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Two Missing Girls
A completely addictive and gripping psychological thriller
My husband told me he had a plan to solve all our problems. Then our little girl went missing. My heart was broken. And I wondered… what did he mean, exactly? What was his plan?
Because now another child is missing…
Seven-year-old Cassie disappears from her bedroom seemingly into thin air. Her parents, Jason and Holly Logan, are devastated. The interviews, the television appearances, the endless social media posts: it all comes to nothing. Cassie is gone.
Years later. Holly’s best friend’s daughter Aurora is like another child to her. But one morning, when Holly gently swings open Aurora’s bedroom door… there is no soft hair splayed across the pillow, no sounds of deep breathing. Aurora’s bed is empty.
Two families, torn apart by tragedy. What are the chances? Two best friends, their little girls missing: years apart, but at the exact same age?
The desperate search begins. The last photograph of Aurora is shared far and wide: grinning in her favourite pink hat, brown eyes twinkling.
There’s only one question on everyone’s lips: how has this happened again?
Then Aurora’s little pink hat is found in Jason’s wardrobe…
What if the truth about these two missing girls is closer to home than anyone thinks?
A completely unputdownable psychological thriller that will have you up all night, racing through the pages and desperate to know the final twist. Perfect for fans of Andrea Mara, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena.
My husband told me he had a plan to solve all our problems. Then our little girl went missing. My heart was broken. And I wondered… what did he mean, exactly? What was his plan?
Because now another child is missing…
Seven-year-old Cassie disappears from her bedroom seemingly into thin air. Her parents, Jason and Holly Logan, are devastated. The interviews, the television appearances, the endless social media posts: it all comes to nothing. Cassie is gone.
Years later. Holly’s best friend’s daughter Aurora is like another child to her. But one morning, when Holly gently swings open Aurora’s bedroom door… there is no soft hair splayed across the pillow, no sounds of deep breathing. Aurora’s bed is empty.
Two families, torn apart by tragedy. What are the chances? Two best friends, their little girls missing: years apart, but at the exact same age?
The desperate search begins. The last photograph of Aurora is shared far and wide: grinning in her favourite pink hat, brown eyes twinkling.
There’s only one question on everyone’s lips: how has this happened again?
Then Aurora’s little pink hat is found in Jason’s wardrobe…
What if the truth about these two missing girls is closer to home than anyone thinks?
A completely unputdownable psychological thriller that will have you up all night, racing through the pages and desperate to know the final twist. Perfect for fans of Andrea Mara, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena.
350 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 17, 2026
About the author
Kerry Wilkinson
76 books1,110 followersRecent and upcoming UK releases:
24 October 2023: The Night Of The Sleepover
15 December 2023: After The Sleepover
2024: The Girl On The Side Of The Road
2024: The Missing Body
Kerry Wilkinson has sold more than two million books - and had No.1 crime bestsellers in the UK, Australia, Canada, South Africa and Singapore. He has also written two top-20 thrillers in the United States. His book, Ten Birthdays, won the RNA award for Young Adult Novel of the Year in 2018 and Close To You won the International Thriller Award for best ebook in 2020.
As well as his Jessica Daniel series, Kerry has written a trilogy featuring private investigator Andrew Hunter, the Whitecliff series, the Silver Blackthorn trilogy - a fantasy-adventure serial for young adults - plus numerous standalone novels. He has been published around the world in more than a dozen languages.
Originally from the county of Somerset, Kerry spent way too long living in the north of England, picking up words like 'barm' and 'ginnel'.
When he's short of ideas, he rides his bike, hikes up something, or bakes cakes. When he's not, he writes it all down.
Find out more at: http://kerrywilkinson.com or http://facebook.com/KerryWilkinsonBooks
Find out more at: his website or Facebook
24 October 2023: The Night Of The Sleepover
15 December 2023: After The Sleepover
2024: The Girl On The Side Of The Road
2024: The Missing Body
Kerry Wilkinson has sold more than two million books - and had No.1 crime bestsellers in the UK, Australia, Canada, South Africa and Singapore. He has also written two top-20 thrillers in the United States. His book, Ten Birthdays, won the RNA award for Young Adult Novel of the Year in 2018 and Close To You won the International Thriller Award for best ebook in 2020.
As well as his Jessica Daniel series, Kerry has written a trilogy featuring private investigator Andrew Hunter, the Whitecliff series, the Silver Blackthorn trilogy - a fantasy-adventure serial for young adults - plus numerous standalone novels. He has been published around the world in more than a dozen languages.
Originally from the county of Somerset, Kerry spent way too long living in the north of England, picking up words like 'barm' and 'ginnel'.
When he's short of ideas, he rides his bike, hikes up something, or bakes cakes. When he's not, he writes it all down.
Find out more at: http://kerrywilkinson.com or http://facebook.com/KerryWilkinsonBooks
Find out more at: his website or Facebook
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May 22, 2026
Jason and Holly have lived through the unthinkable: their child going missing, then later found dead. Seven-year-old Cassie was their world, but now their world is doing interviews, being in documentaries and running the Cassie Foundation. To be blunt, they got rich off of losing their child, and there are some out there who resent them for that.
Fifteen years later, Holly’s best friend Bonnie is now going through the same ordeal. Her daughter Aurora was taken out of her room by a mysterious man in a unique hat. The police put her picture out, as well as the video of the man, but as the days passed, Bonnie and Holly were both losing hope.
This book started slowly, but by the end, it got good. REALLY good! There are also chapters of Holly being interviewed by a ghostwriter, and those lend more insight into the past. 3.5 stars, rounded up for that surprising and unexpected ending!
(Thank you to Bookouture for inviting me on this book’s tour. “Two Missing Girls” will be released on June 17, 2026.)
Fifteen years later, Holly’s best friend Bonnie is now going through the same ordeal. Her daughter Aurora was taken out of her room by a mysterious man in a unique hat. The police put her picture out, as well as the video of the man, but as the days passed, Bonnie and Holly were both losing hope.
This book started slowly, but by the end, it got good. REALLY good! There are also chapters of Holly being interviewed by a ghostwriter, and those lend more insight into the past. 3.5 stars, rounded up for that surprising and unexpected ending!
(Thank you to Bookouture for inviting me on this book’s tour. “Two Missing Girls” will be released on June 17, 2026.)
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4.5 stars!
This book is one of those gripping reads that feels like a nightmare! It presents the worst-case scenario and a mother’s deepest fears coming to life.
In a harrowing tale of loss, Holly Logan reflects on her husband’s mysterious plan after their daughter, Cassie, goes missing. Years later, tragedy strikes again when her best friend's daughter, Aurora, also disappears under similar circumstances. Both girls vanish at the same age, prompting a desperate search and unsettling questions.
The story begins on Day One when Aurora goes missing, intertwining the present day with the past when Cassie disappeared. Some chapters are presented as recordings by Alison Nicol, who was writing a book for Holly. Bonnie and Holly are best friends, and Holly is Aurora's godmother. If anyone gets Bonnie's anguish, it's Holly. She's been through this horror show before. These two characters are tough to relate to because, honestly, who would want to? And then there's Grant, Holly's husband, who immediately grates on your nerves. Who really wants to profit from the tragedy of a lost child? The coincidences surrounding him raise suspicion, making it hard not to think he’s involved somehow. He just seems like one of those cold-hearted individuals, but you’ll have to read for yourself to form your own opinion.
This story is heartbreaking and thought-provoking, centering on grief that doesn’t fade but instead becomes something you have to learn to live with. I appreciated the writing style, which feels like someone narrating a story. You’re left waiting to find out the details of what truly happened. Imagine how drastically life shifts for Holly or Bonnie! Without a witness or any leads, you have to put your faith in the process and trust the authorities to solve the case, all while knowing that time is running out. We all understand that in missing person cases, every second counts. Tick-tock!
