Author:Chris Mooney
A TEENAGE GIRL IS MISSING. THE CLOCK IS TICKING. FIND HER, BEFORE HE DOES . . .
'I LOVE THIS BOOK' LEE CHILD
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With the police struggling, CSI Darby McCormick is shocked to discover a terrified woman hiding in the shadows of a crime scene.
A woman who was abducted herself, five years before, and has managed to escape.
She could be their only lead.
But what Darby doesn't know is that a serial killer has been prowling America for decades. A killer she's met before . . .
Once, long ago, he tore her life apart. Now he wants to finish the job.
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Praise for Chris Mooney:
'One of the best thriller writers working today' Lee Child
'This will keep you up past your bedtime' Karin Slaughter
'If you want a thriller that will chill your blood, break your heart and make your pulse race, Chris Mooney is your man' Mark Billingham
'Harrowing, gripping, haunting, gut-wrenching and beautifully written' Harlan Coben
'I devoured The Missing in one greedy, breathless sitting. This is a scary, breakneck ride with thrills that never let up' Tess Gerritsen
Recalling Dickens and other 19th century fiction. these contrasts between cuddly goodies and cartoon villain are schematic and manipulative. The author's contempt for the soulless super-rich, previously evident in The King of Torts, does produce some telling satirical moments. Riveting.
—— Sunday TimesWhat he does so well is to people his plots with clearly defined characters. Grisham's been on a mission to highlight, if not right, the legal wrongs in America ever since he wrote The Innocent Man. In a country where justice is clearly for sale, he's certainly got his task cut out. He makes it riveting.
—— MirrorA tense, thoughtful, absorbing read.
—— Marcel Berlins , The TimesAs usual Grisham is fantastically skilful at delineating the procedural ins and outs of the legal and business worlds in such a way that, as the reader, you feel rather clever yourself.
—— Daily ExpressReads both like an inspirational debut and a brilliant career masterpiece... Technically the book is a tour de force, the characters perfectly balanced and precisely drawn, the forward-thrusting chapters sculpted in size and rhythm... The Appeal is a blatant page turner but I guarantee you will hate reaching the end.
—— Sunday ExpressA calm, clinical expose of how money has corrupted justice in some US states.Immaculately done.
—— Evening StandardTry as you might to resist, it's hard to argue against Grisham being a great storyteller.
—— Dorset EchoIt's what Grish does best and he's the best
—— Daily SportThe intricacies of how corrupt politicians help implement Trudeau's scheme drives the drama and it's a testament to Grisham's storytelling prowess that a novel about topics like US liability law and the ethics of campaign fundraising makes for an entertaining read. A gripping finale.
—— London LiteA story that is told well and Mr Grisham keeps the pages flipping. Pefectly enjoyable read.
—— Law Society's GazetteAn engrossing look at the US legal system
—— Glasgow Evening TimesGrisham's novel starts at a cracking pace, he produces a compelling finale.
—— Mail on Sunday