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Missing Jacob
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Expected 2 Apr 27My son disappeared from our garden.
One minute, six-year-old Jacob was playing outside. The next, he was gone.
The police find no witnesses. No CCTV footage. No forensic evidence. It's as if my little boy simply vanished into thin air. Everyone tells me to stay strong. To be patient. To let the police do their job. But they don't understand.
Jacob is all I have left.
My wife died when he was just a baby, and for the last five years it's been me and him against the world. Now I'm facing every parent's worst nightmare—and with each passing day, the chances of bringing him home grow smaller.
Then I uncover a disturbing connection between my late wife and a notorious local crime family with suspected links to child trafficking.
Suddenly, I have somewhere to start looking
The police warn me not to get involved. My friends beg me to let them handle it. But I don't care how dangerous the truth might be.
I'll do whatever it takes to find my son.
The problem is, someone is determined to make sure I never do.
And the closer I get to the answers, the more I realise Jacob's disappearance was only the beginning...
From the author of Watching Emily, Cornelia and The Coracle Maker, comes a dark psychological thriller where every parent's worst nightmare is only the beginning of the story.
One minute, six-year-old Jacob was playing outside. The next, he was gone.
The police find no witnesses. No CCTV footage. No forensic evidence. It's as if my little boy simply vanished into thin air. Everyone tells me to stay strong. To be patient. To let the police do their job. But they don't understand.
Jacob is all I have left.
My wife died when he was just a baby, and for the last five years it's been me and him against the world. Now I'm facing every parent's worst nightmare—and with each passing day, the chances of bringing him home grow smaller.
Then I uncover a disturbing connection between my late wife and a notorious local crime family with suspected links to child trafficking.
Suddenly, I have somewhere to start looking
The police warn me not to get involved. My friends beg me to let them handle it. But I don't care how dangerous the truth might be.
I'll do whatever it takes to find my son.
The problem is, someone is determined to make sure I never do.
And the closer I get to the answers, the more I realise Jacob's disappearance was only the beginning...
From the author of Watching Emily, Cornelia and The Coracle Maker, comes a dark psychological thriller where every parent's worst nightmare is only the beginning of the story.
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Expected publication April 2, 2027
About the author
David W. Adams
24 books15 followersDavid W. Adams is the author of dark and atmospheric novels spanning horror, sci-fi, and dark fantasy. Born in Wolverhampton, England in 1988 and raised in Telford, David took a non-traditional path, leaving formal education to work full-time, before discovering his passion for writing.
His debut collection of haunting short stories was published in early 2021, born from the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, his work has been praised for its emotional depth, chilling atmosphere, and cinematic storytelling.
In 2024, his sci-fi horror novel Horizon won AudiobookReviewer.com's award for Best Dystopian Novel, thanks in part to the gripping narration by frequent collaborator Brandon J. Peterson. A partnership that the following year resulted in Emergence winning Best Team Up.
David now lives in Dorset with his wife, Charlotte and their daughter. In addition to writing, he designs book covers and reviews books on YouTube and TikTok, where he shares insights into the craft and the indie publishing world.
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His debut collection of haunting short stories was published in early 2021, born from the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, his work has been praised for its emotional depth, chilling atmosphere, and cinematic storytelling.
In 2024, his sci-fi horror novel Horizon won AudiobookReviewer.com's award for Best Dystopian Novel, thanks in part to the gripping narration by frequent collaborator Brandon J. Peterson. A partnership that the following year resulted in Emergence winning Best Team Up.
David now lives in Dorset with his wife, Charlotte and their daughter. In addition to writing, he designs book covers and reviews books on YouTube and TikTok, where he shares insights into the craft and the indie publishing world.
Follow this author to stay updated on new releases, projects, and behind-the-scenes content.
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