The book is clever, dark, and brilliantly executed, filled with twists that took me by surprise! I sensed there was a connection somewhere, but it was not where I expected. It’s a classic example of “nothing is as it seems,” and even if you remain attentive, there are no hints leading to the conclusion, so you only discover the truth at the end. The topic is sensitive yet handled with the misdirection Kerry is known for. Bravo!
This story is perfect for anyone who enjoys dark, twisted narratives with unexpected outcomes. Expect to confront themes of emotional detachment, grief, complex relationships, and fragile friendships. How far would someone go to profit from their own tragedy? What happens when the money and attention start to dwindle? Kerry’s books often offer a bit of everything, satisfying a diverse range of readers. Personally, my favorite aspect is the thought-provoking questions that linger long after you read this piece. Unfortunately, a portion of this story remains shrouded in mystery.
Thank you, Bookouture and NetGalley, for the DRC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This book is one of those gripping reads that feels like a nightmare! It presents the worst-case scenario and a mother’s deepest fears coming to life.
In a harrowing tale of loss, Holly Logan reflects on her husband’s mysterious plan after their daughter, Cassie, goes missing. Years later, tragedy strikes again when her best friend's daughter, Aurora, also disappears under similar circumstances. Both girls vanish at the same age, prompting a desperate search and unsettling questions.
The story begins on Day One when Aurora goes missing, intertwining the present day with the past when Cassie disappeared. Some chapters are presented as recordings by Alison Nicol, who was writing a book for Holly. Bonnie and Holly are best friends, and Holly is Aurora's godmother. If anyone gets Bonnie's anguish, it's Holly. She's been through this horror show before. These two characters are tough to relate to because, honestly, who would want to? And then there's Grant, Holly's husband, who immediately grates on your nerves. Who really wants to profit from the tragedy of a lost child? The coincidences surrounding him raise suspicion, making it hard not to think he’s involved somehow. He just seems like one of those cold-hearted individuals, but you’ll have to read for yourself to form your own opinion.
This story is heartbreaking and thought-provoking, centering on grief that doesn’t fade but instead becomes something you have to learn to live with. I appreciated the writing style, which feels like someone narrating a story. You’re left waiting to find out the details of what truly happened. Imagine how drastically life shifts for Holly or Bonnie! Without a witness or any leads, you have to put your faith in the process and trust the authorities to solve the case, all while knowing that time is running out. We all understand that in missing person cases, every second counts. Tick-tock!
The book is clever, dark, and brilliantly executed, filled with twists that took me by surprise! I sensed there was a connection somewhere, but it was not where I expected. It’s a classic example of “nothing is as it seems,” and even if you remain attentive, there are no hints leading to the conclusion, so you only discover the truth at the end. The topic is sensitive yet handled with the misdirection Kerry is known for. Bravo!
This story is perfect for anyone who enjoys dark, twisted narratives with unexpected outcomes. Expect to confront themes of emotional detachment, grief, complex relationships, and fragile friendships. How far would someone go to profit from their own tragedy? What happens when the money and attention start to dwindle? Kerry’s books often offer a bit of everything, satisfying a diverse range of readers. Personally, my favorite aspect is the thought-provoking questions that linger long after you read this piece. Unfortunately, a portion of this story remains shrouded in mystery.
Thank you, Bookouture and NetGalley, for the DRC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
May 26, 2026
I got an advanced copy to review from Netgalley.
This is a new to me author that I have not previously read any books from. After this book, I will definitely be checking out more from this author.
So, from the start Jason seems sketchy. He’s always looking for easy money opportunities instead of working hard to earn money. He never really had a job or worked even before his daughter disappeared.
10-15% into the book and I’m pretty sure the dad Jason is guilty and made his daughter disappear all for the opportunities and financial benefit that came after. I feel like Holly is in denial about her husband’s role, and she makes excuses for every sign that is clearly right in front of her. She likes to avoid conflict and doesn’t even question any of his actions. Not even when she believes her best friend’s daughter could possibly be her husband’s child (a child who also happens to go missing like 14 years after Cassie).
It seems like such a coincidence that both children go missing whenever Jason and Holly are having money troubles, and then opportunities come around after each disappearance to make a lot of money. They get trips to the United States, podcast interviews, tv interviews, and tv shows/documentary. All of which pay a lot of money.
Sometimes it seems like Holly is conflicted about making so much money off of her own child’s disappearance, but on the other hand it seems like she also enjoys the easy money. She even says how it is better than cleaning a pub at night to make money and make ends meet.
I really enjoyed the interview style with Holly and Allison. It really showed the inner battle Holly was having with her child missing, profiting off the disappearance, and the concerns she had about her husband’s involvement.
Towards the end of the book, Holly starts questioning if her husband is really guilty for either kidnapping. I was too as a reader. Was he gaslighting us both??? He had a plausible answer for every situation that made him look guilty for either kidnapping.
The plot twist of who the real killer was got me right up until Jason’s mother revealed he had killed a lil boy when he was reckless driving at age 17. I put it all together right before the reveal.
Overall, it was a great book. It had me engaged all throughout. The only negative I can say about it is that the ending felt a little abrupt. There was no conclusion to what happened to Cassie even though there was a conclusion for Aurora’s disappearance.
This is a new to me author that I have not previously read any books from. After this book, I will definitely be checking out more from this author.
So, from the start Jason seems sketchy. He’s always looking for easy money opportunities instead of working hard to earn money. He never really had a job or worked even before his daughter disappeared.
10-15% into the book and I’m pretty sure the dad Jason is guilty and made his daughter disappear all for the opportunities and financial benefit that came after. I feel like Holly is in denial about her husband’s role, and she makes excuses for every sign that is clearly right in front of her. She likes to avoid conflict and doesn’t even question any of his actions. Not even when she believes her best friend’s daughter could possibly be her husband’s child (a child who also happens to go missing like 14 years after Cassie).
It seems like such a coincidence that both children go missing whenever Jason and Holly are having money troubles, and then opportunities come around after each disappearance to make a lot of money. They get trips to the United States, podcast interviews, tv interviews, and tv shows/documentary. All of which pay a lot of money.
Sometimes it seems like Holly is conflicted about making so much money off of her own child’s disappearance, but on the other hand it seems like she also enjoys the easy money. She even says how it is better than cleaning a pub at night to make money and make ends meet.
I really enjoyed the interview style with Holly and Allison. It really showed the inner battle Holly was having with her child missing, profiting off the disappearance, and the concerns she had about her husband’s involvement.
Towards the end of the book, Holly starts questioning if her husband is really guilty for either kidnapping. I was too as a reader. Was he gaslighting us both??? He had a plausible answer for every situation that made him look guilty for either kidnapping.
The plot twist of who the real killer was got me right up until Jason’s mother revealed he had killed a lil boy when he was reckless driving at age 17. I put it all together right before the reveal.
Overall, it was a great book. It had me engaged all throughout. The only negative I can say about it is that the ending felt a little abrupt. There was no conclusion to what happened to Cassie even though there was a conclusion for Aurora’s disappearance.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 9, 2026
I wish that we could use half stars but since we cant. I'm rounding up to 3 stars because I like the author and enjoyed her previous books that Ive read. That being said. this one was kind of a miss for me i didnt enjoy the author interview format It felt a lot like the podcast ones that ive read that Ive gotten tired of. And as soom as the character was introduced I knew they were going to be real killer. The only question was why.
I’m sure Im going to be in the minority on this one, and i hope that most will enjoy it but I didnt get what I was looking for from it. That being said, it was a quick read and I will still read books from this author in the future.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for my review
I’m sure Im going to be in the minority on this one, and i hope that most will enjoy it but I didnt get what I was looking for from it. That being said, it was a quick read and I will still read books from this author in the future.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for my review
July 14, 2026
I found this an enjoyable read, with twists leaving you changing your mind on the guilty party.
