Local Gone Missing

'I absolutely loved this smart, twisty novel' SHARI LAPENA'A dark and twisty read' NITA PROSE, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE MAIDTHE TENSE AND COMPELLING NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE WIDOW AND THE CHILD. Everyone watches their neighbours. Elise King moves into the sleepy seaside town of Ebbing. Illness has thrown her career as a successful detective into doubt, but no matter how hard she tries to relax and recuperate, she knows that something isn't right. Everyone lies about their friends. Tensions are running high beneath the surface of this idyllic community: the weekenders in their fancy clothes, renovating old bungalows into luxury homes, and the locals resentful of the changes. A town divided, with the threat of violence only a heartbeat away. Everyone knows a secret. This peaceful world is shattered when two teenagers end up in hospital and a local man vanishes without trace. Elise starts digging for answers, but the community closes ranks, and the truth begins to slip through her fingers. Because in a small town like this, the locals are good at keeping secrets. Everyone's a suspect when a local goes missing. 'A fab, twisty-turny mystery' The Sun'Tense and full of reveals and twists. This compulsively dark mystery is a joy to read. Fiona Barton never disappoints. ' LESLEY KARA'I was completely swept up in this story of a seaside town full of dark secrets - the pace was perfect, the characters so skilfully drawn and the ending was masterful. I loved it. ' KATHERINE FAULKNER, author of Greenwich ParkReaders are gripped by Local Gone Missing. 'Fiona Barton is a brilliant author, and her stories are utterly compelling. Like all her books, this one is simply a must read. ' 'I absolutely loved this book and raced through. Brilliant story and brilliant writing - I highly recommend. ' 'This was an absolute page turner. Loved it from start to finish. '