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The Missing
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This is an alternate cover edition for B00J04YM9C
Have you ever wondered about why people go missing? Sometimes its complicated, other times they are just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
This is a collection of short stories exploring the reasons people go missing.
Amanda, who couldn't stand living at home anymore; Marina, whose body was found in an old house; Daniel, who walked out after a row and Michelle, who just disappeared.
This is an alternate cover edition for B00J04YM9C
Have you ever wondered about why people go missing? Sometimes its complicated, other times they are just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
This is a collection of short stories exploring the reasons people go missing.
Amanda, who couldn't stand living at home anymore; Marina, whose body was found in an old house; Daniel, who walked out after a row and Michelle, who just disappeared.
76 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 15, 2014
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About the author
Karen J. Mossman
48 books206 followersKaren J. Mossman is an author with Norns Triad Publications. She is also:
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Find our more about her and her books here - https://nornstriad.com/authors/karen-...
* Proofreader
* Avid Reader
* Book Reviewer
* Book Blogger
* Promoter
* Graphic Artist
* Editor
She lives in Anglesey, a small island off north Wales with her husband and two dogs.
Find our more about her and her books here - https://nornstriad.com/authors/karen-...
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June 20, 2018
A short little collection of tales, each one connected by the theme of people going missing. Poignant and bittersweet, there's something for everyone here. I have read books by this author before and remarked how one of her strengths is her attention to detail, to the small, humdrum things that make up a persons life. This was very apparent in these stories, where sometimes it is the smallest of events that can determine a person's path.
Nicely written and paced, there were one or two tales I cared for less than the others, and when I was reading one I couldn't get the song Hazard by Richard Marx out of my head, only to discover at the end of the book that it had indeed been the inspiration for the story.
A perfect book for busy lives, or for reading between other books, it is one you can dip in and out of, or simply consume it in one afternoon, as I did.
Highly recommended, strong stories, excellently told, and I am definitely on the lookout for more by this author.
Nicely written and paced, there were one or two tales I cared for less than the others, and when I was reading one I couldn't get the song Hazard by Richard Marx out of my head, only to discover at the end of the book that it had indeed been the inspiration for the story.
A perfect book for busy lives, or for reading between other books, it is one you can dip in and out of, or simply consume it in one afternoon, as I did.
Highly recommended, strong stories, excellently told, and I am definitely on the lookout for more by this author.
June 6, 2017
We all know someone who has a family member or friend who went missing. This happens every minute of every day.
These four stories tells about the possible reasons behind the missing. We all speculate the reasons, this gives us possibilities and allows us to dwell on the darker sides to our modern society.
Very well written and very enjoyable to read
These four stories tells about the possible reasons behind the missing. We all speculate the reasons, this gives us possibilities and allows us to dwell on the darker sides to our modern society.
Very well written and very enjoyable to read
June 15, 2017
An interesting read about runaways.
April 11, 2015
Some grammatical errors but for the most part, the stories were good. The last story was sort of hard to follow though.
**NOTE: This is a book that I won through a goodreads giveaway**
**NOTE: This is a book that I won through a goodreads giveaway**
June 27, 2017
four very well written short stories. Great wrting Karen. Loved them all... very relatable.
May 6, 2019
Book Review
Basic Details:
Book Title: The Missing (Runaway)
Subtitle:
Author: Karen J Mossman
Genre:
Part of a series? No
Order in series:
Best read after earlier books in series? N/A
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
Overall score:
I scored this book 5/5
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
Short Summary of the book:
This is the story of Amanda who left home after her parents died and she felt rejected by her brothers. She feels her best friend has taken over the role in her family and she leaves her home and family behind. Will an appeal by her brothers re-establish their relationship?
What I liked about the book:
I particularly liked the happy ending of the book.
What I didn’t like about the book:
The story was enjoyable in its entirety.
My favourite bits in the book:
I loved where the main character found out her boyfriend was as much a celebrity as he told her he was and she still did not believe him until her family put her right on this.
My least favourite bits in the book:
There were no parts of this story I did not enjoy.
Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?
I understand this is a story as part of a larger book.
What books could this be compared to and why?
This book reminded me of no other books I had so far read.
Recommendation:
In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:
Children No
Young Adult Yes
Adult Yes
If you like Suspense and Mystery this book could be the book for you.
I look forward to reading more books by this author.
Book Description by Author:
Have you ever wondered about why people go missing? Sometimes its complicated, other times they are just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
This is a collection of short stories exploring the reasons people go missing.
Amanda, who couldn't stand living at home anymore; Marina, whose body was found in an old house; Daniel, who walked out after a row and Michelle, who just disappeared
About the Author:
Karen is a multi-genre author and says she is working her way through as many different types as she can. "I've written two romantic/suspense novels and my last book was a thriller, but it is in my short story collections that I'm able to play with the different genres."
However, as an avid reader, she admits to not being as adventurous. I prefer my stories to have a little romance in them, but then romance on its own is not enough. "Throw in some crime, thriller or something interesting into the plot, I will jump on it!"
Besides reading and writing, Karen is an avid book blogger. She reviews every book she reads, both on her website as well as Goodreads and Amazon and you will often find her browsing the shelves of Goodreads to see what other people are reading and doing.
Apart from books, she loves cross stitching and the fact she is 'retired' now and can do whatever she wants!
Karen lives on the beautiful Isle of Anglesey off the North Wales coast. She makes time to walk every day enjoying both the countryside and the ocean.
Basic Details:
Book Title: The Missing (Runaway)
Subtitle:
Author: Karen J Mossman
Genre:
Part of a series? No
Order in series:
Best read after earlier books in series? N/A
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
Overall score:
I scored this book 5/5
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
Short Summary of the book:
This is the story of Amanda who left home after her parents died and she felt rejected by her brothers. She feels her best friend has taken over the role in her family and she leaves her home and family behind. Will an appeal by her brothers re-establish their relationship?
What I liked about the book:
I particularly liked the happy ending of the book.
What I didn’t like about the book:
The story was enjoyable in its entirety.
My favourite bits in the book:
I loved where the main character found out her boyfriend was as much a celebrity as he told her he was and she still did not believe him until her family put her right on this.
My least favourite bits in the book:
There were no parts of this story I did not enjoy.
Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?
I understand this is a story as part of a larger book.
What books could this be compared to and why?
This book reminded me of no other books I had so far read.
Recommendation:
In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:
Children No
Young Adult Yes
Adult Yes
If you like Suspense and Mystery this book could be the book for you.
I look forward to reading more books by this author.
Book Description by Author:
Have you ever wondered about why people go missing? Sometimes its complicated, other times they are just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
This is a collection of short stories exploring the reasons people go missing.
Amanda, who couldn't stand living at home anymore; Marina, whose body was found in an old house; Daniel, who walked out after a row and Michelle, who just disappeared
About the Author:
Karen is a multi-genre author and says she is working her way through as many different types as she can. "I've written two romantic/suspense novels and my last book was a thriller, but it is in my short story collections that I'm able to play with the different genres."
However, as an avid reader, she admits to not being as adventurous. I prefer my stories to have a little romance in them, but then romance on its own is not enough. "Throw in some crime, thriller or something interesting into the plot, I will jump on it!"
Besides reading and writing, Karen is an avid book blogger. She reviews every book she reads, both on her website as well as Goodreads and Amazon and you will often find her browsing the shelves of Goodreads to see what other people are reading and doing.
Apart from books, she loves cross stitching and the fact she is 'retired' now and can do whatever she wants!
Karen lives on the beautiful Isle of Anglesey off the North Wales coast. She makes time to walk every day enjoying both the countryside and the ocean.
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