BLOGTOUR, BOOK REVIEW - Missing by Erin Kinsley

 

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A WOMAN WALKS INTO THE SEA . . . AND NEVER COMES BACK. WHY?

'This may be the perfect staycation read' THE TIMES - THRILLER OF THE MONTH

One perfect summer day, mother of two Alice walks into the sea . . . and never returns.
Her daughters - loyal but fragile Lily, and headstrong, long-absent Marietta - are forcibly reunited by her disappearance.

Meanwhile, with retirement looming, DI Fox investigates cold cases long since forgotten. And there's one obsession he won't let go: a tragic death twenty years before.

Can Lily and Marietta uncover what happened to their mother? Will Fox solve a mystery that has haunted him for decades? As their stories unexpectedly collide, long-buried secrets will change their lives in unimaginable ways.

This captivating thriller opens with a heart breaking chapter in which a woman walks into the sea and despite the valiant efforts of the coastguard tragically drowns. The story then continues from the duel perspectives of Alice's two adult daughter's Marietta and Lily as they are forcibly reunited by their mother's disappearance. Marietta's relationship with her mother had been estranged and she couldn't even remember when they had had any contact. Nevertheless, when the truth about their mother's death eventually emerges, the sister's are understandably shocked and upset but whilst Marietta is willing to accept the truth, Lilly refuses to believe that her beloved mother would leave her, let alone commit suicide. As the sister's dealt with their feelings of grief and in Marietta's case, guilt, little did they realise that their mother's death will only be the first of the shocking revelations that are heading their way. People have been harbouring secrets for a very long time and when the truth is finally revealed, the sister's lives will be changed forever.

Marietta was my favourite of the two sister's, I thought she was a fantastic, relatable character and I loved witnessing the bond that developed between her and Josie the dog. I was glad that the vast majority of the sister's story as told from her perspective because I really didn't like Lily for a variety of reasons.

throughout the book, we also followed DI Fox as he investigated a shocking twenty year old cold case. With retirement looming, he was determined to uncover the truth and get justice for the poor, defenceless, innocent victim. Cold cases are notoriously difficult to investigate but as he slowly began to uncover leads and long buried secrets, a shocking connection began to emerge between events from the past and Marietta and Lilly. I thought DI Fox was a really likeable individual and I would love to read more stories featuring his character.

Missing is a extremely well written, gripping thriller that books the reader in from the first page, keeps you guessing and has some unexpected twists, turns and revelations. The plot covers some relatable issues and the cast of characters were vivid, well rounded and realistic. I love this author's emotionally charged stories and Missing was no exception. Enthralling,addictive and very very highly recommended.

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Erin Kinsley is a full-time writer. She grew up in Yorkshire and currently lives in East Anglia

PUBLICATION DATE: 1st July 2021

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08HPHCMX2/ref=dbs_a_def_awm_bibl_vppi_i0

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