The Missing Girls: A serial killer thriller with a twist

Carol Wyer

Sep 2017 · Bookouture

About this ebook

One girl found dead. Another girl gone...

 

Long shadows danced on the tin walls. Inside the trunk lay Carrie Miller, wrapped in plastic, arms folded across her ribcage, lips sealed tight forever.

 

When, a girl’s body is found at a Midlands storage unit, it is too decomposed for Detective Robyn Carter to read the signs left by the killer.

 

No one knows the woman in blue who rented the unit; her hire van can’t be traced. But as the leads run dry another body is uncovered. This time the killer’s distinctive mark is plain to see, and matching scratches on the first victim’s skeleton make Robyn suspect she’s searching for a serial killer.

 

As Robyn closes in on the killer’s shocking hunting ground, another girl goes missing, and this time it’s someone close to her own heart.

 

Robyn can’t lose another loved one. Can she find the sickest individual she has ever faced, before it’s too late?

 

An utterly gripping and darkly compelling detective thriller that will have fans of Robert Dugoni, Angela Marsons and James Patterson hooked from the very start. You will not guess the ending!

 

What readers are saying about The Missing Girls:

‘Absolutely blew me away! ... man was this amazing! ... Would I recommend this book? YES! A million times yes! I can’t say enough amazing things about The Missing Girls.’ Mini Mac Reviews, 5 stars

 

‘Fantastic, right from page one I was totally hooked. I loved the characters, the story, and the writing style, everything about it.  This book was full of twists and turns, it was emotional, dark in places and impossible to put down. I genuinely didn’t guess the ending which was awesome! ... one of the best books that I have read so far in 2017. Totally deserves 5 Stars.’ Bonnies Book Talk, 5 stars

 

‘Wow, wow, wow!! What a fantastic book ... I literally cannot wait until the next book. This series is getting stronger with every book, and if you haven’t read them yet, then this is a huge recommendation for you to do so. Fantastic author, fantastic series, fantastic book! Five big fat stars!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars

 

‘Truly gripping and compelling ... holy cow, the ending! Talk about being utterly sucker-punched! I was so blown away, I almost thought the world tilted off its axis! ... I can hardly wait to get my grabby hands on book four! Did I mention that ending?!’ Novel Delights, 5 stars

 

‘Wow! Where to start? I absolutely loved this book and was actually sad when I finished it ... I was so so sad to bid farewell to Robyn Carter. She is such a fabulous character. She is strong, intelligent, tough but compassionate ... This is one of the best crime books I have read this year ... I am eagerly awaiting the next book! Like really REALLY cannot wait for the next book! I highly recommend this book.’ Goodreads Reviewer

 

‘Holy Missing Girls Batman by Carol Wyer. Okay, that’s not the real title of the book, but that’s how I felt after I read it. WOW ... The Missing Girls is five no-brainer stars for me. I simply can’t wait for the next instalment.’ Dark Twisty Books, 5 stars

 

‘Bloody Brilliant! ... sensational, suspenseful and gripping ...  I'm now eagerly awaiting the next instalment.’ Sincerely Book Angels

 

‘Worms its way into your brain and you can't let it go! ... I fell in love with the writing and could not put it down ... Loved it.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

 

‘It had me gripped and I had to read just one more chapter, and another one … After getting to the end of this one I really, really can’t wait for the next one!’ Stef Loz Book Reviews, 5 stars

 

‘Stayed up too late to read it one sitting, unable to put it down ... an excellent read ... which I have no hesitation in recommending.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

Ratings and reviews

Metza metza I almost stopped reading she spent so much time reminiscing about the dead guy and how she was just not as good with out him, bla bla bla. I just kept thinking enough about the dead guy, it really spoiled the book for me. That and she seemed a lot dumber in this one. If had wanted to read a book about grief 8 wouldn't have bought a mystery.

I enjoyed this book but took my time reading it. DI Carter doesn't disappoint and I didn't see the twist coming although I did spot the connection fairly easily. The character development was good although the memories of Davies don't seem that relevant all is revealed at the end. In all another great can't wait for the next.

A main part of the killer's repetoire wasn't addressed towards the end. Not wanting to give anything away but the 'rectangular' items were left unexplained as to why the killer took them. The actual killer's motive just didn't marry up with the trophy taking. Left me feeling a bit flat.