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The Missing [Kindle Edition]

Jane Casey (Author)
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews) |
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"...compulsive, menacing and moving - a very satisfying psychological thriller"--Sophie Hannah

"The Missing aims high, and doesn't miss. A complex plot, deftly handled; a good puzzle, dextrously unfolded; interesting characters, lots of tension, and a user-friendly style; this is a truly striking debut."--Reginald Hill

"The Missing is a remarkably compelling and convincing depiction of what it must be like to be caught up - first as a witness, then as more than that - in a police murder inquiry"--Robert Goddard

"The Missing is an accomplished first novel by Jane Casey. Casey has created a flawed but like-able heroine and a tremendous sense of suspense that continues until the final page"--Sunday Times

"In her debut novel, Jane Casey expertly handles a complex and psychologically compelling plot"--Daily Mail

"...accomplished writing and sensitive characterisation..."--The Guardian

"...an assured debut by an Irish writer, written with elegance and it delivers more twists than a corkscrew"--Irish Independent

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A beautifully written and utterly compelling psychological crime debut
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 554 KB
  • Print Length: 496 pages
  • Publisher: Ebury Digital (31 Oct 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B005TKD9NG
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #11,292 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Excellent 26 Mar 2010
By Wendy Jones TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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For various reasons this book has been sitting on my bookshelf for weeks without me reading it and what a mistake that was. From the first page to the last it kept me gripped and I had to keep reading to find out what happens next. The story involves 2 children who had gone missing 16 years apart and there is one person who is linked to both children. I can't say too much more without giving the plot away, but believe me the plot is good. It is essentally a police procedural, but the main character is not a cop. The author describes the characters well and I found myself immersed in their stories and lives. There are enough twists and turns that just when you think you are getting to grips with the storyline a twist leaves you reeling and wondering what is going to happen next. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes a good murder mystery. I look forward to reading the next book from this author.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
page turning book 19 Mar 2010
By Lendrick VINE™ VOICE
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I thought The Missing was absolutely amazing and couldn't have been better written. The emotions were woven in to the words and jumped out at me every time I read them. I felt through the book that I was Sarah. It had me constantly wanting more and to read on and on! The story line took me by surprise and made me jump with each twist it took and then the ending surprised me the most but I won't give it away! A plot that was divided so many times it was almost impossible to follow but not quite and that kept me wanting more kept me needing to know how it would resolve! Then the memories between the chapters, memories of when Charlie went missing are so emotionally tiring. How she fits all that emotion in to just a few pages I cannot explain. Lastly the way she describes creates such a vivid picture before my eyes.

(review by my 12 year old daughter)
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By J.Flood
Format:Paperback
When Sarah Finch was a child her older brother Charlie disappeared, never to be seen again. Sixteen years later, Sarah, is working as a teacher in the same area, when one of the schoolgirls she teaches goes missing. It is Sarah who discovers her body a few days later, in the local woods, when out jogging.

I was expecting this novel to be a real page turner, and it grabbed my interest at the start, but I thought overall that the story was a bit sluggish, and only got going in parts. I also thought some of the actions of the main character, and occasionally the police, were a bit improbable at times, which got a bit infuriating. Not a terrible book by any means, but a bit disappointing.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
It started well before it became very silly.
I must admit it gives me no pleasure to write a negative review about this book as I rather liked it to start with. Read more
Published 4 months ago by H. Lacroix
Gripping
From the second I read the first page I was hooked. I'm not one to enjoy a crime novel but this was truely gripping. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Meyrick
A great debut
The missing has all the ingredients for a great psychological mystery and more importantly delivers a great novel. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Bannister
Tragic Teacher: I found Jenny but I couldn't find my brother...
Jane Casey's debut novel, THE MISSING, is a character study. Casey explores what happens to a young girl and her family in the aftermath of a terrible crime. Read more
Published 5 months ago by janebbooks
The Missing
It's hard talk about such a book without giving anything away. This definitely deserves 5 stars,i wanted to give it 4. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Violet
Page turner
Picked this up by chance in the library and really enjoyed it - impressive stuff for a first book. Will definitely read more from this new girl on the block.
Published 8 months ago by Louise Hall
Wow!
Alike some of the other reviewers, this has been sat on my shelf for a few weeks untouched and gathering dust. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Miss C. L. Cole
Brilliant new author
I read her second book The Burning first and could only find this one on Amazon. I love the way this lady writes - her characters are real and she has a terrific sense of building... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Norman Divall
A perfect crime novel
I have now read both Novels by this author and I agree that this one (The missing) is her best by far The charactors are well rounded off the story line is truely belivable and the... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. Robert Davis
Gripping!
I become gripped with this story after just a handful of pages. It kept me guessing throughout and right up to the end I was unsure as to how things were going to turn out for all... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Amy
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