Holly and Jason lost their youmg daughter to kidnapping, several years ago and have attended seminars, conferences, book tours and docs. To keep their profile in the public eye . Jason is the driving force in the media world. Holly doesn't enjoy the media circus, but it pays their bills.
When Holly's PA's daughter disappears in similar circumstances Holly is left wondering whether the same person has taken Aurora, and whether it's someone she knows.
Holly and Jason lost their youmg daughter to kidnapping, several years ago and have attended seminars, conferences, book tours and docs. To keep their profile in the public eye . Jason is the driving force in the media world. Holly doesn't enjoy the media circus, but it pays their bills.
When Holly's PA's daughter disappears in similar circumstances Holly is left wondering whether the same person has taken Aurora, and whether it's someone she knows.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Well... wasn't this the book that kept on giving, all the way through... We start with Jason and Holly whose seven year old daughter, Cassie, went missing some 15 years ago, sparking a massive hunt which, despite all the media attention, never brought them resolution. Jason and Holly never really recovered from this and, in the present day, spend their time still looking for answers as well as curating their foundation. Basically, putting it bluntly, making a bunch of money off their misfortune... Jason and Holly both hiring their own assistants. Although, when we catch up to them, Holly is about to let hers go as times are tough financially, and something has to give. But before she can let best friend Bonnie go, the worst happens... Bonnie's daughter Aurora goes missing. Taken from her bedroom. As well as being a scary time for Bonnie and all, it also throws Holly and Jason back into the limelight, with all the fame and fortune that goes with... Coincidence...?
Fingers start to point at many people, and no, I'm not going any further than I have. It all gets a bit convoluted and interconnected, along with the addition of Holly's interviews with an author from a few years ago, peppering the narrative, adding background and colour to what is happening in the present day...
I have to say that the start was a wee bit stuttery but I think it had to be to set up everything that was necessary for the wholly satisfying ending that followed. Yes I did guess a few things early, but that is probably more due to the high volume of this genre book I devour as well as being very familiar with this author and the way his brain works! Suffice to say that everything I do love about his books is front and centre in this one. Cracking characters, especially Holly - he is a rare breed, a male author being able to capture female characters perfectly. Situational awareness also shines through and, even despite the main subject matter, there is humour to be found within. A compelling storyline, delivered with absolutely no superfluous waffle or padding, meaning that it got on with itself very well once it really got going...
All in all, a cracking addition to an already well impressive back catalogue. Roll on next time. My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.
Fingers start to point at many people, and no, I'm not going any further than I have. It all gets a bit convoluted and interconnected, along with the addition of Holly's interviews with an author from a few years ago, peppering the narrative, adding background and colour to what is happening in the present day...
I have to say that the start was a wee bit stuttery but I think it had to be to set up everything that was necessary for the wholly satisfying ending that followed. Yes I did guess a few things early, but that is probably more due to the high volume of this genre book I devour as well as being very familiar with this author and the way his brain works! Suffice to say that everything I do love about his books is front and centre in this one. Cracking characters, especially Holly - he is a rare breed, a male author being able to capture female characters perfectly. Situational awareness also shines through and, even despite the main subject matter, there is humour to be found within. A compelling storyline, delivered with absolutely no superfluous waffle or padding, meaning that it got on with itself very well once it really got going...
All in all, a cracking addition to an already well impressive back catalogue. Roll on next time. My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for supplying a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Holly’s goddaughter, Aurora, has just gone missing. It feels like history repeating itself, as Holly’s own daughter, Cassie, disappeared at the same age 14 years earlier. Cassie’s [presumed] killer shot himself, so why was it happening again? Who took Aurora?
This was my first experience with the author. I just could not get into this book. It felt very drawn out.
Most of it was written in Holly’s point of view and it was like the woman had zero backbone. I felt sympathetic towards her losing her daughter, but the way she let her strange husband run their lives just gave me the ick.
Also her thoughts were very repetitive. She seemed disgusted by and tired of the fact they were making money off Cassie’s disappearance. It had become their career, and over the years, they had been pretty well off from all the interviews, events, books, etc. Several times she seemed so tired of it all but did nothing to stop it.
She was too passive for my liking.
And Jason was an odd bird. His actions never sound like those of a grieving father or empathetic friend. Both disappearances seemed like money makers for him. And when Holly uncovers some truths about his actions and his nature, she just quickly seems to move on and dismiss all of it.
The ending was a big let down as well. I expected some sort of closure from Cassie’s disappearance. Or for Holly to stand up to Jason. But I’m not 100% if the end clarified anything completely…not even Aurora’s disappearance! I had so many questions after finishing.
I do like how the author included a transcript of a previous interview between Holly and an author regarding Cassie’s disappearance, but I wish it had been done better. To maybe uncover a moment of truth or create a plot twist?
All in all, this book had good writing, some good story and character development, and a different premise from usual thrillers. I just wish I could have enjoyed it more.
June 29, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley, Kerry Wilkinson, and Bookouture for a copy of Two Missing Girls in exchange for an honest review.
This was one of those thrillers where I was convinced I knew who was behind everything within the first couple of chapters. When Aurora disappeared, I immediately had my suspicions, and for most of the book I kept thinking, "Okay...prove me wrong." I was waiting for Kerry Wilkinson to pull the rug out from under me.
And to be fair...he did.
There was a plot twist I genuinely didn't see coming, and it gave the story the jolt it needed. Just when I thought I had everything neatly wrapped up, the book reminded me that thrillers can still surprise you.
My biggest issue wasn't the mystery—it was the characters.
I just couldn't warm up to Holly or Jason. They both felt off, and I never found myself rooting for either of them. Holly, especially, spent so much time following Jason's lead that I wanted to reach into the pages and tell her to put on her big girl panties and start thinking for herself. I wanted a stronger, more decisive protagonist, and instead I found myself rolling my eyes more often than cheering her on.
Even with characters I didn't particularly like, I stayed invested because I wanted to see how everything played out. The twist was worth sticking around for, even if the journey there was a little frustrating.
💋 Sassy Review:
I spent half this book saying, "Yep...called it," and the other half yelling, "Holly! Honey! Borrow a backbone and stop following your husband around like he's got all the answers!" Then Kerry Wilkinson hit me with a twist that made me eat a tiny slice of humble pie. Not the whole pie...just a slice.
📚 Final Verdict:
Two Missing Girls delivers an entertaining mystery with a genuinely surprising twist that saves what initially feels like a predictable story. While the unlikeable characters kept me from becoming fully invested, the ending made the ride worthwhile.
Final Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5 Stars)
This was one of those thrillers where I was convinced I knew who was behind everything within the first couple of chapters. When Aurora disappeared, I immediately had my suspicions, and for most of the book I kept thinking, "Okay...prove me wrong." I was waiting for Kerry Wilkinson to pull the rug out from under me.
And to be fair...he did.
There was a plot twist I genuinely didn't see coming, and it gave the story the jolt it needed. Just when I thought I had everything neatly wrapped up, the book reminded me that thrillers can still surprise you.
My biggest issue wasn't the mystery—it was the characters.
I just couldn't warm up to Holly or Jason. They both felt off, and I never found myself rooting for either of them. Holly, especially, spent so much time following Jason's lead that I wanted to reach into the pages and tell her to put on her big girl panties and start thinking for herself. I wanted a stronger, more decisive protagonist, and instead I found myself rolling my eyes more often than cheering her on.
Even with characters I didn't particularly like, I stayed invested because I wanted to see how everything played out. The twist was worth sticking around for, even if the journey there was a little frustrating.
💋 Sassy Review:
I spent half this book saying, "Yep...called it," and the other half yelling, "Holly! Honey! Borrow a backbone and stop following your husband around like he's got all the answers!" Then Kerry Wilkinson hit me with a twist that made me eat a tiny slice of humble pie. Not the whole pie...just a slice.
