added a lot more tension and given me more to speculate about as I read.
That said, the writing was easy to follow and the story itself was an interesting concept. It just didn’t quite give me the suspense and twists I usually look for in a thriller.
I really liked the idea behind the storyline and found the book itself well written and very easy to read and follow. However, I think the way the mystery was revealed took away some of the suspense for me.
Rather than being a “who did it?” story, it felt much more like a “why did they do it?” story, as we find out very early on who the kidnapper is. Because of this, I found there was very little suspense or opportunity to try and work out what was going to happen.
I think I would have enjoyed it much more if the identity of the kidnapper had been kept secret for longer, as that would have added a lot more tension and given me more to speculate about as I read.
That said, the writing was easy to follow and the story itself was an interesting concept. It just didn’t quite give me the suspense and twists I usually look for in a thriller.
September 1, 2026
I had this book on my TBR for quite a while and I really regret not reading it sooner.
I absolutely loved it and the story is so well written.
As soon as I start reading it, I honestly could not stop. The suspense and the twists make everything so addictive and I did not expect some turn of events.
The story is easy to follow and is told in different POVs which make is more captivating and suspenseful.
The characters are well described and I had sympathy for most of them and what they've been through. Even if there are no excuses for what people are doing, there is always a reason for everyone's actions.
The ending left me a bit hanging and I am really curious to see if second book will include more details.
I do believe this is an amazing debut and if you are a fan of thrillers, I would definitely recommend Missing.
I absolutely loved it and the story is so well written.
As soon as I start reading it, I honestly could not stop. The suspense and the twists make everything so addictive and I did not expect some turn of events.
The story is easy to follow and is told in different POVs which make is more captivating and suspenseful.
The characters are well described and I had sympathy for most of them and what they've been through. Even if there are no excuses for what people are doing, there is always a reason for everyone's actions.
The ending left me a bit hanging and I am really curious to see if second book will include more details.
I do believe this is an amazing debut and if you are a fan of thrillers, I would definitely recommend Missing.
July 27, 2026
This book is exactly what I needed right now, I was reading Fairydale and I really needed a break from it so I picked this book up and I’m so glad I did, it kept me on my toes, it kept me thinking what was going to come next.
I loved the twists in this, some I guessed and some I didn’t, I wasn’t expecting the ending at all, it was definitely a page turner that’s for sure! Jade is bringing out a second book and honestly I’m so excited for it to come out so I can demolish it just like I did this one!
If you need a quick fast paced read that will keep you guessing throughout on how it could possibly end than this is the book for you, or if you need a break between fantasy and big books this is definitely the one!
I loved the twists in this, some I guessed and some I didn’t, I wasn’t expecting the ending at all, it was definitely a page turner that’s for sure! Jade is bringing out a second book and honestly I’m so excited for it to come out so I can demolish it just like I did this one!
If you need a quick fast paced read that will keep you guessing throughout on how it could possibly end than this is the book for you, or if you need a break between fantasy and big books this is definitely the one!
July 31, 2026
All in all I enjoyed this book, it had me from the start. I loved the premise of the story, and also connected with the characters.
I had a love hate relationship with the perpetrator. I felt sympathy for her, yet again I felt pure hatred and thought she was a psychotic bitch.
The story flowed nicely and although there were twists throughout, and I was kept invested, I felt it just sailed along. It's not what I'd call a shocking thriller, but more a cosy thriller.
The ending was tied off nicely, however I kind of struggled with the Jaxon/Jen incident and the fact it was just blown over
Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed this, and looking forward to reading #missing again
I had a love hate relationship with the perpetrator. I felt sympathy for her, yet again I felt pure hatred and thought she was a psychotic bitch.
The story flowed nicely and although there were twists throughout, and I was kept invested, I felt it just sailed along. It's not what I'd call a shocking thriller, but more a cosy thriller.
The ending was tied off nicely, however I kind of struggled with the Jaxon/Jen incident and the fact it was just blown over
Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed this, and looking forward to reading #missing again
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 14, 2026
5-star read
This book is for fans of psychological thrillers and psychological horror, as it covers both. On a deeper level, this amazing book explores the price of unresolved trauma and its impact on those around it. One small act of parental ignorance in childhood can create a ripple effect in adulthood, and when that behaviour is constant, it can create a tsunami. This book will make you think and make you feel for the kidnapper; you will understand that person. It will break your heart at least twice, then give you a happy ending. Thank you, Jade, for that beautiful Butterfly effect playing out on page.
This book is for fans of psychological thrillers and psychological horror, as it covers both. On a deeper level, this amazing book explores the price of unresolved trauma and its impact on those around it. One small act of parental ignorance in childhood can create a ripple effect in adulthood, and when that behaviour is constant, it can create a tsunami. This book will make you think and make you feel for the kidnapper; you will understand that person. It will break your heart at least twice, then give you a happy ending. Thank you, Jade, for that beautiful Butterfly effect playing out on page.
