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The Missing
It is a search for five vanished girls, backpackers last seen in outback Australia. Fragments and clues are found but no solid traces. A man's dairy tells their story.
Finally one person emerges from obscurity without memory who may be one. and gradually the pieces of her disappearance and that of the others are reassembled.
These two books in a box set tell the final part of this series story.
Finally one person emerges from obscurity without memory who may be one. and gradually the pieces of her disappearance and that of the others are reassembled.
These two books in a box set tell the final part of this series story.
528 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 24, 2015
About the author
Graham Wilson
57 books366 followersGraham Wilson lives in Sydney, Australia.
He has completed and published twelve novels and a memoir.
His most recent novel is 'Mysteries', set in early Sydney about an old house and a mother and child missing for 30 years. His other standalone novel is, 'The Glitter''.
Other novels comprise two series,
1. Old Balmain House Series - 3 books of historic fiction set in early Sydney
2. Crocodile Dreaming Series - 7 books. 5 books (The Visitor, The Victim, The Void, The Vanished and The Invisible) are in the main series which follows English backpacker, Susan, as she travels across remote Australia with a charming outback man. It tells how this idyllic trip becomes a nightmare as she discovers terrifying secrets about this man. It also includes a 2-book Prequel, The Vertigo and The Vortex, which give insights into her travelling companion, Mark.
Graham's family memoir, 'Arnhem's Kaleidoscope Children' tells of his family's life in an aboriginal community the Northern Territory's remote Arnhem Land. It chronicles an idyllic childhood, 50 years of change with aboriginal land rights and discovery or uranium. It also tells of his surviving an attack by a large crocodile and of his work over two decades in the outback of the NT.
Graham's career was first as a veterinarian in a mixed practice treating farm animals and people's pets, before following his love for wildlife through working at a range of Australian Zoos. He also spent two decades working on large cattle and buffalo properties in the Northern Territory before moving to Sydney where he now lives in one of Sydney's oldest houses in the Rocks. He has continued to follow his joint passions working with animals, wildlife conservation and writing stories.
Books are published as ebooks by major ebook publishers. Some books are also available in print online and through selected local bookshops.
He has completed and published twelve novels and a memoir.
His most recent novel is 'Mysteries', set in early Sydney about an old house and a mother and child missing for 30 years. His other standalone novel is, 'The Glitter''.
Other novels comprise two series,
1. Old Balmain House Series - 3 books of historic fiction set in early Sydney
2. Crocodile Dreaming Series - 7 books. 5 books (The Visitor, The Victim, The Void, The Vanished and The Invisible) are in the main series which follows English backpacker, Susan, as she travels across remote Australia with a charming outback man. It tells how this idyllic trip becomes a nightmare as she discovers terrifying secrets about this man. It also includes a 2-book Prequel, The Vertigo and The Vortex, which give insights into her travelling companion, Mark.
Graham's family memoir, 'Arnhem's Kaleidoscope Children' tells of his family's life in an aboriginal community the Northern Territory's remote Arnhem Land. It chronicles an idyllic childhood, 50 years of change with aboriginal land rights and discovery or uranium. It also tells of his surviving an attack by a large crocodile and of his work over two decades in the outback of the NT.
Graham's career was first as a veterinarian in a mixed practice treating farm animals and people's pets, before following his love for wildlife through working at a range of Australian Zoos. He also spent two decades working on large cattle and buffalo properties in the Northern Territory before moving to Sydney where he now lives in one of Sydney's oldest houses in the Rocks. He has continued to follow his joint passions working with animals, wildlife conservation and writing stories.
Books are published as ebooks by major ebook publishers. Some books are also available in print online and through selected local bookshops.
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September 22, 2026
I thoroughly enjoyed The Missing. From the beginning, I was drawn into the mystery surrounding the five missing backpackers and found myself constantly wondering how all the pieces would eventually fit together.
What really worked for me was the way the story gradually reveals information rather than giving everything away at once. The clues, fragments, the diary, and the appearance of a woman with no memory all add different layers to the mystery and kept me guessing about what had happened to these women.
The Australian outback also provides a fascinating and atmospheric setting. The sense of isolation and vastness makes the disappearances feel even more mysterious and unsettling.
I particularly enjoyed watching the separate threads slowly begin to connect. There were moments when I thought I had worked out what was happening, only to have another piece of information make me reconsider everything.
It is a substantial read, but I found the mystery compelling enough to keep me invested throughout. The characters and unanswered questions stayed with me even when I wasn't reading.
A fascinating, atmospheric mystery with plenty of twists, clues, and unanswered questions. I really enjoyed the journey and would happily recommend it to anyone who enjoys complex disappearance mysteries. Five stars from me!
What really worked for me was the way the story gradually reveals information rather than giving everything away at once. The clues, fragments, the diary, and the appearance of a woman with no memory all add different layers to the mystery and kept me guessing about what had happened to these women.
The Australian outback also provides a fascinating and atmospheric setting. The sense of isolation and vastness makes the disappearances feel even more mysterious and unsettling.
I particularly enjoyed watching the separate threads slowly begin to connect. There were moments when I thought I had worked out what was happening, only to have another piece of information make me reconsider everything.
It is a substantial read, but I found the mystery compelling enough to keep me invested throughout. The characters and unanswered questions stayed with me even when I wasn't reading.
A fascinating, atmospheric mystery with plenty of twists, clues, and unanswered questions. I really enjoyed the journey and would happily recommend it to anyone who enjoys complex disappearance mysteries. Five stars from me!
March 31, 2026
In The Missing, Graham Wilson weaves a chilling and atmospheric mystery set against the unforgiving backdrop of outback Australia. Following the trail of five vanished backpackers through a haunting diary and the sudden emergence of a survivor without a memory, Wilson masterfully reassembles the fragments of lost lives and hidden fates. It is a gripping, slow-burn thriller that captures the vast isolation of the Outback and the desperate search for the truth behind those who simply disappear.
March 19, 2026
I really enjoyed reading The Missing. From the very beginning, the story pulled me in and kept me curious about what would happen next. The suspense was well-built, and I found myself wanting to keep turning the pages to uncover the truth.
I’d recommend The Missing to anyone who enjoys a good suspenseful and engaging story.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
I’d recommend The Missing to anyone who enjoys a good suspenseful and engaging story.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
August 15, 2025
Visiting the Dreamtime
Fascinating story of a woman who finds herself and the joy that living gives after living the emptiness that sometimes engulfs one. Excellent character development that makes each character a real person.
Fascinating story of a woman who finds herself and the joy that living gives after living the emptiness that sometimes engulfs one. Excellent character development that makes each character a real person.
October 28, 2025
The book is so intriguing much love graham
October 28, 2025
The book is so much more interesting and informative and the story of how to get to the point where the story can become more compelling
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