When She Disappeared

“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 surprise” Megan 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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• When She Disappeared is an atmospheric, dark, twisty mystery where the setting is so well drawn that it feels like a character in itself. And in a town where everyone knows everyone – and everyone has secrets – the killer is certain to be close to home…

• Combining a relatable heroine tackling issues of family, coming of age, betrayal and mental health with a break-neck thriller as she tracks down her best friend’s killer, this is perfect for anyone who has devoured a true crime podcast or Netflix docuseries

• We are publishing Steph and Nicole six-monthly to generate a lot of momentum around their exciting spin on true crime with killer fictional twists

• The authors came to us through a Twitter pitching contest where we were looking at authors from diverse backgrounds, and then via our open submissions channel

Competition: The;Last to Disappear;Night She Disappeared;Close to Home;Next Girl;Then She Vanishes;Whispers;Paper Girls. By;Jo Spain;Lisa Jewell;Cara Hunter;Carla Kovach;Claire Douglas;Heidi Perks;Alex Smith