July 5, 2026
I couldn't connect with any character and the first person - third person mixed writing didn't help either.
It was really obvious who abducted Alex and around 27% I was over this, it was just so boring so I skipped to the end and yes the best friend Charlotte was the abducter, like I knew she would. Her reasoning is that she felt alone and Alex being her best friend that didn't want to confide in her anymore, she thought locking her in her basement would make her stay close and not abandon her.
It was really obvious who abducted Alex and around 27% I was over this, it was just so boring so I skipped to the end and yes the best friend Charlotte was the abducter, like I knew she would. Her reasoning is that she felt alone and Alex being her best friend that didn't want to confide in her anymore, she thought locking her in her basement would make her stay close and not abandon her.
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July 26, 2026
4.5 Stars!
Wow. Wow. Wow. I’m on a winner with these thrillers lately! What a stunning debut novel from Jade McFay. It begins as a whodunnit but very quickly becomes a why did they do it. And surprisingly I did end up becoming quite sympathetic and understanding towards the “bad guys” near the end. Hate it when that happens! Jade does an excellent job portraying the complex nature of these characters. No one is wholly good or bad but everyone is capable of doing bad shit under the right circumstances. (Unless you’re THAT guy, that guy is just a douche.)
Wow. Wow. Wow. I’m on a winner with these thrillers lately! What a stunning debut novel from Jade McFay. It begins as a whodunnit but very quickly becomes a why did they do it. And surprisingly I did end up becoming quite sympathetic and understanding towards the “bad guys” near the end. Hate it when that happens! Jade does an excellent job portraying the complex nature of these characters. No one is wholly good or bad but everyone is capable of doing bad shit under the right circumstances. (Unless you’re THAT guy, that guy is just a douche.)
March 9, 2026
I've near heard of this author before but she mentioned her book in a Facebook group. When I looked it up it sounded good and was free on Kindle Unlimited so I thought I'd give it a try. I thought this book was brilliant and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. It had a great unique storyline that kept me hooked and guessing right up to the end. Would definitely recommend this book and I hope it gets more attention.
February 24, 2026
I was recommended this book from a friend and honestly it shocked me, the twists in this book!
I was hooked from the moment I started reading!
This is about Alex who goes missing and her family and friends are worried sick thinking she is dead, but she has been abducted.
The question is, who has taken her?
I do not expect who took her and when you found out, even more twists kept coming!
I was hooked from the moment I started reading!
This is about Alex who goes missing and her family and friends are worried sick thinking she is dead, but she has been abducted.
The question is, who has taken her?
I do not expect who took her and when you found out, even more twists kept coming!
May 10, 2026
I really enjoyed this book, easy to read and fast paced, it kept me wanting to turn the page! The chain of events arising from someone being lonely was staggering and I thought the ending was good, even though was slightly predictable, it didn't take away from the enjoyment of the book
August 8, 2026
A gripping read that I couldn't put down!
Plot: Fast-paced and kept me guessing until the very end.
Characters: Well-developed and easy to invest in.
Pacing: The story moves quickly and holds your attention throughout.
Verdict: Highly recommend to any mystery or thriller fan.
Plot: Fast-paced and kept me guessing until the very end.
Characters: Well-developed and easy to invest in.
Pacing: The story moves quickly and holds your attention throughout.
Verdict: Highly recommend to any mystery or thriller fan.
February 18, 2026
oh I just loved this! what a page turner. plot twist after plot twist such a good book
February 19, 2026
Omg! What a fantastic book! I couldn’t put it down. I fell asleep reading it and picked it straight back up in the morning! So many twists and turns throughout. Highly recommend!
February 21, 2026
Brilliant book! Twists and turns aplenty
February 27, 2026
Awesome book, read it in a day as I couldn't put it down!!!!
March 2, 2026
read it within 2 days ! A very different take on a thriller which I really enjoyed
June 3, 2026
Quick easy read, not exactly gripping. It was just ok, but kept me interested, which kept me reading until the end.
July 12, 2026
Great Thriller book had me guessing from the start. I thought i knew who had done it, but then it changed
August 9, 2026
3.75/4⭐️
A quick easy read and a few twists. I felt a few bits were rushed or not focused on.. I can’t settle on a rating as in my head it’s inbetween.
Fab debut by an indie author.
A quick easy read and a few twists. I felt a few bits were rushed or not focused on.. I can’t settle on a rating as in my head it’s inbetween.
Fab debut by an indie author.
August 22, 2026
This book was a real page turner for sure. Loved the story line ! Read it in a few hours was an easy read and full of so much suspense !
August 13, 2026
I loved this book so much! The plot twist, the way it just flowed. It had me from the moment I started to the very end, I couldn’t put the book down
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