Local Girl Missing

Apr 24, 2025 7:04 PM

Author:Claire Douglas

Local Girl Missing

A TENSE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER RIPPED STRAIGHT FROM THE HEADLINES . . .

'I was thoroughly gripped. Expertly plotted with some major twists' 5***** Reader Review

'A gripping psychological thriller that had me hooked from the first page' 5***** Reader Review

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Twenty years ago

21-year-old Sophie Collier vanishes one night.

She leaves nothing behind but a trainer on the old pier -

and a hole in the heart of her best friend Francesca.

Now

A body's been found.

And Francesca's drawn back to the seaside town she's tried to forget.

Perhaps the truth of what happened to Sophie will finally come out.

Yet Francesca is beginning to wish she hadn't returned.

Everywhere she turns, ghosts from her past appear. The same old faces that always haunted her. But if someone knows what really happened to Sophie that night, then now's the time to find out . . . Isn't it?

Except sometimes discovering the truth can cost you everything you hold dear - your family, your sanity and even your life . . .

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PRAISE FOR CLAIRE DOUGLAS:

'Thrillingly tense and twisty' B A Paris

'Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train' Marie Claire

'Packed with a killer twist' Closer

'Superb plotting' Jenny Blackhurst

'Will give you chills' Sunday Mirror

'Gripping' Closer

Reviews

Compelling and page-turning, wonderfully written and impossible to second-guess with a brilliant twist

—— Debbie Howells , bestselling author of Richard & Judy pick The Bones of You

The creepy goings-on in the off-season, secret-filled resort will give you chills

—— Sunday Mirror

A gripping and atmospheric read

—— Closer

Praise for The Sisters

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Grippingly claustrophobic and unpredictable on every page: perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train

—— Marie Claire

Tension oozes from every page . . . an addictive read that will leave you on the edge of your seat

—— Sun

As soon as I finished the first page, I knew I wouldn't be able to put this down . . . I thoroughly enjoyed it

—— Good Housekeeping

Unforgettably dark and complex

—— Woman & Home

Praise for Last Seen Alive

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This stunning new release from Claire Douglas is packed with a killer twist

—— Closer

Thrillingly tense and twisty, a great read

—— B. A. Paris

A heart-thumping psychological mystery that ticks all the boxes . . . with twists galore, it's impossible to guess the shocking ending

—— Saga

Fast-paced and chock-full of twists, Last Seen Alive is both absorbing and gripping. After reading it you'll never dream of a house swap again

—— Paula Daly

Thrilling . . . superb plotting. I could hardly catch my breath between twists!

—— Jenny Blackhurst

It's so twisty, turning and grippy. Highly recommend it!

—— Gilly Macmillan

I love stories where you're not quite sure who is telling the truth! This one kept me guessing

—— Jane Corry

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