Local Woman Missing: A Novel
"Dark and twisty, with white-knuckle tension and jaw-dropping surprises." —Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of Home Before Dark
In this smart and chilling thriller, master of suspense Mary Kubica takes domestic secrets to a whole new level, showing that some people will stop at nothing to keep the truth buried.
People don't just disappear without a trace…
Shelby Tebow is the first to go missing. Not long after, Meredith Dickey and her six-year-old daughter, Delilah, vanish just blocks away from where Shelby was last seen, striking fear into their once-peaceful community. Are these incidents connected? After an elusive search that yields more questions than answers, the case eventually goes cold.
Now, eleven years later, Delilah shockingly returns. Everyone wants to know what happened to her, but no one is prepared for what they'll find…
Look for these other riveting thrillers by Mary Kubica:
The Good Girl
Pretty Baby
Don't You Cry
Every Last Lie
When the Lights Go Out
The Other Mrs.
In the small, seemingly peaceful town of Milwood, Pennsylvania, the disappearance of Bailey Pedersen, a beloved local woman, sends shockwaves through the community. Her husband, Matt, is distraught and determined to find her, while her best friend, Meredith, is consumed by guilt over a secret she's been keeping. As the days turn into weeks, the search intensifies, revealing hidden truths and long-buried secrets.
The investigation is led by Detective Russ Washington, a hardened detective with a reputation for solving even the most perplexing cases. As he delves deeper into the circumstances surrounding Bailey's disappearance, he uncovers a web of lies and deceptions, leading him to question everyone in Bailey's life, including her closest friends, family, and even her husband.
Meanwhile, Meredith grapples with her own demons as she struggles to keep her secret hidden. She's torn between loyalty to Bailey and her desire to protect those she loves. As the pressure mounts, she realizes that her silence may have dire consequences, threatening to unravel the lives of everyone involved.
With each passing day, the mystery grows more complex, and the truth becomes increasingly elusive. As the search for Bailey continues, the bonds of friendship, love, and loyalty are tested to their limits. Will Matt ever find his wife? Will Meredith's secret destroy everything she holds dear? And who is ultimately responsible for Bailey's disappearance?
In this gripping and suspenseful novel, Mary Kubica masterfully weaves a tale that explores the dark side of human nature and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets. With its intricate plot, compelling characters, and heart-pounding twists, "Local Woman Missing" will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.
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