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When She Disappeared

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In When She Disappeared by Steph Mullin and Nicole Mabry, a gripping crime and thriller novel, a true-crime documentary brings a woman back to her small hometown where a classmate vanished fifteen years ago. As filming progresses, long-hidden secrets and unsettling truths begin to surface, threatening to upend the community and solve the mystery of her disappearance.
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This gripping crime thriller may appeal to you if you're intrigued by small-town mysteries with deep secrets and suspenseful twists. It offers a compelling narrative that explores themes of friendship and betrayal, suitable for fans of psychological thrillers and those who enjoy a riveting read with unexpected revelations.

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“Creepy, tense, and utterly gripping. I savored every superb word of this hypnotizing, unpredictable thriller” Samantha M. Bailey

‘On May 26, 2004, Jessie Germaine rode her bike into the forest and disappeared…into thin air.’

The twisty new psychological thriller that will keep you turning the pages

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“Creepy, tense, and utterly gripping. I savored every superb word of this hypnotizing, unpredictable thriller” Samantha M. Bailey

‘On May 26, 2004, Jessie Germaine rode her bike into the forest and disappeared…into thin air.’

Margo hasn’t been back to Lake Moss since her friend went missing. But as she returns, the news breaks. Her hometown’s swimming hole has been Jessie’s grave for fifteen years.

Digging out her old diary, and steeling herself to face unfriendly ghosts from her past, Margo sets out to help a documentary crew as they return to investigate the infamous case the police bungled.

In a town where everyone knows everyone, the killer is certain to be close to home. But the question is: How close?

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Readers are GRIPPED by When She Disappeared:

“The ending…now that's what I want to talk about. Totally unexpected, for a moment I couldn't even believe that the book ended in that way! Will keep you up all night” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Enthralling from the first lines, with a heart pounding, shocking end that the most seasoned reader won’t see coming!” Jaime Lynn Hendricks

“An absolutely amazing thriller full of twists and turns. I could not stop reading and ended up finishing it in a day” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A cleverly plotted, fast-paced whodunnit that will have you suspecting literally everyone. Sure to keep you addicted until the final jaw-dropping surpriseMegan Collins

“I devoured this book. Just when you think you have it figured out, the twist at the end will shock you” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Wow! This is an ending I did not see coming. When She Disappeared truly provides one of those jaw-dropping moments. A thrilling read!” Georgina Cross

“Very fast paced, had me turning pages as I tore through it – I had to see how it would end. Gave me chills!” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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When She Disappeared is highly praised for its enthralling and cleverly crafted plot, with many reviewers highlighting the unexpected, shocking ending. It is described as fast-paced and laden with suspense, featuring an eerie unsolved murder, a small town rife with secrets, and vivid storytelling. Reviewers commend the book for its gripping tension, complex protagonist, and unpredictable twists that captivate readers right to the end.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008461270

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Steph Mullin is a creative director and Nicole Mabry works in the photography department for a television network. They met as co-workers in New York City in 2012, discovering a shared passion for writing and true crime. After Steph relocated to Charlotte, NC in 2018, they continued to collaborate. Separated by five states, they spend hours scheming via FaceTime and editing in real time on Google Docs. The Family Tree was the duo’s first crime novel.

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