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# Local Woman Missing: A Novel of Domestic Suspense

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desertcart.com: Local Woman Missing: A Novel of Domestic Suspense: 9780778311669: Kubica, Mary: Books

Review: Fantastic Thriller Exceptional Book Seller - The book was an excellent value. It came as new. No marks, no dog ears, nothing. Never read. The story is amazing. From the moment you start reading, you know this author knows exactly how to get a reader's attention. You don't want to put it down. I read a lot and I am so impressed with her writing style, the thrilling way she rights that engulfs you from the very beginning. No fluff, just straight into the good stuff. I will buy more of her books. Excellent seller. Highly recommended!
Review: Fast-paced thriller about missing child sometimes stretches credulity but mostly enjoyable - When a small-town doula and her six-year-old daughter go missing, the local community organizes search parties. Meredith’s husband, Josh, is frantic with worry. The neighbors, a couple named Kate and Bea, who often socialized with Meredith and Josh, pitch in to help however they can. Little Leo, Meredith’s and Josh’s toddler son, doesn’t understand where his mommy and big sister went. Adding to the anxiety everyone is feeling, is the knowledge that another woman from the immediate area went missing just weeks before. This other woman turns out to be a client of Meredith’s, whom she helped during a difficult birth. Meredith’s car is spotted at a rundown motel. Police on the investigation find Meredith’s body in one of the motel rooms. Her death was an apparent suicide. She leaves a note to Josh saying he’ll never find Delilah. Meanwhile, miles away, a small girl is kept in a basement. Her abductors torment her by denying her enough water, food, medical care, and even sunlight. The girl’s only consolation is she is trapped with another child, a boy named Gus. After years of abuse, the kids plot an escape. The girl’s emergence from captivity is a catalyst for events that make an unknown killer very nervous. This novel is a complex mystery involving five point-of-view characters, subplots, red herrings, and twists and including a dual timeline in the past and present. I thought the author, Mary Kubica did a masterful job in building suspense. Unfortunately, not all the twists in the plot are believable. I can’t be more specific without revealing spoilers. For the first three-fourths of the book, I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough and was willing to suspend disbelief. The ending, however, was a let-down because several new plot wrinkles were added at the very last minute, which made me feel unfairly tricked. My rating is a 3.5 because I enjoyed most of the book. Overall, this is a fast summer read that does keep you guessing, even if your guesses turn out wrong.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #731 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #16 in Murder Thrillers #85 in Psychological Thrillers (Books) #85 in Suspense Thrillers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (103,074) |
| Dimensions  | 5.25 x 0.9 x 7.95 inches |
| Edition  | First Time Trade |
| ISBN-10  | 077831166X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0778311669 |
| Item Weight  | 10.2 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 378 pages |
| Publication date  | November 2, 2021 |
| Publisher  | Harlequin |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Thriller Exceptional Book Seller
*by L***G on August 8, 2025*

The book was an excellent value. It came as new. No marks, no dog ears, nothing. Never read. The story is amazing. From the moment you start reading, you know this author knows exactly how to get a reader's attention. You don't want to put it down. I read a lot and I am so impressed with her writing style, the thrilling way she rights that engulfs you from the very beginning. No fluff, just straight into the good stuff. I will buy more of her books. Excellent seller. Highly recommended!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast-paced thriller about missing child sometimes stretches credulity but mostly enjoyable
*by K***Y on May 30, 2021*

When a small-town doula and her six-year-old daughter go missing, the local community organizes search parties. Meredith’s husband, Josh, is frantic with worry. The neighbors, a couple named Kate and Bea, who often socialized with Meredith and Josh, pitch in to help however they can. Little Leo, Meredith’s and Josh’s toddler son, doesn’t understand where his mommy and big sister went. Adding to the anxiety everyone is feeling, is the knowledge that another woman from the immediate area went missing just weeks before. This other woman turns out to be a client of Meredith’s, whom she helped during a difficult birth. Meredith’s car is spotted at a rundown motel. Police on the investigation find Meredith’s body in one of the motel rooms. Her death was an apparent suicide. She leaves a note to Josh saying he’ll never find Delilah. Meanwhile, miles away, a small girl is kept in a basement. Her abductors torment her by denying her enough water, food, medical care, and even sunlight. The girl’s only consolation is she is trapped with another child, a boy named Gus. After years of abuse, the kids plot an escape. The girl’s emergence from captivity is a catalyst for events that make an unknown killer very nervous. This novel is a complex mystery involving five point-of-view characters, subplots, red herrings, and twists and including a dual timeline in the past and present. I thought the author, Mary Kubica did a masterful job in building suspense. Unfortunately, not all the twists in the plot are believable. I can’t be more specific without revealing spoilers. For the first three-fourths of the book, I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough and was willing to suspend disbelief. The ending, however, was a let-down because several new plot wrinkles were added at the very last minute, which made me feel unfairly tricked. My rating is a 3.5 because I enjoyed most of the book. Overall, this is a fast summer read that does keep you guessing, even if your guesses turn out wrong.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must read!
*by E***A on January 19, 2026*

Amazing book! Such a page turner! Couldn’t put the book down.

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