The story in My Missing Daughter by Ellery Kane centers around a mother’s worst fears upon realizing that her daughter is missing. With its twisty plot, heart-pounding suspense, and questionable characters, My Missing Daughter will have readers turning the pages in search of the truth.
Title: My Missing Daughter
Author(s): Ellery A. Kane
Narrator(s): Patricia Rodríguez
Published by Hachette UK - Bookouture on October 8, 2024
Length: 9 hours and 54 minutes
Genre(s): Psychological Thriller
Source: Netgalley
Format: ALC, eArc
Purchase: Amazon|Audible
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It’s her first trip away. But she never came home…
The old camping bus pulls up outside my house in the middle of the night. Rain is pounding against the windows, thunder rattling, but I’d recognize the sound of the engine anywhere.
Confusion races through me. My daughter Willow and her best friend must be back early from their trip. I jump up and rush to meet them.
But when I pull open the door, it’s not Willow on the doorstep. It’s a man, holding her keys. Blood roars in my ears as he explains he was hired anonymously to drive it back.
My heart is pounding. I don’t understand. Where is my daughter?
I push past him and run out into the rain, wrenching the door of the bus open. It’s empty. The girls are gone.
And in the back, there are signs of a struggle. Clumps of Willow’s hair on the floor. Their belongings trashed. I stop breathing.
Where are they? What’s happened to my daughter? And churning in my stomach is the most terrifying question of all: What will it take to get her back?
A jaw-dropping psychological thriller packed with twists that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, Lisa Jewell and Lucy Clarke’s One of the Girls.
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Ellery Kane’s newest novel delivers a gripping tale. A tale where best friends Willow and Amelia set off on a road trip to promote their book. But when only Amelia returns home, the burning question arises: What happened to Willow? This mystery propels Willow’s mother, Tracy, into a desperate search for answers, leading her to explore various paths, including delving into the world of Instagram. The story unfolds with Tracy’s relentless pursuit to uncover the truth behind her daughter’s disappearance.
At first, the story unfolded at a leisurely pace, seemingly uneventful. However, throughout the story’s progression, it gained momentum and intricacy. Before I knew it, I was utterly engrossed. My numerous speculations about Willow’s disappearance all fell short of the mark. The revelation of the true architect behind her disappearance was nothing short of astonishing.
The story alternates between the periods before and after Willow’s vanishing. Prior to the disappearance, the reader gets a glimpse into the dynamic between Willow and Amelia. Despite being best friends, their relationship is far from ideal, riddled with secrets. The trip becomes a turning point as they uncover unsettling truths about one another, leading to a significant rift in their bond.
Following Willow’s mysterious disappearance, the story introduces a cast of unsavory characters, each harboring their own clandestine truths. Brace yourself for a series of startling disclosures as these hidden secrets come to light. Following such startling revelations, one might anticipate an equally or more shocking conclusion. Unfortunately, it seems expectations were set a bit too high. The ending felt hurried, leaving several secrets shrouded in mystery.
Listening to the audiobook while reading was a delightful experience, thanks to Patricia Rodriguez’s narration. She infused the characters and the story with vitality. Although not every voice was distinct, as some characters had similar tones, her overall interpretation of the narrative and its characters was enjoyable.
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About Ellery A. Kane
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Having your daughter go missing like that would be any parents’ worst nightmare! It’s too bad the ending of this one felt so rushed and not well wrapped up.