📚 Final Verdict:
Two Missing Girls delivers an entertaining mystery with a genuinely surprising twist that saves what initially feels like a predictable story. While the unlikeable characters kept me from becoming fully invested, the ending made the ride worthwhile.
Final Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5 Stars)
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
What if the truth about two missing girls is closer to home than anyone thinks?
Seven-year-old Cassie disappears from her garden seemingly into thin air. Her parents, Jason and Holly, are devastated. Soon they are on a campaign of interviews, television appearances, the endless social media posts: it all comes to nothing. Cassie is gone.
Years later, Bonnie discovers her daughter has gone missing from her bedroom in eerily similar circumstances. A photograph of Aurora is shared far and wide: grinning in her favourite pink hat. Shockingly, Bonnie is Holly’s best friend and she is Aurora’s godmother. Two families, torn apart by tragedy. What are the chances? How has this happened again in such a small town?
And then, Aurora’s little pink hat is found in Jason’s wardrobe … what is his involvement and how does this relate to his own daughter’s disappearance?
This is an incredible, dark psychological thriller that has multiple layers; complex relationships and emotions, the past and present becoming intertwined and questionable decision making of Holly and Jason surrounding opportunities after Cassie goes missing.
The additional chapters throughout between Holly and Ghostwriter Alison is an excellent tool and a clever way of letting us see Holly’s true feelings including her conflicting inner battles.
A slow burner as the background and characters are developed and then all of a sudden … BOOM. The second half ramps up in speed and tension. I raced through to find out what happened to the girls and the twists within the plot had me second-guessing! A really difficult topic, yet KW has the ability to pull you into the story and like a crash, you can’t look away.
My first Kerry Wilkinson book and certainly won’t be my last! 👏
Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and Kerry Wilkinson for the ARC of this book in return for an honest review.
Seven-year-old Cassie disappears from her garden seemingly into thin air. Her parents, Jason and Holly, are devastated. Soon they are on a campaign of interviews, television appearances, the endless social media posts: it all comes to nothing. Cassie is gone.
Years later, Bonnie discovers her daughter has gone missing from her bedroom in eerily similar circumstances. A photograph of Aurora is shared far and wide: grinning in her favourite pink hat. Shockingly, Bonnie is Holly’s best friend and she is Aurora’s godmother. Two families, torn apart by tragedy. What are the chances? How has this happened again in such a small town?
And then, Aurora’s little pink hat is found in Jason’s wardrobe … what is his involvement and how does this relate to his own daughter’s disappearance?
This is an incredible, dark psychological thriller that has multiple layers; complex relationships and emotions, the past and present becoming intertwined and questionable decision making of Holly and Jason surrounding opportunities after Cassie goes missing.
The additional chapters throughout between Holly and Ghostwriter Alison is an excellent tool and a clever way of letting us see Holly’s true feelings including her conflicting inner battles.
A slow burner as the background and characters are developed and then all of a sudden … BOOM. The second half ramps up in speed and tension. I raced through to find out what happened to the girls and the twists within the plot had me second-guessing! A really difficult topic, yet KW has the ability to pull you into the story and like a crash, you can’t look away.
My first Kerry Wilkinson book and certainly won’t be my last! 👏
Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and Kerry Wilkinson for the ARC of this book in return for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Two Missing Girls, is a psychological thriller by Kerry Wilkinson that features every parents worst nightmare.
The nightmare begins with seven-year-old Cassie, who vanishes from her bedroom seemingly into thin air. Her parents, Grant and Holly Logan, are completely destroyed by the loss. They do everything right: the agonising television appearances, the relentless police interviews, and the endless social media campaigns. Yet, the trail stays freezing cold. Cassie is simply gone.
Years pass, and the Logans are forced to live in the hollow space left by their daughter. Holly finds a semblance of comfort in Aurora, the seven-year-old daughter of her absolute best friend. Aurora becomes like a second child to Holly, a bright spot in a dark life.
Until history repeats itself with surgical precision. One morning, Holly swings open Aurora’s bedroom door to find no soft hair on the pillow, and no sound of deep breathing. Aurora’s bed is empty. Two little girls missing years apart, but at the exact same age. . The question echoing through the media and the neighbourhood is How could this happen again?
During a police search, investigators discover a piece of evidence that turns a town’s sympathy into pure horror: Aurora’s little pink hat is found hidden inside Grant Logan’s wardrobe. Suspicion falls on the grieving gather, Grant. Is he a genuine grieving father or a predatory monster who has been hiding in plain sight for years?
I have read a lot of novels by Kerry Wilkinson with varying enjoyment. This one was a good read but I found it a little too easy to predict. An emotional story that lingers.
I would like to thank both Netgalley and Bookouture for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
The nightmare begins with seven-year-old Cassie, who vanishes from her bedroom seemingly into thin air. Her parents, Grant and Holly Logan, are completely destroyed by the loss. They do everything right: the agonising television appearances, the relentless police interviews, and the endless social media campaigns. Yet, the trail stays freezing cold. Cassie is simply gone.
Years pass, and the Logans are forced to live in the hollow space left by their daughter. Holly finds a semblance of comfort in Aurora, the seven-year-old daughter of her absolute best friend. Aurora becomes like a second child to Holly, a bright spot in a dark life.
Until history repeats itself with surgical precision. One morning, Holly swings open Aurora’s bedroom door to find no soft hair on the pillow, and no sound of deep breathing. Aurora’s bed is empty. Two little girls missing years apart, but at the exact same age. . The question echoing through the media and the neighbourhood is How could this happen again?
During a police search, investigators discover a piece of evidence that turns a town’s sympathy into pure horror: Aurora’s little pink hat is found hidden inside Grant Logan’s wardrobe. Suspicion falls on the grieving gather, Grant. Is he a genuine grieving father or a predatory monster who has been hiding in plain sight for years?
I have read a lot of novels by Kerry Wilkinson with varying enjoyment. This one was a good read but I found it a little too easy to predict. An emotional story that lingers.
I would like to thank both Netgalley and Bookouture for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
June 17, 2026
Having read The Tapes by Kerry Wilkinson last year I was keen to dive into this new book by the same author. The premise piqued my interest straight away.
Holly and Jason Logan’s seven year old daughter Cassie disappeared presumed murdered fifteen years ago. Then Holly’s best friend and PA Bonnie, finds her daughter Aurora is also missing. How are the two connected and do they have something to do with Holly’s husband Jason ? Jason told Holly, he had a plan to solve all their problems just before Cassie’s disappearance. Two best friends and two missing seven year old girls - How has this happened again ?
I enjoyed this as a quick thriller, the book is well written and captivating but I found it a bit too obvious and not gritty enough for my liking and I guessed who the perpetrator was quite early on.
The story focuses strongly on Holly, the main narrator, as she tries to comes to terms with her feelings of guilt due to the life she’s led profiting from Cassie’s disappearance, which we learn from the chapters of the recordings between Holly and Alison Nicol, who is writing a book. I enjoyed these flashbacks as they gave me an insight into Holly’s character and her distaste at the life she and Jason have been living. On the other hand, Jason is a truly unlikeable character. He is greedy and selfish and I found their relationship to be implausible at times.
On the whole this was a good read but for me there wasn’t enough suspense and this brought my rating down. I have read twenty novels by Kerry Wilkinson and will definitely be back for his next one. 3.5 🌟stars rounded up.
Many thanks to @netgalley and @bookouture for the ARC.
Holly and Jason Logan’s seven year old daughter Cassie disappeared presumed murdered fifteen years ago. Then Holly’s best friend and PA Bonnie, finds her daughter Aurora is also missing. How are the two connected and do they have something to do with Holly’s husband Jason ? Jason told Holly, he had a plan to solve all their problems just before Cassie’s disappearance. Two best friends and two missing seven year old girls - How has this happened again ?
