A review by michelles_book_nook
Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

⚠️ CW: murder, kidnapping, police corruption, trafficking and brief mention of infertility ⚠️ If you're looking for a crime fiction thriller that will have you in an absolute choke hold then this one is for you! Olivia has been missing for one day, and counting. She was last seen on CCTV entering a dead-end alley and not reappearing. Julia, the detective heading up the search for Olivia, thinks she knows what to expect. A desperate family, a ticking clock, and long hours away from her husband and daughter. But she has no idea just how close to home this case is going to get, because the criminal at the heart of this disappearance has something she never expected. His weapon isn’t a gun or a knife, it’s a secret. Her worst one. And her family's safety depends on one thing, Julia must not find out what happened to Olivia and must frame somebody else for her murder. If she finds her, she will lose everything. This book had me guessing until the very end and was filled with so many twists and turns that left me absolutely hooked with suspense with every new chapter. I love books like this that make you question your own morality and make you think what would you do in this situation. All I can say is that there is no wonder that this book is a best seller and is so hyped up throughout the bookish community. It was so close to being a 5 star read but I kept getting a little confused with the characters because there are just so many to keep track of. Overall though I highly recommend this book and can't wait to read more by this author.

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