The Missing Hours is a mystery thriller by Julia Dahl. When 15-year-old Clare disappears without a trace, her mother becomes desperate to find out what happened. Aided by Clay, the son of the detective assigned to the case, she begins piecing together her daughter’s last known hours. What they uncover is shocking: Clare was apparently abducted after leaving school one day – but why? And where did she go for those missing hours? As they get closer to solving the puzzle, danger mounts and it soon becomes clear that someone doesn’t want them finding answers…
For who is this book for ?
This book is for mystery, thriller and suspense fans who love a good page-turner. Julia Dahl’s debut novel has everything – an intriguing plot, well-drawn characters, and plenty of twists and turns. If you’re looking for a gripping read that will keep you on the edge of your seat, then The Missing Hours is definitely worth checking out.
Pros :
- Compelling mystery that will keep you hooked
- Well-crafted suspenseful story
- Strong characters and plot
Cons :
- The Missing Hours is a mystery thriller by Julia Dahl.
- When 15-year-old Clare disappears without a trace, her mother becomes desperate to find out what happened. Aided by Clay, the son of the detective assigned to the case, she begins piecing together her daughter’s last known hours.
- What they uncover is shocking: Clare was apparently abducted after leaving school one day
- but why? And where did she go for those missing hours? As they get closer to solving the puzzle, danger mounts and it soon becomes clear that someone doesn’t want them finding answers…
Learn more about the author
Julia Dahl is the author of the mystery thrillers Invisible City and Ruined Hearts. A journalist who has written for The New York Times, Salon, The Miami Herald, among others publications, she was born in Queens and now lives in Brooklyn with her husband and son.
Reader Reviews
“The Missing Hours is a well-crafted and suspenseful mystery that had me hooked from beginning to end. I loved the characters, especially Clay, and was on the edge of my seat waiting to find out what happened to Clare.”
“I flew through this book – Julia Dahl knows how to suck you in and keep you hooked!”
“The Missing Hours will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. A fast-paced, thrilling read with an unexpected twist.”
“The Missing Hours is an edge-of-your seat thriller that had me captivated from beginning to end. Julia Dahl has a real knack for creating suspenseful scenes and her characters are richly drawn.”