I enjoyed this as a quick thriller, the book is well written and captivating but I found it a bit too obvious and not gritty enough for my liking and I guessed who the perpetrator was quite early on.
The story focuses strongly on Holly, the main narrator, as she tries to comes to terms with her feelings of guilt due to the life she’s led profiting from Cassie’s disappearance, which we learn from the chapters of the recordings between Holly and Alison Nicol, who is writing a book. I enjoyed these flashbacks as they gave me an insight into Holly’s character and her distaste at the life she and Jason have been living. On the other hand, Jason is a truly unlikeable character. He is greedy and selfish and I found their relationship to be implausible at times.
On the whole this was a good read but for me there wasn’t enough suspense and this brought my rating down. I have read twenty novels by Kerry Wilkinson and will definitely be back for his next one. 3.5 🌟stars rounded up.
Many thanks to @netgalley and @bookouture for the ARC.
June 28, 2026
Thank you @netgalley for the review copy.
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Synopsis:
Two Missing Girls follows Holly, a mother whose daughter Cassie went missing years ago without a trace. Since then, her family has lived under public attention through interviews and documentaries about the case. Years later, tragedy happens again when her best friend’s daughter, Aurora, disappears too. As another desperate search begins, Holly starts questioning everything, especially her husband, Jason.
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This was such a fast paced, well written, and captivating thriller. It kept me engaged from start to finish.
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The story mainly focuses on Holly as the narrator. My favourite part was the flashback scenes during her interviews. Through those interviews, Holly talks about how she felt after her daughter went missing and how, over the years, she and her husband became rich from documentaries and interviews about their missing daughter.
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What I found interesting was how guilty Holly felt about that. She felt wrong, like their missing daughter had become their brand, and I really liked how we could clearly see her emotions through those interview scenes.
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In the present timeline, her best friend’s daughter goes missing too, and that’s when Holly starts suspecting that her husband, Jason, might have something to do with it.
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Jason was such an unlikeable character. He’s greedy, selfish, and the way he acts made me dislike him even more as the story went on.
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I really enjoyed the flow of the story and the overall plot. But I did guess who the perpetrator was quite early, so when the big reveal happened, I wasn’t really surprised.
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Synopsis:
Two Missing Girls follows Holly, a mother whose daughter Cassie went missing years ago without a trace. Since then, her family has lived under public attention through interviews and documentaries about the case. Years later, tragedy happens again when her best friend’s daughter, Aurora, disappears too. As another desperate search begins, Holly starts questioning everything, especially her husband, Jason.
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This was such a fast paced, well written, and captivating thriller. It kept me engaged from start to finish.
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The story mainly focuses on Holly as the narrator. My favourite part was the flashback scenes during her interviews. Through those interviews, Holly talks about how she felt after her daughter went missing and how, over the years, she and her husband became rich from documentaries and interviews about their missing daughter.
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What I found interesting was how guilty Holly felt about that. She felt wrong, like their missing daughter had become their brand, and I really liked how we could clearly see her emotions through those interview scenes.
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In the present timeline, her best friend’s daughter goes missing too, and that’s when Holly starts suspecting that her husband, Jason, might have something to do with it.
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Jason was such an unlikeable character. He’s greedy, selfish, and the way he acts made me dislike him even more as the story went on.
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I really enjoyed the flow of the story and the overall plot. But I did guess who the perpetrator was quite early, so when the big reveal happened, I wasn’t really surprised.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you Bookouture, author Kerry Wilkinson and NetGalley for the ARC.
My rating is 4.3⭐️
It's my first book from this author and I love his writing in this one. It's twisted, you can feel the tension in the air as more and more of the plot is unraveled.
Holly's past seems to resurface, forcing her to relive the memories of her daughter, Cassie, going missing. This time, Aurora, her god-daughter went missing from her own room. She has to dig deep to remember her own feelings, how to act around Bonnie, her best friend and Aurora's mother. What might be helpful and what might not. The fact that her husband, Jason, keeps acting weird although a child they know is missing, is not helping her.
The little hints dropped through the books were really small, hidden in lines and information about the past. I enjoyed reading the book and hunting for them to create a theory. And it was enjoyable to see my theory proven right. It did start slow though, until more got revealed and Holly got suspicious. The parts with Holly's interview with Allison were ok, but did not add much to the story, maybe just a look into how Holly thinks and sees the events that happened when Cassie disappeared.
It was a great read even with those things, and I really hoped until the end for Aurora to be found. Books about bad things happening to children are always with heavy themes, but you keep hoping for happy endings, for justice, for retribution. This book will sprinkle this throughout its pages, and you will root for the ending you get.
My rating is 4.3⭐️
It's my first book from this author and I love his writing in this one. It's twisted, you can feel the tension in the air as more and more of the plot is unraveled.
Holly's past seems to resurface, forcing her to relive the memories of her daughter, Cassie, going missing. This time, Aurora, her god-daughter went missing from her own room. She has to dig deep to remember her own feelings, how to act around Bonnie, her best friend and Aurora's mother. What might be helpful and what might not. The fact that her husband, Jason, keeps acting weird although a child they know is missing, is not helping her.
The little hints dropped through the books were really small, hidden in lines and information about the past. I enjoyed reading the book and hunting for them to create a theory. And it was enjoyable to see my theory proven right. It did start slow though, until more got revealed and Holly got suspicious. The parts with Holly's interview with Allison were ok, but did not add much to the story, maybe just a look into how Holly thinks and sees the events that happened when Cassie disappeared.
It was a great read even with those things, and I really hoped until the end for Aurora to be found. Books about bad things happening to children are always with heavy themes, but you keep hoping for happy endings, for justice, for retribution. This book will sprinkle this throughout its pages, and you will root for the ending you get.
Review of advance copy received from Storygraph
Release: June 17, 2026
Author: Kerry Wilkinson
Publisher: Bookoture
Rating: 4★
My Thoughts:
This was a tense and emotionally charged domestic thriller that keeps suspicion shifting from the very beginning. Kathryn Croft does a great job layering grief, friendship, and paranoia, making every character feel like they might be hiding something. The dual disappearances create a strong sense of unease that builds steadily throughout the story.
This book suits someone in the mood for something: dark, tense, emotional, mysterious
Pace: fast
Mainly plot or character driven? a mix
Is there strong character development? yes
Do you find the characters loveable? it’s complicated
Is the cast of characters diverse? it’s complicated
Are character flaws a main focus? yes
Main themes, topics, tropes: missing child, best friend betrayal, domestic suspense, hidden secrets, unreliable trust
When seven-year-old Cassie Logan vanishes without a trace, her family is left devastated and desperate for answers. Years later, her mother Holly finds herself facing the same nightmare again when her best friend’s daughter Aurora disappears under eerily similar circumstances. As the investigation unfolds, disturbing connections begin to surface, including a shocking discovery that suggests the truth may be closer to home than anyone wants to believe.
Favorite Quote:
“Some secrets don’t stay hidden. They burn their way out.”
Author: Kerry Wilkinson
Publisher: Bookoture
Rating: 4★
My Thoughts:
This was a tense and emotionally charged domestic thriller that keeps suspicion shifting from the very beginning. Kathryn Croft does a great job layering grief, friendship, and paranoia, making every character feel like they might be hiding something. The dual disappearances create a strong sense of unease that builds steadily throughout the story.
This book suits someone in the mood for something: dark, tense, emotional, mysterious
Pace: fast
Mainly plot or character driven? a mix
Is there strong character development? yes
Do you find the characters loveable? it’s complicated
Is the cast of characters diverse? it’s complicated
Are character flaws a main focus? yes
Main themes, topics, tropes: missing child, best friend betrayal, domestic suspense, hidden secrets, unreliable trust
When seven-year-old Cassie Logan vanishes without a trace, her family is left devastated and desperate for answers. Years later, her mother Holly finds herself facing the same nightmare again when her best friend’s daughter Aurora disappears under eerily similar circumstances. As the investigation unfolds, disturbing connections begin to surface, including a shocking discovery that suggests the truth may be closer to home than anyone wants to believe.
