The Missing Girl

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When Anna Flores' adored older sister goes missing as a teenager, Anna copes by disappearing too, just as soon as she can: running as far away from her family as possible, and eventually building a life for herself abroad. Thirty years later, the death of her mother finally forces Anna to return home. Tasked with sorting through her mother's possessions, she begins to confront not just her mother's death, but also the huge hole Gabriella's disappearance left in her life - and finds herself asking a question she's not allowed herself to ask for years: what really happened to her sister With that question comes the revelation that her biggest fear isn't discovering the worst; it's never knowing the answer. But is it too late for Anna to uncover the truth about Gabriella's disappearance

Reviews

For anyone who enjoys racing through a pacey thriller in one sitting, this debut from Jenny Quintana is not to be missed . . . -- Independent
A wonderful book . . . I absolutely loved it -- Karen Hamilton, author of The Perfect Girlfriend
A superbly taut novel . . . atmospheric and nuanced, and full of emotional truths -- Fiona Cummins, author of Rattle
Beautifully written and quietly haunting -- Penny Hancock, author of Tideline
Rich with atmosphere and mystery. I read through the night, desperate to find out the truth about Gabriella -- Erin Kelly, author of He Said/She Said
A captivating mystery at heart but also a poignant study of grief, loss and the unbreakable bonds of family . . . A triumph -- Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies
A mystery of the highest calibre, clever, intense and gripping . . . I raced through the pages of this book, desperate to uncover the truth at the end and yet dreading turning the final page. This is a book I could read over and over again -- Ronnie Turner
For me, this book was a breath of fresh air . . . A wonderful debut * The Bookbag *
I loved loved loved this story. This is not your usual psychological thriller but so much more . . . Fantastic -- Chillers, Killers and Thrillers
A fantastic debut . . . I'd definitely recommend it to any mystery fans out there. I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for whatever comes next from Jenny Quintana -- Sarah Withers Blogs
Riveting -- Candis Magazine
Beautifully written . . . Highly enjoyable and memorable, this is a wonderful debut -- Liz Loves Books
This is one of those books where there are many twists and turns . . . I for one am looking forward to reading more of Jenny's work in future -- The p turners book blog
A classic mystery -- Jenny in Neverland
A really great novel with a good story, a good hook, great characters and lovely writing -- Bibliomaniac uk
An incredibly atmospheric debut with each characters individual story beautifully portrayed . . . Superb -- Swirl & Thread
This debut novel has the polish and depth of a seasoned author. It has the mystery and emotional tug to compete with the best. The Missing Girl is a captivating, fast read, and one that I could not put down * Crime Review *
Gripping, clever and well-written * Best magazine *

Author Bio

Jenny Quintana grew up in Essex and Berkshire, before studying English Literature in London. She has taught in London, Seville and Athens and has also written books for teaching English as a foreign language. She is a graduate of the Curtis Brown Creative writing course. She now lives with her family in Berkshire. The Missing Girl is her first novel.