Favorite Quote:
“Some secrets don’t stay hidden. They burn their way out.”
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
3.5 stars rounded up
Seven year old Cassie disappeared from the garden seemingly into thin air. Her parents, Jason and Holly Logan, are devastated. The interviews, the television appearances, the endless social media posts: it all comes to nothing. Cassie is gone.
Years later, Holly's best friend's daughter Aurora is like another child to her. But one morning, when Holly gently swings open Aurora's bedroom door.... there is no soft hair splayed aross the pillow, no sounds of deep breathing. Aurora's bed is empty.
Two families torn apart by tragedy. What are the chances? Two best friends, their little girls missing: years apart, but at the exact same age.
The stiry starts the day Aurora goes missing. Bonnie and Holly are best friends. Hollie's seven-year-old daughter Cassie has been missing for over ten years, she had disappeared without a trace.
We get little clues hidden in the information about the past. When Aurora goes missing at the exact same age Cassie was, a frantic search is held before it's too late. The past gets entwined with the present day in this dark and thought provoking read.
Published 17th June 2026
I would like to thank #NetGalley #Bookouture and the author#KerryWilkinson for my ARC of #TwoMissingGirls in exchange for an honest review.
Seven year old Cassie disappeared from the garden seemingly into thin air. Her parents, Jason and Holly Logan, are devastated. The interviews, the television appearances, the endless social media posts: it all comes to nothing. Cassie is gone.
Years later, Holly's best friend's daughter Aurora is like another child to her. But one morning, when Holly gently swings open Aurora's bedroom door.... there is no soft hair splayed aross the pillow, no sounds of deep breathing. Aurora's bed is empty.
Two families torn apart by tragedy. What are the chances? Two best friends, their little girls missing: years apart, but at the exact same age.
The stiry starts the day Aurora goes missing. Bonnie and Holly are best friends. Hollie's seven-year-old daughter Cassie has been missing for over ten years, she had disappeared without a trace.
We get little clues hidden in the information about the past. When Aurora goes missing at the exact same age Cassie was, a frantic search is held before it's too late. The past gets entwined with the present day in this dark and thought provoking read.
Published 17th June 2026
I would like to thank #NetGalley #Bookouture and the author#KerryWilkinson for my ARC of #TwoMissingGirls in exchange for an honest review.
May 8, 2026
Review of ‘Two Missing Girls’ by Kerry Wilkinson, due to be published on 17 June 2026 by Bookouture.
Holly and Jason’s life has been defined by the loss of their 7 year old daughter, Cassie, nearly 10 years ago. It’s become their work, their income stream from TV shows, panels and conferences and has funded a lavish lifestyle.
When Holly’s best friend and PA’s daughter Aurora goes missing aged 7, it has distinct echoes of the past repeating itself, with a frantic search to find her before it’s too late.
There are plenty of secrets and more than a few twists to the tale, all wrapped up in the horrific reality of another child going missing and more than one person seeing it as an opportunity to profit from the tragedy.
The chapters are short and punchy, partial told as two handed conversations between Holly and Alison who is writing a book about Cassie’s disappearance. It’s a thought provoking storyline with an exploration of how grief impacts people differently. Some characters garner your sympathy whilst the actions of more than one are staggering to understand.
This book absolutely deserves to have a sequel as there were some great characters and a few threads that are just waiting to be pulled.
Holly and Jason’s life has been defined by the loss of their 7 year old daughter, Cassie, nearly 10 years ago. It’s become their work, their income stream from TV shows, panels and conferences and has funded a lavish lifestyle.
When Holly’s best friend and PA’s daughter Aurora goes missing aged 7, it has distinct echoes of the past repeating itself, with a frantic search to find her before it’s too late.
There are plenty of secrets and more than a few twists to the tale, all wrapped up in the horrific reality of another child going missing and more than one person seeing it as an opportunity to profit from the tragedy.
The chapters are short and punchy, partial told as two handed conversations between Holly and Alison who is writing a book about Cassie’s disappearance. It’s a thought provoking storyline with an exploration of how grief impacts people differently. Some characters garner your sympathy whilst the actions of more than one are staggering to understand.
This book absolutely deserves to have a sequel as there were some great characters and a few threads that are just waiting to be pulled.
July 5, 2026
Huge thanks to Kerry Wilkinson, Bookouture and NetGalley for this advanced copy of Two Missing Girls. This review is being left voluntarily and all opinions expressed are my own.
I think this was just the book I needed. I've been in a bit of a slump but this was a nice easy read with good pacing and an engaging plot.
It centres around Jason and Holly, a couple who are married in name only. It has been 14 years since their daughter went missing and was never found. There relationship has never been the same and there is no love left between them.
When Holly's goddaughter goes missing in not dissimilar circumstances, she starts to question exactly what her husband might be capable of and her suspicions drag her into a web of lies and secrets that made for a fascinating book.
I think one of the things that made this an easy read was the chapters that took the form of an interview that Holly gave as part of a book about her daughter's disappearance.
I enjoyed the twist towards the end and the author did a good job of keeping it hidden until the big reveal. My only complaint is that I would have liked a tiny bit more closure as there were some threads that could have been pulled on more.
I think this was just the book I needed. I've been in a bit of a slump but this was a nice easy read with good pacing and an engaging plot.
It centres around Jason and Holly, a couple who are married in name only. It has been 14 years since their daughter went missing and was never found. There relationship has never been the same and there is no love left between them.
When Holly's goddaughter goes missing in not dissimilar circumstances, she starts to question exactly what her husband might be capable of and her suspicions drag her into a web of lies and secrets that made for a fascinating book.
I think one of the things that made this an easy read was the chapters that took the form of an interview that Holly gave as part of a book about her daughter's disappearance.
I enjoyed the twist towards the end and the author did a good job of keeping it hidden until the big reveal. My only complaint is that I would have liked a tiny bit more closure as there were some threads that could have been pulled on more.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing me with an ARC.
• A mixed read for me, but the mystery was intriguing enough to keep me turning the pages.
• The first half felt slow and took a while to draw me in, but the suspense picked up as more secrets were revealed.
• The church storyline was one of the most interesting aspects of the book. I was particularly intrigued by Jason's sister, Glory, and would have loved more insight into her background and devotion.
• I struggled to connect with the main characters. Jason often felt emotionally detached, which made it difficult to relate to him, especially given the circumstances surrounding his missing daughter.
• Holly was the hardest character for me to understand. I expected her to be more proactive and found some of her decisions frustrating, though her behavior may have been influenced by her past experiences.
• The ending answered many of the major questions, but I would have preferred more closure and a less open-ended conclusion.
• Overall, while this book wasn't a perfect fit for me, fans of slow-burn psychological mysteries and gradually unfolding secrets may enjoy it more than I did.
• A mixed read for me, but the mystery was intriguing enough to keep me turning the pages.
• The first half felt slow and took a while to draw me in, but the suspense picked up as more secrets were revealed.
• The church storyline was one of the most interesting aspects of the book. I was particularly intrigued by Jason's sister, Glory, and would have loved more insight into her background and devotion.
• I struggled to connect with the main characters. Jason often felt emotionally detached, which made it difficult to relate to him, especially given the circumstances surrounding his missing daughter.
• Holly was the hardest character for me to understand. I expected her to be more proactive and found some of her decisions frustrating, though her behavior may have been influenced by her past experiences.
• The ending answered many of the major questions, but I would have preferred more closure and a less open-ended conclusion.
• Overall, while this book wasn't a perfect fit for me, fans of slow-burn psychological mysteries and gradually unfolding secrets may enjoy it more than I did.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Holly and Jason have become rich and famous, following the disappearance of their daughter., Cassie. Jason very much "has a plan" and thrives on the documentaries, panel shows and personal appearances, whereas Holly, opening up to a ghost writer for her book, is clearly uncomfortable with the limelight. And then, just as the money is about to run out, another girl disappears; Holly's best friend's daughter, Aurora.
As the story unfolds, I enjoyed learning about the backstory to Cassie's disappearance, the truth about Holly and Jason's marriage, and how Jason's family's religious obsession contributed to the shaping of the man he is today. Holly's relationship with the police detective was brilliantly written too.
I had an inkling of who may have taken Aurora, and I was right, but the reasons behind it were a huge, unexpected shock. I was a little disappointed with the ending though - it is left for us to draw our own conclusion about what happened to Cassie, but I would have liked more clarity and closure.
3 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Kerry Wilkinson and Bookouture, for an ARC of this book.
As the story unfolds, I enjoyed learning about the backstory to Cassie's disappearance, the truth about Holly and Jason's marriage, and how Jason's family's religious obsession contributed to the shaping of the man he is today. Holly's relationship with the police detective was brilliantly written too.
I had an inkling of who may have taken Aurora, and I was right, but the reasons behind it were a huge, unexpected shock. I was a little disappointed with the ending though - it is left for us to draw our own conclusion about what happened to Cassie, but I would have liked more clarity and closure.
3 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Kerry Wilkinson and Bookouture, for an ARC of this book.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Two Sisters started with a really intriguing premise, but for me it never fully lived up to it. The mystery itself was engaging enough to keep me reading, even if most of the twists felt pretty easy to predict long before the reveal. I kept hoping the story would surprise me in the second half, but it mostly played out exactly the way I expected.
The biggest issue was the main characters. Megan and Chloe were honestly exhausting to spend time with. Their constant bad decisions, selfishness, and inability to communicate made it hard to connect with either of them. I know flawed characters can make a thriller more interesting, but here they crossed into genuinely irritating territory for me.
That said, the book is fast-paced and easy to binge. Kerry Wilkinson’s writing keeps the pages turning, and the creepy small-town atmosphere worked well throughout the story. I can see why a lot of readers enjoyed it, especially if you like family-secret thrillers with emotional drama mixed into the mystery. It just ended up feeling more average than memorable for me.
The biggest issue was the main characters. Megan and Chloe were honestly exhausting to spend time with. Their constant bad decisions, selfishness, and inability to communicate made it hard to connect with either of them. I know flawed characters can make a thriller more interesting, but here they crossed into genuinely irritating territory for me.
That said, the book is fast-paced and easy to binge. Kerry Wilkinson’s writing keeps the pages turning, and the creepy small-town atmosphere worked well throughout the story. I can see why a lot of readers enjoyed it, especially if you like family-secret thrillers with emotional drama mixed into the mystery. It just ended up feeling more average than memorable for me.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I really enjoyed this book. It wasn't too crazy or dark. It was just enough to make me want to keep reading until I got to the end. Jason is a completely unlikeable character. I couldn't stand him, even with knowing somewhat about his past and what his father and sister were like. Holly is fairly likable and seems to want to do the right thing. She seems to have to have her heart in the right place. I had a couple of ideas of who abducted Aurora. Turns out I was wrong with my first couple of guesses, but I did end up figuring it out before the reveal.
The ending made me sad. Sad for Bonnie and her situation, and very sad for Holly. I do think her suspicions are completely on the nose with what happened to her and Jason's daughter. I found myself hoping for the best for Holly and hoping she moved on from some of the people around her, and I hope she finds time to visit her sweet dad some more.
I will recommend this book to other readers.
Thank you to Netgalley, Bookouture, and Kerry Wilkinson for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
The ending made me sad. Sad for Bonnie and her situation, and very sad for Holly. I do think her suspicions are completely on the nose with what happened to her and Jason's daughter. I found myself hoping for the best for Holly and hoping she moved on from some of the people around her, and I hope she finds time to visit her sweet dad some more.
I will recommend this book to other readers.
Thank you to Netgalley, Bookouture, and Kerry Wilkinson for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
As a huge fan of author Kerry Wilkinson I was delighted to read this new book. I found that I did not enjoy it as much as some of the previous novels by the author and in places I found the juxtaposition of writing styles made it difficult to get into. Some of the book is written as an interview style scenario and some as a traditional narrative.
Jason and Holly suffer the ultimate loss when their daughter goes missing. She is never found but a local man is charged and subsequently takes his own life. Years later and the pair have made a name and some considerable money retelling their story in the media, in books and documentary series. When Holly’s goddaughter goes missing the limelight shines on her again, but will the tragedy of today also help shine a light on the past?
Good premise for a story, but I found that I didn’t warm to the characters and found the styles weren’t an easy read for me.
Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
Jason and Holly suffer the ultimate loss when their daughter goes missing. She is never found but a local man is charged and subsequently takes his own life. Years later and the pair have made a name and some considerable money retelling their story in the media, in books and documentary series. When Holly’s goddaughter goes missing the limelight shines on her again, but will the tragedy of today also help shine a light on the past?
Good premise for a story, but I found that I didn’t warm to the characters and found the styles weren’t an easy read for me.
Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
June 18, 2026
Reading in Between the Wines book review 41/115 for 2026:
Rating: 4 🍷🍷🍷🍷
Book: Two Missing Girls
Author: Kerry Wilkinson
RELEASES June 17, 2026!!
Sipping thoughts: A missing child is such a scary book to read but it is very enticing. I always want to try and guess who took the child and pray that there is a happy ending. With Cassie missing for years with no findings, then it happens again with another young girl, made this book so suspenseful and mysterious. I did not expect the ending and it was so good. As always, I love a good Wilkinson book!
Cheers and thank you to @Netgalley and @Bookouture for an advanced copy of @TwoMissingGirls.
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Rating: 4 🍷🍷🍷🍷
Book: Two Missing Girls
Author: Kerry Wilkinson
RELEASES June 17, 2026!!
Sipping thoughts: A missing child is such a scary book to read but it is very enticing. I always want to try and guess who took the child and pray that there is a happy ending. With Cassie missing for years with no findings, then it happens again with another young girl, made this book so suspenseful and mysterious. I did not expect the ending and it was so good. As always, I love a good Wilkinson book!
Cheers and thank you to @Netgalley and @Bookouture for an advanced copy of @TwoMissingGirls.
#TwoMissingGirls #KerryWilkinson #Bookouture #NetGalley #nicoles_bookcellar #ARC #advancedreader #Kindle #Booksofinstagram #readersofinstagram #bookstagram #bookworm #bookdragon #booknerd #booklover #bookstagrammer #bookaholic #bookreview #bookreviewer #IHaveNoShelfControl #ReadingBetweenTheWines #fiction #thriller #suspense #mystery #MysteryAndThrillers #GeneralFictionAdult
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I flew through this book. It had the tension, suspense, and page-turning energy that I personally want from a thriller, and it kept me invested.
One thing I especially appreciated was the way the story played with perspective and perception. It really highlighted how differently situations can look depending on who is telling the story or how someone chooses to see things.
That being said, while the premise was strong and genuinely exciting, some parts of the story felt a little slow.
I usually enjoy open endings, but here I was left wanting a few more answers regarding some of the larger storylines. There was just something that felt slightly unresolved by the end for me personally.
Overall though, this was still a very engaging and entertaining thriller that kept me reading late into the night.
3.75 star
I flew through this book. It had the tension, suspense, and page-turning energy that I personally want from a thriller, and it kept me invested.
One thing I especially appreciated was the way the story played with perspective and perception. It really highlighted how differently situations can look depending on who is telling the story or how someone chooses to see things.
That being said, while the premise was strong and genuinely exciting, some parts of the story felt a little slow.
I usually enjoy open endings, but here I was left wanting a few more answers regarding some of the larger storylines. There was just something that felt slightly unresolved by the end for me personally.
Overall though, this was still a very engaging and entertaining thriller that kept me reading late into the night.
3.75 star
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Years after their young daughter disappeared, Holly and Grant Logan's life has changed beyond recognition, in more ways than one. Money flows in through the sale of their story, attendance at various true crime festivals, a Netflix documentary etc.
But now the money is running out, and Grant - who has never been interested in holding down a job, unlike Holly, who used to be a cleaner - is determined to find a way to hold on to their elevated lifestyle.
And miraculously, interest in their daughter's case resurges when the 12 year old daughter of Holly's best friend suddenly disappears. But surely Grant cannot have anything to do with that?
Wilkinson delivers another cracker, that will keep you up reading late into the night, my only complaint being the lack of clarity in terms of closure with regards to the original case. This is a really good read, one that should not be missed.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
But now the money is running out, and Grant - who has never been interested in holding down a job, unlike Holly, who used to be a cleaner - is determined to find a way to hold on to their elevated lifestyle.
And miraculously, interest in their daughter's case resurges when the 12 year old daughter of Holly's best friend suddenly disappears. But surely Grant cannot have anything to do with that?
Wilkinson delivers another cracker, that will keep you up reading late into the night, my only complaint being the lack of clarity in terms of closure with regards to the original case. This is a really good read, one that should not be missed.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Two Missing Girls by Kerry Wilkinson was such an intense, gripping read. The dual timeline structure and shifting perspectives were really well done. I loved how they kept me second-guessing the main character throughout.
This is a proper page-turner. Every time I stopped reading I couldn't stop thinking about it, which says a lot! The suspense builds really effectively and the mystery kept me guessing right up to the end.
I was genuinely shocked by the ending. I'd been half-convinced the story would go somewhere darker (a part of me was waiting for the husband to be revealed as the culprit for something more sinister). The ending is somewhat open, which I have mixed feelings about. It works thematically, but it did bring my rating down slightly from a full five stars.
Still, a fantastic thriller that I'd definitely recommend to anyone who loves psychological suspense with a twisty mystery at its heart.
Thank you Bookouture, author Kerry Wilkinson and NetGalley for the ARC.
This is a proper page-turner. Every time I stopped reading I couldn't stop thinking about it, which says a lot! The suspense builds really effectively and the mystery kept me guessing right up to the end.
I was genuinely shocked by the ending. I'd been half-convinced the story would go somewhere darker (a part of me was waiting for the husband to be revealed as the culprit for something more sinister). The ending is somewhat open, which I have mixed feelings about. It works thematically, but it did bring my rating down slightly from a full five stars.
Still, a fantastic thriller that I'd definitely recommend to anyone who loves psychological suspense with a twisty mystery at its heart.
Thank you Bookouture, author Kerry Wilkinson and NetGalley for the ARC.
May 20, 2026
“The last time a child disappeared, it made you very famous and very rich.”
OUCH?!
Such a brilliantly constructed thriller with a genuinely original concept at its core. The interview transcript format works SO well — it creates sharp pacing, seamless time jumps, and this constant sense of unease where every new detail feels important.
🧗🏿♂️And that cliffhanger at the end of chapter four? Actually, almost every chapter ended in a way that made it impossible to put down.
Holly is a compelling protagonist while Jason remains frustratingly untrustworthy. The wider cast is equally layered, with every character adding to the tangled web of suspicion.
🌀 Packed with twists, paranoia, emotional tension, and constant suspicion, this is the kind of thriller I think the mystery/thriller book community is going to absolutely devour.
This was my first Kerry Wilkinson book but it definitely will not be my last! 🫶🏼
OUCH?!
Such a brilliantly constructed thriller with a genuinely original concept at its core. The interview transcript format works SO well — it creates sharp pacing, seamless time jumps, and this constant sense of unease where every new detail feels important.
🧗🏿♂️And that cliffhanger at the end of chapter four? Actually, almost every chapter ended in a way that made it impossible to put down.
Holly is a compelling protagonist while Jason remains frustratingly untrustworthy. The wider cast is equally layered, with every character adding to the tangled web of suspicion.
🌀 Packed with twists, paranoia, emotional tension, and constant suspicion, this is the kind of thriller I think the mystery/thriller book community is going to absolutely devour.
This was my first Kerry Wilkinson book but it definitely will not be my last! 🫶🏼
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
How far would you go when tragedy strikes twice?
In Two Missing Girls, a fifteen year nightmare deepens when Holly’s daughter Cassie remains missing, only for her best friend’s daughter, Aurora, to vanish next.
This dark, complex psychological thriller brilliantly focuses on character depth and raw emotion over simple shock value. Through intricate dual timelines and eerie extracts of a book written about their plight, we witness a devastating exploration of grief and guilt.
Holly’s conflicted feelings are utterly relatable; she is trapped in a fractured marriage while trying to process the unsettling reality that their tragic loss has essentially become a wealthy "brand."
Propelled by some deliberately unlikable characters and Holly’s fierce, tenacious quest for justice, the narrative races toward a totally unexpected ending.
An outstanding, emotionally raw read.
My thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the early copy. This is my own opinion.
In Two Missing Girls, a fifteen year nightmare deepens when Holly’s daughter Cassie remains missing, only for her best friend’s daughter, Aurora, to vanish next.
This dark, complex psychological thriller brilliantly focuses on character depth and raw emotion over simple shock value. Through intricate dual timelines and eerie extracts of a book written about their plight, we witness a devastating exploration of grief and guilt.
Holly’s conflicted feelings are utterly relatable; she is trapped in a fractured marriage while trying to process the unsettling reality that their tragic loss has essentially become a wealthy "brand."
Propelled by some deliberately unlikable characters and Holly’s fierce, tenacious quest for justice, the narrative races toward a totally unexpected ending.
An outstanding, emotionally raw read.
My thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the early copy. This is my own opinion.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
thank you to netgalley for a copy of this arc!
i enjoyed the different time perspectives in this book. it allowed for a deeper insight into the characters and into the plot. the characters themselves were intriguing and i enjoyed the dynamic between them. the relationship between jason and holly was the most interesting, particularly because of the additional layer of them navigating their relationship after their child went missing. i thought that the plot was wrapped up well at the end, as is typical of a mystery/thriller i had so many questions (and doubts that they wouldn’t be answered). however, there were some aspects that were introduced and framed as though they were important to the plot, only for them to have nothing to do with the conclusion of the story which was a little frustrating. overall, i enjoyed the book and would probably recommend to a friend!
i enjoyed the different time perspectives in this book. it allowed for a deeper insight into the characters and into the plot. the characters themselves were intriguing and i enjoyed the dynamic between them. the relationship between jason and holly was the most interesting, particularly because of the additional layer of them navigating their relationship after their child went missing. i thought that the plot was wrapped up well at the end, as is typical of a mystery/thriller i had so many questions (and doubts that they wouldn’t be answered). however, there were some aspects that were introduced and framed as though they were important to the plot, only for them to have nothing to do with the conclusion of the story which was a little frustrating. overall, i enjoyed the book and would probably recommend to a friend!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Kerry Wilkinson does it again! He’s particularly good at getting into the heads of his female characters (unusual for a male author) and Holly, the main character, is very interesting. Spurred on by husband Jason, she’s effectively cashed in on the tragic disappearance of her daughter Cassie. The couple are regulars at true crime conventions and have made thousands from books, television rights and podcasts. Holly is uncomfortable with the situation and manages to retain the reader’s sympathy thanks to her misgivings. Jason isn’t as likeable and, when Holly’s best friend’s daughter goes missing, we start to wonder if this may be his plan to revive interest in their flagging ‘brand’. Approaching a missing person mystery from this unusual perspective, Kerry succeeds in writing something a bit different that’s gripping and authentic throughout.
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